SAM Coverage
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New Nordic Training Center Aims to Become the Athlete’s Choice
This article appears as a sidebar to one on revitalizing the 1960 nordic Olympic trails. This article describes a U.S. Biathlon Association plan to…
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A Blast from the Past–XC Style
The article describes a plan to reclaim the and revitalize the 1960 Olympic nordic trails on Lake Tahoe. The low-key approach will not create…
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Make Room for Kids
Casner’s piece shows that careful planning when remodeling or building new child-care facilities will make the little ones happy. And that, he says, is…
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Testing…1,2,3…Testing
The article describes methods to use to test lift evacuation plans. National Ski Patrol regional director Mary Davis’s insight shows resorts how the entire…
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Into the Glades
Whistler/Blackcomb found that gladed trails increased options for guests, improved accessibility and also improved skier and snowboarder safety.
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Think Small to Sell Big
This article explores how successful retail and rental operations earn extra income from selling basic accessories by stocking deep and using smart pricing.
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There is Certainly Room to Grow
Farwell’s piece accompanys Jim Springs piece on page 39. Farwell explains that good financial balancing and smart operational strategies leads to growth in the…
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Enigmas of Growth-or Sniffing for Glue
This article explores the problems facing the industry in terms of participant levels. It also points out that certain small segments of skiing and…
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cover shot
Nathan Bilow’s cover shot illustrates a feature article, “Converting to the Core” by Chris Brink and Maggie Loring. The feature begins on page 44.
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Publisher’s Memo
Jennifer’s publisher’s memo explains a couple of subtle changes in the magazine to make things easier for the reader. She developed the ideas during…
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An Inside/Outside View of Marketing
The former communications director of Purgatory Resort explains that the ski industry is sorely lacking in marketing muscle and good research methodology. He says…
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NSAA and Supplier Relations
This Speakout lauds NSAA’s efforts at Orlando, yet brings up the question of supplier relations. David sees the unity that was once displayed eroding…
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Asking Some Questions About NSAA
This Speakout raises the issue of the NSAA Model for Growth unveiled at its annual convention in Orlando and poses a number of questions…
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2000 Metro Newspaper Directory
This listing includes newspapers with special ski sections and winter travel promotions in the major North American markets.
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The End Page
The Ultimate White Wedding (vows exchanged at Loveland, Colo.); Boys Will Be Girls (Dress-up day at Mt. Rose, Nev. for a discounted ticket; You…
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SAM Idea Files
An hour meter from Grainger used to record use on ATVs at Ski Roundtop, Pa. and Afton Alps, Minn.; A transport basket for various…
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Seth Says
The inimitable Slats Grabski tells Seth about how the season-pass war has returned as resorts are looking for capital for summer projects.
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Open for Summer?
This is a primer on how to document summer incidents properly to avoid legal trouble in case of lawsuits.