In This Issue
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The First Sling Lift
This article was adapted from a letter to Skiing Heritage on the subject of a jigback surface lift constructed at McGee Mountain…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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Blue Pages
The Worldwide Ski Corp-Ski magazine partnership ends leaving NASTAR without an administrator; Earl Holding victim of IOC Scandal; Yellowstone Club Gets an…
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1999-2000 Rental Round-Up
To see our special pull-out section, “1999-2000 Rental Roundup,” contact donna@saminfo.com.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Snowshoeing Colorado
This is a review of Claire Walter’s book, “Snowshoeing Colorado,” describing trails and backcountry sites. It also has pointers on equipment and…
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Industry Reports
Headlines from this installment: N.Y. Areas Protest state’s competition; Ax falls at Head, SIA appoints interim chair; ASC puts a hold on…
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How to be a Hot Media Location
This article explores the possibility of a resort offering its location for print and television advertising. Early snow and easy access are…
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Tourism and New Papers Highlight OITAF 1999
Heidi’s article previews the subjects planned for the 8th International Congress for Transportation by Wire Rope in San Francisco. It will coincide…
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Predicitions: You Can’t Win ‘Em All
Needham looks back at Ski magazine’s (January 1990 issue) predictions for the new decade, made when he was editor. His fun look…
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Retaining Employees
The author, with the PR departnment at Crystal Mountain, Mich., writes about tips and ideas to build and retain good staffs.
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Conveyor Magic
An overcrowded beginner hill at Glen Eden Ski Area,Ontario, was transformed by a powerful conveyor lift manufactured by Barrie Welding and Machine,…
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Ropeway Technology Branches Out
People movers are the latest developments from some old names in chair lift and gondola circles. Companies are moving into intra-area transportation…
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Innovation in the Alps
Two family-owned ski areas in Switzerland have been on the cutting edge of trends and technology since 1962.This profile is a report…
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The Scoop on Guns
There’s an amazing selection of air-water snowmaking guns available. This is a breakdown of what’s out there and compares all the specifications…
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A Lift Fit for a King
Janet’s story is about the replacement of the tram at Masada, Israel. The historic location got a new Von Roll to replace…
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Vail’s Amazing Turnaround
This is the story of Vail’s efforts to rebuild and open on time after the arson fires of October 19, 1998 burned…
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Rental Roundup 1999-2000: Snowboards-Coming On Strong
Iseult’s roundup explores rental snowboard equipment for the 1999-2000 season.
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Rental Roundup 1999-2000: Skis-Better Than Ever
Iseult’s roundup explores all the alpine ski gear available for rental operations for the 99-00 season. A trend in better equipment for…
