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1993 Directory Of Products And Services

A listing of products and services and their suppliers within the ski industry.

Usia Dies; NSAA Reborn

Almost exactly three years after the USIA merger, the union of SIA and NSAA dissolves. NSAA chairman Chris Diamond sees a continuation of historic dire...

The Wherefores Of Wire Rope

A comprehensive look at the process of wire rope installation geared towards those involved in the installation process. Explains the different types o...

Steamboat And Its Martens

A look at the joint venture of the Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Council (WHEC) and Steamboat, Colo., to better the environment around the ski area. Wor...

1991-92 Economic Analysis

Dramatic gains reported in the 1991-1992 ski season as trends head in the proper direction. Topics covered: Major changes, Highlights, Profitability, R...

Colorado Children's Rush

Ski areas are pouring big money into facilities and programs for children expecting to see a big return on investment in the future. Article looks at w...

Old Lift Gets High Think

A look at the special circumstances involved in installing a used double chairlift in the highest reaches of Winter Park, Colo. After two years and a l...

Yield Management / Ski Management

A comprehensive look at the merits of a yield management program for selling ski packages in advance and filling the empty beds of a resort during seas...

Lift Specialists Gather At Steamboat Symposium

An overview of the OITAF/NACS symposium at Steamboat, Colo., and at the 15 papers presented.

Usia Snowboard Operations Manual For Ski Areas

A book review of the USIA Snowboard Operations Manual, recommended by the author for small ski areas that may not have the time or resources to collect...

The Legacy Of The Tenth

A look at the Tenth Mountain Division's impact on the world of American skiing, coinciding with a fiftieth anniversary reunion of the World War II army...

Computers For Small Areas: Four Marketing Uses.

This article examines the effectiveness of using computers to automate several areas of a marketing department. Topics addressed in detail are: in-hous...

Ski School: Children's Program Supervisors

This article establishes criteria for hiring and training qualified personnel to manage children's ski programs. Topics addressed include: training, s...

Supplier Directory

Names, addresses and key contacts for suppliers of products and services to the ski industry.

Views On The Demerger

Varying views on the demerger and the new direction for NSAA from ski areas across the nation. Covers classic industry debates over lobbying vs. suppo...

Let's Not Throw The Baby Out With The Water

Another perspective on the rebirth of NSAA and some suggested directions. This opinion piece addresses the future of the national association and how t...

Quality Counts At Risk

A call to the industry not to abandon the Quality Counts program that was recently adopted by the USIA. This program is important to the safety of our ...

Taking Away The Fun

An historical look at the progression of the sport of skiing over the decades, defining events that have contributed to the erosion of freedom within t...

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