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Are We On The Brink Of A Boom?
The National Skier/ Boarder Opinion Survey indicates customers like the product. This article looks at how we motivate our customers and how we can do it better.
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How Disney Does It
A look at how Disney uses a ski theme in their amusement park complete with a chairlift and fake snow. The article looks at how they use skiing to project an image of excitement and danger.
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Investing In Ski Shows
When in doubt, exhibit at a consumer ski show is the theme of this article as well as what can be done to stand out at a ski show.
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Marketing To Ski Clubs
A look at how resorts can effectively attract some of the remaining ski clubs to their resort. Article stresses the value of this type of clientele.
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Cost Effective Snow Through Smart Design
A look at the success of variable-speed drives at HoliMont ski area in western New York.
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More Power To The Electric Power Industry
Deregulation, unbundling, independent production and new technologies promise lots of changes, including market-based rates
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New Trails In An Old Setting
Great Glen Trails at Mt. Washington opened last winter, offering a year-round recreational feast for skiers and bikers.
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Paying The Piper
Comprehensive background on how U.S. Skiing spent its way into a terrible hole.
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Primary Lift Power: It’s A Gas
The electrical power demands of Eldora, Colo., disturbed the neighborhood. When a new lift was put in, natural gas was the logical option.
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New Research Studies
A review of the latest sports participation studies conducted by ASD and NSGA.
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Consumers Test New Rf/Id Systems
A staff report on Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is designed for direct-to-lift operating systems.
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NSAA Gets High Marks
An update on the progress made by NSAA since its break-up with SIA.
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NSAA Convention Triumphs
A review of the 1995 NSAA Convention and Trade Show at Palm Springs, Calif.
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Mountain Living Seminar
A report on the major themes from the Boom in Mountain Living Conference held recently at Keystone, Colo, sponsored by Snow Country.
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A Dream Fulfilled- Well, Almost
A report on the quest for step-in bindings for snowboard manufacturers. This is viewed as an important technology for the industry.
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Summer Tips
Some summer tips for snowboard park management and event coordination.
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Small Ski Areas And The Internet
The president, Robin Smith, of Swain Ski Center speaks out about the possibilities for small ski areas on the Internet. Includes a sidebar by Rob Megnin.
