March 2007

 

  • GROOMING VEHICLES 2007
    Both Prinoth and PistenBully introduce new machines and a third manufacturer is poised to it the market.
  • THE NEXT STEPS
    With global warming looming large, what can ski resorts do to stem the tide beyond the traditional conservation programs?

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  • MOMS WANNA ROCK, TOO
    If you think that terrain parks are only for the kids, think again. Young mothers are showing an interest, but they need somewhere to play.

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  • LOOKING FOR SIGNS
    Mountain resorts by their very nature are large spaces. Getting people to move around in them is a challenge, and that's where good signage comes in.
  • 2007 SIA SHOW: TOP 25 PRODUCTS AND TRENDS
    Want to know what will be hot on the slopes next season? We cruised the SIA Show in Las Vegas to find out.
  • THE RENTAL SHOP OF THE FUTURE
    A picture tour of some of the best rental shops in the world.
  • THE TOP RECRUITS
    SAM kicked off its first annual Recruit of the Year contest and HERE IS A LOOK at some of the impressive winners.
  • SAM IDEA FILES
    Conveyor covers, a glacier and recycled menus are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.
  • SPEAK-OUT
    The Death of the Locals' Bar - by Tom Winter. Hats Off to the USST. Convergence by Conservation - by Rick Kahl.
  • SAM ON THE ROAD
    Faces and places.
  • INDUSTRY REPORTS
    Intrawest Buys Steamboat... Haystack Put on Ice... Brighton Sold... Revelstok on the Rise... PSIA/AASI and NSP Split... Ski, Skiing and TWS Sold to Swedish Group... People... Supplier News...
  • SAVED BEFORE THE TAX BELL TOLLED
    A last-minute tax bill extended key tax breaks, but they are not reflected in the 2006 IRS publications. What can you do?
  • GAINING EFFICIENCY
    Pats Peak added software controls to its snowmaking pumps, boosting efficiency and increasing reliability, for relatively little cost.
  • WEATHER TRUMPS ALL
    One thing's for sure about this winter: there's nothing normal about it anywhere.
  • MOUNTAIN SPY
    SAM goes undercover.

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