SAM Coverage
Lifts
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A Tropical “Ski ” Lift
A review of the building process of a unique tram that penetrates the Costa Rican rain forest. Includes a journal of the construction, color…
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Primary Lift Power: It’s A Gas
The electrical power demands of Eldora, Colo., disturbed the neighborhood. When a new lift was put in, natural gas was the logical option.
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Big Bear Express
S-K-I’s Bear Mountain in southern California made a major improvement with the installation of a detachable quad fabricated by CTEC. This feature takes a…
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Expansion And Expenditures
A look at the major capital expenditures at U.S. resorts this summer. The number of new lifts and other area expansions is quite small.…
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
A look at the costruction of the world’s fastest chairlift that was installed at Sugarbush North, in Vermont. This feature covers the entire project,…
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Whistler’s Quads And Bubbles
A review by the designer and manufacturer of the new Bubble enclosed detachable quads at Whistler, B.C. Includes a look at the design requirements…
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Lifts 1991
A review of lift construction in1991. Unfortunately, another record low season was set with only 48 new installations. Includes tables of new constructions, regions…
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Lifts 1990
The annual report on new lift construction in North America. Includes a series of tables comparing VTFH to preceding years along with lift capacity…
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Two Surface Lifts Unlock Summer Magic
Blackcomb’s new glacier lifts have caterd to a booming summer business including a flood of ski camps.
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Lifts 1988
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Lifts 1988
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Using Cad To Locate Lifts
Computers can find the best sites for lift terminals swiftly and accuratley.
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What About Galvanized Wire Rope
Cost is the major reason for not using this durable rope, but more applications could bring the cost down.
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Planning For Detachable Lifts
What you need to know before you buy as revealed in a panel discussion at an NSAA winter meeting.
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A Lift Is Erected In Pakistan
Strong backs, picks and shovels and goodwill were the main tools used to errect a Doppelmayr on Malam Jabba. They met the time schedule,…
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12-Passenger Gondolas Arrive
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