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March 2020

Year-Round Passes

Season pass sales are being heavily impacted by COVID-19, one product resorts are looking at are year-round passes.
March 2018

Move Over, Adrenaline

Cross Country Mountain biking looks to be one of the first potential summer operations to be able to open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this article from March 2018.

Magazine Archives

January 2010

Push to The Latest: No

January 2010

FEARLESS PREDICTIONS
When we entered the new millennium, we asked a few experts to predict the future. Here we revisit these experts for an update.
SUMMER IN THE AIR
Many ski areas are turning into adventure parks during the summer months.
LIFTS 2009--NOT MUCH TO SAY
Lift construction crews were relatively quiet in 2009 as the economy shelved many plans for uphill transportation.
SNOWSPORT FACTORIES
Indoor snow domes are all the rage in many parts of the world. Will they ever take off in North America?
CHINA'S EVOLUTION
Many believe that the ski industry in China is on the verge of exploding.
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THE OTHER SEASONS
The annual IAPPA show is full of great ideas for year-round entertainment.
IDEA FILES
A hose trailer and a new life for an old groomer are the latest great ieads to come from resorts. Plus, the best idea from 2009.
TWISTER!
What happened when Ontario's Georgian Peaks ski club was hit by a tornado?
HEAD FOR THE PASS
Skiers and riders scooped up season's passes in great numbers this year.
SPEAK-OUT -- DIGITAL KIDS
Kids on the Web
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
COPPER SOLD TO POWDR... MOONLIGHT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY... RETAIL SALES (FINALLY) UP... TERRAIN PARK CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNDED... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER
THE ETERNAL SKI BUM
Where will old skiers go before they die?
HIGH-TECH GROOMING
GPS-guided grooming can help resorts use resources more efficiently.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Remember who your best customers are.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
Mountain spy Liz Eren tackles childcare with mixed results.
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BLUE PAGES
BEHIND THE SNODGRASS EXPANSION DENIAL... TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS PASS FRAUD DETECTION... SHOULD ON-SNOW EMPLOYEES WEAR HELMETS?...MEET THE NEW BOSS, SAME AS THE OLD BOSS... DEW TOUR TO FEMALE SKIERS: BYE-BYE... THE RICH ARE STILL VERY DIFFERENT

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