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Ski Area Commercial Space Distribution Estimation

Journal of Travel Research, 1993
This study suggests use of a two-part mathematical model for analyzing patterns in land use, illustrated by data for ski areas in New England and British Columbia. The model describes lift ratios and allocation of commercial space, and results suggest that the ratio of total commercial space to lift capacity increases with lodging capacity.
Tim Tyrrell, Peter Williams, Mark Okrant
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Development of Environmental Management Systems in Ski Areas

2018
This chapter presents the crucial auditing cycle which is the basis for any eco-management and auditing scheme as introduced by the European Commission. Against these basic principles and their historic development, the main advantages and benefits of a participation in the EMAS system are reported. Finally, the definition and often challenging spatial
Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider, Monika Brom, Claudia Dorsch, Alexandra Jiricka-Pürrer   +3 more
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Causes of Skiing Injuries: A Study of Temperature and Ski Area Congestion

1987
Causes of the ski injuries differ greatly, since the sport involves variable weather conditions, individual physical fitness, ski equipment, snow conditions, and perhaps skier's mental attitude and nutrition. There are two peak hours for accidents on days when the air temperature is higher than the monthly mean temperature, and one peak hour, on days ...
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Establishing the Environmental Management System in Ski Areas

2018
This chapter covers the whole content of the environmental review and the related procedure for obtaining the required information. In this context, an overview on the legal requirements and a legal database are crucial components of the review which should also include safety aspects and emergency planning.
Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider, Monika Brom, Claudia Dorsch, Alexandra Jiricka-Pürrer   +3 more
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Skiing and Snowboarding Head Injuries in 2 Areas of the United States

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2009
To explore the use of helmets in skiers and snowboarders injured at ski runs and terrain parks in Colorado and the northeast United States and to examine differences in head injury severity in terrain parks as compared to ski runs.This was a retrospective cohort study.
Mark W, Greve, David J, Young, Andrew L, Goss, Linda C, Degutis   +3 more
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Rehabilitating skiing areas

1996
Le développement de la pratique du ski a entraîné la création d'infrastructures lourdes en montagne. La construction des pistes de ski en particulier conduit à la destruction du couvert végétal et des sols. Il s'est avéré très tôt que la reconstitution d'une couverture végétale associée à des travaux visant à contrôler l'érosion était indispensable ...
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Epidemiology of Ski Injuries in the Anchorage Area

Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal, 1965
R, MCALISTER, J A, BRODY, L M, HAMMES, E T, FELTZ, D L, DUNCAN, M L, WILLIAMS   +5 more
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Optimizing the Ski Network Density in the Competition Areas for Ski Orienteering

The purpose of any competition is to identify the strongest athletes in a certain sport, and in a complex sport, i.e. sports orienteering, the winning factor is an optimal combination of physical endurance, technical skills and maximum self-realization of athletes.
Khudik, Anna A., Bliznevskiy, Alexander Yu., Khudik, Sergey V., Bliznevskaya, Valentina S., Zlobin, Alexander A.   +4 more
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Ski traills as industrial areas of ski resort. Is an ecological management possible?

2000
Les stations de ski, parce qu'elle ont à voir avec des problèmes de gestion d'infrastructures industrielles et de gestion des milieux naturels sont confrontées à la notion de gestion durable. Les hommes qui gèrent les stations ont commencé à négocier le virage. On développe l'exemple de la restauration écologique des pistes de ski.
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The Market for Condominiums at Ski Areas in Colorado

Journal of Travel Research, 1976
Richard G. Walsh, Michael F. Retzlaff, Eliot O. Waples   +2 more
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