SAM Coverage
Author: Olivia
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Vector Drives Make Induction Motors Work For Aerial Lifts
By installing variable frequency control systems on lifts, Breckenridge reduced maintenance costs on DC motors.
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1994-95 Economic Analysis
Overall, skier visits were down, but economic results across the country paralleled regional snow conditions.
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New Products
New products include: the LapMap (Treeline Design), course marking flags (Reliable Racing Supply), Tanner brackers for evacuation ropes (Rapid Lift-Evac Systems), Everslide artificial slopes…
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“Are We Looking At The Bill Gates Of Skiing–And Does It Scare You?”
Examines industry reaction to the purchase of Pres Smith’s S-K-I by longtime rival Les Otten’s LBO Resort Enterprises. A cross-section of comments from across…
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An Imperfect Business
A compilation of topics on the minds of area operators across the country in the weeks leading up to the “Future of the Industry”…
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Winter Meets Summer
Other options for winter fun are out there besides skiing and snowboarding: in Vermont, Bromley introduces the Devalkart, and Killington opens the winter High…
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First Tracks: Stories From Maine’s Skiing Heritage
A review of Glenn Parkinson’s “documentary” presentation of eight short stories from Maine skiing heritage.
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The Man On The Medal: The Life And Times Of America’s First Great Ski Racer
A review of John Jerome’s examination of the remarkable life of Dick Durrance: his skiing career, his filmmaking career and further adventures.
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A Novel Approach
A hilarious review of snowboarder Frederick Lenz’s book “Surfing the Himalayas,” as told by his “agent,” on the prowl for a movie deal.