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SKI AREA OWNERSHIP TIMELINE
SAM takes a look back over the last 20 years of ski area ownership.
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FANTASTIC VOYAGES
Two massive lift projects on both sides of the border are engineering marvels.
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BUILDING GREEN
SAM attended the annual Greenbuild International Conference and gathered the latest information on environmental building.
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A GREEN RETROFIT
Updating an existing building with energy-efficient measures is not as hard, or as costly, as you might think.
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BEST IN SHOW
We bring you our picks for the best new products at the annual SIA show in Las Vegas.
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GROOMING VEHICLES 2009
While nothing earth-shattering was introduced this year in grooming vehicles, some tweaks and improvements will be noticeable on the slopes.
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IT TAKES A SKI VILLAGE
The SOS program is a great example of how ski areas can reach minority groups, build lifelong winter enthusiasts and give back to the community.
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RECRUIT OF THE YEAR
SAM ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS of the third annual Recruit of the Year contest.
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IDEA FILES
A remote oiler, creative shelving and easy loading are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.
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SPEAK-OUT
Security Alert – By Kris Blomback, General Manager, Pats Peak. What’s Next for Our Troubled Resorts?
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INDUSTRY REPORTS
CNL BUYS JIMINY… SNOW SPORTS SALES DOWN… ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK RELEASED… X GAMES STAYS AT ASPEN… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS
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SO FAR, SO GOOD
Does snow really trump all? It did through January.
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THE H-2B DILEMMA
Getting foreign workers is not going to be easy.
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MOUNTAIN SPY
Mountain Spy asks the question… Has the economy affected your skiing habits?
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GREEN TAXES
Here are some tax breaks that reward going green.
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BLUE PAGES
SANY FIGHTS SALES TAX ON TIX… TAMARACK ON LIFE SUPPORT… BEGINNERS WERE EVERYWHERE IN JANUARY… EVIL SPIRIT… FUR FLIES AT YELLOWSTONE CLUB
