SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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A Tale Of Two Words
Nordic rental equiptment is not only getting better, it is also getting simplier. What is new on the scene and what to expect from…
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Resurgence Of Rentals
Quality rentals in alpine gear are meeting consumer demands. Manufacturers are looking forward to another banner year according to Seth Masia.
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Outlaw Instruction
Who should be allowed to teach skiing continues to be a headache. But in some cases the cure may be worse than the symptoms.…
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Consolidate And Innovate
A new look and new management turned a small ski area into an entertainment center in the Laurentians. A profile and profit about St-Sauveur…
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Ski Area Management At College
The number of schools offering advanced training in the ski area specialization grows. Here is a comprehensive compilation by Jackie Hewett.
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Emile Allais Returns
A skiing great offers wisdom and insight on area design and planning. A fascinating interview by John Fry.
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Press– The Lazy List
One of the ski resort’s most important marketing tools is the press list, but the task of keeping it in order is often ignored.…
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Hunter’s People Racing Plan
Special interest groups get priority treatment with their own races and the publicity output is fantastic according to Paul Pepe.
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The Names Game
Celebrities are used to attract attention and press coverage for ski resort events. The results vary from area to area reports Pam Conklin.
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In-House Video Comes Of Age
Ski resorts are finding multiple uses for video, either using their wn on-premises staff or with hired specialists according to Pam Conklin.
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1984 Roundup Of Snowmaking Machinery
For the first time, guns and nozzles that make snow are catergorized and tabulated in a readable format. An important contribution by SAM Technical…
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Trans Mississippi
The great American river was spanned for the New Orleans World’s Fair with a Pomagalski gondola system. A technical description by David Rowan and…
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Churning Ski School
Nashoba Valley’s marketing success is based on selling tickets in the spring. A profile in profit study by Dana Gatlin.