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The Clothesline Lift
The Headwall lift at Squaw Valley, Calif., was “temporary” when it was installed during the Korean War, but 25 years later, the old Jigback…
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Terrain Made For Teaching
Three areas–Jiminy Peak, Mass., Camelback and Seven Springs, Pa.–recently underwent redesigns of beginner terrain. Specific factors that were considered: insulation from general skier traffic,…
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A Heavenly Master Plan
Seven years in the making and weighing in at over 22 pounds, Heavenly Ski Resort’s new master plan is a triumph of persistence and…
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Leadership At Lake Tahoe Summit
The Presidential summit focused on collaboration in achieving environmental goals, and the ski industry got high recognition for its leadership role. It could be…
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Convention Musings
An overview of the national convention, with kudos to NSAA for a successful gathering tempered by constructive criticism of some of the speakers.
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Publicizing Good Deeds
How some ski areas let the public know about their good deeds in the environmental arena.
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1997 Metro Newspaper Directory
A roundup of special ski sections and winter travel promotions in major markets.
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Loup Loup Redeemed
A partnership between Loup Loup Ski Bowl in eastern Washington and the Easter Seals Society, with help from the Forest Service, aims to create…
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Lake Placid Gets Music Beamed In
Lake Placid, N.Y., uses a satellite audio system to provide commercial-free music at the remote resort. The system offers a variety of music and…