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CONVENTION 2017 Features
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CONVENTION
THE 2016-17 CONVERSION CUP FINALISTS: PROGRAM
INSIDE!
INDUSTRY’S BEST BEGINNER PROGRAMS GENERATE PG C1
LIFELONG SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS
BY DAVE BELIN
Boreal Mountain Resort, Calif., Copper Mountain Resort, Colo., Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, Wash., and Whistler Blackcomb, BC,
Canada, have developed exceptional programs to help beginners clear the hurdles to becoming committed skiers and riders—and they each have
the results to prove it. Which one will win the championship?
PG. 24 PG. 30 PG. 36
INSTRUCTOR BOOKING APPS: COMMUNICATING YOUR A WATCHFUL EYE ON LIFT SAFETY:
IMPROVEMENT ON DEMAND MOUNTAIN: RE-IMAGINING THE HOW VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
BY PETER KR AY TRAIL MAP FOR TODAY’S GUEST COULD IMPROVE SAFETY &
Booking apps for ski and snowboard BY COLIN BANE PREVENT CLAIMS
instructors are starting to pop up, providing Technological advances continue to BY DAVE BYRD
on-demand convenience for guests seeking change the manner and frequency with The use of video surveillance at chairlifts
the right match based on a snow pro’s which ski and snowboard areas across might not be on your radar, but a growing
qualifications and experience. While these the country convey information. Today number of ski areas recognize the use
apps are designed to simplify the purchase of guests can access digital trail maps on of cameras on lifts as a beneficial and
lesson products, resorts will need to ensure their smartphones, watch weather reports cost effective risk management tool.
that they complement their ski and ride and special promotions on high-definition Here are answers to common questions
school as well as existing technology. signage, and even see ads and area postings about surveillance—on everything from
on a digital panel installed on the chairlift technology and employee training to lawsuit
restraint bar. prevention and guest safety.