July 2008
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Snowmaking 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. The high cost of energy and concerns with global warming make any kind of reduction in operating costs and increases in efficiency good news to the money guys. And snowgun manufacturers continue to refine their equipment to boost efficiency. But if you’re they guy whose responsibility is to make snow, Wayne Ragland of SMI sums up the situation precisely: “When you turn on your snowmaking system, the most important thing is making the most snow you can.”Several factors contribute to that goal. Being able to turn on your system in as few steps as possible is one. Hence the heightened interest in a...
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency.
Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants.
Jiminy Peak's wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it?
Here's a look at how small ski areas around the country successfully compete for their share of the pie.
As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help.
New lifts and lodging properties kick off the summer construction season at resorts around the country.
Rick Kahl asks Is a Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? Ann Rowan remembers Darcy Brown.
RECORD VISITS FOR SKI AREAS... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
How retailers and resorts can work together to help recruit and retain new participants.
Winter resort recruiters have one of the toughest jobs in the country. But there is hope.
For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren tackled group visits with the usual varying results, though none were too awful.
RESORT REAL ESTATE SALES COOL OFF... CSCUSA: AND THEN THERE WERE 22... BEING GREEN: WHAT CUSTOMERS EXPECT... NEW FACES IN THE CORNER OFFICE... A RECORD SEASON: WHY NO CELEBRATION?... SKIING AND RIDING IN JUNE, OH MY!... CNL IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD AREAS... IS SNOWBOARDING REALLY THAT DANGEROUS?
