SAM Coverage
Buildings & Grounds
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Construction Site :: May 2007
New spas, lifts and hotels will greet visitors next season at several resorts. PEEK’N PEAK, NEW YORKPeek’n Peak opened its new $1 million spa and…
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Cheap Heat
Ground source heat pumps are becoming a common solution for reducing energy consumption. In 1990, Squaw Valley had a diesel fuel spill that cost…
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Construction Site :: September 2007
Lift installations across the country are accessing new terrain, easing congestion and making the mountain experience that much better: Schweitzer Mountain, ID; Brundage Mountain,…
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On the Cutting Edge, II
The second annual Cutters Camp covered the ins and outs of building and maintaining freestyle terrain that keeps guests coming back for more.
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Riding the Gravy Train
When Winter Park redid its old cafeteria, not only did the lodge get a face lift, but profits took a turn for the better,…
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Attending to the Details
A saftey expert like Daryl Hillyer can help evaluate work procedures throughout a resort.
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Last-Minute Preparations
From hiring staff to filing air quality plans, there is always a rush of activity as opening day draws near.
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Beyond the Slopes
The new summer activities offer guests the same thrills and back-to-nature experiences that the snow-draped winter mountains provide.
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B77 Revision Advances
The current round of changes has a laudable goal: making the standard easier to read and apply.
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Construction Site
Resorts across the country are investing time and money in improving the customer experience, one to the tune of $1 billion.
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The Digital Mountain
With the marvels of modern technology, area operators can bring the mountain to the home, the office and the courtroom with digital imagery. On…
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Construction Site
Ski areas are spending more time on the beginner experience by creating new rental centers, new terrain and more uphill transportation.
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The Ultimate Control
From the smallest lift shack to the base area lodge, controlling a building’s systems with modern technology can save a lot of money.
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Construction Site
It was a busy summer as a new area comes on line and more real estate and new terrain will greet this winter’s guests.
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Building a Great Shop
A well-thought-out maintenance shop can save a lot of time and money and keep maintenance personnel productive. How would you define “efficiency” in a…
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Resort Makeovers
These days, resorts are making a big effort to offer up lifestyle, as well as winter sports. Here’s how seven areas are appealing to…
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Going Underground
If new snowmaking pipe is on the agenda this summer, forget those trenches-directional drilling may be the better solution. For most snowmaking systems, the…