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May 2003

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Featured Story

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.

Industry Reports

Tamarack Clears Another Hurdle. Telluride looks for Investor. Bombardier Recreational Products for Sale. Brodie Has Buyer. Ski Patrol has New Union...

A Wake-Up Call

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

Grooming Vehicles 2003

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

Is it Getting Hot in Here?

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

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.

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.

Tamarack Takes Root

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

Construction Site

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

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.

Bring on the Numbers!

A quick look at the latest research.

Blowing in the Wind

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

Where Freedom and Responsibility Collide

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

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 editin...

Hard-Headed

The devil is in the details regarding helmet indemnification.

SAM Idea Files

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

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. Keepi...

The End Page

An eqic Zaugga and winter in Connecticut.

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.

Speak-Out

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

2003 SAMMY Award Winners Announced

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

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