SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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On-Slope Ski Entertainments-Future Trend
What do skiers really want? A ski experience with variety and diversification in the form of citizen racing and other activities, is how some…
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Chain Saw Basics
Knowing how to handle and maintain this important piece of equiptment can prevent accidents and produce better results. By Austin Macaulay.
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Salute To Woodstock 1934-1984
The 50th Anniversary of uphill transportation is a time for credit to the early innovators and reflect on eras past and future.
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Report From Europe
A diary of a visit to the intermontec Trade Show and tours of major manufacturers. By David Rowan.
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An Olympic Move– Sparrowhawk To Allan
Moving the alpine events a furor among Canadian operators according to Paul Robbins.
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A Bullish Outlook For The Coming Season
Skiers are coming back with bucks-and earlier than area marketers expected. By Claire Walter.
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The Changing Skier Market
The first insallment of a lively discussion among seven experts covers how the areas relate to their public.
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ExpANSIon!
Despite the erratic weather last winter, there is an air of optimism in the ski industry as areas build up and out. A photo…
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Retirement Criteria For Tramway Equip.
An outline of specific factors that indicate when a lift should be replaced. From a speech by Chuck Dwyer at the Vail Safety Seminar.
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The Aging Lift– How Is It Defined?
Several authorities in the field of lift evaluation take issue with Chuck Dwyer’s previous article on aging lifts.
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The Making Of Sno-Engineering
More tales of high adventure and funny events in the early days of ski resort planning. The second part of the story by Paul…
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The Man Behind The Splice
Redeye Smith is known as an expert in many more fields than cable splicing. An Industry Profile by Janet Nelson.
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The Wisdom Of Redeye– Lift Maintenance
Smitty offers valuable tips on preseason lift maintenance. By C.E. Smith.
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Night Lights-New Look, New Code
How the new recommendation on slope lighting was put together and what is means to ski areas. An important update by LeRoy W. Schultz…
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Proposed Night Light Recommendation
Essential reading for all areas with night skiing. The report as approved by NSAA and submitted to the EIS Board.
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A Brilliant Idea
A new lighting system was developed by the Puget Sound Power Company and Ski Acres. It resulted in dramatic savings in money and energy.…