SAM Coverage
Snowboarding
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From the Streets to the Slopes
A look at the next generation of snow toys including snowdecks, bicycles on skis or boards, and steerable tubes.
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Just Cleaning Up at Aspen
Kreitman’s take on the much ballyhooed opening of Aspen’s slopes to snowboarders on April 1, 2001 is a check with reality and shows the…
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Guess Who’s Coming to Ride?
A description of Aspen Mountain opening to snowboarders on April 1, 2001. About 2,500 snowboarders showed up on the historic day.
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Boot Camp Symposium on Terrain Features
This is an article describing the symposium sponsored by Pisten Bully at Mammoth Mountain, Calif., in November of 2000. There was classroom training as…
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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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The Snow King Of Tyrol Basin
A whimsical tale based on the true story of the McKays of Tyrol Basin and how they attempted to create the world’s first fullpipe.
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The Battle Over Olympic Power
An examination of the struggle between the International Snowboard Federation (ISF) and the Federation International du Ski (FIS) over which body has the right…
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1995-96 Rental Equipment Preview
A preview of the many new entries into the snowboarding rental market. Includes color photos and news of new lines and manufacturers’ intentions for…
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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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Making Money In The Board Business
A guide to the retail and rental snowboard operations that have proven to be profitable. Written by SAM’s snowboard consulting professional. Includes tables of…
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Mixing The Mediums
An extensive look into the emerging trend of “All-Terrain Parks” which allow for varied terrain for both skiers and snowboarders. Examines the recent trends…
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A Dream Fulfilled- Well, Almost
A report on the quest for step-in bindings for snowboard manufacturers. This is viewed as an important technology for the industry.
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Patrol And Control
A look at how the management at Boreal, Calif., came up with new solutions to maintain the integrity of their snowboard park by using…
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What Makes A Great Park
A real-life look at what it takes to create a snowboard park that is both enjoyed by the riders and profitable for the area…
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Snowboard Marketing
An examination on how the rules of marketing are changed when trying to market to snowboarders, based on the assumption that snowboarders do not…
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Skier Participation Studies
A look at the new figures from National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and American Sports Data (ASD) surveys reveal some surprising snowboarding numbers.