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Angling For The Solution
At first they said Breckenridge, Colo., would need two lifts to service two base areas near some lodging. Then ingenuity took over and a…
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Wire Rope: Past, Present And Future
A historical perspective of the development of high-strength wire rope.
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Maintenance Gets A Lift
At Labrador Mountain, N.Y., they needed a new maintenance building, but even more, they wanted an efficient way to lift wide-track grooming vehicles for…
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Construction Site
SAM takes a look at some of the more interesting construction projects around the country: Wildwheels Pier, N.J.; Angel Fire, N.M.; Sunshine Village, Banff,…
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Let’s Do Winter
To bring the excitement of winter sports to young people, the American Skiing Company enlisted sponsors and created a traveling show that is visiting…
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10 Years Ago In Sam
A look at industry events ten years ago, a time that may have signaled the start of the current consolidation fever.
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Skiing On A Budget
A glowing review of Claire Walter’s book, Skiing on a Budget, which provides skiers with information on how to save money on every aspect…
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The Unofficial Guide To Skiing In The West
A review of the The Unofficial Guide to Skiing in the West, a thorough look at 50 western ski areas written by Lito Tejada-Flores,…
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Adults Learn To Ski Like Magic
Adults as well as children learning to ski use the Magic Carpet ski lift in Greek Peak, N.Y., to ease beginner’s apprehension.
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Luging For The Masses
The competition luge has been modified for general recreational use, becoming yet another option for sliding down a mountain. Two featured here are the…
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Return Of The Skibob
Silver Creek, Colo., introduces another way to get down the mountain: the Snowbike. An updated version of the 1960s skibob, this ski/bicycle hybrid is…
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Renting Super Sidecuts
Now that consumers seem to have enthusiastically accepted the concept of super sidecuts, rental managers need to train staff in this area, specifically regarding…
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Preserving History
The Arthur Lakes Library at the Colorado School of Mines received a unique donation of the working library of Chuck Dwyer, former chief ropeway…
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Clubs Bring New Riders
Snowboard clubs are a good way to attract the 13- to 24-year old crowd to your resort. Here’s how to find them, create them…
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Trails For Mountain Bikes
A fall Mountain Bike Trails Workshop at Mount Snow, Vt., discussed building and maintaining trails to avoid potential problems such as soil erosion and…
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Dispelling Myths About The Great Shrinkage Of Ski Areas
An examination of growth and decline in the number of ski areas since 1955-56, pointing out the industry trend towards consolidation and the disappearance…
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1997 Directory Of Products And Services
A listing of products and services and their suppliers within the ski industry.
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Supplier Directory
Names, addresses and key contacts for suppliers of products and services to the ski industry.