In This Issue
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A Tale Of Trail Inflation
In a marketing positioning move, Killington has claimed the number one ranking in total ski trail count by adding 48 trails to…
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Rethinking Ski Resort Brochures
Results from the study and appraisal of197 ski resort brochures, including a look at the art of producing an effective brochure and…
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Quality Assurance
This author looks at the economic implications of the cost of retroactively documenting used and new lifts such that they may conform…
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Quality Assurance
A commentary on the motion to adopt the ISO 9000 standards here in America. This author says that it is irrelevant as…
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Quality Assurance
A basic look at the fundamental attitude and outlook required to produce a quality product. Psychological in nature, this argument implies that…
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Quality Assurance
A commentary on proposals before the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board (CPTSB) on quality assurance for lifts. Authors appeal to the board…
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Save Energy / Earn Money
Utility companies across the country are offering money to commercial customers who save energy. Article includes a listing of energy-efficient incentive programs…
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Thinking Outside The Box
A profile of Burt Mills of Sunday River, Maine. Mills, considered one of the more knowledgeable area managers in the industry, is…
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Fair Market Value
The law requires that the Forest Service(USFS), as a landlord to a ski area, receive a fair return on the fair market…
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Checklist For Lift Buying
Ski area lift buyers can create lists and charts to compare manufacturers’ lifts. A checklist for potential lift buyers to use in…