In This Issue
-
Congress Stimulates (the ski) Business
Recent tax changes may provide a bonanza for resort operators.
-
Speak-Out
A Big Round of Applause: Winter 2002 Olympics, NSAA At Forty, Racing Doesn’t Benefit Most Cross Country Areas, Bad Words, and Don’t…
-
Against All Odds
Despite 9/11, the Olympics and warm weather, the industry managed an average season.
-
Blue Pages
ASC Sued Over Steamboat Renege, Utah Gets Big Promotion Dollars, USFS Names New Recreation Director, Forest Service Fee Structure Changes?, Now, To…
-
SAM Idea Files
Sunburst Ski Area, Wisc., Two-Bullwheel Solution, Brian Head, Utah, installing lift shack microwaves to boost employee morale, and Christie Mtn. Ski Area,…
-
Construction Site
Mt. Baker, Wash., upgrade plan to fixed-grip quads, Breckenridge, new facilities, Alta, detachable quad, Yellowstone Club, Mont., three lift projects, Cascade, Wisc.,…
-
The Helmet Issue
A look at the data, facts and views that led Aspen to adopt a helmet policy for kids.
-
A Bear of a Market
Ski resorts must take a new look at their potential customer base.
-
Making an Old Lift New Again
Converting an aging lift to DC power was the low-cost solution for transporting Angel Fire’s beginner skiers.
-
Industry Reports
Vail Buys Heavenly; Triple Peak Sues ASC, United Park City Mines Agrees to Sell, WestRock Moves Ahead, Delays for Resort Expansions, Booth…
-
A Curtain Call for Corcoran
There was laughter and tears as Waterville Valley friends and colleagues threw a farwell bash for Tom Corcoran.
-
A New Welcome Mat
As Hunter Mountain’s clientele evolved from swinging singles to small families, management had to alter the way it did business. The result…
-
Grooming Vehicles 2002
Not much in the way of new technologies in this year’s grooming vehicles, but the drivers will be thrilled with some new…
-
Olympic Moments In Ski Area Operations
Staging the ultimate events in skiing and riding for the 2002 Winter Olympics is daunting enough. Throw in post- 9/11 security and…
-
The States of the Web
The Internet is rapidly becoming the information source of choice. How well do resort associations use America’s favorite research tool?
-
Gunning for Efficiency
Warm winters demonstrate a need for snowmaking systems that integrate new tower technology and traditional efficiencies.
-
Maybe It’s Time to Rethink Racing
Despite the good U.S. showing at the 2002 Winter Olympics, some think the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team program still needs improvement.
