SAM Coverage
Risk & Safety
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The Future of Avalanche Management
As supplies of artillery ammunition dwindle and concerns for worker safety rise, the demand for remote avalanche control systems is growing. Patrollers at Jackson…
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Safety Culture Pays Off
How an employee-led safety committee at Holiday Valley has made measurable impacts on culture and the bottom line. In 2017, Holiday Valley, N.Y., launched…
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Warm-Up Act
A few minutes of simple exercise every day can prevent aches, pains, and career-shortening injuries. Why has it become the cultural norm in the…
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A Sensible Collaboration
At Big Sky Resort, patrollers and instructors gain from working with each other to improve safety, skills, and culture. It is a well-worn trope…
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Equipment Checks
How to avoid staff injuries and save a bunch of money by making sure skis and boards are safe to use. Would you put your…
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Getting a Grip
With all the excitement being generated by the Next Games, the X Games, and the emphasis on more and more freestyle terrain features, it…
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Just the Facts, Ma’am
Along with all the steps areas take at this time of year to make sure things go right, it’s time to be prepared when…
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Attending to the Details
The final months of 2002 were a tough time for Colorado ski resorts. On Nov. 23, Winter Park lost area manager Jack Mason, 53,…
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Layers of Protection
by Richard Donahue, Willis of New Hampshire When it’s cold and stormy outside, you know that your best protection from the elements is to…
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Safety First
National safety week continues to be a great showcase for ski areas to educate and build awareness around one of their highest priorities—safety. And…