The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1964

March 2015

962 reads   SIA 2015: EDITOR’S PICKS ONLINE EXCLUSIVE SAM’s editors scoured the trade show exhibits to find new products aimed at both employees and guests. READ MORE GROOMING VEHICLES 2015 As the dawn of the Tier 4 Final age…

 

  • SIA 2015: EDITOR’S PICKS ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

    SAM’s editors scoured the trade show exhibits to find new products aimed at both employees and guests.

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  • GROOMING VEHICLES 2015

    As the dawn of the Tier 4 Final age arrives, suppliers are developing a new generation of grooming machines.

  • VERMONT’S GREAT SNOW GUN ROUND-UP

    In the name of energy conservation, Efficiency Vermont accelerated resorts’ move toward low-e guns with a massive subsidy program.

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  • THE ECOMMERCE “WAIT” PROBLEM

    Resorts and software developers are locked in a dangerous stalemate, each expecting the other to adapt to its ways.

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  • A PERFECT MATCH

    Resorts have exactly the characteristics marrying couples seek.

  • CODE READ?

    Your Responsibility Code has been the cornerstone of on-hill etiquette and safety, but delivering the message is evolving due to societal and technical changes.

  • THE HISTORY OF CATS: PART II

    A look at the recent past and how Prinoth and PistenBully became the dominant players in the market.

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  • PUBLISHER’S MEMO

    And the Winners Are…

  • ON THE ROAD

    NSAA East Killington, VT, January 2015… The Assembly Denver, CO, January 2015… SIA Snow Show Denver, CO, January 2015… NSAA West Snowbird, UT, February 2015

  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    APR BUYS WINTERGREEN… INTRAWEST Q2 RESULTS IMPROVE… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS… OBITUARIES

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  • BUDGETING FOR SUCCESS

    Department heads can get the funds they need if they make the business case for their requests.

  • ORPHAN SKI LIFTS

    Though a lift’s manufacturer may no longer be in business, the lift still requires maintenance and support. Where do you find it?

  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

    PPE is the last line of defense against employee injuries, and an important one.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    In this month€™s Mountain Spy, we tackle what is becoming a persistent trend at resorts€”entitled customers.

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  • IDEA FILES

    Security lines on gantries, de-icing conveyor belts, and two-way mirrors are the latest great ideas from resorts.

  • BLUE PAGES

    THE BIG VIEW FROM THE ASSEMBLY… HISTORY IN THE MAKING… DRONING ON AND ON… DAVID INGEMIE: END OF AN ERA…

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