The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Olivia

  • The Rental Shop

    Columnist Jim Shaw discusses prefitting-the techniques and efficiencies involved. 

  • Vehicle Round-Up

    Technical Editor Nils Ericksen reviews the new oversnow vehicles and presents a table with the technical profile of each. 

  • Economic Study

    Ted Farwell gives us his annual report on the previous year’s NSAA Economic Study. Some very valuable insights. 

  • Computers

    Andy Borno, our computer expert, takes us through the workings of Stratton’s spanking new computer. A vital look at a fine system. 

  • Crystal Mountain, Wa

    Ski writing team, Harriet and Terry King contribute this in our series of Profiles in Profits. A fascinating account of how two strong leaders…

  • Hands Across The Ocean

    Ann Rowan and Claire Walter report on the innovative Austrian/Coloradan “Knowhow Exchange.” These industry executives learned lots from each other.

  • Caring For Kids

    Paul Robbins delves into the workings of some of the country’s most successful and acclaimed ski area nurseries. A long, detailed and valuable piece. 

  • Shaft Safety In Chairlift Gearboxes

    A technical article by Heinz kissling on an imortant subject. Some controversal but valuable thinking here. 

  • Marketing Worldwide

    Marketing Editor Pam Conklin describes the efforts being made to market U.S. skiing abroad. 

  • Rental Shop

    Columnist Jim Shaw discusses the basic rental form-its shape, content and other implications.