STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Explain the history and development of skiing in America, particularly the 10th Mountain Division.

 II.     Describe the nature and scope of the ski industry in Colorado and America.

 III.    Describe the operations at various ski areas.

 IV.     List with the professional organizations within the ski industry,

 V.      such as the National Ski Areas Association, Colorado Ski Country USA,

 VI.     Rocky Mountain Lift Association, and the National Ski Patrol System.

 VII.    List the regulatory agencies related to the ski industry, such as the US Forest Service and the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board.

 VIII.   Discuss the Colorado Skier Safety Act of 1979.

 IX.     Discuss the various career opportunities within the ski industry.

 X       Describe the positive attitudes and personal habits needed to succeed in a service oriented industry.

 XI.     Discuss current trends and issues in the ski industry.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      History of Skiing

 II.     `Soldiers of the Summit`: The 10th Mountain Division

 III.    History of the Ski Industry

 IV.     The Ski Industry Today

 V.      Ski Area Organization: Mountain Operations

 VI.     Ski Area Organization:  Guest Services

 VII.    Regulatory Organizations

 VIII.   Professional Organizations

 IX.     The Colorado Skier Safety Act

 X       Avalanche Awareness

 XI.     Environmental Ethics and Awareness

 XII.    Economic Impact of Skiing

 XIII.   The Nordic Industry: An Overview

 XIV.    New Markets: Snowboards and Beyond

 XV.     The International Market

 XVI.    Special Skiing Populations

 XVII.   Colorado Loves Company