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SAM · The Digital Edition

January 2001

26 articles

In This Issue

  • SAM Idea Files

    Using float chargers to juice up batteries w/o overcharging and using an extra battery with a marine switch for backup power at…

  • Construction Site

    Summer improvement projects at: Park City, Utah; Ski Cooper, Colo.; Camelback, Pa.; Loon Mountain, N.H.; and Lake Louise, Alb.

  • B-to-B Websites

    This occasional column features Websites dedicated to help resorts find equipment and services for all aspects of the business.

  • Industry Reports

    ASC Merges with Meristar; Two Colorado Court Decisions (Nathan Hall and Eldora MOuntain); Austrian (Lift) Tragedy Still Unsolved; Saddleback Sells Part of…

  • Letters to the Editor

    Paul McMorris asks for names re: Idea File piece in the November 2000 issue; Marian Austin of Association of Scottish Ski Areas…

  • Staying In Touch With Guests

    Walkie-Talkie radio use among guests gives resort operators another way to monitor activities on the hill and to respond to potential problems.

  • A Ramble in Ski Statistics

    David explains the historical context and ongoing debate over the accuracy of skier statistics.

  • MVP: A Lifetime of Service

    This is a brief profile of Robert Davis, who has been with American Tramways, and its previous incarnations, for the past 40…

  • Avoiding the Spam Trap

    This article explains that careful targeting and marketing can be used to produce an emailed newsletter that is both valuable and appreciated…

  • Are Your Downloadables Deductible?

    The article discusses the gray area of deducting costs of certain aspects of maintaining a Website for business purposes. No code exists,…