August is almost over. Time to think about the ski season getting started. This time of year was one of my favorites. There was so much energy building at the mountain in anticipation of spinning the lifts yet so much to do.

AURO Ropeway system is a great window into the future of lift technology. It is encouraging and inspiring to see Doppelmayr and Leitner taking such bold steps into the future,

THere are questions for sure and I have raised a couple but this is the beginning of a big step forward just like detachable chairlifts were back 50 years ago.

In many past posts, I have written about leadership and culture. Leadership is the source of health and culture, good or bad. I don’t think anybody would argue that the culture and health of a ski resort or divisions with a ski resort come from the leadership of those entities. Arguably, there are many forms of leadership, and there are numerous sources to learn about leadership, from books, podcasts, and articles in various journals.

From the groomer’s perspective.

As I pen this under a heat dome, I remember summer’s diverse experiences.

Ski areas face various challenges today, including climate change, rising energy prices, and increasing competitive pressure. To be successful under tougher conditions, ski areas need a mix of data analysis, resource-saving strategies, and clear communication—in short, modern slope management.

Why so many bad bosses rise to the top.

A personalized letter fail.

As we close for the 2023/24 winter season, what innovations should your team be considering for next year?

As we close the 2023/24 season and gear up for the next, what tools can help your team innovate into next year?

The January/February 2024 issue of the Harvard Business Review’s main thrust is about the leadership mindset.

The 2023-2024 season ski season started well in some areas and some areas not so well, and December was a bust across the US and Canada.

The ski season has begun.

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies’ Matt Mosteller on Leadership