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May 2002

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Featured Story

Maybe It's Time to Rethink Racing

Despite the good U.S. showing at the 2002 Winter Olympics, some think the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team program still needs improvement.

Industry Reports

Vail Buys Heavenly; Triple Peak Sues ASC, United Park City Mines Agrees to Sell, WestRock Moves Ahead, Delays for Resort Expansions, Booth Creek and Va...

Gunning for Efficiency

Warm winters demonstrate a need for snowmaking systems that integrate new tower technology and traditional efficiencies.

The States of the Web

The Internet is rapidly becoming the information source of choice. How well do resort associations use America's favorite research tool?

Olympic Moments In Ski Area Operations

Staging the ultimate events in skiing and riding for the 2002 Winter Olympics is daunting enough. Throw in post- 9/11 security and it's a whole new ba...

Grooming Vehicles 2002

Not much in the way of new technologies in this year's grooming vehicles, but the drivers will be thrilled with some new bells and whistles.

A New Welcome Mat

As Hunter Mountain's clientele evolved from swinging singles to small families, management had to alter the way it did business. The result was a stat...

A Curtain Call for Corcoran

There was laughter and tears as Waterville Valley friends and colleagues threw a farwell bash for Tom Corcoran.

Congress Stimulates (the ski) Business

Recent tax changes may provide a bonanza for resort operators.

Making an Old Lift New Again

Converting an aging lift to DC power was the low-cost solution for transporting Angel Fire's beginner skiers.

A Bear of a Market

Ski resorts must take a new look at their potential customer base.

The Helmet Issue

A look at the data, facts and views that led Aspen to adopt a helmet policy for kids.

Construction Site

Mt. Baker, Wash., upgrade plan to fixed-grip quads, Breckenridge, new facilities, Alta, detachable quad, Yellowstone Club, Mont., three lift projects, ...

SAM Idea Files

Sunburst Ski Area, Wisc., Two-Bullwheel Solution, Brian Head, Utah, installing lift shack microwaves to boost employee morale, and Christie Mtn. Ski Ar...

Blue Pages

ASC Sued Over Steamboat Renege, Utah Gets Big Promotion Dollars, USFS Names New Recreation Director, Forest Service Fee Structure Changes?, Now, To Our...

Against All Odds

Despite 9/11, the Olympics and warm weather, the industry managed an average season.

Speak-Out

A Big Round of Applause: Winter 2002 Olympics, NSAA At Forty, Racing Doesn't Benefit Most Cross Country Areas, Bad Words, and Don't Drive Parents Away ...

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