In This Issue
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The Fantasy’s Not For Burning
A look at moves initiated in some western ski towns to limit woodburning stoves and fireplaces in new construction. Although a skier…
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Snow Fences That Work
A look at the findings of Ron Tabler, who has been studying and developing different systems of snow fencing for state highways…
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Reciprocating Saws: Versatile And Variable
A review of 12 reciprocating saws for cutting metal and wood. Includes reviews of each model, photos of the individual saws and…
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Hazardous Substances
A comprehensive look at the subject of hazardous materials in the resort context. Feature covers the roles of the authorities and regulatory…
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Snow Space
An extensive look at site development with an eye towards snow storage and removal during the winter. A landscape architect and two…
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Two Little Areas That Could
Both Black Mountain, Maine, and the ski hill at Lake City, Colo., would have closed down if the citizens and the ski…
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Energy Strategies For Profit
Utilities are sources for advice and money-saving ideas in the use of energy. Here is how one utility is helping ski areas…
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Whitetail–Born To Succeed
An extensive profile of Whitetail, a new major ski area that will target skiers in the Washington and Baltimore regions. With suppliers…
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Environmental Regulatory Process- Reference Books
A book review of several resource books that were researched by Joe Prendergast and Carrie Bowers of the American Ski Federation and…
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Standard Changes That Might Be Overlooked
A look at the ANSI B77.1 that was approved in March of 1990 and at the results a year later where areas…
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Significant Decision On Nepa
A recent Supreme Court decision interpreting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contains three key elements that are important to the ski…
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Areas Taking Innovative Outlook
A look at some of the rejuvenated plans for areas across the country to combat the poor showings of last season. Some…
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Ski Schools Are Selling The Wrong Product
A look at the marketing and selling of ski lessons and how the public perceives the value gained from these lessons. The…
