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ExpANSIon!

Despite the erratic weather last winter, there is an air of optimism in the ski industry as areas build up and out. A photo essay of new construction around the...

Salute To Woodstock 1934-1984

Written by Rowan,David
The 50th Anniversary of uphill transportation is a time for credit to the early innovators and reflect on eras past and future. 

Report From Europe

Written by Rowman,David
A diary of a visit to the intermontec Trade Show and tours of major manufacturers. By David Rowan. 
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Moving the alpine events a furor among Canadian operators according to Paul Robbins. 
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Skiers are coming back with bucks-and earlier than area marketers expected. By Claire Walter. 

The Changing Skier Market

Written by Editor
The first insallment of a lively discussion among seven experts covers how the areas relate to their public. 
An outline of specific factors that indicate when  a lift should be replaced. From a speech by Chuck Dwyer at the Vail Safety Seminar. 
Several authorities in the field of lift evaluation take issue with Chuck Dwyer's previous article on aging lifts. 

The Making Of Sno-Engineering

Written by Robbins,Paul
More tales of high adventure and funny events in the early days of ski resort planning. The second part of the story by Paul Robbins. 

The Man Behind The Splice

Written by Nelson,Janet
Redeye Smith is known as an expert in many more fields than cable splicing. An Industry Profile by Janet Nelson. 
Smitty offers valuable tips on preseason lift maintenance. By C.E. Smith.