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Perfectly Dry Nothing discourages a new rider faster than renting ski or board boots that are wet. To prevent this from happening at Perfect…
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In the most recent issue of the Midwest Ski Area News, a lively newsletter for the members of the Midwest Ski Areas Association, we…
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SAM Idea Files
First Aid on Wheels This bright red, two-piece, professional Craftsman toolbox would be the pride and joy of any senior lift mechanic, had it…
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Hot and Cold
With wild swings in temperatures, areas all across the country had a Goldilocks winter. In New England, first it was too warm—and rained at…
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One for the Record Books
by Chris Brink, President, White Fire Resorts The 2002-03 winter season was a good one for the ski industry. According to NSAA estimates, the…
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SAM Idea Files
Brake Time Like many ski resorts, Eagle Rock Ski Area, Pa., has some older lifts still in service. The problem was with the location…
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Our Own Calendar Boys Welcome to December in the Summit County Uncovered Premier Calendar for 2004. Claiming it was for charity, David Barry, Intrawest…
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An Apology…and More
We owe everyone in the East a big apology. In the January issue of SAM, in this very column, we bragged about tunneling through…
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SAM Idea Files
Battery-Powered Grease Warren Smith and his crew at Winterplace, W.V., were looking for an easier way to grease the sheave wheels on their many…
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That Time of Year Again…
As we wrap up this January edition and send it off to the printer, we are also cleaning up after our second Nor’easter—and it’s…