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Prospects 2024 - The new ski trip for the next-generation of property professionals. What - A week (or 4 days) of Skiing with the next-generation of property professionals, aligning with the wildly successful 'Propski' trip. Where & When- Val Thorens, 20th - 27th January Why should I send my 'rising star' employees? 1. Staff retention, they'll never join your competitor 2. More effective networking with peers in industry and direct access to their boss / the ultimate decision maker. 3. Freedom for current Propskiers to maximise the value of Propski without having to look after their employee I have attached a mailing list in the comments, please circulate internally with your employees as we will be hosting a pre-trip drinks event with details coming shortly. Committee members: James Pugh Molly Davies Max Andrews

Early season skiing is a lot like building a compliance program. If you put too many controls in place, not enough of your trails open, so everything grinds to a halt. We saw that at Park City yesterday. There was beautiful terrain but they wouldn’t let us onto it. On the other hand, if you put too few controls in place, your skiers are running over rocks and ruining their skis. We saw that at the Canyons this weekend when they opened some questionable runs. Sure, there was a sign warning of thin cover, but that might not have been enough to keep all those skis from getting scratched. Instead, you need to understand your risks and aim for the right balance. Open your trails so your people can ski, but find ways to keep their skis in good shape for the season. And above all else, do whatever it takes to avoid creating lines or slow downs. Vail, I’m looking at you.

Thinking about a trip to AK? Pulseline has some awesome deals for Cyber Monday week... I often get questions about Alaska from people and here are some of the most common - with some answers: 1. Do I have to be a pro-level rider to come to Alaska? Not at all. Many people only see Alaska in films and on YouTube with the best riders in the world. While we do have this type of terrain (and the snow is often stable enough to ride it) - Alaska has it all, from gently rolling glaciers for miles, to intermediate level runs, to runs that look like your average expert run in Colorado, or Utah, to the gnar - they just don't have any people. We can accommodate skiers that are advanced intermediate and above - and we have people of all ages - from 13 or 14 all the way up to late 70s. 2. Why the Chugach mountains in Alaska? Well, there are so many reasons, but a few of mine are: I think it offers the most interesting and fun ski terrain in the world. It snows there a lot - like in the most snow on average of any mountain range in the world. It is relatively stable - the Coastal microclimate and the deep snow means that unlike many mountainous zones, we often have more stable avalanche conditions which allow for us to ski larger and steeper slopes. There are literally many lifetimes of possibilities for runs - I've been going to Alaska for almost 20 years, and I am still regularly skiing runs I have never skied before, many of which may be first descents. It is still true wilderness - we have over 3 million square acres of terrain - most of which are many miles from the nearest road or trail. It is an incredibly special experience to experience this vast wilderness, even for short period. And the people that make the journey to this part of the world whether for a season, many years, or just for a trip, tend to be a unique breed of awesome. 3. Do I have to jump out of the helicopter or jump off cliffs. The answer to both is a resounding no! We never jump out of the helicopter. And while you can jump off a cliff potentially if your guide is cool with it - it is never required. Anyway, if your looking for a unique ski trip this year - I highly recommend you check out Alaska. And if your coming to AK, Pulseline is simply the best around.

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Really thrilled to share another paper on transit-to-parks. This one focuses on the experiences of transit riders in the Wasatch Front. We find significant interest in transit-to-parks services but limited availability. Transit is used to go hiking, mountain biking, skiing & more. Lots of tremendous insights from our participants about their motivations, constraints, negotiations, and the policy changes that could address their constraints. This was made possible by our awesome team with Keunhyun Park, Dong-ah Choi, and Yiyang Wang and by funding by Utah Transit Authority. The paper is here: https://lnkd.in/gj_N4_h6

I compare starting a new business to going on holiday, It’s not how you get there be it 1st class or economy.   It is not about where you stay be it 5 star or 1 star.   But it is what you do when whilst your there and the adventures you have along the way.   Sure, they will be ups and a downs just like a skiing holiday (see what I did there 😂 ) but once you have found your feet it will be all plain sailing, especially if you find a fantastic accountant to navigate you through, Unico 3 Limited for example.   So, take the plunge and don’t be scared to get your feet wet. #startupsupport #acccounting #holidayvibes

Big Sky ski area reviewed by they @NYTimes with an interesting eye, trying to catch Vail in cost, Aspen in service, but at what real price? https://risk-mgmt.co/ak3 @RecreationLaw #SkiAreaLaw #SkiLaw #GiveAFlake #ClimateChange #SaveYourSeason #SkiAreaLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

The ski industry has gone through a lot of change over the years. Whether you view it as good or bad, a common theme is that the soul and culture of ski towns has changed. A couple great reads: First, is an exceptional book, Powder Days https://lnkd.in/eU8eBSxK Second, a read on the Epic/Icon Pass war https://lnkd.in/et4iM5J3 #outdoorrecreation #skiing

Over the Christmas and New Year period I went cross-country skiing for the first time. Whilst it was testing as a beginner it was extremely enjoyable, and rewarding. It was great to unwind in Sweden for a week after a record-breaking December for Turtl. It was one of those months when everything went right. I closed my largest ever deal which was generated through an outbound referral 1 year prior. Cross-country skiing and sales have much in common. Endurance, perseverance, and positivity. You will fall over, you will lose deals. What counts is how you learn, adjust, and go again. #sales