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  • Dc Drives: Testing For Condition And Trends
    Conducting and analyzing the results of predictive testing, motor-condition testing and monitoring performance can significantly extend the life and reliability of DC motor drives.
  • A Better Way To Repair A Splice
    Modern terminal designs with shorter tension carriages require low-stretch ropes that place limitations on conventional repair methods. Wire-butt welding offers an alternative technique.
  • Back To Basics
    An interview with Bill Marolt, new president and CEO of U.S. Skiing.
  • The Legend Of Paul Testwuide
    A profile of Paul Testwuide, VP of operations at Vail, Colo., shows that his outrageous behavior and dedication to whatever job he does has garnered respect and love from every corner of his life, from the Golden Years at Vail to the present.
  • More Than A Mountaintop
    At Squaw Valley USA in California's Sierra Mountains, High Camp offers a multitude of non-ski activities on top of the mountain; a recreation center for all seasons and interests. Whether or not it makes money, this may be a precursor to the future for ski areas.
  • Gathering Stats Worldwide
    Carrying out a worldwide census of skiing presented some problems, but the author persevered to gather approximate statistics on number of resorts, lifts and skier visits for a global comparison.
  • The Secrets To Modest Success
    Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is possible to own and operate a modest ski area and make a profit commensurate with the risk. The author examines patterns revealed in the study of 28 resorts undergoing reorganization and explains the probable causes of failure, ingredients for success, and possibility of resurrection.
  • European Skiers: Not So Different
    The Mountain International Opinion Survey conducted in Europe was identical to the National Skier/Boarder Opinion Survey conducted in the U.S. The similarity of the responses indicates that problems with skiing may be ubiquitous.
  • Ski Areas Set Torrid Construction Pace
    An overview of interesting construction projects indicates that the industry is in a boom, spurred by the expansion plans of the big conglomerates.
  • What's New
    New products on the market include: all-beef hot dogs (Big City Reds), luges (Hansen Sled), fencing (Centaur HTP), the Health EnviroMonitor (Davis Instruments), recreational trail markers (Almetek Industries), aerial photographs for trail maps (DeNador & Associates).
  • Valbois Venture Fizzles
    Examination of the reasons behind the Chapter 7 of Valbois, the planned $120 million, four-season Idaho resort.
  • A Dream Job At Sno-E
    An undergraduate describes his summer internship at Sno-engineering, and suggests that internships benefit ski industry employers and interns equally.
  • When Interns Came To Camelback
    The co-writers, from Pennsylvania's Camelback Ski Area and East Stroudsburg University, describe how their internship program works to the benefit of both organizations.
  • Property Management Productivity
    A new property management reservation software package, First Resort, allows Whistler Chalets in British Columbia to manage two lodges and a wide range of rental properties with relative ease and maximum profitability.
  • Charleston Inspires Action
    In surprising numbers and ways, NSAA members around the country return to their areas to practice what they were preached at the "Future of the Industry" Summit in Charleston, S.C. for the NSAA national trade show.
  • Freaks Of Nature
    An examination of the project Dan Nathanson of Warner Records developed with marketing entrepreneur Jack Turner to take advantage of an apparent link between snowboarders and alternative music fans. Ski areas have purchased exclusive rights to distribute the specially-created, alternative music CD in their region to attract customers with promotions and added-value opportunities.
  • Why Not Public Radio?
    Though public radio operates under certain advertising restrictions, a strong correlation between the demographic profile of skiers and public radio listeners suggests that ski area marketing directors should take another look at including it in their marketing mix.
  • The Industry Focus-- Kids
    In the aftermath of NSAA's "Future of the Industry" Summit, a movement has begun that will focus marketing efforts on the 10-24 year old age bracket. This article explains the reasoning behind this decision.
  • The Way To A Young Heart Is Through The Ears
    Why music is the way for the ski industry to reach today's young people.
  • A Focus On The Young
    SAM applauds the decision of industry leaders to market to the 10 to 24 age group for continued growth.
  • Forest Service Should Know Better
    SAM calls for strong industry response following Forest Service reversal of an approval granted to Santa Fe Ski Area for expansion.
  • Women's Needs, Women's Voices
    The newly-formed Snow Sports Association for Women (SSAW) addresses industry lack of sensitivity to the female demographic.
  • Why Wintersport Business?
    Longtime industry insider Tanler explains his reasons for launching a new trade magazine, Wintersport Business, based on confidence in the future of the ski and snowboard market.
  • Details of SAM staff changes: on a personal note, Jennifer Rowan, the advertising manager (and publisher's daughter) gets married. On a professional note, she is also promoted to associate publisher and Heidi Schultz signs on as associate editor.