January 2007

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Lifts 2006-There Were Some Big Stories

Our annual lift construction survey is a contradiction in numbers...sort of. All in all it was an adventurous year for lift installers.

Diving In

Written by Allen Best

The first article in a special section on summer entertainment. Here we look at the lure of waterparks.

Make Summer Sizzle

Written by A Staff Report

SAM hit the road to the annual IAAPA show to find out what's hot for the warmer months and what some ski areas were looking at.

A Blast From the Past

Written by Katie Ford

Mountains have the edge on selling gravity thrill rides, so maybe it's time to take a look at the Alpine Slide again. It's as popular as ever.

Grrl Power

Written by Sally Johnstone and James Chung

Teenage girls don't make up a big chunk of business-but they could.

Supersize It

Written by Tom Boxler

Squaw Valley's superpipe take time, energy and a lot of snow to build and every year they wonder-is it worth it?

Just the Facts, Ma'am

Written by Skip King

While the season is in full swing, it pays to take a close look at your accident investigation protocol-there are some new tricks that could make it be...

Construction Site :: January 2007

Written by A Staff Report

See what resorts were up to this past building season.

SAM Idea Files :: January 2007

Written by Sam Geise

Dumpster forks and a new grouser tool are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts. Plus, we pick the best idea of 2006.

Speak-Out :: A Mighty Wind

Written by Staff

Felix Kagi, General Manager of Crotched Mountain, talks efficiency in "A Mighty Wind". Chuck Cobb, Chairman of Kirkwood and Durango Mountain Resorts, ...