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Face Shots
NSAA/FedEx KEVIN ROOP is the new director of schools, race depart-
Member Service ment, and events at Sugar Bowl–Royal Gorge, Colo. A
26-year ski industry veteran, Roop previously was Beaver
NSAA members save: Creek’s senior manager of mountain operations, and also
• Up to 45% on select FedEx has been GM of the Keystone ski and ride school. Roop
replaces Mike Iman, who has been with Sugar Bowl for 26 years and will
Express International assume a director emeritus position, transitioning into a private instructor
Services and coach.
• Up to 35% on select FedEx
Domestic Services PLACES
• Up to 24% on select FedEx
Ground Services As part of a $35 million expansion plan, LEE CANYON, Nev., has recently
It’s a cost-cutting measure that added two quads, 14 new runs, and expanded its snowmaking capacity,
adds up — all with no enrollment along with a host of other improvements to the base area, which sits on 445
fees or minimum quotas. acres of ponderosa pine, wildflowers, as well as aspen and bristlecone trees.
Sign up and start saving!
Go to the Member Services VAIL MOUNTAIN, Colo., is replacing its Sun Up Lift with a new high-speed
Section of www.nsaa.org for quad chairlift. The new Sun Up Express, the ninth chair replacement at
more information or call the help Vail in the last 10 years, will reduce wait times and improve skier and
line at: 800-475-6708. snowboarder circulation, particularly among the Back Bowls.
20% off WILMOT MOUNTAIN, Wis., is replacing chairlifts 2, 3, 6, and 8 with three
new quad chairlifts. The area has also re-countoured its beginner areas to
Skiing HiStory a more ideal learning location, and is adding a new high-speed rope tow in
for your season passholders the terrain park area. In addition, Wilmot has a new snowmaking system
Skiing History magazine is offering with 30 new low-energy fan tower guns, six portable fan guns, and 20
a benefit to your season passhold- air-water guns.
ers! In 6 bimonthly PURGATORY RESORT, Colo., is installing a new T-3 surface lift that will
issues, they can read provide access to skiers heading west to the Legends Lift 8 high-speed
about skiing’s colorful detachable-quad that debuted last winter. The resort is also adding new
past, champions, tech- snow guns and upgraded nozzles for more efficient snowmaking, expand-
niques, equipment, ing its beginner area, and relocating the Snow Coaster Tubing Hill for a
and ski areas from better user experience. In addition, Purgatory is conducting a hazard tree
around the world. mitigation project to improve the health of the forest and enhance tree ski-
“The sport’s history unfolds in ing at the resort.
every issue.” —Billy Kidd, 1964
Olympic silver medalist in slalom BUCK HILL SKI AREA, Minn., will have a synthetic ski slope for a 10-week
www.skiinghistory.org period beginning in early September. Made by Neveplast in Italy, the new
synthetic mat is one of the improvements planned under the new owner,
Each area receives a unique code that Don McClure, and investors David and Corrine Solner.
will apply the discount when entered
on the “Join” page at our Website. PATS PEAK, New Hamp., under the same local family ownership for 54
For your template and code, contact years, has announced a list of capital improvements for the 2016-17 season,
wini@fearlessleaderinc.com. including six additional energy-efficiency snowmaking fan guns (four from
Skiing History is published by the SMI and two from HKD), a new snowmaking power line, an additional
International Skiing History Association, 300 pairs of Elan rental skis, a rental shop self check-in system, upgraded
a 501 (c)( 3) nonprofit dedicated to wireless access, a revamped website, and additional seasonal lockers.
preserving and increasing the
awareness of skiing’s great heritage.
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