SAM Coverage
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Blue Pages
ASC, Vail Resorts and Booth Creek pledge to help fund landmarl media campaign; Aspen Gets Lion’s Share of environmental awards; Resort Real Estate Boom;…
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The End Page
Five items:1) Road & Track’s semi tongue-in-cheek vehicle review of the Kassbohrer Pisten Bully 3002) A transcript of the Brundage Mountain telephone answering system…
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Internet’s Explosive Growth-An Overview
This piece examines the demographic similarities between skiers and Internet users and reviews what resorts are doing to keep up with Web-savvy consumers. It…
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Planning and Staging Special Events
This article explains the ins and outs of planning special events from large media happenings to intimate charity events. The piece explains, in detail,…
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They Met, They Learned, They PLayed
This wrap-up of meetings and conferences has photos and descriptions from the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, the Lift Maintenance…
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Sheave Assembly 101
This article explains how to extend the life of a lift and prevent accidents through proper cleaning, lubing and alignment of sheave assemblies.
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Restraining Bars on Trial in Colorado
This article discusses a Colorado Supreme Court decision that could leave state ski areas open to lawsuits if the don’t install safety (restraining) bars…
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Upbeat Cross-Country Conference
Wiesel diuscusses the attendance and activities of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho. He says the year saw record…
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Good Mood at NSAA Convention
This article is a roundup of what transpired at the National Ski Areas Association annual convention and conference at Marco Island, Florida, May 26-29,…
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Basic Components of Wire Rope
This is the first in a series of articles on wire rope that was presented in the months prior to the OITAF International Congress…
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Growing Lift Mechanics at Vail Resorts
Heidi’s article explores Vail Resorts’ development of an internal training program to fix its problem of a shortage of experience lift mechanics. The problem…
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New Study: More Skiers Skiing Less
David’s article discusses a Gallup poll of skiers taken from April 24 through May 9, 1998. The survey involved 1,200 skiers and snowboarders and…
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Insights From 116 Areas Skied Last Season
Jerry writes about fullfilling his dream of skiing every major resort in North America. He provides some insights on management and how to evaluate…
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SAMMY Awards are Launched
This article is a recap of the innaugural SAMMY awards presented at the NSAA annual meeting on Marco Island, Florida. It includes a brief…
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A REIT is Formed in the Ski Industry
The establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) may radically change the ski area landscape. This article discusses the REIT concept with a…
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Seth Says: Suppliers Pull Together for Shorter Sell-in Cycle
This article explores the fact that after SIA decided to negotiate a shorter sell-in cycle by reducing the number of trade shows, most suppliers…
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Construction Site
Snowshoe spending $36 million on lifts, housing and a new lodge; Camelback building a $4 million water park; Big Sky is building a $45…
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Idea Files
Three ideas are presented, including: chair loading guides for summer guests; handy APU directions attached to the auxiliary engine on a laminated card; and…