The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM · The Digital Edition

May 1996

21 articles

In This Issue

  • Tough Choices For Yan Detachable Owners

    An analysis of the events surrounding the future of Lift Engineering and its Yan detachables, as well as options available to resorts…

  • Environmental Regulation– Its Future

    In an era of regulatory reform, the ski industry should take an active role in improving environmental regulation, both individually and through…

  • Kirkwood–The Turnaround Kid

    The story of how this Lake Tahoe resort, Kirkwood, rose from the ashes with an infusion of money and vision, becoming a…

  • A Taste Of French Skiing

    American ski resort personnel visit several French resorts, see their equipment in action, test the facilities and hear lectures by experts on…

  • Crisis Before Christmas

    A December storm with high winds and heavy snowfall crippled a key lift at Squaw Valley, California, but with all hands working,…

  • Design Awards

    Features two winners of the Snow Country Design Awards: White Salmon Day Lodge at Mt. Baker, Washington, and the Canadian Alpine Centre…

  • Dc Drives: Shortening The Overhaul Cycle

    An in-depth guide to DC motor design and operation outlining proper care which can save money during the average 30-year life of…

  • Future Insurance

    Consolidation is affecting the insurance marketplace, which could result in benefits for entities seeking coverage. But, risk retention may be a key…

  • Future Law

    There is legislative work to be done after the recent dismissal of some skier safety statutes. Though there will never be a…

  • What Do Teenagers Want?

    In the experience of several ski areas, the growing number of teenagers can be successfully wowed and won with tested techniques.