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Courchevel Hosts Resort Operators
Courchevel, in the French Alps, hosts an international conference of ski resort managers on its 50th birthday to address issues currently facing the ski…
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Steep Analysis Of Industry
Les Otten and Skip King, in typical breezy fashion, apply “STEEP” analysis–considering the social, technical, environmental, economic and political aspects of the marketplace–to the…
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Message From A Skiing Parent
Cathy Robbins, a longtime industry insider, writes from her current point of view as a member of the public with two small children, pointing…
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Speak-Out: Remembering Three Friends
A tribute to Perry Williams, Hans Hagemeister and Bob Bourdon, all of whom turned their love of skiing into a lifetime commitment to the…
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Environmental Regulation– Its Future
In an era of regulatory reform, the ski industry should take an active role in improving environmental regulation, both individually and through national, regional…
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Ethnic Marketing
Northstar-at-Tahoe finds that targeting the dynamic Asian-American market in the San Francisco Bay area is well worth the effort.
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What Do Teenagers Want?
In the experience of several ski areas, the growing number of teenagers can be successfully wowed and won with tested techniques.
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Future Law
There is legislative work to be done after the recent dismissal of some skier safety statutes. Though there will never be a clear answer…
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Future Insurance
Consolidation is affecting the insurance marketplace, which could result in benefits for entities seeking coverage. But, risk retention may be a key strategy for…
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Dc Drives: Shortening The Overhaul Cycle
An in-depth guide to DC motor design and operation outlining proper care which can save money during the average 30-year life of a ski…
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Design Awards
Features two winners of the Snow Country Design Awards: White Salmon Day Lodge at Mt. Baker, Washington, and the Canadian Alpine Centre and International…
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Crisis Before Christmas
A December storm with high winds and heavy snowfall crippled a key lift at Squaw Valley, California, but with all hands working, replacement parts…
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A Taste Of French Skiing
American ski resort personnel visit several French resorts, see their equipment in action, test the facilities and hear lectures by experts on topics relating…
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Kirkwood–The Turnaround Kid
The story of how this Lake Tahoe resort, Kirkwood, rose from the ashes with an infusion of money and vision, becoming a hot real…
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Grooming Vehicles 1996
A rundown of developments in the North American on-snow grooming vehicle market, including a table with specifications for available machines.
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Tough Choices For Yan Detachable Owners
An analysis of the events surrounding the future of Lift Engineering and its Yan detachables, as well as options available to resorts currently operating…
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Credibility Gets Blasted
A panel of ski marketers and writers answer questions about credibility –or lack thereof–in the ski business at a meeting of the Eastern Ski…
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Mountain Mowing
Tom Moriarty of Stratton, Vt., gets the groomer out of the garage in the summer by adding modifications which allow it to mow grass…