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A Funitel for Squaw Valley
This article profiles the construction of Squaw Valley’s new funitel, opened in December of 1998. It is the biggest lift in North America with…
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Catering to Specialty Markets :: Is it Worth It?
The article points to different approaches to food and beverage. Should resorts minimize the bottom line in food costs by offreing typical fare or…
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Ropeway Database Goes Online
This is a brief announcement about the ropeway database available online from the Information Center for Ropeway Studies, Colorado School of Mines. There are…
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Growth is Pondered at Ski Industry Week
The article is a wrapup of Ski Industry Week at Vail. It includes brief encapsulations of presentations and a 50th anniversary party for Skiing…
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Victory for Ski Area in Snowmaking Lawsuit
Hunter Mountain, N.Y. had a lawsuit brought by an injured skier thrown out of court. The case involved a skier who was temporarily blinded…
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Two Lift Mechanics Injured in Separate Incidents
This report of two separate accidents at Snow Valley, California, that cost one man a leg and severely injured another points up the need…
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good deeds: Orphans from Russia Discover the U.S. Through Skiing
This is an article about orphans with vision disabilities brought to Winter Park and introduced to skiing by volunteers. They were brought by the…
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Lift Tips for Mini-Riders
These are tips for lift operators to consider when loading and unloading young snowboarders accompanied by adults.
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Ask Stimilon: Snowboard Questions Answered
Questions answered are: What are the advantages of a dirt-shaped halfpipe opposed to one of only snow? Can you overgroom a terrain park? How…
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Seth Says: Playing the Name Game
Seth’s frustration at what the industry does in trying to market skis to a wide range of skiers comes through in this article. He…
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Skal, Jerry
A fond farewell and many thanks to Jerry Groswold, stepping down after 22 years as CEO of Winter Park, Colo.
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Energizing A Partnership
SAM interviews new Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck to find out what’s ahead for the crucial relationship between the ski industry and its largest…
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That’s Entertainment!
Adventure Ridge, Vail’s new mid-mountain playground, offers an abundance of activities to occupy guests in the evening: snowmobiling, snowtubing, ice skating, night skiing and…
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Bob Heron, Lift Pioneer
Renowned ropeway engineer Bob Heron has made an indelible mark on the ski industry during a remarkable career filled with firsts. Includes “A Lift…
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A Salesman In Cyberspace
Rod Hanna, Internet guru at Steamboat, Colo., says the Internet will be the sales and marketing tool of the future. He outlines the ways…
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The Everlasting Importance Of Hydrants
Guidelines for purchasing, installing, testing and maintaining snowmaking hydrants.
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Grooming Vehicles 1997
A look at what the manufacturers are offering in on-snow vehicles for the 1997-98 season. Includes table of grooming vehicle statistics.