November 1990

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1991 Directory Of Products And Services

A listing of products and services and their suppliers within the ski industry. ...

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Resort Development

Towards A Successful 21st Century Mountain Resort

A review of the events that took place at the Mountain Resort Design and Development Seminar at Whistler, B.C., in Canada, which hosted speakers from a variety of backgrounds within the industry. Add a comment...

They're Ready

A look at the snowmaking efforts of Val di Fiemme, Italy, in their battle to provide snow for the 1991 Nordic World Championships. Includes photos and the specifications of the snowmaking system. Add a comment...

Tools

Hand-Held Grinders: Tougher Is Better

Reviews fourteen top right-angle grinders for shop and lift use. Typically one of the most heavily-used items, this feature helps readers know a little more about the different machines. Add a comment...

Wetlands

Two lawyers give a detailed tour through the entanglements of wetlands regulations and pitfalls. Topics covered include: political background, definition of wetlands, identification of wetlands, regulation, federal laws for wetlands, nationwide permits, environmental review, sanctions, section 404, appeals and mitigation and a flow chart of the 404...

Guest Accomodations- More Than A Bed For The Night

A look at some successful hotel designs in ski resorts across North America. The resorts were all at the top of the Snow Country Design Awards for 1990. Of note were hotels at Aspen (The Little Nell and the Hotel Jerome), and the Chateau Whistler of Whistler, B.C., Canada. Includes photos. Add a comment...

Methods Of Measuring Worth

A look into the field of market value for ski resorts. Topics covered include: types of value, appraisal approaches and other appraisal considerations. This feature includes graphs and flow charts of the valuation method. Add a comment...

Guessing Worth Doesn't Work

Rules-of-thumb and other arcane theories can, at best, describe a range of value. Getting an exact valuation of a ski area requires studying the variables. The author makes a case for potential buyers to look closer at the variables to help determine the true value of a ski resort. Add a comment...

Vail Peers Into A Mirror

Vail and the town of Vail Valley in Colorado have benefitted from sustained growth over the last several years. Questions on the future were addressed at the recent Vail Symposium. Add a comment...

A Million Bucks In The Bank

A look at the financing of an entire season's operating costs through the preseason sale of season passes. Spirit Mountain, Minn., has used a unique pricing method to boost preseason sales of passes with a doubling of the number of passes sold each consecutive season. Add a comment...

Boneyard Jewels

A recap of the events at the third annual snowmakers' conference at Brodie Mountain, Mass. Seminars and speeches were well-received and winners were announced in a "Jewels from the Boneyard" competition for the most unique piece of snowmaking equipment from the past. Add a comment...

Snowmaking System Controls

A look at the joint venture in designing snowmaking systems by Sunday River, Maine, and Jeff White of Delta Engineering. The system, called Hydra Link, uses a portable pressure gauge, software, and weather stations to automate snowmaking and increase efficiencies. Hydra Link is being called a less expensive formula to achieve full automation. ...

Underground Storage Tank Compliance

A look at the regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency for underground storage tanks. This article deals with tanks that contain oil, gas or other combustibles. Includes a guide to the effective management and registration of such tanks. Add a comment...

Safety Committee Vs. Worker's Comp

A look at the formation of a safety committee that comes up with inter-department risk management programs. These programs result in a lower number of worker's compensation claims and give the originators of ideas rewards. (Usually cash) This type of program has been used at several New Hampshire resorts as a way of reducing overall insurance costs...

Personnel Issues

Reviews: Lift Operator's Video Manual And Ski Rental Mechanic's Basic Handbook

Reviews of two of the many industry training guide books: the Lift Operator's Video Manual and the Ski Rental Mechanic's Basic Handbook. The reviews stress the value of these manuals to their target markets. Add a comment...

Miscellaneous

1991 Directory Of Products And Services

A listing of products and services and their suppliers within the ski industry. Add a comment...

Miscellaneous

Supplier Directory

Names, addresses and key contacts for suppliers of products and services to the ski industry. Add a comment...

Miscellaneous

Regional Reports

Snow, gas and the national marketing campaign were on the lips of ski industry folk around the country this fall. Add a comment...

Thinking About The Future Of Usia

After a tumultuous first year for the USIA, SAM looks at what the future holds for this organization. The will behind the management and the need for a more organized system is pointed out. Add a comment...

Mel Borgersen On PNSAA, Past And Future

A farewell address from Mel Borgersen, who is retiring as president of the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA). The author looks back at the organization's history and forward to his replacement. Add a comment...