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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...

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Snowmaking 2008

A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency.

The Olympic Bump

Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants.

Tower of Power

Jiminy Peak's wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it?

Keeping Up With the Joneses

Here's a look at how small ski areas around the country successfully compete for their share of the pie.

Better Snow, Less Cost

As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help.

Construction Site :: July 2008

New lifts and lodging properties kick off the summer construction season at resorts around the country.

Speak Out :: Snowsports Schools and Remembering Darcy Brown

Rick Kahl asks Is a Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? Ann Rowan remembers Darcy Brown. 

Industry Reports :: July 2008

RECORD VISITS FOR SKI AREAS... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

Playing the Value Card

What, us worry? The price of gas doesn't faze ski areas.

Making the Connection

How retailers and resorts can work together to help recruit and retain new participants.

A Few Good Managers

Winter resort recruiters have one of the toughest jobs in the country. But there is hope.

Mountain Spy :: July 2008

For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren tackled group visits with the usual varying results, though none were too awful.

Blue Pages :: July 2008

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?

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