Many resorts are being run by former ski instructors. Is this accidental or is the ski school the best source for future managers? Includes Gary Keidaisch of Stowe, Vt., Robin Smith of Swain Ski Center, N.Y., Jonathan Jenkins of Ski Roundtop, Pa., Norm Crerar of Silver Star Mountain Resorts, Hans Geier of Stratton, Vt., Jon Reveal of the Aspen Ski Corp., Colo., Jon Mahanna of Dodge Ridge Ski Area, and Brian Fairbank of Jiminy Peak, Mass. This feature explores the presence of ski school alumnae in mountain operations.