July 2008

 

  • SNOWMAKING 2008
    A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency.
  • THE OLYMPIC BUMP
    Hosting an Olympics in your backyard really can make a difference in attracting potential participants.

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  • TOWER OF POWER
    Jiminy Peak's wind turbine has been up and running for a full season now. Was the payoff worth it?
  • KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
    Here's a look at how small ski areas around the country successfully compete for their share of the pie.

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  • BETTER SNOW, LESS COST
    As energy prices skyrocket, ski areas and manufacturers are looking at ways to cut costs. In snowmaking, variable frequency drives will help.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    New lifts and lodging properties kick off the summer construction season at resorts around the country.
  • IDEA FILES
    A hoist, a recycled guard rail and back-up lighting are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Is Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? - by Rick Kahl. Remembering Darcy Brown - by Ann Rowan.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    RECORD VISITS FOR SKI AREAS... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • FALL CONSUMER SKI SHOW SCHEDULE
    A schedule of this Fall's consumer ski shows.
  • PLAYING THE VALUE CARD
    What, us worry? The price of gas doesn't faze ski areas.

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  • MAKING THE CONNECTION
    How retailers and resorts can work together to help recruit and retain new participants.
  • A FEW GOOD MANAGERS
    Winter resort recruiters have one of the toughest jobs in the country. But there is hope.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM Goes Undercover

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  • BLUE PAGES
    RESORT REAL ESTATE SALES COOL OFF... CSCUSA: AND THEN THERE WERE 22... BEING GREEN: WHAT CUSTOMERS EXPECT... NEW FACES IN THE CORNER OFFICE... A RECORD SEASON: WHY NO CELEBRATION?... SKIING AND RIDING IN JUNE, OH MY!... CNL IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD AREAS... IS SNOWBOARDING REALLY THAT DANGEROUS?