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SAM Coverage

Author: Olivia

  • Greek Peak’s Computer

    Sara Bruce describes the capabilities of the totally-integrated system now in place at this dynamic New York area. 

  • Snowmaking Breakthrough Sought

    A special report by Bob Buyer on a “think tank” approach to cutting energy outlay for snowmaking. 

  • Computerized Snow Reports

    Ken Maloney, a prominent ski writer, describes the Multi Access Reservation System (MARS) with its snow condition reporting capability-and its complications. 

  • Vehicle Roundup

    Our 3rd Annual Survey of over-snow vehicles and their stats-a staff report, coordinated by Technical Editor Nils Ericksen. Photography by Hubert Schriebl, of Stratton. 

  • Twin Triple

    Another in our series on interesting lift installations around the world-this one by Staedeli. 

  • The Alta Enigma

    Our cover story is also our profile in Profits for this issue. Salt Lake City writer Mike Korologos digs for the secrets of this…

  • Mastering A Master Plan

    Ralph DesLauriers, the presiding genius of Vermont’s Bolton Valley, discusses the need for a master plan-one that is kept continuously up-to-date. 

  • Aligning With Lasers

    Ski resort engineer beat VonAllmen goes into the technicalities of aligning lift towers with the help of lasers. 

  • Innovative Building At Winter Park

    We asked Winter Park to share some of the planning and thinking behind their striking new 65,000 square foot West Portal Station. 

  • Winterizing Diesel Equipment

    A timely and detailed service feature by the experts at John Deere could save lots of down time this winter.