SAM Coverage
Katie Brinton
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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…
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Skiing Isn’t Just Skiing Anymore
A recap of the two-day resort development conference in Vail in May entitled “Developing, Marketing and Managing Destination Resorts.” Expanded opportunities for entertainment will…
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Expanding Summer Activities
This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events to waterslides…
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Construction Site
Snowshoe spending $36 million on lifts, housing and a new lodge; Camelback building a $4 million water park; Big Sky is building a $45…
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SIA: Some Background on an Industry Sector that Faces Some Problems
David’s article outlines the factors that make up the complicated picture of SIA’s trade show troubles. The article explains why buy-sell cycles are causing…
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What a Tangled Web We Weave
Abby Rand critiques the ski resort offerings on the Internet for planning a ski vacation. She discovered that the ski travel trade is not…
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X Games Draw Crowds, Cameras to Crested Butte
ESPN’s Winter X Games transformed Crested Butte, Colo., into the ultimate playground for alternative winter sports. Though the event required a great deal of…
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Construction Site
Ski area construction innovations in the works at: Mount Snow, Vt.; Waterville Valley, N.H.; Cascade Mountain, Wisc.; Crystal Mountain, Mich.; Mt. Holly, Mich.; and…