SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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Conference, California Style
From May 13-15, ski area personnel tossed around ideas, techniques, plans and cantaloupes at the California Ski Industry Association Maintenance and Operations Conference at…
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Testing For Future Turf
An examination of the situation in Colorado, which is shaping up as a testing ground for future turf wars among the giant ski conglomerates…
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The Deaths of Two Celebrities
An analysis of how ski resort personnel, NSAA and other industry spokespeople coordinated a crisis management plan to effectively handle the deaths of two…
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How to Write a Crisis Manual
Instructions on how to write a crisis management plan that will prepare your ski area for any eventuality.
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Reveal Does It His Way
From scrappy ski racer to operations vice-president of the Aspen Skiing Company, Jon reveal applies the work ethic that has dominated his career.
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The Legend Of Paul Testwuide
A profile of Paul Testwuide, VP of operations at Vail, Colo., shows that his outrageous behavior and dedication to whatever job he does has…
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Widening The Window
Killington, Vt., uses computer technology to integrate and manage information and to generate profits. Phillip Varney of the area’s management information systems explains. Topics…
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Ski School Track To Ceo
Many resorts are being run by former ski instructors. Is this accidental or is the ski school the best source for future managers? Includes…
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Sending Right Messages- A Futuristic Look.
A comical look into very real possibilities for future area operations that proposes a theme-park style of management .
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On Line: Mba Software
Specific review of current MBA-Ware that covers several systems incorporating computer-aided business programs into daily management. Includes several favorite programs and contact addresses.