SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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American Ski Federation ( Asf)
SAM editors visit the Washington offices of the American Ski Federation (ASF) for a guided tour of their operations and agenda. An insightful look…
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Cordless Drills: Becoming Essential
Power, small size and convenience have made cordless drills one of the most popular tools in the shop. Seventeen models were tested with varying…
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Magic At Muju
In 16 months, a quiet corner of a sleepy Korean national park was transformed into a world-class resort. An explanation of how it was…
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Mountains As Integrated Systems
The best mountains balance trail acreage with uphill lift capacity, base facilities and a concern for environmental quality, plus they offer a great skiing…
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Lifts 1990
The annual report on new lift construction in North America. Includes a series of tables comparing VTFH to preceding years along with lift capacity…
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Evac-U-Life Modification
A look at a few modifications developed by the ski patrol from Gunstock, N.H.,for the inexpensive Evac-U-Life system.
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Putting Sewage In A Greenhouse
A pilot project at Sugarbush, Vt., revealed that nature’s original waste treatment plan works–except for a few glitches created by man. A greenhouse was…
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The Art Of The Package Deal
A profile of the ticketing program offered at Greek Peak, N.Y. The program, overseen by Al Kryger, is based on being flexible enough to…
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Baby Boomers, Seniors And Quality Headline Ski Magazine Week
Attendees at this year’s Ski Magazine Week at Aspen, Colo., garnered many useful ideas and a few surprising facts in the sessions and workshops…
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Keeping Safe: Updating Your Risk List
A look at how the formation of a regularly-updated emergency file containing contact names and phone numbers, coupled with a disaster plan, can help…
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Hungry Skier: Sanitation
This article is an overview of the procedures for food storage and heating as mandated by law. Included are techniques for ensuring the quality…
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Regional Reports
Early November snowfalls from Colorado to New England got portions of the ski industry off to a fast start, helping to take the edge…
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Open Letter To The Ski Industry
A look at the effects of the proposed bill “A-964” that is before the New Jersey State Assembly. This bill was written by a…
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Ski Patrol Changes Insurance Coverages
Areas are put on notice that NSP coverage does not cover patrollers when under ski areas direction.
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The Burning Of A Business
Restoring records, oder and property after a fire held surprises and lessons for Smugglers’ Notch.
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Aspen Gets Management Maynard Style
Aspen is not a conventioanl resort nor is Bob Maynard a conventional manager. The combination may porve to be a perfect match.
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Employment Crisis
Ski areas are approaching this critical problem in different ways. Here are some ideas that seem to work.