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May 2003

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  • Going All Out

    With the merger of southern California's Bear and Snow Summit resorts, managment decided to turn one of the areas into an all-mountain park. ...

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Industry Reports

Tamarack Clears Another Hurdle. Telluride looks for Investor. Bombardier Recreational Products for Sale. Brodie Has Buyer. Ski Patrol has New Union. Laurel Mountain For Sale. Cross-Country Reader Poll Results. Crested Butte Forfeits Hotel to Lender. No Go for Powder Ridge Sale/Lease Agreement. Killington Faces Suit By Foreign Workers. Peo...

A Wake-Up Call

A look at the last fie economic analyses show some eye-opening trends. Add a comment...

Going All Out

With the merger of southern California's Bear and Snow Summit resorts, managment decided to turn one of the areas into an all-mountain park. Add a comment...

Grooming Vehicles 2003

This year's stable of grooming vehicles are more powerful, lighter and more comfortable. Plus, a new kid on the block. Add a comment...

Is it Getting Hot in Here?

Global warming has become a widely-accepted theory. Here's what mountain resorts should know. Add a comment...

Total Integration

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies went to one supplier and an integrated software system for their rental operations. They have never looked back. Add a comment...

Do I Need a Rocket Scientist?

As more and more lifts come with the latest in electronic wizardry, strange problems can crop up as Angel Fire found out. Add a comment...

Tamarack Takes Root

A look at what could be the next big mountain resort in North America. Add a comment...

Construction Site

From saving the environment to saving money, ski areas across North America have become creative in their construction projects. Add a comment...

Not to Me!

With fatal industrial accidents increasing in recent years, it's time to realize that bad things can, in fact, happen to anyone. Add a comment...

Bring on the Numbers!

A quick look at the latest research. Add a comment...

Blowing in the Wind

Magic Mountain ski area hopes to increase revenues not only with skier days but wind energy, too. Add a comment...

Where Freedom and Responsibility Collide

With more and more skiers heading out of bounds, rescue demands on areas are rising. Add a comment...

Book Review: The Snow Summit Story 1952-2002

The Snow Summit Story 1952-2002 written by Richard Kun. 68 pages of heavily illustrated vintage photos. Forward by Doug Pfeiffer who helped in editing. Available from Snow Summit, Attn: Diane Cartright, P.O. Box 77, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, $20.00. Add a comment...

Hard-Headed

The devil is in the details regarding helmet indemnification. Add a comment...

SAM Idea Files

Rope-tow tension systems, trailers and alpine slide repair sleds are some great ideas from creative ski resorts. Add a comment...

Blue Pages

The Snow Gods Must Be Crazy. Oh-So-Revealing Sign Of The Times. The Hazy View From Wall Street. Revenge Of The Lynx. Jibbing At St. Mary's. Keeping Up With The Olympic Movement. Short Swings. Add a comment...

The End Page

An eqic Zaugga and winter in Connecticut. Add a comment...

Snow Is King

Neither war nor a weak economy could keep skiers and riders away in 2002-03...so long as the snow was good. Add a comment...

Speak-Out

The Beginner Experience-Don't Lose Focus, by Michael Berry. A Voyeuristic Eye for Figures, by David Rowan. Add a comment...

2003 SAMMY Award Winners Announced

2003 SAMMY award winners announced. Cutter's Camp excitement, presented by SAM magazine and Timberline Lodge, Oregon. Add a comment...