SAM Coverage
Olivia Rowan
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Ernie Blake
Executive Editor Janet Nelson captures the flavor of a fascinatingconversation with the legendarymaster of Taos.
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Snowmaking
THE STATE IF THE ART-Technical Editor Nils Ericksen uses seven major installations to pinpoint the state of the snowmaking art. Seven pages of all-lean…
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Forest Service Outlooks
Bob Gatty interviews Roy Feuchter, Director of Recreation Management for the Forest Service, and a key man for the ski resort industry.
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Quick, Nimble And Cheap
Brian Harwood focuses on the growing use of radio as an advertising medium for ski areas.
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Newspapers
SAM presents its 8th Annual listing of newspapers serving the major skier markets, and their plans for ski coverage and ski supplements.
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Wire Break Investigation
Boris Vilhar, of Borvig Corporation, reports his findings after investigating the premature appearance of broken wires in haul ropes.
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Letters On Snowmaking
Nils Ericksen’s article on the history of Snowmaking (May SAM) elicts comment and clarification from several readers.
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Inflation And Ski Areas
We adapt for SAM readers an informative talk on vital subject given by Dr. Dave Povey at the Canada West Ski Areas Convention.
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Premating
Expert ski area witness, John Perryman, discusses the implications of premated rental systems-and what you should do to cover yourself.
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Washington Report
Our Washington reporter, Bob Gatty gives us the good news of the trend away from government regulation.
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X-Country Skiing
Columnist Bob Woodward tells about the programs offered by the equiptment suppliers.
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Paul Mccollister
Janet Nelson talks to Jackson Hole’s dynamic chairman to get his thoughts on the future growth of the skier market.
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(A)Mazing Psychology Of Liftlines
Writer Pam Conklin and artist Bob Ritter collaborate to present the fascinating people handling theories of Arapahoe’s John Reveal.
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Pumping From Mountain Streams
Veteran snowmaker, Joe Tropeano, of larchmont Engineering, gives some practical advice on how to protect your expensive pumps from the ravages of silt.
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The Guilt Of Energy Consumption
Energy Consultant Andy Rudin talks some uncommon common sense on a frequently misunderstood subject.
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Black Mountain,Nh
Another in our series of profiles in Profits. Skiwriter Dana Gatlin focuses on the rewards of Yankee shrewdness.
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Monster Dual Quad
In our continuing series on state-of-the-art lift technology, Joel C. Holiber describes the liftline-gobbling Borvig installation at Swain, N.Y.