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August 22, 2005

Changing Hands: "Gem of Poconos," Mountain High Among Areas With New Owners

When Arthur Berry bought Camelback Ski Corporation the door slammed on other ski industry interests that have coveted the hugely successful ski area and waterpark.

Considered the gem of the resorts in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, Camelback is the largest area in the region, with a solidly profitable summer season to complement its winter operations. Those factors alone make Camelback appealing as an acquisition. But it was locally grown and faithful Camelback skier Berry -- he first skied at Camelback when he was six -- who plunked down $48 million and walked away with the prize. ...continue reading »

Freeheel Lessons, Gear for Kids On the Rise

Few, if any, resort ski schools have offered telemark lessons to kids under age 13, but tele programs targeting those as young as 5 are gaining momentum in several mountain communities. ...continue reading »

MSAA Holds Fire Sale

After the final festivities at the recent Midwest Ski Areas Association (MSAA) summer meeting, Executive Director Chris Stoddard may have trouble finding future sites for the get-together. At least, that was part of the joke going around after a rousing fireworks display started a grass fire on top of the little ski area Highlands of Olympia near Oconomowoc, Wisc., where the conference was held. ...continue reading »

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