In This Issue
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A REIT is Formed in the Ski Industry
The establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) may radically change the ski area landscape. This article discusses the REIT concept…
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Consumer Ski Show Schedule and Contacts
This page contains a schedule of consumer ski shows for October and November and a list of contacts.
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Letters on Skiboarding and SAM’s new look
There is one letter on how shops can make the most of skiboarding’s explosive growth.And then there are five letters on SAM’s…
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SAM’s Website is Launched
Jennifer’s memo discusses the details that went into launching the SAM Website and reviews its purpose.
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Industry Reports
This roundup includes reports on helmet and forest service issues that took center stage at Ski the Hill; Okemo’s (Vt.) lease of…
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Our Industry’s Enigmatic Mood
A short editorial noted the “I’m all right, Jack” feeling at the NSAA convention at Marco Island, Fla; “True Good Friend of…
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Expanding Summer Activities
This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events…
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1998 Metro Newspaper Directory
The 1998 Metro Newspaper Directory of newspapers with special ski sections and winter travel promotions in the big markets.
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The End Page
The Art of Grooming, Homestead Resort, Mich., paints names on their grooming vehicles; Rl Nino…the Real Story, Kottke Report comments regarding waether’s…
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Blue Pages
Tidbits on the Future Marketing Summit at Vail; how Colorado’s smaller areas posted gains while the big resorts did not; the death…
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Idea Files
Three ideas are presented, including: chair loading guides for summer guests; handy APU directions attached to the auxiliary engine on a laminated…
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Construction Site
Snowshoe spending $36 million on lifts, housing and a new lodge; Camelback building a $4 million water park; Big Sky is building…
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Seth Says: Suppliers Pull Together for Shorter Sell-in Cycle
This article explores the fact that after SIA decided to negotiate a shorter sell-in cycle by reducing the number of trade shows,…
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Internet’s Explosive Growth-An Overview
This piece examines the demographic similarities between skiers and Internet users and reviews what resorts are doing to keep up with Web-savvy…
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SAMMY Awards are Launched
This article is a recap of the innaugural SAMMY awards presented at the NSAA annual meeting on Marco Island, Florida. It includes…
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Insights From 116 Areas Skied Last Season
Jerry writes about fullfilling his dream of skiing every major resort in North America. He provides some insights on management and how…
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New Study: More Skiers Skiing Less
David’s article discusses a Gallup poll of skiers taken from April 24 through May 9, 1998. The survey involved 1,200 skiers and…
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Growing Lift Mechanics at Vail Resorts
Heidi’s article explores Vail Resorts’ development of an internal training program to fix its problem of a shortage of experience lift mechanics.…
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Basic Components of Wire Rope
This is the first in a series of articles on wire rope that was presented in the months prior to the OITAF…
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Good Mood at NSAA Convention
This article is a roundup of what transpired at the National Ski Areas Association annual convention and conference at Marco Island, Florida,…
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Upbeat Cross-Country Conference
Wiesel diuscusses the attendance and activities of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho. He says the year…
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Restraining Bars on Trial in Colorado
This article discusses a Colorado Supreme Court decision that could leave state ski areas open to lawsuits if the don’t install safety…
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Sheave Assembly 101
This article explains how to extend the life of a lift and prevent accidents through proper cleaning, lubing and alignment of sheave…
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They Met, They Learned, They PLayed
This wrap-up of meetings and conferences has photos and descriptions from the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, the…
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Planning and Staging Special Events
This article explains the ins and outs of planning special events from large media happenings to intimate charity events. The piece explains,…
