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January 2015

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  • Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?

    New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal?   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE   The past year saw the fewest number of aerial lifts installed in memory——16. Is this the new normal?Perhaps, perhaps not. “It was just an unusual year,” says Mark Bee, president of Doppelmayr USA. “Next year will be better. There are a lot of significant, solid projects on the radar.” Leitner-Poma’s Jon Mauch had a similar reaction: “It looks good so far for next year. We’ve had more inquiries for bigger machines, six-packs and gondolas.”Jan Leonard of SkyTrac is not so sure. “Look at the Kottke [economic] report. Resorts do not have bi...

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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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Summer Ops and Tots

Without the liability protection afforded by inherent risk statutes, summer activities need extra care--especially when kids are involved.

Mountain Spy :: January 2015 :: Gear Rental

In this month's Mountain Spy, we tackle the simple act of renting gear. When a customer has doubts about going through the rental process, how easy do you make it for them?

Blue Pages :: January 2015

THE GREENEST CATS... THE CAT'S MEOW: A CELEBRATION OF SNOWCATS... SILVER TSUNAMI HITS THE SKI INDUSTRY... HIDDEN GEM

Online Waivers

Cloud-based liability protection is the wave of the future.

Fit Renters Right

Improving the bootfitting process, wherever possible, is crucial for return business.

Eco Tip :: Heating Timers

Use only what's needed, while minimizing human error.

Deals Expand the First-Time Audience

Discount subscription programs such as Groupon broaden the newbie market.

Gearing Up for LSSM and BAF

Resorts are taking a variety of approaches to boost trial and conversion.

Industry Report :: January 2015

Vail Resorts to Invest $50 Million at PCMR, Peak's IPO, and other news.

Letter to the Editor

NSP Responds to "Rescue Me."

Construction Site :: January 2015

Resorts across North America are making major improvements and expanding terrain for guests to enjoy this coming season.

Programs for Summer

Summer activities can be profitable. So can summer events. But the trifecta is activities, events, and programs.

Walking the Line

It's barely five years since aerial adventure parks appeared in winter resorts, but they have become a key part of the landscape.

The History of Cats: Part I

A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them.

Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?

New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal?

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