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This issue is chock-full of coverage on lift construction including the survey, Squaw Valley's new funitel, the Getty Museum's tram and announcement that SAM is the official English language publication for OITAF.

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This issue features the latest entry in our series on the wire rope: a deep dive into its history.

A recap of the two-day resort development conference in Vail in May entitled "Developing, Marketing and Managing Destination Resorts." Expanded opportunities for entertainment will spell success for resorts of the future was a major theme. Speakers at the conference included, George Gillett Jr. of Booth Creek, Bill Jensen of Breckenridge, Jerry Blann of Jackson Hole and Bruce Mainzer of Vail Resorts.

This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events to waterslides and from symphony concerts to paint ball from coast to coast.

Abby Rand critiques the ski resort offerings on the Internet for planning a ski vacation. She discovered that the ski travel trade is not ready for the big time.

ESPN's Winter X Games transformed Crested Butte, Colo., into the ultimate playground for alternative winter sports. Though the event required a great deal of preparation, the resort benefited from significant media exposure.