• September 2007

 

  • THE PRIVATE SKI AREA: A MARXIST VIEW
    Here's one look at the trend in private ski clubs.

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  • VIDEO MARKETING: THIS SEASON'S HOTTEST TREND
    With high-speed internet becoming more accessible than ever before, video viewing is a great way to connect with customers.

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  • PIPE DREAMS
    Ductile iron is a great way to combat pipe erosion.
  • 2007-2008 MEDIA DIRECTORY
    The annual roundup of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.
  • GETTING A GRIP, PART 2
    The second part in a two-part series on the history of detachable grips.
  • CONSTRUCTION SITE
    Lift installations across the country are accessing new terrain, easing congestion and making the mountain experience that much better: Schweitzer Mountain, ID; Brundage Mountain, ID; Mammoth Mountain, CA; Steamboat, CO; Bear Creek, PA.
  • IDEA FILES
    A pipe mover, trail-closing rope and recycled stair treads are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    Different Approaches to Diversity-by Rick Kahl. 15, No 16, Under 30-by Chris Westover, Assistant Mountain Manager, Snowbasiin Mountain Resort.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    FINAL SKIER VISITS DOWN... SALE OF CANYONS IN DISPUTE... CNL ON THE MOVE... HIDDEN VALLEY SOLD... ALPINE MEADOWS SOLD... RUSSIA TO HOST OLYMPICS... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS
  • CHEERS!
    Successful bar promotions are all about the buzz-the PR, that is.
  • PLAYING POLITICS
    Like it or not, politics plays a major role in all companies. Here's how to turn it to everyone's advantage.
  • RETROFITTING THE RANCH
    New lift technology adds life to old lifts.
  • THE WATCHFUL LEADER
    Observe your employees closely, and they will show you the best ways to motivate and lead them.
  • BETTER LATE THAN EARLY
    Labrador Mountain, N.Y., proves that it's more important to be good than first.
  • EXECUTIVE CLASS
    How do you learn to become a top CEO in the ski business? Practice, practice, practice.
  • MAKE BETTER SNOW FOR LESS MONEY
    If the nozzles on your snowguns are damaged or degraded, they are just spitting away your profits.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM goes undercover.

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  • BLUE PAGES
    NEW GUIDELINES FOR TERRAIN PARKS... MAY I SEE YOUR PASSPORT, PLEASE?... INTRAWEST PUTS RESORT CHIEFS IN CHARGE... RIGHT TIME FOR REITS... INTO THE ABYSS AT THE CANYONS... THOSE RESILIENT, SAVVY YANKEES... SHORTSWINGS...