SAM Coverage
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1998 Metro Newspaper Directory
The 1998 Metro Newspaper Directory of newspapers with special ski sections and winter travel promotions in the big markets.
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The End Page
The Art of Grooming, Homestead Resort, Mich., paints names on their grooming vehicles; Rl Nino…the Real Story, Kottke Report comments regarding waether’s impact on…
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Blue Pages
Tidbits on the Future Marketing Summit at Vail; how Colorado’s smaller areas posted gains while the big resorts did not; the death of Birger…
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Idea Files
Three ideas are presented, including: chair loading guides for summer guests; handy APU directions attached to the auxiliary engine on a laminated card; and…
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Construction Site
Snowshoe spending $36 million on lifts, housing and a new lodge; Camelback building a $4 million water park; Big Sky is building a $45…
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Seth Says: Suppliers Pull Together for Shorter Sell-in Cycle
This article explores the fact that after SIA decided to negotiate a shorter sell-in cycle by reducing the number of trade shows, most suppliers…
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A REIT is Formed in the Ski Industry
The establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) may radically change the ski area landscape. This article discusses the REIT concept with a…
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SAMMY Awards are Launched
This article is a recap of the innaugural SAMMY awards presented at the NSAA annual meeting on Marco Island, Florida. It includes a brief…
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Insights From 116 Areas Skied Last Season
Jerry writes about fullfilling his dream of skiing every major resort in North America. He provides some insights on management and how to evaluate…
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New Study: More Skiers Skiing Less
David’s article discusses a Gallup poll of skiers taken from April 24 through May 9, 1998. The survey involved 1,200 skiers and snowboarders and…