The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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Communicate, Participate, Motivate
As Sun Valley marks its golden anniversary this winter, and some of the biggest ski resorts — notably…
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The Behavior Of Chairs–Influence Of Wind
*The following report was presented by Gabor Oplatka at the 1985 Vail Aerial Tramway and Safety Seminar. It…
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High Tech Lift Evac
It's no secret that most ski areas are still using primitive lift evacuation equipment. The rope and the…
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Ski Area Synergism
How can a ski area, sometimes known as "Bintz's Bump," with an elevation of only 60 feet, gross…
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Stratton Slashes Lift Prices
In a surprising and unprecedented move, Stratton, Vt., announced dramatic cuts in tickets and lodging prices for early…
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State Studies Greylock For Cross Country
Mt. Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts, could become a major New England cross country ski and resort…
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Marketplace
You've told yourseIf a dozen times that, although you think market research is important, it's impossible for your…
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Management
Most ski area managers would agree that the ski industry is very different from other businesses. The seasonal…
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Compactors Vs.Rollers–The Differences
There was a time in the snow grooming business when rollers made from culverts were the popular implement…
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Thinking About Bases
Ski area managers tend to think of the ski experience in terms of the depth of the snow,…
