In This Issue
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A Boomer’s Plea
The author, a baby boomer himself, comments on the current emphasis on youth marketing and explains how and why ski areas should…
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Convention Musings
An overview of the national convention, with kudos to NSAA for a successful gathering tempered by constructive criticism of some of the…
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What Is–What Should Be–The Image Of Skiing And Boarding?
Every sport develops its own emotional triggers, and we must understand and analyze our sport in order to successfully play on its…
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Publicizing Good Deeds
How some ski areas let the public know about their good deeds in the environmental arena.
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1997 Metro Newspaper Directory
A roundup of special ski sections and winter travel promotions in major markets.
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Loup Loup Redeemed
A partnership between Loup Loup Ski Bowl in eastern Washington and the Easter Seals Society, with help from the Forest Service, aims…
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Lake Placid Gets Music Beamed In
Lake Placid, N.Y., uses a satellite audio system to provide commercial-free music at the remote resort. The system offers a variety of…
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Ski Areas Cautious But Curious
Ski areas are venturing onto the Internet to provide their customers with information, but few are daring to actually carry out transactions.…
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Older, Richer And Skiing More Often
There is great promise in the Echo Boom generation, but for now the sound of Baby Boomers is loud and clear. They’re…
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Snowmobile Innovations
A look at a new snowmobile brake system in use at Snowmass, Colo., and the Resc-You winch for snowmobiles, manufactured by Kalaska…
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Conference, California Style
From May 13-15, ski area personnel tossed around ideas, techniques, plans and cantaloupes at the California Ski Industry Association Maintenance and Operations…
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Construction Site
Big bucks and big earth-moving projects are in the works this summer. Projects featured include: Snow Valley, Calif.; Holiday Valley, N.Y.; Jackson…
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When Godzilla Meets The Press
Area managers can be in charge of interviews with reporters by being prepared, the same as for a speech or meeting with…
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Putting Sheaves In Their Place
Thirty-two sheave assemblies needed to be overhauled in a hurry at Tremblant, Que. Once the right equipment was lined up, a team…
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Street Furniture: More Than Incidental Details
Seats and signs, flowers and flags, paving and play equipment–all add up to ways that mountain resorts can make outdoor space more…
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NSAA Celebrates At 35
NSAA returned to its roots at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs to celebrate its 35th birthday with one of the best conventions…
