SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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OSHA Clarifies Lift-Tower Climbing
This article outlines new regulations as a result of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s clarified position on fall protection for climbers of ski…
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Construction Site
Projects, mostly new lift construction, at Snowshoe, W.V.; Alpine Valley, Wisc.; Jay Peak, Vt.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Deer Valley, Utah; Welch Village, Minn.; and…
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End Page
Rotating wire rop spool with suspended ATV; leveling a lift tower with various-length bolts; Snowmaking web page by a proud father; Funny signs at…
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Bob Heron, 1914-1999
The editor and three ropeway engineers reflect on the legacy left by Bob Heron, a lift designer who worked on ropeway trams for the…
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Thoughts on Lift Safety
This editorial urges keeping the public trust in lift safety by not economizing on staffing or training in the operation of ever-more complex lifts.
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The Chairlift: How It All Began
This cover honors the first single chairlift with a telegram from W. A. Harriman.
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Tying Down the Details
This is a brief addendum to an earlier article, “Sun Valley Sigles: History Made” by Mary Purdy Gmuender in May ’99 clarifying patent questions…
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This cover shows the Snowbird tram outfitted with a lifting frame and carrying the top terminal’s bullwheel for the new Mineral Basin quad chair.…
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Preparing for Annual Lift Inspections
This is a practical manual on how ski areas should prepare for annual inspections, laying out the necessary documentation, tests and information that should…
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Construction Site
Road, lift and lodge construction are featured in this installment of Construction Site. Areas annoted are Sugar Bowl, Calif., Gunstock, N.H., Park City, Utah,…