SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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Helicopter Rescue Options Expand for Ski Resorts
This piece outlines the recent FAA decision to open U.S. helicopter-hoist rescues to civilian operations and outlines the gear and training needed. Previously, the…
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Forest Service Plan would Limit Colorado Skiing
This article (part of a special section on environmental matters facing skiing) explains the impacts of the forest service’s preferred Alternative D for its…
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Bogus Basin Update-One Year Later
Bogus Basin, Idaho’s GM reflects on the apparent smart move to sell $199 season passes. Capacity increased by 50-60 percent without causing the overcrowding…
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Talking, Not Fighting
This article showcases a conference in Vail where hard-line environmentalists and ski areas sat down to talk about collaboration in an effort to stay…
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Watershed Management: Coming Soon to a Wetlands Near You
The article explains the importance of ski resort operators becoming involved in multi-year wetland planning processes well before starting any projects as a result…
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Wetlands: Get Ahead of the Curve
Stan’s remarks are a comment on a separate article in the same issue on page 60 about Watershed Management. Stan’s comments support the notion…
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Insights From 116 Areas Skied Last Season
Jerry writes about fullfilling his dream of skiing every major resort in North America. He provides some insights on management and how to evaluate…
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Our Industry’s Enigmatic Mood
A short editorial noted the “I’m all right, Jack” feeling at the NSAA convention at Marco Island, Fla; “True Good Friend of Skiing” is…
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Reader (Dis)Service Cards
This article explains how Steamboat’s management took planning steps to speed up reporting of reader service cards from consumer magazines. Because of a variety…
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Energizing A Partnership
SAM interviews new Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck to find out what’s ahead for the crucial relationship between the ski industry and its largest…