SAM Coverage
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Bill Janss–1918-1996
A tribute to Bill Janss, the developer of Sun Valley, Idaho, and Snowmass, Colo.
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Preserving Skiing’s History
A request for the submission of stories and artifacts to preserve the skiing heritage of North America.
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Some Friends Remember Bob Ficker
Friends share their memories in a tribute to well-known wire rope splicer Bob Ficker.
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The Yan Aftermath
An examination of the ways different areas have dealt with the problem of retrofitting, replacing or monitoring Yan detachables designed by Lift Engineering.
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Getting The Brits To Ski Our Slopes
An account of the Ski USA gala organized by Bernie Weichsel for the London Daily Mail ski show. The dinner featured speeches given by…
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Breckenridge Creates A University
How Breckenridge, Colo., improved and enlarged their training program for a staff of 400 ski instructors.
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Races For All
Ski racing at areas around the country has diversified from a strictly alpine focus. Snowboarding, carving, family events and special events open to all…
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What’s New?
Huskie utility vehicles (Haul Master), Electronic Inspection System rental shop software (Asset Management Technologies), Regupol floor tiles (Atlantic Rubber) and RediStart Micro starter switches…
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1995-96 Economic Analysis
The trend was: up in skier visits, operating profit and profit before taxes, but snow caused variations ski area performance in different regions of…