The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
Planning for the Green Mountain Express was exciting. It was the focal point of a two-phase revitalization of…
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Power Drills: Handy And Steady
The drill is probably the most frequently used power tool on the mountain. Whether drilling out rivets to…
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Natural Gas: New Energy Horizon
Natural gas may be a non-traditional energy source for ski areas, but it promises opportunities in meeting emerging…
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And Now, The Ultimate Short Ski
Snow Runner, the newest on-snow novelty equipment, will be permitted on 10 Colorado ski mountains this winter. Resembling…
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Seeing Red For Directions
Taking the conventional system for marking ski trails using the universal colors to indicate the degree of difficulty,…
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Hungry Skier: Cash Registers Go Hi-Tech
In past years, the primary function of a cash register was to keep track of how many dollars…
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Regional Promotions And Corporate Sponsors
How will the absence of a national marketing campaign affect ski areas around the country? Will it mean…
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The Fantasy’s Not For Burning
Outside, the snowflakes falling. Inside, skiers with glasses in hand, basking in the glow of a roaring fire…
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Reciprocating Saws: Versatile And Variable
The reciprocating saw is the most versatile cutting tool available because it can function as a handsaw, hacksaw…
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Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances. For many, the term calls to mind visions of Love Canal and Bhopal, chemical companies and…
