SAM Coverage
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Get Personal with Your Guests
Create more memorable experiences for your guests by giving them exactly what they want.
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SAM Idea Files
Ski chairs, snowboard markers and unique stools are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
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Snare Employees on the Web
With employees becoming increasingly difficult to find, ski resorts are forced to find innovative ways to attract workers. Why not try the web?
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What’s New?
A round up of new products for the upcoming season: Shoe traction device, traffic vest, reservation software, snowmaking additive, absorbant mats, cheery plants stands,…
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Flipping Over Winches
Believe it or not, there is an easy way to flip the winch cable–and it’s cheap and fast.
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Sliding into Bigger Profits
Snowboarding company Burton is hitting the slopes with specialized gear and training methods to help beginners into the sport.
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A Man of the Moment
An interview with the new NSAA chair, Rob Kautz. Where does he think the ski industry should focus its efforts?
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Speak-Out
A Memorable (NSAA) Convention, Get Smart About Ski School, The Shade of Things to Come, and Foul Language.
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SAM Idea Files
Hunter Mountain, N.Y. finds solutions for inflating tires, hydrostatic drives, and stop gates.
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All in the Family
A family limited partnership can be a smart way to transfer ski area ownership to the next generation.
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The War of the Passes
A look into the 2002-2003 ticket/pass prices for different regions and how the range of prices has increased within the industry.
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The Ski Industry Discovers Puppy Love
Man’s best friend is no longer an unwanted guest at many mountain resorts. Here’s why catering to the dog can go a long way.
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Weather Report: Skies Are Clearing Up
Meteorologists can be a ski area’s worst enemy, but there are ways to win them over and create a fan of your area and…
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2002-2003 Media Directory
Annual roundup of special winter sports sections in major metropolitan newspapers and industry-specific magazines across North America.