SAM Coverage
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Significant Decision On Nepa
A recent Supreme Court decision interpreting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) contains three key elements that are important to the ski industry: the…
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Areas Taking Innovative Outlook
A look at some of the rejuvenated plans for areas across the country to combat the poor showings of last season. Some programs are…
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Ski Schools Are Selling The Wrong Product
A look at the marketing and selling of ski lessons and how the public perceives the value gained from these lessons. The author suggests…
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Sel Hannah 1913-1991
On August 31, Sel Hannah, who pioneered the art and science of designing ski mountains, died at the age of 78. To become familiar…
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Valbois: Idaho’s Fiercely Debated Mega-Resort
A comprehensive review of the proposed mega-resort Valbois, in the small county of Valley in Idaho. This feature lends full editorial support to the…
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First Class First Aid
When a new base area was being planned in Canada at Mt. Norquay, Alberta, key ski patrollers helped design an ideal, state-of-the-art first aid…
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
A look at the costruction of the world’s fastest chairlift that was installed at Sugarbush North, in Vermont. This feature covers the entire project,…
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Power Drills: Handy And Steady
This familiar tool is important for a variety of jobs at ski areas. From tests of 11 models in the 1/2-inch size, here are…
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Creating Bank Appeal
A long-time perception in the ski industry is that banks find the ski business unattractive for investments. There are, however, ways to get bank…
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Asia’s Answer
Ski resorts on the Pacific Rim are realizing a level of development and sophistication that Western resorts might have realized in better times. This…