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CONTENTS Features
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H WEnd of Season Report: Ski Industry Turns in
IPositive Performance Overall
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NThe final report is in, and the numbers tell a familiar story. Weather variability from one
region to the next meant a strong season for some resorts and less so for others—but historical
O U Ndata on overall downhill snowsports visits lends positive perspective.
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O CC KK YWILL 3-D SKI AREA MAPPING MEAN BIG CHANGES
RR OO CFOR MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS? BY PETER KRAY
RSome resorts are now using three-dimensional mapping for more efficient
snowmaking and grooming operations. Along with the obvious savings in
W EEESSSTTTcosts and energy use, will a whole new interactive experience on the slopes
M IIIDD WWfollow suit?
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THE WIRELESS IMPERATIVE: SKI AREAS ADDRESS
NEED FOR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
& CONNECTIVITY BY DAV E A M I R AU LT
Having slow—or no—connectivity is a turn-off to guests and potential
guests, especially those who expect full use of their mobile devices
wherever they go. Here are thoughts on why and how ski areas can bring
the technology up to speed.
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