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August 21, 2006

Alexander Cushing Dies At 92

Alexander C. Cushing, ski pioneer and sportsman, has died at his summer home in Newport Rhode Island, the family announced today.

He was 92. ...continue reading »

Who Ya Gonna Comp? Not A Lawmaker These Days

Pennsylvania State Capitol
There's been a debate for years in the mountain resort industry about the awarding of complimentary season passes or even single day lift tickets to those in positions to influence policy or public opinion. It seems like the debate is flaring up again. ...continue reading »

Green Winds Blow Into Midwest

There's a green wind a'blowing, folks, and the ski industry is harnessing its power - and the headlines - that come with it. ...continue reading »

Oregon Lifties Get A Pay Raise

It's a tough job and someone has got to do it - and well. ...continue reading »

State Sanctioned Facelift For Whiteface

Gov. George Pataki returned to Lake Placid last week to give a $5 million present to state-owned Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington - the second economic boost he has given the area in a month. ...continue reading »

Ski Quote Of The Week

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August 07, 2006

Ski Real Estate Still Golden

Real estate sales will remain the money machine driving winter resorts for the foreseeable future, but the industry should be prepared for a gradual slowdown of the market and be ready to adjust to changing economic conditions say industry observers. ...continue reading »

Resorts Use Summer To "Put Heads In Beds"

Heads In Beds
Last weekend in the rarefied air of mountain resorts: Herbie Hancock and more jazz greats than you can count on one set of piano keys were in Telluride, Colo., for the annual Telluride Jazz Festival. Some 3,000 people each day listened to those sweet sounds at multiple indoor and outdoor stages. Snowmass, over at Aspen, was a bit more esoteric with The Snowmass Wellness Experience with yoga, chocolate, fitness, and a bit of spirituality all mixed in. But, then things often can get esoteric in Aspen. ...continue reading »

"Ghost" Resorts: Signs Of Re-Birth?

What was once old becomes new again when hopeful eyes scan the scarred, forgotten slopes and people say: "Why not?" ...continue reading »

Can You Put A Disco Ball In My Helmet?

Not yet, but they may be working on it. For now, skiers and riders who just can't live without tunes, a phone hookup with their fav bud or gal pal, or wireless Internet will just have to live with the Audex helmet. ...continue reading »

Quote Of The Week

It was better in the "good old days" of skiing, right? Well, listen to what one of the pioneers has to say about it: ...continue reading »
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