In This Issue
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Snowmaking Goes Public In California
A major commitment has been made by some California ski resorts to educate their skiing public on the merits of early season…
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Resort Side Of The Industry: Performance Sound; Potential Good.
A comparative look at the resort side of the industry vs. the retail side. Due to an oversupply of hard goods, suppliers…
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Usia Back On Track
An update on the current state of affairs at the national association headquarters. With the October board meeting successfully completed, the future…
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Regional Promotions And Corporate Sponsors
A look at some of the promotional plans that will be filling the void in the absence of a national marketing campaign…
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Supplier Directory
Names, addresses and key contacts for the suppliers of products and services to the ski industry.
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1992 Directory Of Products And Services
A listing of products and services and their suppliers within the ski industry.
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Hungry Skier: Cash Registers Go Hi-Tech
A review of three cash register systems for food and beverage operations, ranging from the most basic registers to advanced point-of-sale computers…
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Seeing Red For Directions
A suggestion to incorporate the color red into trail signs. Along with the green, blue and black, red could be used to…
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Ski Display At Shopping Malls
A look at a travelling ski show that will be touring Eastern shopping malls touting the sport and providing specific information to…
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Sel Hannah 1913-1991
On August 31, Sel Hannah, who pioneered the art and science of designing ski mountains, died at the age of 78. To…
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And Now, The Ultimate Short Ski
A look at the experimental new “Snow Runners” that are a combination boot and ski, seen as a way to bring in…
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Natural Gas: New Energy Horizon
Ski areas can find many ways to use natural gas and, in the process, save money and enhance the environment. Here are…
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Asia’s Answer
Ski resorts on the Pacific Rim are realizing a level of development and sophistication that Western resorts might have realized in better…
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Creating Bank Appeal
A long-time perception in the ski industry is that banks find the ski business unattractive for investments. There are, however, ways to…
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Power Drills: Handy And Steady
This familiar tool is important for a variety of jobs at ski areas. From tests of 11 models in the 1/2-inch size,…
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
A look at the costruction of the world’s fastest chairlift that was installed at Sugarbush North, in Vermont. This feature covers the…
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First Class First Aid
When a new base area was being planned in Canada at Mt. Norquay, Alberta, key ski patrollers helped design an ideal, state-of-the-art…
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Valbois: Idaho’s Fiercely Debated Mega-Resort
A comprehensive review of the proposed mega-resort Valbois, in the small county of Valley in Idaho. This feature lends full editorial support…
