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July 2013

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  • Devil on the Mountain

    Does the old sex, drugs and rock 'n roll still have selling power? Yes and no. My entrance into skiing was common. My parents put me on skis at age three, and I’ve been skiing ever since. As I grew older, teenage distractions could have pulled me away from the towering peaks of the Midwest, but one thing kept me coming—hormones. Forget the ski area’s new chairlift or fancy base lodge. I was in it for the fantasy shown to me by the media and ski area marketers. I was in it for vice. Vice—the little devil standing on your shoulder telling you about all the things you shouldn’t do, but just might. In the ’70s and ’80s it seemed like vice was everywhere in ski. One sight of a...

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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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10 Under 30 :: 2013

SAM's anticipated list of the top industry young guns.

Teaching, Naturally

Terrain-based teaching is changing the way some resorts are converting newcomers into lifelong enthusiasts.

What Renters Want

From self-service boot selection to reformatted shops, see how these resorts have successfully upped their rental game.

Devil on the Mountain

Does the old sex, drugs and rock 'n roll still have selling power? Yes and no.

Climb Any Mountain

A Nevada base-area community needed to get its population to the slopes and found a solution in a unique transportation system.

Construction Site :: July 2013

Guests can look forward to new places to rest and eat this coming season.

Industry Reports :: July 2013

VISITS REBOUND... BONNIER GETS OUT OF WINTER SPORTS... CALIFORNIA SENATE OKAYS SAFETY BILL... RETAIL SALES REACHED $3.4 BILLION... NEW FOREST SERVICE AD POLICY RELEASED... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS

The Evolution of Media

The days of simply sending out press releases are gone.

ECO TIP :: Waste Less Water

Using less water is as good for the environment as it is for your bottom line.

Maintenance and Safety, the N.Y. Way

See how the state of New York is being proactive about lift safety.

Mountain Spy :: July 2013

In this month’s Mountain Spy, we mark an unfortunate first: two epic fails. With summer operations growing in popularity, it pays to make sure the folks answering the phones are as good as your winter best. Or perhaps these were your winter best and they need some time off!

Blue Pages :: July 2013

VAIL GOES ALL IN AT CANYONS... GOING WILD AT LAKE LOUISE... FOREST SERVICE WINDFALL IN ASPEN... SNOW SUMMIT EXPLORES POSSIBLE SALE... CANADIEN CONS... SHORTSWINGS

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