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January 2007

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  • Lifts 2006-There Were Some Big Stories

    Our annual lift construction survey is a contradiction in numbers...sort of. All in all it was an adventurous year for lift installers.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE.   If you’re like me, you’ve already checked out the tables before you started reading. And you’ve seen that we have an all-time low in the number of lifts that were built this past year—only 31. And you think to yourself, “Man sakes alive, I didn’t think things were that bad!”Well, they’re not. Common wisdom tells us that you can’t argue with numbers, but I’m here to tell you that you can, and you should. First, let’s take a look at those numbers. The 31 lifts that were ins...

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Diving In

The first article in a special section on summer entertainment. Here we look at the lure of waterparks.

Make Summer Sizzle

SAM hit the road to the annual IAAPA show to find out what's hot for the warmer months and what some ski areas were looking at.

A Blast From the Past

Mountains have the edge on selling gravity thrill rides, so maybe it's time to take a look at the Alpine Slide again. It's as popular as ever.

Lifts 2006-There Were Some Big Stories

Our annual lift construction survey is a contradiction in numbers...sort of. All in all it was an adventurous year for lift installers.

Grrl Power

Teenage girls don't make up a big chunk of business-but they could.

Supersize It

Squaw Valley's superpipe take time, energy and a lot of snow to build and every year they wonder-is it worth it?

Just the Facts, Ma'am

While the season is in full swing, it pays to take a close look at your accident investigation protocol-there are some new tricks that could make it better.

Construction Site :: January 2007

See what resorts were up to this past building season.

SAM Idea Files :: January 2007

Dumpster forks and a new grouser tool are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts. Plus, we pick the best idea of 2006.

Speak-Out :: A Mighty Wind

Felix Kagi, General Manager of Crotched Mountain, talks efficiency in "A Mighty Wind". Chuck Cobb, Chairman of Kirkwood and Durango Mountain Resorts, asks "Tension? What Tension?" And Leslie Wise of Technoalpin reminds SAM that there's "More than One Way to Shoot Snow."

Industry Reports :: January 2007

Booth Creek sells... Alyeska Sold... Tenney Not to Open... People... Supplier People... Supplier News

What's in a Number?

Winter resorts are eyeing their Net Promoter Score (NPS), and that's good. But knowing the score is just the beginning.

The "E" Word

Empowerment is a lot more than just giving an employee the keys.

Snow? Who Needs Snow?

The early season brought its usual heartache and cheer.

Raising the Bar

CSIA and Sierra College have teamed to create a training program for lift maintenance and electrical staff.

What's Old is New Again

The new owner of Red Resort has both big and small plans for the area.

Mountain Spy :: January 2007

Mountain Spy tackles women-specific rental equipment.

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