In This Issue
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1986 Directory Of Products/Suppliers
1986 Directory Of Products/Suppliers
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Products And Services Category Listing
Products And Services Category Listing
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Supplier Names, Addresses, Key Contacts
Supplier Names, Addresses, Key Contacts
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Lift Contract Award–Controversy-Sunapee
An interesting beat-the-clock scenario is unfolding at New Hampshire’s state-owned Mount Sunapee Ski Area, where Riblet Tramway Co. of Spokane, WA, is…
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X-Country Connection– Economic Realities
I am confident that this article will upset some individuals in the cross-country industry, because it is a very candid look at…
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Keeping Safe– Food Service Hazards
In the ski industry, food service employees are the third most likely to incur job related injuries. (Only ski instructors and lift…
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NSAA Members Tour European Facilities
Unbelievably and unseasonably balmy weather greeted more than two dozen NSAA members, spouses and guests who visited ski facilities in Switzerland and…
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Gear Box Inspections-Different Opinions
Recent inspections by people professing expertise in the inspection of gear boxes (gear teeth) have caused both concern and conflict. One expert…
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Ski School– Sexism
It is not unusual for customers to approach the ski school desk and specifically request a male or a female instructor. Their…
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Book Review– 101-Plus Marketing Ideas
It has been said that if the National Ski Areas Association did no other marketing of the sport except to disseminate among…
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Communicate, Participate, Motivate
As Sun Valley marks its golden anniversary this winter, and some of the biggest ski resorts — notably Aspen — move toward…
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The Behavior Of Chairs–Influence Of Wind
*The following report was presented by Gabor Oplatka at the 1985 Vail Aerial Tramway and Safety Seminar. It has been adapted here…
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High Tech Lift Evac
It’s no secret that most ski areas are still using primitive lift evacuation equipment. The rope and the T-seat work very well,…
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Ski Area Synergism
How can a ski area, sometimes known as “Bintz’s Bump,” with an elevation of only 60 feet, gross $3 million a year?…
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Energy–Audit Plus Management = Savings
Over the past two years, Vail Associates has become increasingly aware of the necessity for greater energy efficiency in the operation of…
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Electricity– Understanding The Basics
*Electricity is a form of energy that is used by millions of people every hour to operate homes, offices, factories, schools, stores…
