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Growing Lift Mechanics at Vail Resorts
Heidi’s article explores Vail Resorts’ development of an internal training program to fix its problem of a shortage of experience lift mechanics. The problem…
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Basic Components of Wire Rope
This is the first in a series of articles on wire rope that was presented in the months prior to the OITAF International Congress…
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Good Mood at NSAA Convention
This article is a roundup of what transpired at the National Ski Areas Association annual convention and conference at Marco Island, Florida, May 26-29,…
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Upbeat Cross-Country Conference
Wiesel diuscusses the attendance and activities of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho. He says the year saw record…
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Restraining Bars on Trial in Colorado
This article discusses a Colorado Supreme Court decision that could leave state ski areas open to lawsuits if the don’t install safety (restraining) bars…
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Sheave Assembly 101
This article explains how to extend the life of a lift and prevent accidents through proper cleaning, lubing and alignment of sheave assemblies.
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They Met, They Learned, They PLayed
This wrap-up of meetings and conferences has photos and descriptions from the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, the Lift Maintenance…
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Planning and Staging Special Events
This article explains the ins and outs of planning special events from large media happenings to intimate charity events. The piece explains, in detail,…
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Internet’s Explosive Growth-An Overview
This piece examines the demographic similarities between skiers and Internet users and reviews what resorts are doing to keep up with Web-savvy consumers. It…
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The End Page
Five items:1) Road & Track’s semi tongue-in-cheek vehicle review of the Kassbohrer Pisten Bully 3002) A transcript of the Brundage Mountain telephone answering system…