SAM Coverage
Ski Area Profiles
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The Man Who Managed The Single
The legendary Charlie Lord was there when the chair went in at stowe.
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Skier-President– Gerald R. Ford
One of the nation’s most prominent skiers discusses the influence of skiing on his life. By David Rowan.
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George Gillett Speaks His Mind
In a speech delivered in December at “Ski Magazine Week,” held this year at Steamboat, Colorado, the owner of Vail, George Gillett, delivered a…
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Michigan Maverick
Bill Riskey has some strong things to say about political and organizational matters within the ski industry.
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The Grand Visions Of Bill Healy
Mt. Bachelor’s founder and president is a man who is tuned in to the future, despite crippling handcaps.
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Good Mountain, Poor Snow
Lack of snow had Bromont’s management stymied, but massive snowmaking and clever marketing produced a big turnaround. By Guy Thibaudeau.
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22 Years At Vail
Upon retiring, Bob Parker looks back and forward in a provacative interview with Pam Conklin.
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Mt. Shasta– Rebirth And Redevelopment
This great mountain once had skiing; now two potential developers are in a head-to-head conflict over who can bring it back. Chaco Mohler gives…
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Deer Valley’s Service Sector
Call it service or call it pampering, the extras are mostly people. By Janet Nelson.
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Classic Cushing
Squaw Valley has gone through several metamorphoses under Cushing’s command and one more is now underway. By John Fry.
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Salute To Woodstock 1934-1984
The 50th Anniversary of uphill transportation is a time for credit to the early innovators and reflect on eras past and future.
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The Making Of Sno-Engineering
More tales of high adventure and funny events in the early days of ski resort planning. The second part of the story by Paul…
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The Man Behind The Splice
Redeye Smith is known as an expert in many more fields than cable splicing. An Industry Profile by Janet Nelson.
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Christmas In Meribel
The French are different and consumer demands result in ski resorts that work in ways often contrary to those in the U.S. Some impressions…
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Aaa Ski Area Into Mnt. Empire Resort
This article is currently not available online. Please email [email protected] for a pdf copy of the article
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Emile Allais Returns
A skiing great offers wisdom and insight on area design and planning. A fascinating interview by John Fry.
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Red Lodge
“Timing isn’t everything” is Executive Editor Janet Nelson’s title for her article on this Montana ski resort-another in our series of Profiles in Profits.