SAM Coverage
Olivia
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Recycle Or Die
Many ski areas were into waste management even before it became a potential environmental issue. Here is how Hunter, N.Y., Mt. Snow, Vt., and…
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Award-Winning Day Lodges
Three lodges–at Beaver Creek, Deer Valley and Keystone–are models of what works functionally, fits weather conditions and offers aesthetic appeal. A comprehensive look at…
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A Calm, Strong Voice In Vermont
As head of Vermont Ski Areas Association, Joe Parkinson is the respected industry voice in a state that is continuosly on the cutting edge…
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No Snow, But Still They Show
A profile of the Hillend Ski Center located outside Edinburgh, Scotland. This artificial turf for skiing without snow, called a bristle slope, is the…
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Is There A ” Best” Air Pressure?
As the debate intensifies between the virtues of low, high or in-between psi ratios, the answer may be found by looking at equivalent air/water…
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Constructive Deconstruction
An examination of the engineered destruction of the Eskimo lift at Winter Park, Colo. The destructive testing, organized by Jim Fletcher of Jenlynn International,…
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Pressure On New England Real Estate Market
An in-depth look at the prevalence of real estate auctions this past season. Article explores the reasons for this trend and its effect on…
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Vic-Vac Sells With Service
A look at the upstart reservations specialists Victoria Vacations. This company, set up by the owners of Stratton, Vt., and Breckenridge, Colo., will use…
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Ski School: Station Teaching
A look at the station system for teaching skiing developed at Crested Butte, Colo. This system was designed to accomodate the large number of…
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Hungry Skier
Food service Financials. A look at several methods for food and beverage directors to do off-season number crunching. These simple formulas allow managers to…