The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM · The Digital Edition

July 1998

25 articles

In This Issue

  • A REIT is Formed in the Ski Industry

    The establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) may radically change the ski area landscape. This article discusses the REIT concept…

  • Consumer Ski Show Schedule and Contacts

    This page contains a schedule of consumer ski shows for October and November and a list of contacts.

  • Letters on Skiboarding and SAM’s new look

    There is one letter on how shops can make the most of skiboarding’s explosive growth.And then there are five letters on SAM’s…

  • SAM’s Website is Launched

    Jennifer’s memo discusses the details that went into launching the SAM Website and reviews its purpose.

  • Industry Reports

    This roundup includes reports on helmet and forest service issues that took center stage at Ski the Hill; Okemo’s (Vt.) lease of…

  • Our Industry’s Enigmatic Mood

    A short editorial noted the “I’m all right, Jack” feeling at the NSAA convention at Marco Island, Fla; “True Good Friend of…

  • Expanding Summer Activities

    This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events…

  • 1998 Metro Newspaper Directory

    The 1998 Metro Newspaper Directory of newspapers with special ski sections and winter travel promotions in the big markets.

  • The End Page

    The Art of Grooming, Homestead Resort, Mich., paints names on their grooming vehicles; Rl Nino…the Real Story, Kottke Report comments regarding waether’s…

  • Blue Pages

    Tidbits on the Future Marketing Summit at Vail; how Colorado’s smaller areas posted gains while the big resorts did not; the death…