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Grooming Vehicles 1996

A rundown of developments in the North American on-snow grooming vehicle market, including a table with specifications for available machines.

Published in May 1996

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Kirkwood--The Turnaround Kid

The story of how this Lake Tahoe resort, Kirkwood, rose from the ashes with an infusion of money and vision, becoming a hot real estate prospect as skiing improves.

Published in May 1996

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Ski Area Profiles

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American ski resort personnel visit several French resorts, see their equipment in action, test the facilities and hear lectures by experts on topics relating to French snow and mountains, then give their impressions and make comparisons with North American resorts.

Published in May 1996

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Area Management

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Crisis Before Christmas

A December storm with high winds and heavy snowfall crippled a key lift at Squaw Valley, California, but with all hands working, replacement parts available and a little luck, it was back in service in two weeks.

Published in May 1996

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Dc Drives: Shortening The Overhaul Cycle

An in-depth guide to DC motor design and operation outlining proper care which can save money during the average 30-year life of a ski lift by reducing the number of necessary overhauls.

Published in May 1996

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Lift Maintenance

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Future Insurance

Consolidation is affecting the insurance marketplace, which could result in benefits for entities seeking coverage. But, risk retention may be a key strategy for ski areas.

Published in May 1996

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Future Law

There is legislative work to be done after the recent dismissal of some skier safety statutes. Though there will never be a clear answer to the ski industry's "liability problem," the future looks pretty good.

Published in May 1996

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What Do Teenagers Want?

In the experience of several ski areas, the growing number of teenagers can be successfully wowed and won with tested techniques.

Published in May 1996

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Ethnic Marketing

Northstar-at-Tahoe finds that targeting the dynamic Asian-American market in the San Francisco Bay area is well worth the effort.

Published in May 1996

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Speak-Out: Remembering Three Friends

A tribute to Perry Williams, Hans Hagemeister and Bob Bourdon, all of whom turned their love of skiing into a lifetime commitment to the sport and business until their deaths at the end of 1995.

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Grooming Vehicles 1996

Kirkwood--The Turnaround Kid

A Taste Of French Skiing

Crisis Before Christmas

Dc Drives: Shortening The Overhaul Cycle

Future Insurance

Future Law

What Do Teenagers Want?

Ethnic Marketing

Speak-Out: Remembering Three Friends