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