May 2008

 

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    HISTORIC SEASON FOR U.S. SKI TEAM... TAOS OPENS TO SNOWBOARDERS... PRINCETON SKI SHOP CLOSES... MINTURN OK'S PRIVATE AREA... POWDER RIDGE TO REMAIN CLOSED... TWO SKI AREAS HIT THE MARKET... OBITS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • IT'S GOOD TO BE BIG
    This year's Economic Analysis doesn't hold many surprises, except if you are in the middle of the pack.

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  • BESTWORST PRINT ADS OF 2007-08
    For these reviewers, it's all about clean copy, great art, and making a connection.
  • SEASON PASSES FOR SALE
    Pass possibilities continue to expand and results are good.
  • LOOKING GOOD
    Good landscaping is not only visually appealing, but it serves many other purposes, as well.
  • DISAPPEARING ACT
    The "Gini Index" suggests that a shrinking middle class has limited U.S. resort visits.
  • SUMMER WORKHORSES
    As the warmer months approach, so do the myriad tasks that need to be done around the hill. Here are some machines that can help.
  • TAMARACK IN TURMOIL
    How finances for a northern resort went south.
  • FUTURE SHOCK
    As the Baby Boomers start to exit our sport in droves, who will take their place?
  • J1 COMPETITION HEATS UP
    The shortage of H2B visas is forcing increased reliance on J1 visa programs.
  • UPPING THE ANTE
    Several areas are addressing safety in the terrain park with new and innovative ideas.

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  • DEMYSTIFYING DIVERSITY
    At Mountain High, Calif., snowboarders outnumber the skiers, minorities outnumber Caucasians, and its total visits outnumber the neighbors'.
  • BATTLING THE BEETLE
    Resorts in the West fight to save their trees from beetle kill.
  • DON'T CREATE A WAIT
    Here are ways that bottom lift terminal areas can run safely and efficiently.
  • IDEA FILES
    An inverter, a multi-tasking work chair and mini snowmaking are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • WEATHER BET
    Derivatives can soften the blow of a poor season.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Peak to Peak: No Mere PR Stunt - by Greg Sweetser, Executive Director, Ski Maine. Will Video Kill the Chair Ride, Too? - by Elizabeth Eren.
  • BLUE PAGES
    WILL ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN CRIMP VISITS?... RESORT TOWNS NEED NEW "SOCIAL CONTRACT"... NOT YOUR AVERAGE MOM AND POP AREA... MT. HOLLY CLUB HAS PAYMENT ISSUES, TOO... SHRINKING DOLLAR MAKES U.S. ATTRACTIVE... SNOWLINGO CONTEST COMES UP SPEECHLESS... GOING BLACK AND BLUE AT DIA AND SLC... THE MIDWEST RULES!... SHORTSWINGS
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM Goes Undercover

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