SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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Colorado Economic Impact
New research demonstrates the gigantic impact of winter tourism on the state’s economy. An important study.
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1981/82 Economic Study
The good news was better cost control; the bad news was utilization rates. A critical look at the year by Ted Farwell.
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Hydraulic Drives– How They Function
Getting more out of hydrostatic transmissions begins with knowing how they work. An authoritative eplanation by Mike Fitzsimmons.
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In X-C Biggest May Be Best
Royal Gorge may look like a cross country area, but it is run like an alpine resort. A fascinating Profile in Profit by Jonathan…
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A Letter From France
keeping a sharp eye out for new ideas, John Diller brought some innovations from France back to Sugarloaf.
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Lift Accidents
Loading and unloading are the most dangerous moments on a ski lift. Jan Kunczynski statistically analyzes accident statistics and focuses attention on design for…
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Selling America
The SKI USA program is a long-term marketing commitment in Great Britain with the pay-off in future years according to Janet Nelson.
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Lifts 1982
It was a very good year for added capacity-longer lifts, new areas and more seating-although the numbers may seem small at first glance.
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NSAA Bod Meets European High Tech
They did find some facts and they got a glimpse of how it’s done across the ocean. The trip was fun, too. By Kathe…
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Counting The Cost Of A Cheeseburger
Even the lowly cheeseburger can be cost-accounted and the benefits are more profits in food. By James E. AUSTIN
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Corcoran At The Helm
The new NSAA chairman expresses strong views on marketing in an interview with David Rowan.
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1983 Vehicle Roundup
Technical Editor Nils Ericksen reviews what’s new and we discuss the “overgrooming” debate.
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Rebuilding’em At Butternut
Rolling stock is better than new when Channing Murdock gets through with it. A fascinating profile by Lew Cuyler.
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Tapping The Handicapped Skier Market
A few changes in facilities and services can bring substantial new markets, according to Jackie Hewett.
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Some Comments On Roofing Materials
The perfect snow roof is yet to come, but Henrik Bull provides valuable insights on what is currently available.
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Loon Goes Underground
The new maintenance buildingwill be completely underground. A brand new concept that solves several problems.