November 2007
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  • PRICING IT RIGHT
    Is there such a thing as too much of a discount?
  • WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK, III
    Once again, the best and the brightest in the freestyle terrain world have sent in their entries for our annual terrain park contest.
  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE
    Creating great and safe freestyle terrain requires an arsenal of specialized tools.
  • KEEPING IT PERSONAL
    Showdown celebrates another season, and so does the man leading the way.
  • TREND WATCH
    These days, trends come and go at lightning speed. Do you know what guests will be looking for in your parks?

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  • NEW RELEASE
    An updated NSAA Freestyle Terrain Resource Guide will hit the shelves soon.
  • PILES AND PILES AND PILES OF SMILES
    Rounding out our freestyle section, we take a look at the art of snowmaking in the terrain park. Here's the best way to handle this precious commodity.
  • THE POWER OF MELTING SNOW
    Micro hydro may be the easiest green-energy solution for many ski areas to adopt.
  • LET'S MAKE A DEAL
    REITS are all the rage in our industry and here's why.

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  • CARING FOR AGING PARTS
    Corrosion and wear can cause serious problems in your key machinery.
  • NATURAL PARTNERS
    Having a cross-country component at your resort can, and does, influence real estate sales as people look for more options.
  • BLUE PAGES
    H-2B, OR NOT TO BE?... WELCOME TO CANADA... OK, MAYBE IT IS GETTING WARMER... GETTIING GREENER ALL THE TIME... COOL HEAD... PASSPORT ISSUE POSTPONED AGAIN... WEAK DOLLAR = STRONG DESTINATION VISITS?... MIDWEST CONQUERS THE EAST... SHORTSWINGS...
  • CAN WE TALK?
    Want to find new ways to talk to your guests? Beef up your mobile marketing efforts.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    Lift installations, snowmaking expansions, and new lodges give guests plenty to look forward to: Revelstoke, B.C.; Deer Valley, UT; Gore Mountain, VT; Cyprus Mountain, B.C.; Apalachian Ski Mountain, N.C.
  • IDEA FILES
    A rail mover, heating pad, and snow remover are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    A-BASIN ANOTHER FIRST... LOON AND SUMMIT-AT-SNOQUALMIE SOLD... NO GO FOR WOLF CREEK VILLAGE... SILVERTON GETS LEASE... NEW RESORT FOR UTAH?... BELLEAYRE TO EXPAND... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS...
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Stop Vehicle Idling at Ski Areas - by Roger Lohr. Annoying Things Ski Resorts Do - by Christoph Schrahe and Patrick Thorne.