The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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Industry Reports :: January 2011
SKYTRAC, NEW LIFT CO…. VERMONT AREAS FOR SALE… KSL BUYS SQUAW VALLEY… WB IPO NETS $300 MILLION… AWARDS……
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Election Elation
Will the electoral changes in state and national government be good for business? Areas vote yes.
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Elk Becomes Eagle Point
New owners take a pragmatic approach at an old area.
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In Defense of Terrain Parks
In a landmark case, terrain parks were recognized as a risk management tool, not a menace to jumpers.
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Building a Brand Base
Follow simple steps to go big.
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If You Sell It, They May Come
As city ski and board shops disappear, resort shops just might gain business.
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Reining in Risk
Serious tubing incidents are rare, but when they happen, "assumption of risk" statutes may not apply.
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Natural Partners
Having a cross-country component at your resort can, and does, influence real estate sales as people look for…
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Can We Talk?
Want to find new ways to talk to your guests? Beef up your mobile marketing efforts.
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Construction Site :: November 2007
Lift installations, snowmaking expansions, and new lodges give guests plenty to look forward to: Revelstoke, B.C.; Deer Valley,…
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Industry Reports :: November 2007
A-BASIN ANOTHER FIRST… LOON AND SUMMIT-AT-SNOQUALMIE SOLD… NO GO FOR WOLF CREEK VILLAGE… SILVERTON GETS LEASE… NEW RESORT…
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Speak Out :: November 2007
Roger Lohr implores us to "Stop Vehicle Idling at Ski Areas." German ski writer Christoph Schrahe and British ski…
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Pricing it Right
Is there such a thing as too much of a discount?
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Keeping It Personal
Showdown celebrates another season, and so does the man leading the way.
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New Release
An updated NSAA Freestyle Terrain Resource Guide will hit the shelves soon.
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The Power of Melting Snow
Micro hydro may be the easiest green-energy solution for many ski areas to adopt.
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Caring for Aging Parts
Corrosion and wear can cause serious problems in your key machinery.