SAM Coverage
International
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Going Abroad
As the domestic labor market tightens, resorts increasingly look overseas for staff. As the ski industry’s historical pool of snow bums has been shrinking,…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2006
SAM goes undercover. The Question: I moved here from Colombia a few years ago and I do have a green card. I’ve been snowboarding…
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Prevent Pollution, Save Dough
In the final article in our series, we take a look at what ski areas in Ontario are doing to address environmental issues and…
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New Frontiers
In October, ski area operators from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea and North America discussed the future. What do Gucci, Burberry, Ferrari and…
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Finding the Best Bargain in the World
Do Aspen and Deer Valley really have the world’s most expensive tickets> Here’s how we stack up around the world.
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Industry Report
Steamboat Ownership Dispute Continues. Snow Monsters Hit the Airwaves. Vail and Intrawest Split on Keystone. Three Resorts on the Block? Helmet Bill for Mass?…
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Adding Some International Flavor
Hiring international employees has its charms and its pitfalls. Mount Bachelor experienced both has decieded it’s not for everyone.
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The View From Down Under
Hundreds of foreign workers invade U.S. ski resorts for the winter to work in an industry they love and get a taste of American…
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Letters to the Editor
Paul McMorris asks for names re: Idea File piece in the November 2000 issue; Marian Austin of Association of Scottish Ski Areas reminds us…
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2001: A Global Ski Odyssey
An around-the-world look at what’s happenning in the ski industry. Covered areas: Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia and Northern Europe, Andorra, Spain, Easterm Europe,…
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The Last Frontier
Claire went to China and found a citizenry ready to take up skiing. This article describes the efforts of some North American and Chinese…
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China Celebrates Winter
This cover shot by Claire Walter was taken at an elaborate opening ceremony at China’s annual Heilongjiang International Ski Festival at Yabuli Ski Center.…
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Ski News From Around the World
End of segregated skiing in Iran; Engelberg open year-round (Switzerland); Six-seater chair opened in Russia; War between Frens ski school and instructors with British…
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Looking Beyond Our Borders
This piece explains why the British ski market is showing a growing interest in North American resorts rather than the traditional European destinations. Also…
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good deeds: Orphans from Russia Discover the U.S. Through Skiing
This is an article about orphans with vision disabilities brought to Winter Park and introduced to skiing by volunteers. They were brought by the…