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November 2012

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  • In the Park, And Online

    Resorts tap park crews for assistance with social media management. For resorts, showcasing terrain parks via social media is like playing with a feral cat. The experience can bring plenty of purring, but may pack a powerful bite. Resorts that understand this are more likely to overcome social media’s inherent risks and reap its full benefits. Those that don’t, however, lose customers and end up as cautionary tales.Last spring, for example, Squaw Valley turned to Facebook to garner votes for its parks in Transworld Snowboarding’s Resort Poll. In addition to providing a link to the poll, the resort posted a simple message: “Help us get Squaw back on the terrain park map by voting ...

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Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.

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Construction Site :: November 2012

Base lodges across the country got a facelift this summer.

Speak Out :: Keep Kids in Their Seats

Richard Kun, Pres. Snow Summit Ski Corp., on chairlift safety and kids.

Industry Reports :: November 2012

SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY...BIG TUPPER ON ICE FOR NOW...OBITUARY...PEOPLE...SUPPLIER NEWS ...

Will They Come Back?

Despite last winter’s lack of snow, season pass sales are surprisingly good.

In the Park, And Online

Resorts tap park crews for assistance with social media management.

Blue Pages :: November 2012

EMPEROR OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM... GORE, MILLER FORM CLIMATE TEAM... WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST TO OPEN [SORT OF]... WILD SEASON FOR WILDFIRES... TAMARACK RESORT REMAINS IN LIMBO... MAD SUGARBUSH GLEN... NASTAR WITHOUT VAIL... VONN VS. THE MEN... ESPN DROPS CROSS EVENTS FOR 2013

Get Ready

Modern snowmaking equipment is only as good as the maintenance it receives. Here's how to improve early-season performance.

Mountain Spy :: November 2012

Mountain Spy Liz Eren poses a question about the Bring a Friend Challenge. Sadly, most resorts were unprepared.

Be Safe!

A must-read account of how one man's shortcut almost cost him his life.

What's Your Cell Plan?

Smartphones, handheld devices, you name it—they are as common on the slopes as skis. But what about when it comes to employees?

In Tune With the Times

Cascade's investment in an expensive piece of equipment has paid off in spades.

New Products :: November 2012

See what's new for your resort.

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