ASC Merges with Meristar; Two Colorado Court Decisions (Nathan Hall and Eldora MOuntain); Austrian (Lift) Tragedy Still Unsolved; Saddleback Sells Part of Appalachian Trail; A-Basin Watching and Waiting (snowmaking plan); Donner Ski Ranch Sold; Wintersport Business Pulls Plug; Voters Approve New Ski Resort (Dyer Mountain, Calif.); Mt. Abram Sold in an Hour; Silver Creek to Become SolVista; Obits, People and Supplier News.