Browse Our Archives

November 1995

Articles from 2005 or earlier are searchable but may not include the full content of the article. Not to worry, if you are a current subscriber, email olivia@saminfo.com or call 508-655-6408 and we will email you a scan of the article you are looking for (up to three per month) free of charge. Archive articles are available to non-subscribers for $8 each.

Become a subscriber and get 6 print issues a year + gain access to the full digital archives, click here, or email Jack at jack@saminfo.com

Featured Story

Young Skiers As Ski Area Designers

Eagle Valley Middle School students in the Ske-Cology program at Vail, Colo., had some unique ideas about making ski areas ecologically sound.

Exactly What Are Their Environmental Attitudes?

Written by John Fry

Snow Country asked skiers, townees, environmentalists and area executives their opinions and knowledge of environmental issues. The survey reveals that...

Turning Trails Into Classrooms

Written by Janet Nelson

Ske-Cology was developed at Vail to teach young skiers about the environment. Children learn about wildlife while they ski, and they just may pass the ...

A Mouse That Roars

Written by Sean Williams

With only 100 acres of skiing, Bears Town, South Korea, did 400,000 skier visits last year. A high-density, high-tech resort, Bears Town has an eye-pop...

Concept Man At Intrawest

Written by Michel Beaudry

Hugh Smythe, who started his career as a ski patroller, is the soft-spoken driver of Intrawest's dynamic growth. He describes his challenges, managemen...

1993-94 Economic Analysis

Written by C. R. Goeldner

An analysis of the report prepared by NSAA with KPMG Peat Marwick, reflecting a prosperous, record-breaking winter.

Reveal Does It His Way

Written by Madeleine Osberger

From scrappy ski racer to operations vice-president of the Aspen Skiing Company, Jon reveal applies the work ethic that has dominated his career.

Young And Inactive

Written by David Rowan

Research from American Sports Data (ASD), is showing the young are participating less in sports, including skiing. There are serious implications.

The Battle Over Olympic Power

Written by Lee Crane

An examination of the struggle between the International Snowboard Federation (ISF) and the Federation International du Ski (FIS) over which body has t...

How Many Snowboarders? Two Million Number Challenged

Written by Joy Spring

NSGA and ASD studies estimate number of snowboarders at two million. A review and comparison of eight market research studies indicates that the actual...

1996 Directory Of Products And Services

Written by Olivia

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

Supplier Directory

Written by Olivia

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

Internet Participation Is Growing

Written by Linda Goodspeed

No one knows what the real benefits are, but the low cost of establishing an Internet presence combined with fear of being left out or left behind enti...

Remembering Franz Hoppichler

Written by Norman Crerar

Norm Crerar, who succeeded Franz Hoppichler as president of Interski, pays tribute to and assesses the Professor's impact on the sport of skiing.

The Internet: An Amber Light

Written by Sam Editorial

Thoughts on jumping on the Internet bandwagon, with caution advised.

Unwelcome Nomenclature

Written by Sam Editorial

Questioning a major resort's use of the term "high speed" in conjunction with both detachable and fixed-grip lifts.

Ske-Cology Takes Partners To Succeed

Written by Jeff Bailey

Describes the partnership among Vail, the USDA Forest Service, National Winter Sports Partnership and NSAA to provide Ske-Cology to as many resorts as ...

Watering Hole

Written by Foster T. Chandler

Considers the collective benefits from the emphasis of companies such as S-K-I Ltd. on new products, promotions, marketing partnerships and business re...