In This Issue
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Hosting Company Picnics
A profile of how and why Mt. Hood Skibowl, Ore., created the popular notion of using its grounds for summer picnincs for…
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Environmental Charter
Stokes, a facilitator with The Keystone Center, explains the center’s role in helping the NSAA hammer out an environmental charter and principles…
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Snowshoeing/XC Debate
Wiesel’s piece points out the wrong-headedness among XC area operators who think snowshoeing is a threat to nordic skiing. Instead, Wiesel argues,…
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Finally, Some common sense in Season Pass Pricing
Bob’s piece speaks to the season pass wars of the summer that saw eastern resorts waging a battle similar to Colorado resorts.…
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The End Page
Vital Statistics from NSGA about women and an American Demographics sidebar on insect repellent; Poorly placed signs at or near ski areas.
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Blue Pages
New Scene for Ski Media with demise of Mountain Sports & Living (Snow Country) and addition of Elevation, Freeskier and Ski’s signing…
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Idea Files
Padded J-bars at Ski LIberty, Pa.; motor room awnings at Crystal Mountain, Mich.; portable electric generator for snowmaking on x-c trails at…
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Construction Site
Snowbird’s Mineral Basin quad project by Carl Skylling; Bretton Woods added a fixed-grip quad; Jiminy Peak moved a house to the summit;…
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What’s New?
Tornado rotating snowboard binding from Forward Motion; hand-held digital anemometer from Kestrel; replacement ski lift cable from Engineered Components; Tek-1 wicking underwear…
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Letters: Snow Monsters
A letter of support and encouragement to other ski areas from George Willett, president of Mount Showdown, Mont., to use the Snow…
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Seth Says: E-Commerce going local. Right Now.
Seth says its high time retailers become Internet savvy so they don’t miss the boat as others start selling directly to customers…
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How to Select an Architect
When considering improvements or new buildings, doing a little homework will ensure choosing the right architect for the job.
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Ride and ASC Find Much Needed Working Capital
This report outlines the recent ASC and Ride Snowboards deals that allowed them to continue operating and make improvements.
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Averting a Lift Disaster
This article profiles an ice buildup problem in a lift tower at Snow Trails, Ohio, that could have been disastrous. A small…
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Helicopter Rescue Options Expand for Ski Resorts
This piece outlines the recent FAA decision to open U.S. helicopter-hoist rescues to civilian operations and outlines the gear and training needed.…
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To Mediate or Not to Mediate
The article outlines how two parties involved in a lawsuit can save time and money by opting for either arbitration or mediation…
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Programs: Boarding for Kids
This piece describes the non-profit Chill organization set up by Jake Burton Carpenter that provides inner-city youth with the opportunity to try…
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This cover shows the Snowbird tram outfitted with a lifting frame and carrying the top terminal’s bullwheel for the new Mineral Basin…
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Preparing for Annual Lift Inspections
This is a practical manual on how ski areas should prepare for annual inspections, laying out the necessary documentation, tests and information…
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Standards for Judging Riders
Article discussing the controversy between judging at FIS events and the snowboard world and how the International Judges Commission formed to create…
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OpSki Takes Aim at the Military Market
This article explains the OpSki organization and its ability to help ski areas reach a valuable source of skiers, Army, Navy, Marine…
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New Sewage Treatments are Ecological and Economical
“Grand Targhee Employs New Wastewater Science” by Michael Commins and “Living Machine to Purify Smugglers’ Notch Sewage” by Jonathan Gourlay appeared side…
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Resorts as Retailers: Expanding Avenue or Wrong Turn?
This article explores the increasing use of retail shops owned by mountain resorts for added revenue. It can be a profitable venture…
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Worksleds 2000
This roundup of the available utility models of snowmobiles features a chart for comparisons and a brief writeup on the differences and…
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The Trouble with WinterÑPart II
This second and final part of the series explains the logic behind cold roofs and other technological features that offer solutions to…
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Our Customers: Younger, More Riding
The National Skier/Boarder Opinion Survey shows a continuation of the previous year’s trends, the total sliding population is getting younger and the…
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Industry Reports
Vail wins in court again; Death at SLC show; ASC finds investor; La Nina persists; RCR Purchases Mont-Sainte-Anne; Vans acquires High Cascade…
