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• People

John Stahler will be stepping into the driver's seat as the chairman for the embattled USIA. Having proved himself in the ski business over 20 years, he is touted as a great asset to the association. ...

A look at the computer revolution within the ski industry. Written as a how-to guide for those in the industry who have not already embraced the computer. Addresses such topics as set-up, security, marketing and accounting, software, service and support. ...

• Racing

A comprehensive look at the new automated ticketing system developed by SkiData. The first installation in North America is at Big Sky, Mont. The preliminary results are very good. The system has proved itself as a cost-saving and information-gathering dream. ...

• Tools

A review of 17 chainsaws and how they performed on sloped test sites. Includes separate reviews of each of the saws provided and a table of specifications with prices. ...

Vision, planning and sensitivity to place are common themes among the winners in Snow Country's overall resort design category awards. A look with photos at the recipients of this years awards. Topics covered include: individual themes, standards of quality, and consistent patterns. ...

• Business
• Research

Despite poor weather conditions, the ski industry's economic performance was surprisingly good. Includes comparison between the economic analysis of last year with this year. Tables cover ski area profitability, key factors by geographic regions and revenue and cost trends. ...

• Lifts

S-K-I's Bear Mountain in southern California made a major improvement with the installation of a detachable quad fabricated by CTEC. This feature takes a look at the technology that was involved. Includes photos and specifications. ...

• Miscellaneous

A look at four in-house solutions to everyday ski area problems. From Mt. Abrams, Maine, comes a lift ticket warning tag for skiers. From Seven Springs, Penn., comes a way of making inexpensive and lightweight signs. Jiminy Peak, Mass., offers a bench design for the rental shop that doubles as storage. And from Perfect North Slopes, Ind., comes an ...

• Marketing
• Ticketing

A look at how Anne Concannon and Jon Adams developed the Universal Ski Ticket, which is completely transferable and accepted at most ski areas nationwide. These tickets are imprinted on cards and are sold to large and small corporations to be used as give-aways or promotional and developmental incentives. Over the last three years this program has ...

A look at how ski area managers can write their own crisis management emergency procedures manual to help contain and react to major accidents. Includes brief role playing by departments and explains how everyone can play an integral part in any multi-casualty plan. ...

• Area Management

A look at the progress of this year's ski season and how the drought has affected business. On both coasts the numbers are way down, but the Midwest is doing extremely well. California, hit by recession, war and drought, has had one of its worst seasons ever. ...

• Marketing

A letter to the readership at-large from the chairman of the USIA Marketing Committee addressing recent promotional ventures by the association and how they are planning the future. The author offers several theories as to how outside factors served to detract from the industry marketing plan. ...

• Resort Development

An explanation of the current trends in resort development and ski-town planning. This piece describes the problems associated with resort development and how and why the no-growth opposition is so adamant in their opposition. The author calls on those involved to attend the conference on resort development that is being sponsored by SAM and Snow C...