SAM Coverage
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Places and Faces
This is a montage of the people and activities at the year’s industry trade shows and conferences. Covered events: CCSAA at Granlibakken, Calif.; LMS…
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Want a Killer Site?
Dysart describes the software available to let resorts design their own effective Websites without hiring a highly paid consultant.
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Pipe Groomers 2000
Here’s the latest in halpipe groomers from the companies who distribute in North America with a brief history of the development of the first,…
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Keeping Track of Inventory
This is a roundup of the software packages available to automate and simplify keeping track of all the info on rental and retail inventory.…
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NSAA’s Growth Model
The feature section opens with David’s description of the National Ski Areas Association’s 15-year Model for Growth, introduced at its annual convention in Orlando.…
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Industry Reports
ASTM (Helmet) Standards Approved; U.S. To Host Record Number of World Cup Events; Colorado Skier Visits Down Slightly; Cross-Country Calls for Standardized Bindings; Gunstock…
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China Celebrates Winter
This cover shot by Claire Walter was taken at an elaborate opening ceremony at China’s annual Heilongjiang International Ski Festival at Yabuli Ski Center.…
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Our New SAMMT Winners; A Sister for SAM
Two memos: One announcing the 2000 SAMMY Award winners: Karyn Thorr, Joe Stevens, Greg Murtha and Matt Mosteller. The second announcing a new Beardsley…
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What’s Wrong With Biodiversity?
The vp and general counsel of Aspen Skiing Co. explains why his resort supports the White River National Forest management plan Alternative D.
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Marketing-Not Magic Bulletts
Brink, a vp of marketing for ASC, argues against discounting ski passes. While segmented pricing strategies are useful, he says the real need is…