July 2007

 

  • GETTING A GRIP
    You might be surprised to find out that detachable grips have been around for a long time. Not surprisingly, the miners had a big hand in them.
  • DRAWING A CROWD
    All across North America, ski areas are drawing in customers with innovative events. Here's a photo tour of some of the most creative and successful.
  • 15 UNDER 30
    When it comes to the next generation of leaders, we went out to find 15 people under 30 years of age who stand out.
  • DOGS TO THE RESCUE
    Avalanche dogs can play many roles at a resort, from rescue and recovery work, to some good old-fashioned PR.

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  • PUT IT ON AUTOPILOT
    When Wintergreen turned to automated snowmaking, it was hoping for more snow, less staff, and considerable savings. Did it work?

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  • IDEA FILES
    A rail trailer, a work chair on wheels, and some green dots are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    The Perfect (Winter) Storm - by Jules Older, Editor-in-Chief, Ski Press USA and Ski Press Canada. Addendum - Wintersteiger Rental Software.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    2006/07 Visits Down... Boyne Buys in Maine... Ragged Sold... Awards... People... Correction.
  • MIDWEEK BLUES
    Can we put new life in old ideas for driving business?
  • CHEAP HEAT
    Ground source heat pumps are becoming a common solution for reducing energy consumption.
  • WE WANT <EM>YOU</EM>
    Make sure your recruiters know how to hire wisely.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM goes undercover. 

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