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Project Paradise
This article describes the logistics of building Doppelmayr’s Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas project. A twin-train funicular along an elevated, double-track guideway.
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Grooming Vehicles 1999
This a roundup on the grooming vehicles offered by suppliers for the 1999-2000 season. A comprehensive table lists vehicles, prices and key details.
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Sun Valley Singles: History Made
This is the story of how James Michael Curran (1903-1968) came to build the first chairlift at Sun Valley in 1936. He was a…
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A Salute to the Chairlift
David’s article looks back at North America’s chairlift history from the first rope tows installed in Quebec to the eight-place lifts of the modern…
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The King of the Cable Car
This article takes a look at the creator of San Francisco’s cable cars. A.S. Hallidie (born as Andrew H. Smith in London) also built…
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Power Deregulation: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
This article examines the possibility of an empty promise of lower rates as the power industry begins the deregulation process. Jecker looks at what…
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Talking, Not Fighting
This article showcases a conference in Vail where hard-line environmentalists and ski areas sat down to talk about collaboration in an effort to stay…
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Multiple headlines
Miller Freeman Buys NSGA Sports Expo; Mountain Sports & Living Closes Down; Whitetail Finds Buyer; Alta Wins Ciurt Case; Golden Eagle Awards; Two Fires…
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Buddy Pass, Part Deux
Buddy passes continue to draw skiers across Colorado. This report reviews the 99-00 offerings.
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William Banks Berry, 95
This short obituary profiles the dean of ski journalists and ski historians, William Banks Berry, who died on January 23, 1999.
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Has the Snowboard Industry Lost Its Soul? Deep Down, Maybe Not
This opinion piece examines how the snowboarding industry has become a victim of its own success by having to soften its image to appeal…
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CPSC and Helmet Use
This editorial endorses the NSAA position that individuals should be able to choose whether to wear helmets and objects to the Consumer Product Safety…
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Take Skiboards One Step Further
Ettlinger’s letter to the editor comments on an earlier Seth Says column about the short-sighted design of non-releasable bindings on skiboards.As Seth Says: Bad…
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End Page
Inspection of Mt. Washington, B.C.’s new quad au naturel; NYT item tells of Squaw Valley locals mourning the loss of the Ganjola; Lawyer buddies…
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What’s New?
Freeze-Zyme from Nutricepts; Boot Jaws by MasterFit; Atlas Copco compact compressors; Kryptonite ski and snowboard locks; Hyline mountain boards (wheels); InfoInteractive U-Tellus survey system;…
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Ask Stimilon: Snowboard Questions Answered
The two experts answer the questions: How do I create a snowboard bench made out of old snowboards?When is the best time to cut…
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Rules of Thumb
This column deals with math shortcuts for figuring appropriate amounts and dimensions of materials used in construction projects. Some of the subjects are rebar…
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Seth Says: Pricing for Locals vs. Pricing for Brazilians
Seth explores the multi-tiered pricing structure of ski equipment and how ski-area shops compete with big-city shops in the retail end of things.