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Sam's 25th Anniversary Issue

Looking ahead to a great future for the ski industry.

Management-- Employment-At-Will Doctrine

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On-Line-- Project Planning

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Verbal And Non-Verbal Skills

Written by Andrea,Ron

Employees can learn how to deal with unsafe skiers.

The Man Who Managed The Single

Written by Widschwenter,Rebecca

The legendary Charlie Lord was there when the chair went in at stowe.

Aspen's Hotel Jerome Is Restored

Written by Nelson,Janet

A landmark is back in business.

Ski Deck Ski Schools-- The Future Is Here

Written by Karnik,Patricia

Thousands of skiers are learning on moving carpeted surfaces.

Stowe Pig Farm Still A Mess

Written by Robbins,Paul

A town problem grew from a motel development.

A Sam Scrapbook

Written by Editor

Highlights and significant events in the ski industry as reported over the past 25 years of publishing.

Skier-President-- Gerald R. Ford

Written by Rowan,David

One of the nation's most prominent skiers discusses the influence of skiing on his life. By David Rowan.

People--Older, Relocated And More Diverse

Written by Russell,Cheryl

Knowing demographic trends will enable ski areas to direct marketing to appropriate groups.

Ski Schools-- User-Freindly Learning

Written by Campbell,Stu

Through a neat step-by-step process, skiers can't fail to learn how to turn the things.

Marketing-- The Science Of Growth

Written by Camp,Phil

Increasing the number of skiers can no longer be seat-of-the-pants; sophisticated marketing techniques are needed.

B-77 Standard-- 2011 And All That

Written by Hannah,Sel

In 25 years, the Standard will still be recognizable, but slowly and inevitably, changes will come.

Ski Trails--The Future Is On The Fairways

Written by Cuyler,Lew

Joe Cushing foresees wider, smoother terrain, but skiers will still be unhappy about ice.

Architecture--Swinging Pendulum Swings On

Written by Bull,Henrik

Fads and styles will still create extremes, but the influence of people will be more apparent.

X-Country-- A Guide To X-C Sci-Fi

Written by Frado,John

The Cinderella in our midst might be the sport Alpine has so often regarded as a step-sister.

Rental Gear-- Integrated And Automated

Written by Masia,Seth

Better systems, but fewer suppliers will make renting a simple three-step process.

Greenhouse Effect-- Global Warming

Written by Rowan,David

Dr. James Hansen explains how changes in weather patterns will ultimately affect skiing.

Back Country Skiing-- Mountain Balance

Written by Rowan,David

Robert S. McNamera explains why he wants people to enjoy the back country as much as he does.

From The Mountain-- Vision Of A Visionary

Written by Schoenknecht,Walt

The man who set the course of ski area building predicts the best of all worlds-skiing.

Sam Editors, Past & Present, Speak Out

Written by Fry,Tanler,Spring,Garlick

An opinionated lot, they confess, reveal suggest and forecast.