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January 1985

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Bigger, More Efficient Lifts

A photographic sampling of some of the interesting new lifts, from T-bar to the world's biggest gondola.

Industry Conference

Written by Rowan,David

Ski magazine Week report

Brand Presentation

Written by Brand,Milton

Milton Brand on his study

Pacs Pack Power For Colo. Ski Country

Written by Bensberg,Jim

A political action committee that produces results.

Vernon Valley Operators Accused Of Fraud

Written by Walter,Claire

Indictment cites 110 counts against ski area principals.

Snowmaker Strategy Discussed At Stratton

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The Word Is Communicate

Written by Robbins,Paul

In a provocative interview with Paul Robbins, Killington's Smith maintains that ski industry problems could be lessened through understanding.

Mt. Shasta-- Rebirth And Redevelopment

Written by Mohler,Chaco

This great mountain once had skiing; now two potential developers are in a head-to-head conflict over who can bring it back. Chaco Mohler gives an in-d...

Lifts 1984

Written by Editor

Generally a good year for lift construction, but there remain a few pockets of slower growth.

The Story Of A Seven-Day Lift

Written by Editor

Who said it can't be done? At Wintergreen, four men put up a lift in seven working days. A fascinating day-by-day chronology of the construction.

The 1983-84 Economic Study

Written by Goeldner,C.R.

SAM"s annual report on the state of the ski industry has two new authors: C. R. Goeldner and Thor Groswold. For most of the country they say, last year...

A No-Fault Accident Locating System

Written by Shepard,Robert Jr.

This brand new way of pin-pointing ski accidents on the slopes almost eliminates one of the nagging variables in making reports. By Robert G. Shepard J...

Wind-- A Judgement Call?

Written by Cuyler,Lew

How much wind is too much? Lew Cuyler asked ski area authorities and found that standards and measurement procedures are limired and highly variable. ...