SAM Coverage
Author: Olivia
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What’s Happening To Advanced Classes?
It appears as though people who take advanced ski lessons rarely repeat. This trend is explained along with possible actions to reverse this trend.…
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Highlights Of A Skimpy Expansion Year
A closer look at the three prevailing conditions for the weak number of orders so far this construction season: a poor economy, S&L banks…
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Reach Out And Touch At&T
A somewhat mean-spirited look at the AT&T ski awards for using the ski industry for its own ends. Note: see letters in SAM, November,…
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Yo, Dynos! Don’t Norton
A commentary on the sport of snowboarding and its recent accreditation at the FIS meeting. A look toward the future of the sport and…
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NSAA Starts Anew In Lakewood, Colorado
SAM interviews new NSAA president, Michael Berry, and highlights recommendations for the new by-laws. A look at the changes in the home office and…
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Moguls Made By Machine
At Grand Targhee, Wyoming, crews are building neat rows of moguls that skiers find delightful. A tested and proven method of carving evenly-spaced, evenly-sized…
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Quality Assurance
With the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board (CPTSB) looking at ways to achieve quality assurance, the focus is on the ISO 9000 series. The…
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Outfitting For Fitness
Fitness centers at ski areas are discovering that clients are more sophisticated and demanding. They want the latest and best in the fitness arsenal.…
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Discrimination: Age Suits Are On The Rise
As the work force gets older, more claims are being filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) based on age discrimination and settlements…
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Discrimination: Sexual Harassment Is Imprecise
Like all other businesses, the ski industry must face a growing number of sexual harassment claims. This article outlines lessons to be learned and…