Since I know of more than a few industry enthusiasts here who are as interested in the nuts'n'bolts operations of ski areas as they are in the sport itself, I thought I'd share this. SAM posted it online with a photo gallery, or if you subscribe to SAM you'll see it in this month's issue. Part II will come in March. Still wrapping that one up now.
Enjoy! http://www.saminfo.com/article/history-cats-part-i
Enjoy! http://www.saminfo.com/article/history-cats-part-i