January 2006

 

  • WHAT'S YOUR AREA WORTH?
    If you're planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here's a formula to determine the value of your resort.

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  • LIFTS 2005-NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT
    In terms of numbers, the lifts built in 2005 hit an all-time low. But the news is not all bad.
  • PLAYING SECOND CHAIR
    With the cost of new lifts on the rise, many areas are turning to the second-hand market with a great deal of success.
  • ALL HAIL THE BULLWHEELS OF SUMMER
    Mountain bike parks for summer guests boil down to the freestyle terrain your winter guests love. It's all about creativity and doing it right.
  • BOUNCING INTO SUMMER
    Gravity sports are all the rage and a great way for mountain resorts to cater to the summer guest.

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  • FUN AND GAMES
    Take a look at some of the trends in entertainment straight from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show.
  • BUILDING A GREAT SHOP
    A well-thought-out maintenance shop can save a lot of time and money and keep maintenance personnel productive.
  • SAM IDEA FILES
    The best idea from 2005, a climbing hook and ski patrol identification are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
  • PUBLISHERS' MEMO
    Terrain Parks, Guest Editor, Rental Winners, SAMMYs.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Free Skiing for Those Who Earn It by Burt Mills. Riding the Olympic Wave by Billy Kidd. The Ambivalent Electorate by Roberto Moreno.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    Peak Resorts Moves East Again... Burke Sold to Ginn... Gondola to Connect Whistler and Blackcomb... Laurel Remains Closed... Cypress Sold... Windham Sold... People... Supplier News... Supplier People
  • EMERGING MARKETS
    Slats is back and he's analyzing the disappearance of the ski bum.
  • A GREAT START
  • RIDE GUIDE
    The industry take its first stab at putting freestyle to paper.
  • RETHINK SLED CULTURE
    Incidents betweens skiers and snowmobiles are rare but serious. Do your practices reflect the latest thinking on sled use and safety?
  • GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE YOUNG
    Maine-based WinterKids infiltrates the school system to promote outdoor education and winter sports.
  • HALTING THE BRAIN DRAIN
    A discussion thread at skilifts.org explores why it's so difficult to attract and retain mechanics.
  • NEW FRONTIERS
    In October, ski area operators from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea and North America discussed the future.
  • BLUE PAGES
    Reviewing the Environmental Scorecard... $1 Millon for a Week in Aspen?... Evolution in the Park... Beer Money... Advertising on Forest Service Land... A Might Wind(Mill)... Laying Down the Law With Guests... NSP Seeks a Few Good Men (And Women)... Shortswings