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Please see our copyright and disclaimer notice page. Acceptance and use of short shaped skis is on the rise, notably at American Ski, Company and Intrawest resorts as well as larger independents. Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts, is one area making extensive use of short shapes within the context of a completely revamped beginner program, and with much success. Jiminy Peak has a winning formula for teaching and organization, with the new short shapes serving as a key ingredient. In the fall of 1998, Jiminy Peak embarked on an aggressive campaign to increase the return rate of first-time skiers from 10 percent to 30 percent.