In This Issue
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Small Areas As Breeders: Myth Or Reality?
The head of the National Skier Opinion Survey (NSOS) tells where first-time skiers get their baptism in the sport, using data from…
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Mining Mountains Of Ideas
Vail Associates in Colorado adopted a program to encourage employees to save money, boost revenue and earn merchandise for themselves. Launched by…
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Upkeep Prevents Downtime
At Breckenridge,Colorado, maintenance crews have learned that special care is needed when dealing with hydraulic hoses on grooming vehicles.Topics include: replacing hydraulic…
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The Trouble With Detachables
Passenger evacuation can be done easily with a few modifications, including converting a lift’s communication line. Includes instructions for a conversion and…
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Switching To Natural Gas
Colorado ski areas are converting vehicles to natural gas for environmental and cost-saving reasons. Topics include: American fuel, price/performance advantage, performance at…
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Recyclers’ Revenge
Grand Targhee, Wyoming, embarked on a major program of environmental responsibility that paid off in good cost savings and good P.R. Recycled…
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Ski Area Insurance Programs
This article shows the major attributes that distinguish the various insurance programs. Includes charts and tables listing the suppliers, coverages, types, exclusions…
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Keeping Cars Clean
Disposing of vehicle hazardous waste is a growing problem. Here are some ideas and suggestions about how it’s done in Mammoth Mountain,…
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My Life As An Audit Spy
Tapply recounts stories of fifteen ski areas he audited by calling for information, using central reservations, arranging for transportation, spending time at…
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Bob Bugg–A Portfolio
In honor of Bob Bugg, who died in August. We present a retrospective look at his thirty years of work, including past…