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SAM Coverage

Author: Olivia

  • Polishing Gold

    Snow is precious commodity in this buisness. Here, in pictures and text, are tips, ideas and secrets of how the artisans of snow/gold refine…

  • The Alpha Has Landed

    Poma’s new drive terminal at Deer Park, California, may look like spaceship, but it operates like high-tech lift machine utilizing innovative engineering ideas. By…

  • A Primer On Air-To-Water Ratios

    An invaluable review of how to measure the cost-effectiveness and overall capability of a snow making system. By Norman G. Smith. 

  • One Facet

    On paper, SilverCreek, Colorado, lost money in its first year of operation, but as bait for real estate buyers, it was a big winner.…

  • Last Of The Independents?

    As snow reporting becomes more impersonal and less reliable, one voice still cries out for the credibility and objectivity. An interview with Roxy Rothafel…

  • On-Slope Ski Entertainments-Future Trend

    What do skiers really want? A ski experience with variety and diversification in the form of citizen racing and other activities, is how some…

  • Chain Saw Basics

    Knowing how to handle and maintain this important piece of equiptment can prevent accidents and produce better results. By Austin Macaulay. 

  • Salute To Woodstock 1934-1984

    The 50th Anniversary of uphill transportation is a time for credit to the early innovators and reflect on eras past and future. 

  • Report From Europe

    A diary of a visit to the intermontec Trade Show and tours of major manufacturers. By David Rowan. 

  • An Olympic Move– Sparrowhawk To Allan

    Moving the alpine events a furor among Canadian operators according to Paul Robbins.