SAM Coverage
Rick Kahl
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Fan Guns 2010
A look at the latest technology in fan guns. This is the second part of a series on snowmaking that started with a state-of-the-art…
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Going Down the Tubes
Resorts find tubing succeeds year-round. Summer tubing can be both profitable and promotional for winter resorts. As with winter tubing, profit margins are high,…
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Grooming Vehicles 2010
Two major new grooming vehicles hit the market, plus a new pipe cutter. Grooming suppliers are upping the ante despite a down economy. Both…
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The Other Seasons
The annual IAPPA show is full of great ideas for year-round entertainment. Summer operations hold a lot more choices than winter, when all activity…
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Playing It Safe
By making safety part of its culture, Sierra-at-Tahoe has an enviable injury record. Back in March, a knee injury ended a remarkable streak of…
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Growth Spurt Ahead?
A recession seems like an odd time to be talking about growing the market, but two factors make it a real possibility, if resorts…
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A Splice in Time
Are wire rope inspectors and splicers a dying breed? We take a look at the veterans who have been serving the industry so well…
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Reits and Resorts
With their goal of earning a steady return, REITs are good partners for a certain type of winter resort. SAM’s Ski Area Ownership Timeline…
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Grooming Vehicles 2009
While nothing earth-shattering was introduced this year in grooming vehicles, some tweaks and improvements will be noticeable on the slopes. After last year’s introduction…
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Best in Show
We bring you our picks for the best new products at the annual SIA show in Las Vegas. Here are SAM’s top picks for…
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Building Green
SAM attended the annual Greenbuild International Conference and gathered the latest information on environmental building. There’s a great deal happening in green building, and…
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Disney’s Keys to Excellence
Great customer service starts with great employees. The “Disney Keys to Excellence” presentation at the Ski Areas of New York (SANY) show at Holiday…
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Playing it Safe
OSHA may be coming to a ski area near you: yours. As the NSAA Capital Watch has pointed out, ski areas have made it…
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Hot Fun in the Summer
SAM took to the IAPPA tradeshow floor and gathered a crop of new ideas for summer fun in the mountains. If you wanted to…
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High-Tech Renting
Software programs can speed the rental process and boost the bottom line for a wide range of operations. Computer software programs have been a…
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Speak Out :: Snowsports Schools and Remembering Darcy Brown
Rick Kahl asks Is a Snowsports School a Profit Center or a Recruiting Center? Ann Rowan remembers Darcy Brown. Is a Snowsports School a…
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Snowmaking 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. The high cost of energy and concerns with global warming make…
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Weather Bet
Derivatives can soften the blow of a poor season. In theory, weather derivatives can help smooth out the annual ups and downs of resort…