"People in the organization are pretty excited right now," said Miller yesterday when asked what his victory meant to American skiing.

Japanese developers may or may not be interested in ski dormitories but they are certainly tempted by American skiing.

"American skiing is growing," she said.

This is eastern North American skiing, similar to New England and Vermont.

And there we have it: prime American skiing, with an Alpine topping.

But the party at the Londoner has been costly for American skiing.

These issues are not usually part of the gestalt of American skiing, which emphasizes getting up and down, not understanding terrain.

Asked to talk about his impact on American skiing, Miller does not refer to Olympic or world championship medals.

And he's done a phenomenal job for American skiing.

Snow apart, the main attractions of American skiing seem clear.