SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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The Ultimate Control
From the smallest lift shack to the base area lodge, controlling a building’s systems with modern technology can save a lot of money.
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David Hamilton Rowan: 1927-2005
A look back on the career and words of the SAM founding publisher. When we decided to do a tribute to our founding publisher,…
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Web + Log = Blog
Everybody’s doing it-and more are doing it every day. We’re talking about blogging. Here’s a look at what it is and how to do…
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Loaded to Capacity
At Mt. Bachelor there never is more than a seven-minute wait at a busy lift and they always run at capacity. Here’s how. Most…
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Blue Pages
Ski and Ride in San Francisco… Squaw Goes on the Environmental Warpath… Smoke Shacks Bite the Dust at Breck… In the Utterly Stupid Category……
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SAM Idea Files
A stop gate, tubing class, and a rail lift are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
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Getting on the Same Page
With the winter season fast approaching, it’s time to revisit the R word. You know that a lawsuit devours time and money and places…
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What’s Your Area Worth?
If you’re planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here’s a formula to determine the value of your resort. How do you determine…
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Lifts 2005-Nothing to Brag About
In terms of numbers, the lifts built in 2005 hit an all-time low. But the news is not all bad. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD…
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Playing Second Chair
With the cost of new lifts on the rise, many areas are turning to the second-hand market with a great deal of success. With…