SAM Coverage
Mountain Ops
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Vision Of A New Industry
Sliding down chutes in rubber inner tubes may meet a new need for on-snow winter recreation. Brad Park has created the a 20-acre Winter…
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Ski Schools Coming On Line
A comprehensive look at the role of computers in the Ski School that addresses the logistical nightmares involved in peak season operations of a…
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Keeping Safe: A Manual For Emergencies
A look at how ski area managers can write their own crisis management emergency procedures manual to help contain and react to major accidents.…
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Cross Country Convention Was The Best Yet
Convention highlights from this year’s Cross Country Ski Areas Association convention, held at Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, B.C. The conference had a turnout…
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Computer Controlled Fueling
A review of the Gasboy automated fueling pump station. This set-up allows management to track where and how much gas is being dispensed and…
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Energy Strategies For Profit
Utilities are sources for advice and money-saving ideas in the use of energy. Here is how one utility is helping ski areas to become…
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Creating Bank Appeal
A long-time perception in the ski industry is that banks find the ski business unattractive for investments. There are, however, ways to get bank…
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Planning For An Uncertain Tomorrow
Problems, opportunities and challenges can be anticipated through strategic business planning. It requires, time, discipline and commitment by top management. An outline of the…
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New Products
Signage log by Mountain Management Services, high traffic ski surfaces by Tenax, snow quality analysis from Snow Sensors Unlimited, erosion control by North American…
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Company Tours For Young And Old
A look at guided tours of snowmaking facilities and their operations. Born out of a program that takes Ski-Wees for five-minute rides in grooming…