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Detachable Quads-- Assessment At Vail

A technical review and appraisal of the new equiptment, plus the public's evaluation.

When Trails Get Homologated

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Capturing Runaway Heat

Written by Zepp,Herbert

Snowmaking heat is not wasted at Loon Mountain, but is used to warm buildings.

Oversnow Vehicles 1986

Written by Ericksen,Nils

A review of what's new, plus a valuable chart of characteristics.

A's And D's For College Courses

Written by Hewett,Jacqueline

Graduates strike back in evaluating ski area college courses.

Tp Boot Crisis--Thermoplastics Must Go

Written by Ettlinger,Carl

Thermosplastics must go.

X-Country Connection-- Skating

Written by Frado,John

Is skating a Four-Letter Word?

On-Line-- Up-Date On Pc's

Written by Kagi,Felix

Up-date on PC's

Never-Ever Writers Encounter Skiing

Written by Kovitz,Lisa

Classified ad produces unusual press coverage.

Racing-- Care & Mngt Of Volunteers

Written by Covey,Holly

The Care and Management of Volunteers

The Season 1985-86

Written by Cuyler,Lewis

Good in East. Woes out West

B77 Standard-- Bullwheel & Rope Safety

Written by Hannah,Sel

Bullwheel and Rope Safety Factors

Rockies Real Estate-- Buyer's Bargains/Co

Written by Friedland,Lois

Colorado and Utah face the glut.

Rockies Real Estate-- Buyer's Bargains/Ut

Written by Robbins,Paul

Colorado and Utah face the glut

Greetings & Goodwill At Colo. Airports

Written by Isenberg,Nick

Help is there for unprepared skiers.

Ski School-- Rt Brain/Lt Brain Teaching

Written by Harrison,Marty

Right brain/Left Brain Teaching

A Changing Market

Written by Russell,Cheryl

A demographer (who also skis) looks at the oportunities and pitfalls in the coming decade. A valuable outside opinion about skiing future.

Tracking The Wind

Written by Johnson,Wayne

An unusual computer application allows the tram operators at Jackson Hole to onitor the weather at each tower for safer operation.

A Rescue System That Works

Written by Mckown,Douglas

Rescue workers at Sunshine Village combined a variety of devices to create their own system.

Putting Samis On-Line

Written by Houlihan,Richard

Business operations and decisions are easier and more accurate when a Ski Area Information System is available. Part II.

Lessons From The Traditional Mt. Bldg.

Written by Bull,Henrik

Architectural ideas from the mountains of Europe got messed up when applied at American ski resorts.

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