SAM Coverage
Risk Management
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Killer Snow
Twenty years ago, a devastating avalanche took the lives of seven people at Alpine Meadows resort. Here’s what happened.
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How to Write a Crisis Manual
Instructions on how to write a crisis management plan that will prepare your ski area for any eventuality.
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Relevance Of Design Standards
Applying design standards for nordic and freestyle jumping competitions to terrain parks and terrain features at ski resorts is comparing apples and oranges.
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Terrain Park Safely Defended
An examination of the first major court case in the United States involving the design of snowboard terrain parks, which ended in a victory…
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Landmark $6 Million Verdict Is Overturned
Ruling on an appeal of a verdict against Massanutten Ski Resort, Va., a judge overturned the jury’s decision to award a record $6.17 million…
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Replacements, Rebuilds And Other Fixes
An outline of the various approaches being taken to solve the problem of design and manufacturing deficiencies in Yan detachables produced by Lift Engineering…
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Bombing Deep Snow
An examination of the avalanche-control program at Alyeska, Alaska, one of the biggest and most aggressive in North America.
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Salomon Binding Aims To Reduce Acl Injuries
Salomon’s new bindings are designed to prevent ACL injuries, but there is skepticism as to whether they are as effective as an educational ACL…
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Testing For Drugs
Post-job-offer, pre-employment drug tests are being used at more and more ski areas. This feature discusses which programs are the most effective, which are…
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Safety On My Mind
For the past four years, Sugarloaf, Vt., has actively promoted safe skiing through a well-organized intervention program. This feature takes an in-depth look at…
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Snowboarding’s Risk
A look into the major risk management issues facing snowboarding. Article covers aspects from collisions, to segregation of skiers/snowboarders and safety design of terrain…
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Rentals And Risk
An editorial on the lack of professionalism in resort rental shops. The author recounts numerous mishaps and how rental operators can reduce their risk…
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Continuing Research On Acl Screening
A report on the ongoing ACL study being conducted at Vail, Colo., by the Steadman-Hawkins group. The screening program of Vail Associates employees is…
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Open Letter To The Ski Industry
A look at the effects of the proposed bill “A-964” that is before the New Jersey State Assembly. This bill was written by a…
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Safety Committee Vs. Worker’s Comp
A look at the formation of a safety committee that comes up with inter-department risk management programs. These programs result in a lower number…
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Evac-U-Life Modification
A look at a few modifications developed by the ski patrol from Gunstock, N.H.,for the inexpensive Evac-U-Life system.
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Keeping Safe: Updating Your Risk List
A look at how the formation of a regularly-updated emergency file containing contact names and phone numbers, coupled with a disaster plan, can help…
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Sunlight Expands Pass Partnerships Worldwide
SAM Magazine—Glenwood Springs, Colo., Aug. 1, 2017—Season pass holders at Sunlight Mountain Resort can now receive three free ski days at Kiroro ski area…