SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Rebirth of a Resort
Detroit Mountain was closed for a decade before a local non-profit found the will (and funds) to bring it back to life. The quote…
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Orphan Ski Lifts
Though a lift’s manufacturer may no longer be in business, the lift still requires maintenance and support. Where do you find it? Chances are…
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Eco Tip :: Heating Timers
Use only what’s needed, while minimizing human error. As all resort operators know, lift terminals house the mechanical systems that operate the lifts, and…
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Construction Site :: January 2015
Resorts across North America are making major improvements and expanding terrain for guests to enjoy this coming season. LOON MOUNTAIN, NHInnSeason Resorts, a developer…
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Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE The…
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Speak Out :: Keep Kids in Their Seats
Our industry seems to be experiencing an increase in the number of children accidentally falling from chairlifts, as “Up in the Air” (SAM, July…
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Speak-Out — Are New Lifts All That Bad?
SPEAK-OUT — ARE NEW LIFTS ALL THAT BAD? ISSUE May 2011 AUTHOR Rick Kahl VOLUME 50-3 PAGE 12 SUBJECT Opinion As we suggested in…
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Tokyo’s Incredible Ski Dome
In the March 1990 issue of SAM, in an article titled “The Indoor Sport of Skiing,” we reported on a number of innovative indoor…