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September 2008

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  • Little Green Giants

    A resort doesn't have to be big to have an impact on the environment. See what two smaller areas are doing to go green. It’s not easy being green, especially when you’re little. Search “sustainable” and “ski” on the Internet and you find a wide selection of celebratory articles on what the Aspens and Whistlers of the world are doing to green their operations, but not a lot about what it’s like to be a small ski area pursuing an environmental agenda on a budget.Small businesses face much different challenges than large ones, not the least of which are the much-slimmer margins that come with running a capital-intensive operation. The financial realities of a small area mean t...

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Little Green Giants

A resort doesn't have to be big to have an impact on the environment. See what two smaller areas are doing to go green.

Bright Ideas

 

A roundup of some innovative marketing programs from across the country.

Green Solutions

As the public becomes more aware of environmental issues, here are a few simple ideas that you can implement at your resort.

What's New :: 2008

Our annual look at the latest and greatest products for you and your guests.

Construction Site :: September 2008

Guests can look forward to bigger facilities, more terrain and more snow at many resorts this coming season.

Speak Out :: HB2 Caps Create Chaos

Bob Gleason, President of Boot Doctors, talks about the chaos left in the wake of changes made to the HB2 caps.

Industry Reports :: September 2008

KIRKWOOD TO INSTALL WIND FARM... YELLOWSTONE GOES TO WIFE IN SETTLEMENT... JIMINY GOES CELLULAR... JAY PEAK SOLD... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... CORRECTION.

My Kingdom for a Busload

As energy costs rise, shuttle buses and organized trips may well take on increased importance.

The Anatomy of a Leader

It takes more than brains and courage to take charge of an organization.

The Revelstoke Adventure

Big plans and big investment are raising the stakes in B.C.

High-Tech Renting

Software programs can speed the rental process and boost the bottom line for a wide range of operations.

Mountain Spy :: September 2008

This month, Mountain Spy Liz Eren set out to see how well ski resorts are recruiting ski instructors. She found that most ski areas were encouraging, but some were still not trying very hard despite the chronic instructor shortage. (Names have been changed to protect the guilty.)

Blue Pages :: September 2008

SQUAW, CALDWELL SETTLE LEASE ON KT-22... TRADING VAIL FOR OMAHA... LIBERTY ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE... SUSTAINABLE SLOPES: MORE THAN HOT AIR... FREESTYLE TERRAIN NOTEBOOK DEBUTS... SLEEPING GIANT REAWAKENS... HAWKSNEST ABANDONS SKIING AND RIDING... MEDIA CONSOLIDATE, PARTNER UP... SHORTSWINGS

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