SAM Coverage
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Conveyor Magic
An overcrowded beginner hill at Glen Eden Ski Area,Ontario, was transformed by a powerful conveyor lift manufactured by Barrie Welding and Machine, which doubled…
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Ropeway Technology Branches Out
People movers are the latest developments from some old names in chair lift and gondola circles. Companies are moving into intra-area transportation and branching…
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Innovation in the Alps
Two family-owned ski areas in Switzerland have been on the cutting edge of trends and technology since 1962.This profile is a report on how…
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The Scoop on Guns
There’s an amazing selection of air-water snowmaking guns available. This is a breakdown of what’s out there and compares all the specifications in table…
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A Lift Fit for a King
Janet’s story is about the replacement of the tram at Masada, Israel. The historic location got a new Von Roll to replace a 25-year-old…
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Vail’s Amazing Turnaround
This is the story of Vail’s efforts to rebuild and open on time after the arson fires of October 19, 1998 burned four lifts,…
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Rental Roundup 1999-2000: Snowboards-Coming On Strong
Iseult’s roundup explores rental snowboard equipment for the 1999-2000 season.
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Rental Roundup 1999-2000: Skis-Better Than Ever
Iseult’s roundup explores all the alpine ski gear available for rental operations for the 99-00 season. A trend in better equipment for beginners is…
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Industry Reports
Headlines from this installment: N.Y. Areas Protest state’s competition; Ax falls at Head, SIA appoints interim chair; ASC puts a hold on two projects…
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June Currier, 1917-1998
A brief announcement of the death of June Currier, 81, one half of the former Currier Lift Service in New Hampshire.