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Sam Geise
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Idea Files :: May 2021
Reused chairs, touchless water fountain, and height measurement. RECYCLE, REUSE, RELAX This idea, and photo, pre-dates the pandemic by 15 years, but it…
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Idea Files :: January 2021
Resorts have crafted a variety of DIY solutions to Covid challenges, such as the mobile signage and temporary walls we describe here. Plus, we…
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Idea Files :: November 2020
Clever solutions for cat track repairs, RTVs, and ice-prone switches. CUSTOM CARRIER Bear Creek’s Kubota RTV is one versatile machine—note the multiple custom…
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Idea Files :: March 2020
DIY motor-room door, big water-bottle holders, and a sheave-wheel carrier. Door for Detachables With their protruding springs and rollers, detachable grips need a…
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Idea Files :: January 2020
DIY auxiliary motor switch, electric panel protector, and best idea of 2019. A WINCH IN TIME SAVES … Removing and hanging chairs on a…
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Idea Files :: September 2019
Thermometer calibrator, pipe welding crib, chair winch. THERMOMETER CALIBRATOR A good thermometer is a vital instrument at ski areas, especially for…
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Idea Files :: July 2019
Creating a portable stop gate, carriage travel switch, and sun shade. PORTABLE STOP GATE Portable stop gates are a common accessory for…
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Idea Files :: March 2019
DIY boot/glove dryer, conveyor belt maintenance, and pathway lighting. SPLICES OF COLOR When it comes to conveyor lift maintenance, some of the…
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Idea Files :: January 2019
Past, present, and future tips. BEST OF 2018: A CLEVER OPERATION To operate both frugally and efficiently, Moose Mountain in Fairbanks, Alaska, has…
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Idea Files :: November 2018
Clever thoughts for lift ops: safety netting, organizing lift shack information, and a do-it-yourself bullwheel cover. SAFETY NET The arrival deck for a…
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Idea Files :: September 2018
A useful surveying app, snowgun tower ladder, and men’s-room baskets. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Need a tool to measure the proper…
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Idea Files :: May 2018
Load/unload signal lights, an early season snowmaking vehicle, and a simple recordkeeping solution. RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT No, this is not a kid’s…
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Idea Files :: March 2018
Liftie chair, emergency lights, and a portable lift control station. LIFTGUARD CHAIR Ski Sawmill, Pa., had a problem with its top lift attendant’s building.…
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Idea Files :: September 2017
A cat track rotisserie table is this month’s featured innovation. TRACK ROTISSERIE TABLE Summer maintenance on snowcat tracks can be a time-consuming and,…
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Idea Files :: September 2014
Two trailers and a cat-turned-DJ are the latest great ideas from resorts. GOING UP Holiday Valley, N.Y., wanted a mobile work platform, one to…
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Idea Files :: November 2010
A bamboo holder, a liftline gate and a high-powered mower are the latest great ideas to come from resorts. MOOVING THROUGH “After many…
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Idea Files
Mowing low under lifts so parts don’t get lost at Song Mountain, N.Y.; Portable soda dispensing system at Wild Mountain, Minn.; Wood lift loading…
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Idea Files :: November 2016
Smart ways to move groomer tillers, dispense sidewalk grit, and enable guests to charge their mobile devices. GRIT DISPENSER “Not sure who originated…