In This Issue
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What’s New?
Huskie utility vehicles (Haul Master), Electronic Inspection System rental shop software (Asset Management Technologies), Regupol floor tiles (Atlantic Rubber) and RediStart Micro…
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Bill Janss–1918-1996
A tribute to Bill Janss, the developer of Sun Valley, Idaho, and Snowmass, Colo.
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Preserving Skiing’s History
A request for the submission of stories and artifacts to preserve the skiing heritage of North America.
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1996 Index Of Articles In Sam
Listing of articles including title, author and issue month for 1996.
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Some Friends Remember Bob Ficker
Friends share their memories in a tribute to well-known wire rope splicer Bob Ficker.
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The Yan Aftermath
An examination of the ways different areas have dealt with the problem of retrofitting, replacing or monitoring Yan detachables designed by Lift…
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Getting The Brits To Ski Our Slopes
An account of the Ski USA gala organized by Bernie Weichsel for the London Daily Mail ski show. The dinner featured speeches…
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Breckenridge Creates A University
How Breckenridge, Colo., improved and enlarged their training program for a staff of 400 ski instructors.
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Races For All
Ski racing at areas around the country has diversified from a strictly alpine focus. Snowboarding, carving, family events and special events open…
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Construction Site
Ski area engineers and crews invent surprising and creative solutions to construction problems at: Killington, Vt.; Diamond Peak, Nev.; Mohawk Mountain, Conn.;…
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1995-96 Economic Analysis
The trend was: up in skier visits, operating profit and profit before taxes, but snow caused variations ski area performance in different…
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Beyond Visualization
Realistic and accurate pictures of proposed mountain projects are produced by computer simulation using CAD software to give area managers a precise…
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It’s 1997, Do You Know Where The Kids Are?
For 50 years, the Ford Sayre program has introduced children to skiing in a small New Hampshire community. The success of this…
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Lifts 1996
A strong year in western lift construction pushed total VTFH to an all-time high. Plus, the number of detachables continues to increase.
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The Lift That Became A Ride
The six-passenger, stand-up lift at Tremblant, Quebec, was conceived to move guests from the parking lots to the base area, 100 feet…
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A Lift That Was A Beacon
The inaugural article of a new series on classic lifts features the Emerald Mountain lift from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. When residents unloaded…
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Strong Industry Confidence Level
A survey shows ski area industry leaders are generally confident that the business is healthy and can provide a good future for…
