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

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Idea Files :: March 2024

A toolbox makes the perfect housing for an on-mountain phone.

ECO TIP :: Soil Restoration for Biodiversity — and Carbon Sequestration

Copper’s carbon sequestration study brings a diverse range of benefits to the ecosystem—for not much more than the cost of lunch.

New Products :: March 2024

New tech and equipment to consider.

Mountain Spy :: March 2024

A topic for our times—”Do you allow backpack speakers?”— from two perspectives: a lover and a hater.

Can We Still Count on Christmas?

Is Christmas week still the best benchmark for the season?

The Modern Maintenance Shop

Efficiency is still Rule #1 for maintenance shops.

Grooming Vehicles 2014

Grooming vehicles are becoming more sophisticated in delivering a great end product and keeping operators happy.

Pleasing the Planners

The recipe is simple: Happy moms = return guests. Here's how some resorts accomplish just that.

SIA 2014 Editor's Picks

SAM editors cruised the trade show floors of the SIA Snow Show to find new products for both employees and guests.

Leaving Breadcrumbs

Good resort signage programs should be cohesive and comprehensive, leaving little room for guests to be confused.

One Big Happy Family

After years of tweaking, Mt. Hood Meadows has refined its approach to newcomers with great success.

Global Learning

A sampling of best resort practices from around the world.

Speak Out :: Meaningful Action on Climate Change is Free

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.

Industry Reports :: March 2014

INTRAWEST HOLDS IPO... WOLF MOUNTAIN SOLD... SIA RETAIL NUMBERS SHOW HOLIDAY STRENGTH... OBITUARY... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... CORRECTIONS

Managing Uphill Traffic

With the growth in uphillers, prudent policies and ample communication can reduce risks for all involved.

How to Finance the Future

A trail guide for traversing an avalanche of debt.

Dealing With Adversity

Wild swings in the weather challenged resorts across the country.

Mountain Spy :: March 2014

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.

Blue Pages :: March 2014

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!

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