In This Issue
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1995-96 Economic Analysis
The trend was: up in skier visits, operating profit and profit before taxes, but snow caused variations ski area performance in different…
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Beyond Visualization
Realistic and accurate pictures of proposed mountain projects are produced by computer simulation using CAD software to give area managers a precise…
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It’s 1997, Do You Know Where The Kids Are?
For 50 years, the Ford Sayre program has introduced children to skiing in a small New Hampshire community. The success of this…
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Lifts 1996
A strong year in western lift construction pushed total VTFH to an all-time high. Plus, the number of detachables continues to increase.
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The Lift That Became A Ride
The six-passenger, stand-up lift at Tremblant, Quebec, was conceived to move guests from the parking lots to the base area, 100 feet…
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A Lift That Was A Beacon
The inaugural article of a new series on classic lifts features the Emerald Mountain lift from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. When residents unloaded…
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Strong Industry Confidence Level
A survey shows ski area industry leaders are generally confident that the business is healthy and can provide a good future for…