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January 1986

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Of Weldors And Welding

Welding is a fundamental maintenance procedure at every ski resort. It is critical that it be understood and performed properly writes Lew Cuyler.

Developing An Urban Ski Facility

Written by Branch,Jim

A primer on how to build a ski area with an update on the cost parameters by Jim Branch.

New York May Be Due For Development

Written by Johnson,Phil

New York May Be Due For Development

Report On Keystone Lift Accident

Written by Editor

Presstime Report on Keystone Lift Accident

Book Review-- Cross Country

Written by Frado,John

Cross-Country-USA Operations Manual

Why Chair Dampers

Written by Sowder,Tony

A discussion of a tricky engineering problem.

Fitness Program Pays Off At Winter Park

Written by Isenberg,Nick

Fitness Program Pays Off At Winter Park.

Controlling The Future

Written by Roses,Abbie

The troubles ski areas face in the planning phases can be solved through rational problem solving. Abbie Roses explains how one firm is bringing neogot...

Winter Park And Its Quads

Written by Editor

The design philosophy behind an important and unusual lift selection.

High-Capacity Tramways Must Not Derope

Written by Kunczynski,Jan

To avoid disasterous consequences, prevention, rather than simple detection, is more essential than ever writes Jan Kunczynski. An important and provoc...

1984-85 Economic Analysis

Written by Goeldner,Chuck

Records were set, but expenses went up according to Chuck Goeldner, who did the most recent study.

Stepping Back To Manual Controls

Written by Curiston,Rick

Some big thinking and a small investment revitalized out-dated groomers at Mr. Washington. An innovative approach described by Rick Curiston.

Carnivals, Capers, Fests And Fun

Written by Kerr,Mary

There is a surge in special annual events at ski areas across the country. Mary Kerr reviews some of the best in pictures and text.

Boards Coming On-Board

Written by Mohler,Chaco

The snowboard trend may be unstoppable. Here's how two areas are successfully coping with it, as told by Chaco Mohler.

Development, Water, Politics

Written by Robbins,Paul

Vermont's ski industry ran straight into no-growth forces. What really happened and what lies in the future is explained by Paul Robbins.

Lifts 1985

Written by Editor

The year detachable quads went into high gear.