SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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E-Bikes: Full Speed Ahead
As e-bike sales explode, resorts (and others) are grappling with how to integrate them into their trails and operations. In the last three…
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Forgotten on the Fringe
Occasional, infrequent, lapsed and other overlooked participants could be key to growing skiing and riding. In an ever-evolving quest to increase business, Wachusett…
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Tools of the Trade
New products from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and beyond. SKI HILL MULCHER COMPONENT HITCH Ski Hill Mulcher has introduced a new…
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Snow News is Good News
Resorts are adopting new snowmaking technology and ensuring a better experience for guests—and achieving a rapid ROI. The squeeze is on when it…
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Idea Files :: March 2020
DIY motor-room door, big water-bottle holders, and a sheave-wheel carrier. Door for Detachables With their protruding springs and rollers, detachable grips need a…
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Understanding Ball and Roller Bearings
Cleanliness and good fits are critical to the life of your bearings. Figure 1: Here are cross-section views of three of the more…
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Keeping a Watchful Eye
An increasing number of resorts are seeing the benefits of video surveillance systems. From tracking down missing children and identifying thieves to investigating…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2020
“How can a poor college guy earn a free lift ticket? THE QUESTION: “I’m a local college student, and I can’t afford a pass…
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Year-Round Passes
Winter guests are buying into summer in the mountains. Once upon a time, Camelback, Pa., included a free ski lift ticket, and a…
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News and Views :: March 2020
Bluebird Backcountry, Big Snow facts, supplier and people news. No Lift, No Grooming, No Kidding The crowdfunding effort raised more than $100,000. Opening…