September 2006

 

  • THOUGHTS FROM CHAIRMAN BILL
    New NSAA chairman bill Jensen speaks to SAM about the state of the industry and his vision for the future.
  • 2006-2007 MEDIA DIRECTORY
    The annual roundup of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.
  • PLAYING RENEWABLE ROULETTE
    To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can do for you.

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  • WHO'S TRYING NOW?
    Conversion and retention are the buzzwords of the industry. While the overall needle hasn't moved much, here are some bright spots.
  • PAVING THE WAY
    It's the first place our guests come to when they visit and the last place they see-our parking lots. How can we make them more user-friendly?

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  • WHAT'S NEW
    Ziprider cable rescue device, V-Kool heat-reflecting film, Keuka footwear, Techstar Plastics cart, Flexmeter wrist guard, Snow Tiger ski wagon, Milestone rock pavers, ColorID passholder, TAG Heuer timer, Rotella motor oil, SkiData ticket reader, CR-TEC electric valve operators, 3M locating/marking system, HID Powerlight flashlight.
  • THE SIN OF WAGES
    The NSAA recently released its Wage and Salary Survey. We review how the industry fares compared to the rest of the workforce at large.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    See what resorts were up to this past building season.
  • SAM IDEA FILES
    A tricked-out ATV, maze lines and floor tracks are some of the great ideas from creatie ski resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Thoughts on a Summer Day-by Jarrod Moss. Taking Safety to the Next Level-A SAM editorial. Growth Initiative Ills Start at the Top-Pete Robertson.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    ASC Reviews Options for Steamboat... Wolf Creek Decision Upheld... Minturn Resort Gets Nod... A New Major Resort for B.C.?... Killington Loses Partner... Obituaries... People... Supplier People... Supplier News.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM goes undercover.

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  • TIME TO TRAIN
    Effectively training rental shop staff is key to a safe and successful business.
  • 'ROUND THE CLOCK
    Some visitors can't get enough corduroy. Is non-stop grooming the wave of the future?
  • GETTING TOGETHER
    When most of the business is shrunk down to four short months, communication between departments is crucial. Here's how some area keep the lines open.
  • IS YOUR BOSS A BULLY?
    There's plenty of them, you can't change them, but you can learn to work with them
  • RECRUITING FOR DIVERSITY
    Jiminy Peak and Ski Butternut have found some great employees by working with a local group that promotes diversity.
  • AN UNLIKELY SLOPE
    An enterprising Dutch investor turned a hilly pasture into a thriving snow business. Here's how.