SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Retrofitting the Ranch
New lift technology adds life to old lifts. In 2005, when Marshall and Janet Tuttle bought Donner Ski Ranch, they sought to improve guest…
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Getting to the Top
The author takes us on a global tour of the trends in lift constuction. The differences from continent to continent are vast.
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OITAF-NACS: Innovation and Pragmatism
From urban mass transit ropeways to the dynamics of braking in top-drive, bottom-tension ski lifts, this symposium covered the gamut.
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Lifts 2004-An Overdue Rebound
New ski areas, major upgrades and small improvements made the overall lift construction picture pretty rosy this past year. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD…
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Getting a Grip
Slips, trips and falls are often mundane, somtimes comical events–but they can have a serious downside.
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B77 Revision Advances
The current round of changes has a laudable goal: making the standard easier to read and apply.
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Construction Site
Resorts across the country are investing time and money in improving the customer experience, one to the tune of $1 billion.
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Bending the Line
Some obstacles are unavoidable as these lift builders found out. But instead of relocating terminals and towers, these lifts step out of line.
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Construction Site
Ski areas are spending more time on the beginner experience by creating new rental centers, new terrain and more uphill transportation.
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The Ultimate Control
From the smallest lift shack to the base area lodge, controlling a building’s systems with modern technology can save a lot of money.