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  • Lifts 2011:: Everyone Wins

    With new lifts in every region, sliders of every type are benefitting from a strong year in lift construction across North America.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE.   What a difference a year makes! Last year we wrote about curling up in the fetal position if you were a lift manufacturer. This year, they can break out the sparkling cider. . .we’re not in Champagne territory, yet. The summer construction season was a busy one across the U.S. and Canada with the installation of 29 new aerial lifts, 61 conveyors and 5 surface lifts. Let’s start in the East, where nine lifts, representing almost 18,000 VTFH, found new homes. From a T-bar to a comfy new 6-pack a...

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Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.

To order an article that is not online or a back issue of SAM Magazine, email donna@saminfo.com.

What We've Got Here is a Failure to Communicate

With a little face time and dialogue (and a lot of beer) the vehicle maintenance guys can get along with the operators...really.

A Seven-Year Itch

Stevens Pass is making its mark on the downhill bike park scene after years of brainstorming and research.

Lifts 2011:: Everyone Wins

With new lifts in every region, sliders of every type are benefitting from a strong year in lift construction across North America.

Know Before You Go

The folks at Gunstock were eager to get into year-round operations, but knew enough to do their homework before they dove in.

Making More From Less

It's no secret that small ski areas are vital to the overall growth in the mountain resort industry. Here is how three are having a big impact.

Going Up

Believe it or not, there are guests out there who would rather hoof it up your mountain than ride a fancy lift. Keeping them safe is another matter.

Construction Site :: January 2012

There was a lot of building activity at ski resorts last summer.

GenAura/SAM Magazine Digital Communications Survey

As resorts expand the range of their digital communications strategies, they are finding success in a growing number of media.

Speak Out :: Mountains of Opportunity

Summer opportunities.

Industry Report :: January 2012

PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPO... CNL BUYS STEVENS PASS... NSAA FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH IMBA... OBITUARY... PEOPLE... SUPPLIER NEWS.

Eco-Tip: Cleaner Sleds, Cleaner Air

Two- versus four-stroke snowmobiles.

Rocking the Rental World

Areas are actually making rental shops a positive part of the guest experience.

Change is in the Wind

The Forest Service is looking at allowing wind power on its lands.

Looking Beyond Winter

Managers seek advice and insights at SAM's Summer Ops Camp.

How's Your App-etite?

Mobile apps are moving from novelty to necessity.

Mountain Spy :: January 2012

Mountain Spy Liz Eren goes back to one of our basic questions, and perhaps an area's most important phone call to field...

Blue Pages :: January 2012

THE RESORT PHOTOGRAPHY REVOLUTION... SKIING IN OUTER SPACE... TERRAIN PARKS TO DOMINATE ASTM MEETING... USTPC SUSPENDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM... LET'S TOAST A GUINNESS RECORD... NEW QUAD AT GULMARG MAY TOP BRECK'S... WINTER REVIVALS... DOUBLE DUTY.

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