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Speak Out
In the course of a very serious discussion of all aspects of tramway engineering and operation, Snowbird’s Bob Ficker pontificated:
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Report
In a move that took the ski world by surprise, the southern Vermont giant, Stratton Mountain, bought its venerable and successful neighbor, Big Bromley,…
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Letters
Your editorial “Some Energy Thoughts” (Summer, 1979) contained some good points—particularly regarding the need for effective mass transit facilities to serve your members’ areas.
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Report
Aspen Highlands has filed suit against Aspen Skiing Corporation (ASC) asking for $650,000 in damages under provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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Speak Out
These are the best of times for those of us who enjoy worrying. I mean, how can you top it? We’ve got “energy crisis,”…
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New Products
A new air/water snow nozzle, the SS-1 Snowmaker, has been introduced by Larchmont Engineering and Irrigation, Inc., of 11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02173,…
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Report
Ski Industries America will produce a partially-sponsorable radio program, “Sno Country Reports,” according to David Ingemie, SIA Marketing Director.
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The Great Numbers Game
In medieval times, one of the great questions — endlessly debated by theologians, scholars, philosophers and clerics — was how many angels could dance…
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New Products
Snow grooming specialists, Valley Engineering, of Gray, Maine, have introduced four new items: 1) The Junior Trail Grader is now available with hydraulic blade…
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Speak Out
“Letting George do it” Sixteen years ago in SAM appeared an open letter from NSAA addressed, “Dear Ski Area Operator,” and signed, “Your good…
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New Products
Reliable Racing Supply, 624 Glen St., Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801, has found considerable acceptance this season for its Break-A-Way slalom poles, according to Tom…
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Issues
Have you ever gone up to a lady who has a small child in tow and said, “Lady, that’s probably the homeliest little girl…
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Speak Out
“Darcy” Brown On the occasion of Darcy Brown’s retirement from the presidency of the Aspen Skiing Corporation, we would like to recall for our…
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Report
Murray leaves NSAA marketing post Tom Murray has resigned from his position as Marketing Director of NSAA to assume the position of President of…
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New Role for USSA
Amazing things are happening over at U.S. Ski Association. By its own choice, and with a mandate from its membership, it is literally tearing…
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NSAA Convention and Trade Show 1978
We’ve got a lot of work to do at our annual Convention and Trade Show. So we’ve set up a new convention format which…