The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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Ski Reports: Whom Do They Serve?
by L. Dana Gatlin
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Sending Right Messages- A Futuristic Look.
by David Rowan
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Keeping Cars Clean
As hazardous waste disposal becomes a bigger problem for everyone, the ski industry, especially the vehicle maintenance segment…
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Ski Area Insurance Programs
The ski resort operator is in the unusual situation of having a choice of the largest number of…
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Switching To Natural Gas
Once considered the fuel of the future, over the past five years, natural gas has become the transportation…
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The Trouble With Detachables
Detachable quad chairlifts are great for passengers, but they have created access and evacuation problems for ski area…
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Mining Mountains Of Ideas
Using a program called “Mountains of Ideas,” last season Vail Associates gave out merchandise valued at more than…
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Oitaf Congress In Barcelona Disappoints; “Heavy Metal Tour” Following Does Not.
In the first week of June, the 7th International OITAF Congress brought together tramway experts and authorities from…
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Mighty Moves Toward Aspen Consolidation
People could hardly believe it was actually going to happen, but the announcement from the Aspen Skiing Company…
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Filling 2,800 Jobs
Every Fall since 1962, Vail Associates has faced an annual challenge of hiring employees for the coming ski…
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Feeding The Hungry Skier: Condiment Counters
One of the hidden costs of food service is condiments — ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and sweet relish. Most…
