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Julie Shipman 1,200 acres of in-bound terrain with 21 runs, nine lifts, and access to 2,600 acres NSAA/FedEx
of backcountry terrain. Member Service

SANDIA PEAK TRAMWAY celebrated its 50th anniversary in May with the unveiling NSAA members save:
of newly installed tram cars designed and manufactured by CWA, Switzerland, the • Up to 45% on select FedEx
same group that built the original cars. CWA also built the current cars installed in
1986 during the tramway’s 20th anniversary. Over the years the tramway has trans- Express International
ported millions of people along 2.7 miles of cable high above the deep canyons of Services
the rugged west face of the Sandia Mountain to an elevation of 10,378 feet, provid- • Up to 35% on select FedEx
ing a spectacular 11,000 square mile panoramic view of the “Land of Enchantment.” Domestic Services
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WHITETAIL RESORT, PENN., is investing $8.5 million in a base lodge expansion that Ground Services
will add 31,000 square feet of dining facilities to the existing space. The renovation It’s a cost-cutting measure that
will feature a brick oven pizzeria seating 180 people, an expanded café that will seat adds up — all with no enrollment
150 guests, and a full-service restaurant seating 300 guests on the second floor. fees or minimum quotas.
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SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRIES AMERICA (SIA) is relocating its headquarters to Park City, more information or call the help
Utah, this summer. The move will bring the organization closer to its members and line at: 800-475-6708.
other industry stakeholders, while leveraging the synergies found in a snowsports
community to develop new programs and strategies for positive industry growth, 20% off
said SIA President Nick Sargent. The relocation will also allow SIA the ability to
further strengthen its relationship with the state of Colorado, where the annual SIA Skiing HiStory
Snow Show is held, he said. SIA has received approval from the Utah Governor’s for your season passholders
Office of Economic Development for an Industrial Assistance Fund (IAF) grant, a Skiing History magazine is offering
post-performance grant for the creation of high-paying jobs in the state. a benefit to your season passhold-

NICHOLAS HERRIN is the new chief executive officer of the ers! In 6 bimonthly
PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA and the AMERICAN issues, they can read
ASSOCIATION OF SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS (PSIA-AASI). He about skiing’s colorful
succeeds longtime PSIA-AASI CEO Mark Dorsey, who stepped past, champions, tech-
down in August 2015, and PSIA-AASI’s chief financial officer, niques, equipment,
Tom Spiess, interim CEO. A snowsports industry leader with experience in resort and ski areas from
management and snowsports education, Herrin most recently was the assistant around the world.
general manager for Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colo. He also was a member “The sport’s history unfolds in
of the PSIA Alpine Team for three terms (2004–16). every issue.” —Billy Kidd, 1964
Olympic silver medalist in slalom
The US SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION announced that BRIAN www.skiinghistory.org
KRILL, director of sport education, is leaving to take a new posi-
tion as executive director of the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Each area receives a unique code that
Club, Wyo. will apply the discount when entered
on the “Join” page at our Website.
Accolades For your template and code, contact
wini@fearlessleaderinc.com.
The US SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION has awarded the late BOB DART with its Skiing History is published by the
annual Julius Blegen Award, the organization’s highest honor presented to a USSA International Skiing History Association,
member who contributed outstanding service to the sports of skiing or snowboard- a 501 (c)( 3) nonprofit dedicated to
ing in the US. Based out of Colorado’s Winter Park Competition Center, Dart preserving and increasing the
served athletes for many years as a competition official, mountain manager, commit- awareness of skiing’s great heritage.
tee leader, and technical delegate.

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