SAM Coverage
Katie Brinton
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Less Recreation, More Preservation?
The November cover is a humourous rendition of two Canada lynxs posting a no-skier sign in their territory–it refers to the U.S. Forest Service…
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Construction Site
Projects, mostly new lift construction, at Snowshoe, W.V.; Alpine Valley, Wisc.; Jay Peak, Vt.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Deer Valley, Utah; Welch Village, Minn.; and…
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Construction Site
Snowbird’s Mineral Basin quad project by Carl Skylling; Bretton Woods added a fixed-grip quad; Jiminy Peak moved a house to the summit; Sugar Bowl…
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Programs: Boarding for Kids
This piece describes the non-profit Chill organization set up by Jake Burton Carpenter that provides inner-city youth with the opportunity to try snowboarding at…
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Preparing for Annual Lift Inspections
This is a practical manual on how ski areas should prepare for annual inspections, laying out the necessary documentation, tests and information that should…
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Speak Out: Got a Problem? Work it Out!
This issue combines Speak Out and the letters section to highlight an exchange between a customer and Breckenridge’s COO regarding a perceived loss of…
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Whistler’s Winter Playground
We take a look at Whistler’s kid-friendly winter terrain. This article is not available online. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Construction Site
Lifts, snowmaking, lodge and golf course development at Cannon Mountain, N.H., Kirkwood, Calif., Park City, Utah, Stevens Pass, Wash., Okemo, Vt., and Lenko, Inc.…
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The Chairlift: How It All Began
This cover honors the first single chairlift with a telegram from W. A. Harriman.
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1999-2000 Rental Round-Up
To see our special pull-out section, “1999-2000 Rental Roundup,” contact [email protected].
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How to be a Hot Media Location
This article explores the possibility of a resort offering its location for print and television advertising. Early snow and easy access are two keys…
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Over The Top On Lifts
This issue is chock-full of coverage on lift construction including the survey, Squaw Valley’s new funitel, the Getty Museum’s tram and announcement that SAM…
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Construction Site
Road, lift and lodge construction are featured in this installment of Construction Site. Areas annoted are Sugar Bowl, Calif., Gunstock, N.H., Park City, Utah,…
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Ask Stimilon: Snowboard Questions Answered
Questions answered are: What are the advantages of a dirt-shaped halfpipe opposed to one of only snow? Can you overgroom a terrain park? How…
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Catering to Specialty Markets :: Is it Worth It?
The article points to different approaches to food and beverage. Should resorts minimize the bottom line in food costs by offreing typical fare or…
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A History of the Wire Rope
This issue features the latest entry in our series on the wire rope: a deep dive into its history.
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Construction Site
Capital improvements at Deer Valley, Utah; Loveland, Colo.; Heavenly, Calif.; Mad River Glen, Vt.; Fernie Alpine, B.C.; Mountain Creek, N.J.
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Construction Site
Snowbasin lifts, terrain and snowmaking; Sunday River quad, snowmaking and ticket concourse; Crystal Mountain, Wash., six-pack; Mount Washington, B.C., quad; Copper Mountain lifts, snowmaking…