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Do-It-Yourself Evaluation of Night Lighting Systems
A detailed explanation of how to evaluate night lighting systems on ski slopes, according to the standard written in 1989 by NSAA and the…
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Ice Storm of the Century
On January 8, 1998, what has since been dubbed the ‘Ice Storm of the Century’ swept across Maine, New Hampshire, northern New York, northern…
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Update from Down Under
A quick rundown of what’s up at Australian ski resorts: Thredbo, Mt. Buller, Mt. Hotham, Falls Creek and Perisher Blue.
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Hiker Sues Ski Area
A New York appellate court held in favor of Hunter Mountain, N.Y., after a suit was brought by an injured hiker. The court stated…
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SAM Idea Files
New ideas at ski areas: a carriage travel gauge at Shawnee Mountain, Pa., a safety gate at Jiminy Peak, Mass., and juice barrels used…
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Rental Ski Roundup 1998-99
The market is heating up, with increased resort investment and a boom in demo programs tempting new suppliers into the rental arena. Here’s a…
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1996-1997 Economic Analysis
The ‘1996-1997 Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas’ reports essentially steady performance, but with geographical weather patterns negatively affecting Northeastern and Southeastern ski…
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Testing Equipment: Keep It Simple
Part 2 of a two-part series introduced in the January issue of SAM outlines simple procedures for testing equipment to mitigate the many variables…
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Reaching a New Peak On Time
An analysis of how Jackson Hole, Wyo., completed its largest expansion ever within a severely compressed timeline by coordinating crews and equipment on a…
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How to Write a Crisis Manual
Instructions on how to write a crisis management plan that will prepare your ski area for any eventuality.
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How Keystone Got It Right
Keystone, Colo., had a pre-established crisis management plan in place when the Teller Lift accident occurred in 1985. The medical, management and media procedures…
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The Deaths of Two Celebrities
An analysis of how ski resort personnel, NSAA and other industry spokespeople coordinated a crisis management plan to effectively handle the deaths of two…
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Free Your Mind
Freeriding, the newest evolution of ‘extreme’ for both skiing and snowboarding, is coming to the slopes. With certain accomodations for new events, terrain and…
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On Government Patrol
NSAA’s new director of public policy, Geraldine Hughes, tackles a full plate of political and governmental issues on behalf of the ski industry.
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James Laughlin Of Alta, 83
In memory of James Laughlin, famed publisher who was also one of the founders of Alta, Utah.
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Charlie Lord Of Stowe, 95
In memory of Charlie Lord, trail designer extraordinaire. He will be remembered especially for the trails he designed in Vermont on Mt. Mansfield and…
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Frequent Skier Deals On The Rise
A look at frequent skier deals at resorts around the country, which have multiplied in the face of ski area consolidation.
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Ski Patrol And Area Management: A Dilemma Still Seeking A Solution
In the aftermath of a $1.4 million award against the National Ski Patrol (NSP), there was renewed concern about the respective roles and responsibilities…