SAM Coverage
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The End Page
The Great Keystone Survivor Caper where five people spent up to a month in a gondola cabin suspended from a crane. The contestants (the…
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Blue Pages
Musical Chairs, Washington Style/first appointments in Bush administration; Our Exported Politesse Takes Root/American-type smiles and service in French resorts; Midwest Areas Form Rental Buying…
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Idea Files
Mowing low under lifts so parts don’t get lost at Song Mountain, N.Y.; Portable soda dispensing system at Wild Mountain, Minn.; Wood lift loading…
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What’s New?
ZEM, SnowQUEST, Amaze’n Mazes, Thomas Instruments, The Skier’s Edge, Sitour’s RRN, Swede-Attach spreader, Slingshot virtual sliding, Bachtold Bros., K2 Snowcycle, Kwik boot dryer, Pilz…
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Zeth Says: Party with the Guests
Slats Grabski tells Seth real retention starts after lessons, at the bar. Have fun with guests during and after the day, like the all…
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When Strong Metals Fail
This is a piece on the principles of mechanical failure in metal parts aimed at the maintenance mechanic.
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Trends: A New Toy is Coming
The introduction of the snowdeck, a cross between snowboard and skateboard without wheels or binding, creates some questions for resorts and looks like the…
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Piling on the Extras
This piece is about a Leran To Ski/Ride program at Pats Peak, N.H., where extra income is generated by lesson programs run for local…
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Economical and Civilized Lift Seating
Contour Loading on high-speed detachables helps efficiency, makes guests comfortable, saves space and might be the future.
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Instruction: Practice Makes Perfect
Instructors should learn a new sport or instruct a favorite summer activity in the off season to hone teaching technique.