SAM Coverage
Author: Olivia
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When Lift Accidents Happen
Sam Bonasso, administrator of NSAA’s lift standard, writes an important review of what you can do in the way of systematic investigation.
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Battling The Winds
Jim Buckingham, mountain manager of Sunshine Village in Alberta, presents a richly detailed account of how he uses barriers to control wind-caused snowdrift.
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Blackhawk Ridge
Ski writer Bill Hibbard focuses on this trend-setting cross-country center in Wisconsin, and on its innovative owners, Larrie and Diana Isenring.
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Ropeway Experts Convene
SAM Technical Editor Nils zericksen reports on the recent OITAF/NACS Symbosium. Synopsis of some important papers.
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A Food Philosophy That Makes Money
Joe Kohler of New York’s Bristol Mountain likes good food and sees no reason why his skiing customers shouldn’t get it. Our cover story.
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Ski School Debate
Two heavyweights in the ski instruction field, Mort Lund and Stu Campbell, disagree (politely) on the teaching progression that works best. An important subject…
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NSAA Economic Study
Ski Industry economist Ted Farwell analyzes the new lever chart of the industry and finds us remarkably healthy, considering last years snow conditions.