SAM Coverage
Ski Area Profiles
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The Darcy Dilemma
“They (the Aspen Skiing Corporation) have basically resisted everything that we have done . . . to where it’s more important to “put down…
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The Christie Saga
This is John Christie’s story — a man who went through the ski area management business in 15 years. Ski patrol, trail crew, public…
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Sherman Adams
After a decade in the ski business Sherman Adams has seen some good years and few of the other kind. But since the arrival…
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Ski Area Capacity
Vail Associates, Inc. announced recently that future design limitations at Vail would set “design day operating capacity” at 11,000 skiers. In their shareholders’ report…
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The Eastern Gyro Behind The Jolly Green
You’d hardly think that a kid reared in West Hartford, Conn., schooled in the Midwest flatlands and strapped to skis for the first time…
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Pete Seibert Interview
The 1st vice president of National Ski Areas Association is usually elected to the presidency after the incumbent has served two terms. It can…
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Who Is Chuck Lewis And Why Are They Say
“Everybody had always looked at the electronics field—the growth, the ideas and success—as the American dream. I’m convinced that recreation today offers as great…
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Bob James, M.D.
Whether Bob James is found in the boardroom of a bank or in the boiler room of a ski lodge, you’re impressed. Patient, perceptive,…
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The Sage Of Sun Valley
The first thing about Bill Janss, sole owner of Sun Valley, resort and legend, is that he descends from a wealthy California family known…
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The Gorge Gets Going
The honorary president of Great Gorge ski area is a St. Bernard named Otto. Well, not really. That is, he’s not really a St.…
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Frank V. Snyder– At Home At The Helm
Depending on the season, you’ll find his hand on a sloop’s helm, at the working end of a ski pole or bracing a palette…