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SAM · The Digital Edition

March 2000

25 articles

In This Issue

  • Construction Site

    Improvements chronicled at: Ascutney Mt., Vt.; Powder Mountain, Utah; Crested Butte, Colo.; Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Idaho; Jack Frost Mountain, Pa.; Nub’s Nob,…

  • What

    Various items, here listed by type of product and/or co: American Lockers; Eurotherm DC Drive; Northeastern Log Homes small unit; Niedner Ltd.…

  • Rules of Thumb

    Dale’s primer on rigging haul ropes explains the minimum specs required for using gear on haul ropes of different diameters. He also…

  • Industry Reports–various headlines

    The Numbers Game–examining mid-season skier numbers of big resort groups; CPSC Urges Helmet Use; Vermont Areas Launch Environmental Website; CSCUSA Gives 20K…

  • Seth Says: Salomon’s Marketing Revolutions

    Seth explores Salomon’s marketing effects over the last 30 years and how they have acoounted for four revolutions in the ski business.…

  • No Need to Treat Baby Boomers With Kid Gloves

    This reprint of a piece from The Pro Rider explains that 40-somethings and their elders looking to learn snowboarding are active and…

  • Prepare and Deliver an Effective Speech

    This is an article that describes the dos and don’ts of public speaking, whether at a conference or at a press conference.…

  • Childcare for Ski Area Employees

    This article explores a small trend in offering employees good rates on separate child care at resorts. It’s another benefit, as seen…

  • Deducting Today’s Expenses THis Year

    The author, a tax consultant, explains what expenses can be immediately deducted and which ones have to wait. It all depends on…

  • Central Park Snow Fest

    This is a short piece on the NYC Parks and Rec Winter Festival involving Tubbs, BEWI, CCSAA and snowmakers from Killington, Ascutney…