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November 2002

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Cutting it Up

Terrain park designers had their day in the sun when Snowboarder magazine invited the creme de la creme out to Colorado for a park-off.
Le Massif Sold...Court Upholds Skier Conviction...other industry news.
With the popularity of helmets on the rise, more ski areas are looking into including the lids in the rental program. Is it worth it?
It used to be they were far to expensive and problematic, but AC drives have come a long way adn might be the next wave in powering chairlifts.
It used to be they were far to expensive and problematic, but AC drives have come a long way adn might be the next wave in powering chairlifts.
It seems all companies are offering a way to do business on their websites. But, is it the right solution for you?
Three mountain resorts find new ways to recycle waste and increase their commitment to greening their mountains. Yosemite-Badger Pass, Northstar-at-Ta...
In anticipation of a good year, ski resorts all over spent the summer adding and expanding to their terrain and other offerings.
Portable Potty, folding signs and new signage are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
Daly leaves Vail Resorts...The Mad, Mad world of insurance...Bitchin' News...Indoor Riding Arenas...Warming up to the greens...Olympian Report...Short ...
Snapshots from around the industry.
The inspector has come and your ropeways are good to go-right? Maybe not. Some inspectors lack the experience and qualifications to do the job proper...
With component depreciation, the sum of the parts can be greater than the whole.
When you've got serious issues on your doorstep, it's crucial to understand how the media has changed.
Lets not cry over "lost" ski areas.
Letters to the editor.
Pre-season pass sales are breaking records everywhere, but lodging reservations lag.
Time for FIS Freeskiing, Let Us Help (NSAA Fall education seminars), Risky Business (based on Sept 2002 article), Monster Business (new design to get t...
In-Season Quality Control. Sample your rental stock to make sure it remains up to snuff.