SAM Coverage
Departments: Summer Ops
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Impacts Of Year Round Use
A look at the results of a survey sent out by the Forest Service to determine the wants and needs of fall, spring and…
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Catching Amusement Trends
Participatory attractions may be appropriate as summer activities for some ski areas. This feature examines a few of these new and old amusements. A…
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Music’s Coming To The Mountains
A look at various summer concert series that have been taking place over the last few years. The acts vary from festivals to symphonies…
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Skiing 2000- A Global Perspective
A realistic look at the future of skiing in the next millenium. An international arena is used for a discussion of the direction of…
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Opening The Outdoors To The Disabled
Winter Park, Colorado, is extending its disabled program with a specialized summer facility built by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC). Called the Outdoor Center,…
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Summer’s The Time To Sell Water
Many ski areas have discovered the ideal off-season match: water attractions such as pools, flumes, slides and rivers. Here’s a guide to a new…
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Expansion And Expenditures
A look at the major capital expenditures at U.S. resorts this summer. The number of new lifts and other area expansions is quite small.…
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Summer Business
A look at the business of summer sports and activities at ski areas. Depending on the region, summer business varies from non-existent to a…
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Attendance Down, New Ideas Up At Cross Country Convention
An overview of the events and highlights of the annual Cross Country Ski Areas Association convention at Wasatch Mountain, Utah. Of note was the…
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Summer Reports
Construction this past summer was limited due to low earnings from past seasons. However, the summer was a busy one for trail maintenance and…