SAM Coverage
Author: Olivia
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Pickets Protest Taos Pollution
Do they oppose growth, or is it really the sewage treatment plant? The problem plagues Taos Ski Valley.
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Ski Buisiness Week Report
Change was the theme, but the topic had a familiar refrain: the Nielsen Report on skier growth. By Steve Cohen.
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Colorado Economic Impact
New research demonstrates the gigantic impact of winter tourism on the state’s economy. An important study.
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1981/82 Economic Study
The good news was better cost control; the bad news was utilization rates. A critical look at the year by Ted Farwell.
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Hydraulic Drives– How They Function
Getting more out of hydrostatic transmissions begins with knowing how they work. An authoritative eplanation by Mike Fitzsimmons.
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In X-C Biggest May Be Best
Royal Gorge may look like a cross country area, but it is run like an alpine resort. A fascinating Profile in Profit by Jonathan…
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A Letter From France
keeping a sharp eye out for new ideas, John Diller brought some innovations from France back to Sugarloaf.
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Lift Accidents
Loading and unloading are the most dangerous moments on a ski lift. Jan Kunczynski statistically analyzes accident statistics and focuses attention on design for…
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Selling America
The SKI USA program is a long-term marketing commitment in Great Britain with the pay-off in future years according to Janet Nelson.
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Lifts 1982
It was a very good year for added capacity-longer lifts, new areas and more seating-although the numbers may seem small at first glance.