SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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Publishers’ Memo :: January 2006
Terrain Parks, Guest Editor, Rental Winners, SAMMYs. First of all, we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! If the early…
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Speak-Out :: January 2006
Burt Mills, General Manager and COO of Moonlight Basin, courts new skiers with “Free Skiing for Those Who Earn It.” Olympic medalist Billy Kidd…
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Industry Reports :: January 2006
Peak Resorts Moves East Again… Burke Sold to Ginn… Gondola to Connect Whistler and Blackcomb… Laurel Remains Closed… Cypress Sold… Windham Sold… People… Supplier…
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A Great Start
This year’s season got off to a record-breaking start for many and a nice rebound for others. If the ski season had ended the…
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Ride Guide
The industry take its first stab at putting freestyle to paper. “Freestyle is not new but it is alive and thriving in many new…
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Rethink Sled Culture
Incidents betweens skiers and snowmobiles are rare but serious. Do your practices reflect the latest thinking on sled use and safety? No doubt about…
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Halting the Brain Drain
A discussion thread at skilifts.org explores why it’s so difficult to attract and retain mechanics. Keeping qualified lift mechanics is a serious issue for…
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New Frontiers
In October, ski area operators from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea and North America discussed the future. What do Gucci, Burberry, Ferrari and…
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Resort Makeovers
These days, resorts are making a big effort to offer up lifestyle, as well as winter sports. Here’s how seven areas are appealing to…
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Grooming Vehicles 2006
Our annual look at the machines that groom our slopes. The big news? A new big guy on the block, while two other manufacturers…