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March 2009

SKI AREA OWNERSHIP TIMELINE SAM takes a look back over the last 20 years of ski area ownership. FANTASTIC VOYAGES Two massive lift projects on both sides of the border are engineering marvels. READ MORE BUILDING GREEN SAM attended the annual Greenbuild…

March 2009
  • SKI AREA OWNERSHIP TIMELINE

    SAM takes a look back over the last 20 years of ski area ownership.

  • FANTASTIC VOYAGES

    Two massive lift projects on both sides of the border are engineering marvels.

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  • BUILDING GREEN

    SAM attended the annual Greenbuild International Conference and gathered the latest information on environmental building.

  • A GREEN RETROFIT

    Updating an existing building with energy-efficient measures is not as hard, or as costly, as you might think.

  • BEST IN SHOW

    We bring you our picks for the best new products at the annual SIA show in Las Vegas.

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  • GROOMING VEHICLES 2009

    While nothing earth-shattering was introduced this year in grooming vehicles, some tweaks and improvements will be noticeable on the slopes.

  • IT TAKES A SKI VILLAGE

    The SOS program is a great example of how ski areas can reach minority groups, build lifelong winter enthusiasts and give back to the community.

  • RECRUIT OF THE YEAR

    SAM ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS of the third annual Recruit of the Year contest.

  • IDEA FILES

    A remote oiler, creative shelving and easy loading are the latest great ideas to come from resorts.

  • SPEAK-OUT

    Security Alert – By Kris Blomback, General Manager, Pats Peak. What’s Next for Our Troubled Resorts?

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    CNL BUYS JIMINY… SNOW SPORTS SALES DOWN… ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK RELEASED… X GAMES STAYS AT ASPEN… OBITUARIES… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS

  • SO FAR, SO GOOD

    Does snow really trump all? It did through January.

  • THE H-2B DILEMMA

    Getting foreign workers is not going to be easy.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    Mountain Spy asks the question… Has the economy affected your skiing habits?

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  • GREEN TAXES

    Here are some tax breaks that reward going green.

  • BLUE PAGES

    SANY FIGHTS SALES TAX ON TIX… TAMARACK ON LIFE SUPPORT… BEGINNERS WERE EVERYWHERE IN JANUARY… EVIL SPIRIT… FUR FLIES AT YELLOWSTONE CLUB

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