SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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A Round Trip In Titlis
For passengers’ enjoyment of the spectacular glacier scenery in Titlis, Switzerland, the Rotair lift features a revolving cabin floor. The installation has been acclaimed…
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New Products
Artificial ski surface by Reliable Racing; vehicle lift by Lif-Tech; photo imaging by BSS; power monitors by Innovative Snowmaking Technologies; half-pipe cutter by Kassbohrer;…
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Safety On My Mind
For the past four years, Sugarloaf, Vt., has actively promoted safe skiing through a well-organized intervention program. This feature takes an in-depth look at…
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New Lift Technology
A photo review of three new innovations in uphill transportation. Includes the Yantrak people mover at Mammoth Mountain, Calif., the Doppelmayr chairlift for wheelchairs…
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Dander! Water In The Hydraulic Systems Of Ropeway Brakes
A print version of a presentation given by the author at the 6th OITAF/NACS Syposium, held in September at the Mount Washington Hotel, N.H.…
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A Great Ride- A Great Tram
A look at the engineering feat of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. The tram, of spectacular dimensions, is one of the more impressive of…
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A Tropical “Ski ” Lift
A review of the building process of a unique tram that penetrates the Costa Rican rain forest. Includes a journal of the construction, color…
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How Disney Does It
A look at how Disney uses a ski theme in their amusement park complete with a chairlift and fake snow. The article looks at…
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Primary Lift Power: It’s A Gas
The electrical power demands of Eldora, Colo., disturbed the neighborhood. When a new lift was put in, natural gas was the logical option.
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Consumers Test New Rf/Id Systems
A staff report on Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is designed for direct-to-lift operating systems.