Despite the hopes of many mountains, Congress went on its August break without acting on the proposal to extend foreign work visas, which resorts have stated are crucial to success in the coming season.

Mt. Bachelor president and general manager Dave Rathbun tonight announced significant reductions in Alpine season pass pricing for the 2008-2009 season. The new pricing was unveiled during a private reception at The Old Mill District, hosted by Bill and Trish Smith.
For the 08-09 season, unrestricted Adult season passes have been reduced from $929 to $799, [...]

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A 1980 government study about pissed-off customers showed that 96 percent of them do not complain, 90 percent will not return, and 13 percent will tell at least 20 others that you suck. That was nearly 30 years ago, when the Internet was still a twinkle in Al Gore’s eye and your customers had about one-billionth the options for sharing their experiences and spending their money. Here are some tips to help you and your staff.

Tons of companies are dropping new websites to get you fiending for your next set up. Here are some links to let you peep next year’s rigs from your favorite brands’ debutante lines.

Transworld Business sat down with the infamous televangelist’s son to get his thoughts on developing the US’s first Snowflex dryslope as an area attraction, training facility for athletes, and recruitment tool for Christian Fundamentalist Liberty University.

Eight Industry players share their insights on the effect of rising costs on their businesses.

Snowboarders stomp 2008 Action Sports Athletes Awards