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The cross country business took off with a surge according to th first report compiled by Herbert Echelberger.  ...

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Colorado may be booming, but four small ski areas are available to the highest bidder. A report by Lois Friedland.  ...

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• Ski Area Profiles

The French are different and consumer demands result in ski resorts that work in ways often contrary to those in the U.S. Some impressions by David Rowan.  ...

• Lifts

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Western Canadian resorts have adopted a new system of mountain signs. An explanation and description by Jimmie Spencer is worth careful consideration by all resort operators.  ...

• Miscellaneous

More is not necessarily better argues Cal Conniff. Any change in signs must be carefully studied for its impact on mountain sites.  ...

Safe and efficient wiring is essential to lift operations. Ed Kinsella provides a detailed explanation of this important electrical component along with some new ideas.  ...

How important is this new cross-breed sport and how far will it go? Steve Shimek looks at what is happening out West.  ...

Nordic rental equiptment is not only getting better, it is also getting simplier. What is new on the scene and what to expect from this equiptment is reported by Andrew Nemethy.  ...

• Rental

Quality rentals in alpine gear are meeting consumer demands. Manufacturers are looking forward to another banner year according to Seth Masia.  ...

• Ski School

Who should be allowed to teach skiing continues to be a headache. But in some cases the cure may be worse than the symptoms. By Michael Hofferber.  ...

• Area Management

A new look and new management turned a small ski area into an entertainment center in the Laurentians. A profile and profit about St-Sauveur by Guy Thibaudeau.  ...

• Miscellaneous

The number of schools offering advanced training in the ski area specialization grows. Here is a comprehensive compilation by Jackie Hewett.  ...