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SAM Coverage

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  • Blue Pages

    Insurance: A perfect Storm, Throwing the Book at Ski Corporations, FIS Joins the 21st Century, Monster Breakthrough, No More Whining about 9/11, Short Turns.

  • Risky Business

    Discounted season passes are supposed to spark interest in skiing and boarding, renew lapsed partcipants and increase revenues. Are they succeeding?

  • Food for Thought

    With sales of organic food on the rise and no-sugar diets gaining in popularity, is it time to rethink the menu in the resort…

  • Tune Up Your Rental Gear

    Pre-season maintenance helps ensure that your rental fleet is ready to roll when the snow flies.

  • Color It Fun

    Keep kids busy, teach them about safety, and make it fun with a new coloring book for winter resorts.

  • Get Personal with Your Guests

    Create more memorable experiences for your guests by giving them exactly what they want.

  • The End Page

    The fires at Heavenly Resort.

  • SAM Idea Files

    Ski chairs, snowboard markers and unique stools are some of the great ideas from creative ski resorts.

  • Construction Site

    One of the last single chairs in operation makes its exit and some big expansions are started in construction projects across the contient.

  • Snare Employees on the Web

    With employees becoming increasingly difficult to find, ski resorts are forced to find innovative ways to attract workers. Why not try the web?