SAM Coverage
Miscellaneous
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SAM Idea Files
Winter Park, Colo., installs a sled lift for their summertime alpine slide operation, Ski Roundtop, Pa., rented an unused parking lot to a sports…
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Blue Pages
California Resorts To Sue USFS?, Major New Resort For Idaho?, Important Musical Chairs in D.C., Canada Lynx Issues Again, Victimized By Success?, Resort Credit…
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Suprisingly Good Start
Good snow for some, great MLK weekend for most, may cancel out the negatives of recession and air-travel phobia.
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Speak-Out
We Remember: Everett Kircher, Contraction- The Ski Industry Answer?, and Diversity Gone Awry.
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Industry Reports
Vail Buys Heavenly; Triple Peak Sues ASC, United Park City Mines Agrees to Sell, WestRock Moves Ahead, Delays for Resort Expansions, Booth Creek and…
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Olympic Moments In Ski Area Operations
Staging the ultimate events in skiing and riding for the 2002 Winter Olympics is daunting enough. Throw in post- 9/11 security and it’s a…
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Congress Stimulates (the ski) Business
Recent tax changes may provide a bonanza for resort operators.
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SAM Idea Files
Sunburst Ski Area, Wisc., Two-Bullwheel Solution, Brian Head, Utah, installing lift shack microwaves to boost employee morale, and Christie Mtn. Ski Area, Wisc., Dave…
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Blue Pages
ASC Sued Over Steamboat Renege, Utah Gets Big Promotion Dollars, USFS Names New Recreation Director, Forest Service Fee Structure Changes?, Now, To Our Rescue:…
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Against All Odds
Despite 9/11, the Olympics and warm weather, the industry managed an average season.
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Speak-Out
A Big Round of Applause: Winter 2002 Olympics, NSAA At Forty, Racing Doesn’t Benefit Most Cross Country Areas, Bad Words, and Don’t Drive Parents…
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Industry Reports
End-of-Season Numbers Not So Bad, SLOC Reports Profit, Heavenly Deal Closes, Club Med Leaves Copper, USSA and NBC Ink Deal, Breckenridge Gets OK for…
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The Ski Industry Discovers Puppy Love
Man’s best friend is no longer an unwanted guest at many mountain resorts. Here’s why catering to the dog can go a long way.
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SAM Idea Files
Hunter Mountain, N.Y. finds solutions for inflating tires, hydrostatic drives, and stop gates.
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Blue Pages
SIA Changes Date–Again, and Again?; Squaw Cleared in EPA Investigation; Big Verdict in Snowboarder Lawsuit; Numbers, Numbers Everywhere, But What is One to Think?;…
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Speak-Out
A Memorable (NSAA) Convention, Get Smart About Ski School, The Shade of Things to Come, and Foul Language.
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What’s New?
A round up of new products for the upcoming season: Shoe traction device, traffic vest, reservation software, snowmaking additive, absorbant mats, cheery plants stands,…