Next stop, lone peak: will a much-anticipated tram give Big Sky, Montana, big-time visibility?

Article Abstract:

Boyne USA Resorts spent $3 million on the Lone Peak Tram, which will transport skiers up to Lone Mountain's 11,166-ft peak. The Big Sky, MT, resort can now boast it has the largest vertical drop in the US. The views from the summit are spectacular.

Design and construction, Recreation, Ski resorts, Ski lifts, Big Sky, Montana

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Anything goes

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Snowboards now come in several models, and various shapes. Boot and binding designs and safety features have been researched, and as a result are more comfortable, more reliable and can be adjusted. Most of the boards sell for approximately $500.

Buyers Guide

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Brave new bindings

Article Abstract:

Step-in bindings are expected to replace the traditional strap-in highback bindings as a key snowboarding equipment. Soft step-in bindings are considered most ideal for snowboarding compared to hard-shell boot types.

Product development, Ski bindings, Freestyle skiing

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