In This Issue
-
First Tracks: Stories From Maine’s Skiing Heritage
A review of Glenn Parkinson’s “documentary” presentation of eight short stories from Maine skiing heritage.
-
Future Of The Industry Summit
A dozen industry leaders examine the issues to be addressed at the national convention in Charleston, providing a broad mix of solutions…
-
Glossary Of Terms
Definitions of common terms used in Internet language.
-
An Imperfect Business
A compilation of topics on the minds of area operators across the country in the weeks leading up to the “Future of…
-
“Are We Looking At The Bill Gates Of Skiing–And Does It Scare You?”
Examines industry reaction to the purchase of Pres Smith’s S-K-I by longtime rival Les Otten’s LBO Resort Enterprises. A cross-section of comments…
-
New Products
New products include: the LapMap (Treeline Design), course marking flags (Reliable Racing Supply), Tanner brackers for evacuation ropes (Rapid Lift-Evac Systems), Everslide…
-
1994-95 Economic Analysis
Overall, skier visits were down, but economic results across the country paralleled regional snow conditions.
-
Vector Drives Make Induction Motors Work For Aerial Lifts
By installing variable frequency control systems on lifts, Breckenridge reduced maintenance costs on DC motors.
-
Making Cat Tracks User-Friendly
Guidelines to make skiers and mountain crews happier with the necessity of cat tracks, making descents easier and safer as well as…
-
For Grooming Vehicles, Servicing Pays Off
With 35 vehicles, 50 operators and 17 mechanics, Squaw Valley, Calif., gets more out of their machines by using preventive maintenance and…