SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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The Fantasy’s Not For Burning
A look at moves initiated in some western ski towns to limit woodburning stoves and fireplaces in new construction. Although a skier icon for…
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Snow Fences That Work
A look at the findings of Ron Tabler, who has been studying and developing different systems of snow fencing for state highways and now…
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Reciprocating Saws: Versatile And Variable
A review of 12 reciprocating saws for cutting metal and wood. Includes reviews of each model, photos of the individual saws and a chart…
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Hazardous Substances
A comprehensive look at the subject of hazardous materials in the resort context. Feature covers the roles of the authorities and regulatory agencies in…
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Snow Space
An extensive look at site development with an eye towards snow storage and removal during the winter. A landscape architect and two experienced snow…
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Two Little Areas That Could
Both Black Mountain, Maine, and the ski hill at Lake City, Colo., would have closed down if the citizens and the ski industry had…
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Energy Strategies For Profit
Utilities are sources for advice and money-saving ideas in the use of energy. Here is how one utility is helping ski areas to become…
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Whitetail–Born To Succeed
An extensive profile of Whitetail, a new major ski area that will target skiers in the Washington and Baltimore regions. With suppliers anxious for…
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Environmental Regulatory Process- Reference Books
A book review of several resource books that were researched by Joe Prendergast and Carrie Bowers of the American Ski Federation and produced by…
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Standard Changes That Might Be Overlooked
A look at the ANSI B77.1 that was approved in March of 1990 and at the results a year later where areas implemented changes.…
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Significant Decision On Nepa
A recent Supreme Court decision interpreting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contains three key elements that are important to the ski industry: the…
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Areas Taking Innovative Outlook
A look at some of the rejuvenated plans for areas across the country to combat the poor showings of last season. Some programs are…
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Ski Schools Are Selling The Wrong Product
A look at the marketing and selling of ski lessons and how the public perceives the value gained from these lessons. The author suggests…
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Sel Hannah 1913-1991
On August 31, Sel Hannah, who pioneered the art and science of designing ski mountains, died at the age of 78. To become familiar…
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Valbois: Idaho’s Fiercely Debated Mega-Resort
A comprehensive review of the proposed mega-resort Valbois, in the small county of Valley in Idaho. This feature lends full editorial support to the…
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First Class First Aid
When a new base area was being planned in Canada at Mt. Norquay, Alberta, key ski patrollers helped design an ideal, state-of-the-art first aid…
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
A look at the costruction of the world’s fastest chairlift that was installed at Sugarbush North, in Vermont. This feature covers the entire project,…
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Power Drills: Handy And Steady
This familiar tool is important for a variety of jobs at ski areas. From tests of 11 models in the 1/2-inch size, here are…