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Winter 1978

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  • 2001-A Ski Fantasy

    Steve Bradley, The urbane gand guru of Winter Park and distinguished past president of NSAA, shares with us a couple of his visions of the ski world in the year 2001. There is humor-of course, knowing Steve-but there is also a baleful warning for those who would listen. SAM presents this with pride. An earlier version of this piece appeared in the Chicago Tribune.  ...

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Chair Grip Update

Howard Anderson gives a progress report on his contuing and important study of chair grips which was started in the Spring 1977 issue, and which will be continued-perhaps completed-in the spring 1978 issue.  ...

Alcoholism On Your Payroll

Mike Beebe, area owner and industry leader from New Hampshire, gives expert and timely advice on what you should be doing now!  ...

6 Industry Crystal Balls

In conjunction with our cover feature, we asked six industry leaders to look into the future and describe the state of the art in the year 2001. ...

1976-77 Economic Survey

Ted Farwell gives us his overview of the significant highlights of this year's NSAA Economic Study. There's both good and bad news here.  ...

2001-A Ski Fantasy

Steve Bradley, The urbane gand guru of Winter Park and distinguished past president of NSAA, shares with us a couple of his visions of the ski world in the year 2001. There is humor-of course, knowing Steve-but there is also a baleful warning for those who would listen. SAM presents this with pride. An earlier version of this piece appeared in the ...

Lifts 1977

SAM conducts its 17th annual census of new lifts in North America. An important SAM index.  ...

Appraising Appraisals

Jim Branch, the very knowledgeable president of Sno-engineering, tells you what you should and should not expect from a professional appraisal of your area.  ...

1978 Directory Of Products And Suppliers

A vital, cross-referenced listing that will be referred to constantly during the coming year.  ...

NSAA Newsletter

Four pages that are important to everyone in the industry.  ...