March 2014
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Grooming Vehicles 2014
Grooming vehicles are becoming more sophisticated in delivering a great end product and keeping operators happy. While the 2014 grooming scene does not bring many new models onto the snow, the primary snowcat manufacturers, Prinoth and PistenBully, both have plenty of new developments to intrigue operators and management alike. There is also some creative thinking taking place within the grooming business, primarily coming from outside of the aforementioned “big players.” We’ll take a look at what’s new and what’s coming, and address some pertinent concerns raised by operators and resort administration. INSIDE THE CAT Both PistenBully and Prinoth are committed to providing the ...
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Copper’s carbon sequestration study brings a diverse range of benefits to the ecosystem—for not much more than the cost of lunch.
A topic for our times—”Do you allow backpack speakers?”— from two perspectives: a lover and a hater.
Is Christmas week still the best benchmark for the season?
Grooming vehicles are becoming more sophisticated in delivering a great end product and keeping operators happy.
The recipe is simple: Happy moms = return guests. Here's how some resorts accomplish just that.
SAM editors cruised the trade show floors of the SIA Snow Show to find new products for both employees and guests.
Good resort signage programs should be cohesive and comprehensive, leaving little room for guests to be confused.
After years of tweaking, Mt. Hood Meadows has refined its approach to newcomers with great success.
The ski industry, because it is fun, popular, beloved, pressworthy, and an economic engine in many states, has political power, the use of which is free.
INTRAWEST HOLDS IPO... WOLF MOUNTAIN SOLD... SIA RETAIL NUMBERS SHOW HOLIDAY STRENGTH... OBITUARY... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... CORRECTIONS
With the growth in uphillers, prudent policies and ample communication can reduce risks for all involved.
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackled straightforward customer service. When a mother is bringing her brood up to your hill, how easy are you making life for her? A special shout-out to the French Canadians who nailed this one.
MOUNT SNOW USE OF EB-5 VISA NO SNOW JOB... OKEMO REAPS REWARDS OF EFFICIENCY... SNOWBOARDERS V. ALTA: FIGHTING WORDS... COMMUNITY HILLS GET THE LOVE... OLD OWNERS NEVER DIE, OR EVEN FADE AWAY... UPSCALE CLOTHING RENTALS ROCK!... WEATHER AND LAWSUITS AND STRIKES, OH MY!
