November 2009
  • WHAT'S IN YOUR PARK V?
    Now in its fifth year, SAM's annual terrain park contest is bigger than ever this year with over 30 entries. It's up to you to pick the winners.

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  • CRISIS MARKETING
    Guests this season can look forward to deals like never before as ski areas try to lure customers during hard economic times.

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  • AHEAD OF THE GAME
    Avoiding equipment failure while the season is in full swing can be done.
  • PLAYING IT SAFE
    By making safety part of its culture, Sierra-at-Tahoe has an enviable injury record.
  • HOME-GROWN VIDEOS
    Thanks to new technology and equipment, resorts can create their own videos throughout the season, and customers love it.

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  • HIGHER LEARNING
    The Burton Snowboard Academy at Northstar-at-Tahoe is creating core participants.
  • IDEA FILES
    Recycled signs, lift frams and a homemade mower are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT - DAMN THE TORPEDOES!
    Why We Are Here

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  • GOT PIPE? WHY?
    Maybe, just maybe, not everyone needs a halfpipe.

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  • ENERGY AUDITS
    Use this simple approach to start and expand an energy management program.
  • GIVE YOURSELF A HAND
    On-site lift maintenance training and advance preparation make in-season fixes easy and economical.
  • WATCHING THE GAMES GO BY
    The Olympics may generate a lot of excitement, but areas are sitting on the sidelines.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    Mountain Spy Liz Eren takes on safety in terrain parks.

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  • BLUE PAGES
    SCORE: VAIL, $9 MILLION, INVESTORS, 0... WANT MORE KIDS? GET OUT!... HELMETS FOR ALL ON-SNOW EMPLOYEES?... BOLTON VALLEY TAPS THE WIND... HEALTH CARE REFORM AND YOU... SHERMAN KNOWS WINTER SPORTS... YES, THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT... H2B NOT 2B 4 NOW... MOUNTAIN SPORTS + LIVING-IT'S BACK... PSIA-AASI DOES THE MONSTER MASH
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    LOVELAND FIRST TO OPEN... TWO NY AREAS TO REOPEN... MAINE AREAS TEAM UP... INTRAWEST TO RECOMMEND HELMETS... FORECLOSURE FOR MOONLIGHT... OBITUARIES... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS... KARMA ARMY BATTLES THEFT