SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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The Revelstoke Adventure
Big plans and big investment are raising the stakes in B.C. My snowcat-skiing partner comes from Scotland. He’s a 30-something corporate lawyer in Edinburgh…
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High-Tech Renting
Software programs can speed the rental process and boost the bottom line for a wide range of operations. Computer software programs have been a…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2008
This month, Mountain Spy Liz Eren set out to see how well ski resorts are recruiting ski instructors. She found that most ski areas…
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Blue Pages :: September 2008
SQUAW, CALDWELL SETTLE LEASE ON KT-22… TRADING VAIL FOR OMAHA… LIBERTY ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE… SUSTAINABLE SLOPES: MORE THAN HOT AIR… FREESTYLE TERRAIN NOTEBOOK…
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A Site of Their Own
As terrain parks become entities unto themselves, it comes as no surprise that some resorts are creating separate websites for them, as well. Your…
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A Walk in the Park
Here’s a look at what customers will expect in your park this year. The major trends in terrain park design couldn’t be any clearer…
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For Love or Money
Does the ski bum still exist? The answer is yes and we’ve tracked down some of these elusive animals to prove it. It’s amazing…
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Success Stories
When it comes to retention, the wintersports industry does not fare too well. There are exceptions to the rule, though. To paraphrase comedian Stephen…
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X Makes the Sport
Generation X is a lot different from the Boomers we cater to now. When Matthew McFarland and his marketing staff at Hoodoo Ski area…
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Construction Site :: November 2008
New lifts, expanded snowmaking and an interesting conveyor construction are featured in this issue. Telluride, ColoradoThe opening of the steep, above-treeline Revelation Bowl this…