SAM Coverage
Mountain Ops
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Developing Nordic Trails at Alpine Resorts
Cross-country ski centers located at alpine ski resorts offer many benefits to the overall resort operation, not least of which is an impressive potential…
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X-C Detailed Guidebook
Jonathan Wiesel’s Cross-Country Ski Vacations: A Guide to the Best Resorts, Lodges, and Groomed Trails in North America by Jonathan WieselPrice: $15.95/ Canada $24.95ISBN:…
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Grooming Vehicles 2000
Park groomers are the hot vehicle for the upcoming ski season with both Kassbohrer’s Pisten Bully and Bombardier making a play for a share…
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Greening the Sundeck
Most buildings are resource pigs. They use 30 percent of the all energy in the U.S. and 60 percent of the electricity. Construction consumes…
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Deducting Today’s Expenses THis Year
Now that the so-called “tax season” has passed, one question certainly lingers: We spent the money, so why can’t we claim a tax deduction…
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Outfitting Your Crew
Finding comfortable, functional and appealing jacket and pants to wear every day for six months seems like an impossible task. Try outfitting an entire…
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Setting an Eco Agenda
In an effort to better communicate the ski and snowboard resort industry’s environmental stewardship programs, engender mutually beneficial relationships with environmental advocates and inspire…
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Childcare for Ski Area Employees
Ski area employees traditionally expect few job benefits apart from the cherished season pass. But as the industry evolves, especially in a booming economy,…
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Construction Site
Ascutney Mountain Resort As part of a three-year, $5 million improvement project, last summer, crews at Ascutney Mountain, Vt., cut a new liftline and…
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SAM Idea Files
Idea #1: Bullwheel Lift At Shawnee Mountain Resort, Pa., two-by-four wood supports were used to hold up the flying return bullwheel of its handletow.…