May 2007

 

  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM goes undercover.

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  • THE BEST AND WORST OF PRINT ADS 2006-2007
    Our annual look at what worked and what flopped in print advertising for ski resorts this past year.
  • THE BEST AND WORST WEBSITES OF 2006-2007
    We've expanded our best and worst section to include websites. Except here, we use an insider's and an outsider's take.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    No Nox, The Diesel Dilemma-by Kathy Hubbard. Global Climate Change?-by Jim MacInnes.
  • SOFTWARE UPDATE
    When it comes to integrating all the departments at your resort, there are many options. Here's a look.
  • INDUSTRY REPORT
    Homewood Buys Alpine Meadows... Snowbowl Snowmaking Battle Continues... ASC Closes on Sales... Retail Sales Down... Obits... People... Supplier News... Supplier People.. Correction.
  • ALICE IN WINTERLAND
    An in-depth look at the NSAA Economic Analysis for the 2005-2006 season. Sometimes the numbers don't tell the whole story.

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  • WIND POWER: CLOUDY FORECAST
    Fresh criticism of renewable energy certificates shows that when it comes to acting green, few things are black and white.
  • 10 INNOVATIONS THAT CHANGED WINTER
    We asked one ski area veteran to weigh in on what he thought the 10 best innovations for ski resorts are. Some are obvious, some aren't.

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  • PUMP UP THE VOLUME
    This past winter, two Pocono areas proved the value of maximizing their snowmaking capacity,
  • DISH IT OUT
    When it comes to serving food, are we falling short?
  • SHARE THE WEALTH
    Here's a concept: give your guests a personalized tour and lead them all over the mountain, without moving a muscle (or adding to staff).
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    New spas, lifts and hotels will greet visitors next season at several resorts.
  • GOING ABROAD
    As the domestic labor market tightens, resorts increasingly look overseas for staff.
  • GETTING PERSONAL
    Build great relationships with your best customers.
  • EXTREME SEASON ENDS WELL
    It's no surprise-wherever and whenever the weather cooperated, skiers and riders turned out en masse.