SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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God Bless Snowmaking!
Is it worth the expense to get the season started early? Snow came to many parts of resort country in early December, but Thanksgiving,…
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Going the Distance
The lesson of ’06-’07: It’s never too late to draw a crowd. There’s a giant swath of soft white snow out there that skiers…
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Mapping It Out
Online, the trusty old trail map can become the jumping-off point for a multi-media experience. Once upon a time, a trail map was something…
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Is Tech Best?
What do journalists really think of that media section on your website? At most ski areas, the printed press kit has gone the way…
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Superman Snowcats
Able to see through snow with a single GPS, groomers at Alpe d’Huez make the most of what they’ve got. A long wall in…
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Wall Street Losers
Slats turns an eye on real estate in the mountains. The leaves had turned, but the lifts hadn’t. Slats sat at the bar, watching…
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Blue Pages :: January 2008
BURTON POACHERS PROTEST RESORT BANS… RCR CANCELS ITS BIGGEST HITS… SAFETY ADVICE FOR TERRAIN PARKS… WHAT HAPPENS IN ASPEN, STAYS IN ASPEN… WOULD UTAH…
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When It’s Time to Change
Getting people to adapt to change in the workplace requires patience, communication and a clear vision. With all the change occurring in our industry…
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Grooming Vehicles 2008
Here’s the latest and greatest in grooming equipment, which includes a couple of brand-new offerings. Unlike automobile manufacturers, snowcat manufacturers do not unveil a…
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Best in Show :: SIA 2008
This season’s SIA.08 show offered aisles and aisles of new and updated products. Here are our favorites. SAM pulled out all the stops at…