SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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Blue Pages :: January 2011
GET A GROUPON… …OR TAKE A SHOT ON LIFTOPIA… JUST SAY NO TO GLUTEN… CULTURE SHOCK AT SQUAW VALLEY… 30 YEARS OF GRATITUDE… TAMARACK…
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Economic Analysis 2009-10
Despite the economy, the numbers look good for last season. The annual Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas (EA) for the 2009-2010 ski…
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Grooming Vehicles 2011
New technologies in snow grooming equipment are leading to smoother rides, both inside and outside the cats. Improved winches is the theme this year…
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Electronic Ticketing
New ticketing systems are leading to an increase in profits and a decrease in payroll and fraud. The horse-drawn carriage, the telegraph, the candle——at…
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Crossing the Line
Advances in riding equipment are making the backcountry more accessible than ever. But how do we keep guests safe? Out of bounds. For many…
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Editor’s Picks :: SIA Snow Show 2011
This year’s SIA Snow Show was a bonanza of new ideas. Here are some of our favorites. The 2011 SIA Snow Show in Denver…
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Condos on the Cheap
Is by-owner real estate renting taking a bite out of profits? Some say yes, some say no. VRBO. HomeAway. Chances are, if you are…
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Keeping Your Money
Changes in credit and debit card processing fees make it possible to reduce costs–but only if you know how. Many people who carry a…
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Speak-Out :: Midwest Greats
An excerpt from Paul Augustine’s eulogy, given by his son, John P. Augustine. [Within days of one another, two industry greats from the Midwest…
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Getting Started
How effective is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month? Consider: Two ‘never evers’ who took lessons as part of the January promotion three years…