SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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The Trouble With Detachables
Passenger evacuation can be done easily with a few modifications, including converting a lift’s communication line. Includes instructions for a conversion and lists current…
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Big Bear Express
S-K-I’s Bear Mountain in southern California made a major improvement with the installation of a detachable quad fabricated by CTEC. This feature takes a…
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Sam Idea File
A look at four in-house solutions to everyday ski area problems. From Mt. Abrams, Maine, comes a lift ticket warning tag for skiers. From…
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Jerk On The Throttle
Acceleration of the loads on an aerial tramway system–a chairlift, for instance–can be smooth as silk or can result in deropement. Recent information on…
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Tension System Behavior And Carriage Movement
An understanding of the expected behavior of a lift’s tensioning system will help alert lift operators or supervisors to recognize and corrrect any tensioning…
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World’s Fastest Chairlift
A look at the costruction of the world’s fastest chairlift that was installed at Sugarbush North, in Vermont. This feature covers the entire project,…
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Natural Gas: New Energy Horizon
Ski areas can find many ways to use natural gas and, in the process, save money and enhance the environment. Here are some applications…
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Carrier Use Monitoring
Lift management at Sunshine Village, Alberta, Canada, thought a lot of time and money could be saved by putting their gondola maintenance scheduling on…
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Whistler’s Quads And Bubbles
A review by the designer and manufacturer of the new Bubble enclosed detachable quads at Whistler, B.C. Includes a look at the design requirements…
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Lifts 1991
A review of lift construction in1991. Unfortunately, another record low season was set with only 48 new installations. Includes tables of new constructions, regions…