In This Issue
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A Dream Job At Sno-E
An undergraduate describes his summer internship at Sno-engineering, and suggests that internships benefit ski industry employers and interns equally.
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Why Wintersport Business?
Longtime industry insider Tanler explains his reasons for launching a new trade magazine, Wintersport Business, based on confidence in the future of…
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Women’s Needs, Women’s Voices
The newly-formed Snow Sports Association for Women (SSAW) addresses industry lack of sensitivity to the female demographic.
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Forest Service Should Know Better
SAM calls for strong industry response following Forest Service reversal of an approval granted to Santa Fe Ski Area for expansion.
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A Focus On The Young
SAM applauds the decision of industry leaders to market to the 10 to 24 age group for continued growth.
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The Way To A Young Heart Is Through The Ears
Why music is the way for the ski industry to reach today’s young people.
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The Industry Focus– Kids
In the aftermath of NSAA’s “Future of the Industry” Summit, a movement has begun that will focus marketing efforts on the 10-24…
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Why Not Public Radio?
Though public radio operates under certain advertising restrictions, a strong correlation between the demographic profile of skiers and public radio listeners suggests…
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Freaks Of Nature
An examination of the project Dan Nathanson of Warner Records developed with marketing entrepreneur Jack Turner to take advantage of an apparent…
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Charleston Inspires Action
In surprising numbers and ways, NSAA members around the country return to their areas to practice what they were preached at the…
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Property Management Productivity
A new property management reservation software package, First Resort, allows Whistler Chalets in British Columbia to manage two lodges and a wide…
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When Interns Came To Camelback
The co-writers, from Pennsylvania’s Camelback Ski Area and East Stroudsburg University, describe how their internship program works to the benefit of both…
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A Better Way To Repair A Splice
Modern terminal designs with shorter tension carriages require low-stretch ropes that place limitations on conventional repair methods. Wire-butt welding offers an alternative…
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Valbois Venture Fizzles
Examination of the reasons behind the Chapter 7 of Valbois, the planned $120 million, four-season Idaho resort.
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What’s New
New products on the market include: all-beef hot dogs (Big City Reds), luges (Hansen Sled), fencing (Centaur HTP), the Health EnviroMonitor (Davis…
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Ski Areas Set Torrid Construction Pace
An overview of interesting construction projects indicates that the industry is in a boom, spurred by the expansion plans of the big…
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European Skiers: Not So Different
The Mountain International Opinion Survey conducted in Europe was identical to the National Skier/Boarder Opinion Survey conducted in the U.S. The similarity…
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Gathering Stats Worldwide
Carrying out a worldwide census of skiing presented some problems, but the author persevered to gather approximate statistics on number of resorts,…
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The Legend Of Paul Testwuide
A profile of Paul Testwuide, VP of operations at Vail, Colo., shows that his outrageous behavior and dedication to whatever job he…
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Dc Drives: Testing For Condition And Trends
Conducting and analyzing the results of predictive testing, motor-condition testing and monitoring performance can significantly extend the life and reliability of DC…
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The Secrets To Modest Success
Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is possible to own and operate a modest ski area and make a profit commensurate with the…
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More Than A Mountaintop
At Squaw Valley USA in California’s Sierra Mountains, High Camp offers a multitude of non-ski activities on top of the mountain; a…
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Back To Basics
An interview with Bill Marolt, new president and CEO of U.S. Skiing.
