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Replacements, Rebuilds And Other Fixes
An outline of the various approaches being taken to solve the problem of design and manufacturing deficiencies in Yan detachables produced by Lift Engineering…
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Fighting Snowboard Theft
A list of precautions ski areas can take to combat the problem of snowboard theft.
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Skiing Down; Boarding Up
Review of annual sports participation studies by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and American Sports Data (SD).
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Welcome To Aspen
The Ambassador program at Aspen, Colo., gives guests a local connection, locals a chance to talk up their favorite ski area, and gives the…
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Making Media Best Friends
Seven steps to make writers and photographers the best friends of a public relations director.
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What Do Singles Want? Try Romance
Effectively targeting the singles market is more of an exercise in emphasis than structural change: talk about romance, not inches of powder. Includes other…
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1996 Metro Newspaper Directory
A comprehensive roundup of newspaper special sections and winter travel promotions in major North American markets.
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The Charleston Summit
Praise for NSAA’s innovative design of the Future of the Industry Summit at the national trade show, with a recommendation to include the participatory…
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Bands Of Small Ski Areas
Small, non-competing ski areas should form peer groups to share experiences and expertise in order to minimize their size disadvantage and assure their survival.
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A Better Way To Repair A Splice
Modern terminal designs with shorter tension carriages require low-stretch ropes that place limitations on conventional repair methods. Wire-butt welding offers an alternative technique.
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More Than A Mountaintop
At Squaw Valley USA in California’s Sierra Mountains, High Camp offers a multitude of non-ski activities on top of the mountain; a recreation center…
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The Secrets To Modest Success
Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is possible to own and operate a modest ski area and make a profit commensurate with the risk. The…
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Dc Drives: Testing For Condition And Trends
Conducting and analyzing the results of predictive testing, motor-condition testing and monitoring performance can significantly extend the life and reliability of DC motor drives.
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The Legend Of Paul Testwuide
A profile of Paul Testwuide, VP of operations at Vail, Colo., shows that his outrageous behavior and dedication to whatever job he does has…
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Gathering Stats Worldwide
Carrying out a worldwide census of skiing presented some problems, but the author persevered to gather approximate statistics on number of resorts, lifts and…
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European Skiers: Not So Different
The Mountain International Opinion Survey conducted in Europe was identical to the National Skier/Boarder Opinion Survey conducted in the U.S. The similarity of the…