SAM Coverage
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Aspen Ski Schools Try Cads Training
A report on the progress of Walter Dandy’s invention: the CADS system. The system provides support and constant pressure on the ski to enable…
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Radio Frequency, The Present
An examination of the current radio frequency identification (RF/ID) technology that is being used at ski resorts across North America.
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Radio Frequency, Future
A look into the future of radio frequency identification (RF/ID) technology and the role it could play in area operations. Examines the possibility of…
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Sam At College
A review of the major ski area management programs at colleges across North America. Includes addresses and contacts for the programs and a table…
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Taking Up The Slack
A review of the new product from Gortrac that contains wires and hoses allowing for carriage movement on lifts.
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A Tropical “Ski ” Lift
A review of the building process of a unique tram that penetrates the Costa Rican rain forest. Includes a journal of the construction, color…
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Whale Of A Deal
A return to Ascutney ski area two years after the Plausteiner family bought the Vermont area out of bankruptcy for $1.1 million. Includes color…
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Where Golf Is King
An insiders look at six great golf courses of the 85 in and around Palm Springs. Part of the preview for the national convention…
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A Great Ride- A Great Tram
A look at the engineering feat of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. The tram, of spectacular dimensions, is one of the more impressive of…
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Supershow At Palm Springs
A schedule of events and speakers for the national trade show in May, 1995. Feature includes a guide to the many restaurants and golf…
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Tacky, Tacky, Tacky
Critique of ski manufacturers’ exploitation of pro racers’ equipment endorsements.
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Harnessing The Skier Voice
A call for ski areas to assemble the voice of skiers into a lobby that won’t be muscled by government officials and biased small…
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A Savvy Environmental Response
Praise for Eldora Mountain resort in Colorado and their handling of environmental opposition arising from concerns about the Rocky Mountain Capshell Snail.
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Thanks, Chris; Greetings, Gary
A farewell to Chris Diamond as head of NSAA, and a greeting to Gary McCoy as the newly elected, 15th head of NSAA.
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An Extremely Bizarre Season
An informal summary of the season for the various regions in North America. Topics include: Local success stories, effects of the eastern chill, snow…
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NSAA Domestic And International Marketing
I. Domestic marketing: Outlines NSAA’s marketing plans and listing of officers on the marketing committee. II. International marketing: a history of international marketing of…
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On Line: Mba Software
Specific review of current MBA-Ware that covers several systems incorporating computer-aided business programs into daily management. Includes several favorite programs and contact addresses.
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Dream Trips And Nightmares
A ski writer’s memoirs of two ski trips–one to Norway and one to Switzerland–as well as guidelines for ski areas to effectively entertain guest…