SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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The Brand Study– An Analysis
Whether or not the revelations prove to be valid, the ski industry has a new viewpoint on its customer says Jim Spring.
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Engine/Air Compressor Direct Coupling
The two machines can work together using an innovative coupling system. Jame E. Gallagher tells how it was done.
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Where Are Gondolas Going?
Some outstanding breakthroughs have occured in gondola technology. Here’s a review of the recent past and look into the future by Robert McLellan.
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Happy Birthdays!
When you have something to celebrate, there may be more than one way to make the most of it. By Claire Walter.
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Privatization
A new financial idea can be employed by ski areas to fund major projects. Richard Houlihan and Craig Bott explain what it is and…
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Press Investment
A learge group of foreign journalists were entertained in Utah last season. The net effect will be seen in the future. By Janet Nelson.
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Gas Or Electric, That Is The Question
Selecting kitchen appliances calls for weighing many factors. The decision is tricky according to Jim Austin.
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22 Years At Vail
Upon retiring, Bob Parker looks back and forward in a provacative interview with Pam Conklin.
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Buildings For Lifts And People
Glass sides for ski buildings are unusual, but the squaw Valley structures have many other extraordinary and useful features. By Henrik Bull.
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The Care And Selection Of Snowmakers
At Sugarloaf, the first snow was put down by management. Chip Carey says they never forgot this humbling experience.
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Care & Training Of Slope Main. Crews
The secrets and techniques that gave Steamboat a reputation for superbgrooming are revealed in an interview with Gary Kline. By Jeannie Patton.