SAM Coverage
Departments: Risk & Safety
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Protection for All Seasons
Summer ops can add to your revenue stream, but they are not care-free. Summer activities were a hot subject even before this past winter…
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Blue Pages :: September 2012
STATE OF THE ART MYSTERY: ASTM LOOKS AT PARK RESEARCH… AND NSAA TALKS “PROGRAM…” U.S. OPEN LEAVES STRATTON FOR VAIL… GOING BOLDLY WHERE NONE…
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Now We’re Talking
It takes coordinated effort and clear communication to maximize fun and safety in the terrain park. From the beginning to the end of a…
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Stimulus Cash
Winter resorts can tap into hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans. While much has been made of the “shovel ready” public…
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Higher Learning
The Burton Snowboard Academy at Northstar-at-Tahoe is creating core participants. Learning to snowboard can be a tough go. It looks so cool on TV,…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2009
Mountain Spy Liz Eren takes on safety in terrain parks. THE QUESTION: MY SON WANTS TO GO INTO THE TERRAIN PARK, BUT I’VE HEARD…
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Blue Pages :: May 2010
HEALTH CARE REFORM WILL IMPACT INDUSTRY… HELMET LAWS A-COMIN’… OBAMAS FAVOR LIBERTY… XANADU SNOWPARK GETS VETERAN OPERATOR… WILL OLYMPICS BOOST SNOWSPORTS?… MOVE TO SKI…
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What Don’t You Rent?
Clothing rental is a big money maker for small resorts. We’ve all seen him: The first-time skier with his Levis tucked into his boots,…
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In Defense of Terrain Parks
In a landmark case, terrain parks were recognized as a risk management tool, not a menace to jumpers. The ski industry recently enjoyed a…
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New Release
An updated NSAA Freestyle Terrain Resource Guide will hit the shelves soon. Ski areas compete over lots of things: who has the greatest snowfall,…