The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM · The Digital Edition

May 1993

30 articles

In This Issue

  • Ticketing And Access Control

    A report on the successful ventures into electronic ticketing by SkiData at Attitash, New Hampshire.

  • 1993 Vehicle Roundup

    A look at refinements, innovations and safety measures for 1993 over-snow vehicles. Includes a two-page table with design and performance information on…

  • Shopping For Natural Gas

    Deregulation has made spot gas more appealing than ever for cost savings. An in-depth look at the heating gas market and the…

  • New Breed Of Cats

    Breckenridge, Colo., played host to a set of LMC over-snow vehicles for an entire season for research and development. The R&D was…

  • Why Bother With A Safety Loop Monitor?

    The safety loop monitor is not just an expensive gadget: as the guarantor of a subtle, vital function, it is management’s friend.…

  • Transforming A Persona

    Short cross country skis are not only easier to use, they may be more fun for gliding, skating and learning the sport.…

  • Reprise Of An Old Refrain

    Snowshoeing is making a comeback partly because of new equipment, but also because people are finding it fun. An in-depth look at…

  • Vision Of A New Industry

    Sliding down chutes in rubber inner tubes may meet a new need for on-snow winter recreation. Brad Park has created the a…

  • Adding To The Mix

    Tyrol Basin,Wisc., a small area that derives 25 percent of its business from snowboarding, is one of the early success stories in…

  • Return Of The Goons

    A look at the new short skis, one of many new on-snow options that are surfacing. The “Big Feet” or “Snow Runners”…