In This Issue
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Add Skiing To The Mix
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania was already rated one of the top ten spas in the country, offering a wide range…
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Getting Kids: It Won’t Be Easy!
A cautionary note based on societal dynamics as the ski industry seeks market growth, and a call for realistic goals in the…
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NSAA Celebrates Its 35th
How and why NSAA came into being 35 years ago at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
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Shaky Starts, Better Ends
SAM’s annual spring review of the 1996-97 ski season. For the most part underwhelming, it was pretty good in the Midwest and…
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Ongoing Debate: The Pros And Cons Of Helmets For Skiing
An examination of the issue of helmet usage, a growing trend in the industry. After examining the pros and cons, respected safety…
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Critically Ill Kids Get A Chance To Ski
Ski industry personnel and companies have donated equipment and services to bring skiing to the Double “H” Hole in the Woods Ranch…
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Mvp: Liz Ambrosino, Jiminy Peak, Mass.
Liz Ambrosino, executive assistant to president Brian Fairbank at Jiminy Peak, Mass., wears many hats with enthusiasm, creativity and boundless patience.
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Crossovers Fuel Boarding
The National Skier/Boarder Opinion Survey (NSOS) shows that one of the most dramatic changes on the slopes is in the makeup of…
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Technology In The Works
New lift technology is everywhere: a Poma detachable double for Ruthie’s Run at Aspen, Squaw Valley, Calif., gets North America’s first funitel…
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Energizing A Partnership
SAM interviews new Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck to find out what’s ahead for the crucial relationship between the ski industry and…
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Retaining Employees With Incentives
Free skiing is just not enough in today’s competitive job market to attract and retain employees. Ski areas around the country are…
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Sam Idea Files
Innovative and creative ideas from ski areas around the country: diapers to control oil leaks in the Midwest, spare tire fencing from…
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The Case Of The Missing Code
When the author made the surprising discovery that roller chain used on ski lifts–or any type of people carrier–was not covered by…
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Grooming Vehicles 1997
A look at what the manufacturers are offering in on-snow vehicles for the 1997-98 season. Includes table of grooming vehicle statistics.
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The Everlasting Importance Of Hydrants
Guidelines for purchasing, installing, testing and maintaining snowmaking hydrants.
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A Salesman In Cyberspace
Rod Hanna, Internet guru at Steamboat, Colo., says the Internet will be the sales and marketing tool of the future. He outlines…
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Bob Heron, Lift Pioneer
Renowned ropeway engineer Bob Heron has made an indelible mark on the ski industry during a remarkable career filled with firsts. Includes…
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That’s Entertainment!
Adventure Ridge, Vail’s new mid-mountain playground, offers an abundance of activities to occupy guests in the evening: snowmobiling, snowtubing, ice skating, night…
