The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Donna

  • Layers of Governance

    Layers of Governance

    The dramatic proceedings at Gunstock Mountain Resort in July highlight the potential pitfalls of public oversight in ski area operations. Governance nightmares don’t get much…

  • News and Views :: September 2022

    News and Views :: September 2022

    Enough of skiing’s “cool kids,” NSP’s leadership problem, people moves, awards, and more. Enough of Skiing’s “Cool Kids”By Hugh Reynolds, CMO, SNOW Partners For as…

  • 60 Defining Moments

    60 Defining Moments

    In honor of our 60th birthday, SAM looks back at 60 moments that have defined the mountain resort industry. The past 60 years have…

  • Publisher’s Memo :: September 2022

    Publisher’s Memo :: September 2022

    SAM turns 60 SAM Turns 60! Could it be?!? Indeed, this print magazine started 60 years ago in founding publisher David Rowan’s basement. It…

  • 10 Under 30

    10 Under 30

    This year’s class of 20-somethings are adept problem solvers, team players, and emerging leaders at their resorts. In a season where staffing shortages and…

  • Going All In

    Going All In

    Snow King Mountain and Sundance Resort have made hugh investments in nearly every aspect of their operations in order to secure their long-term success.…

  • We Need Women in Operations

    We Need Women in Operations

    Female mountain ops pros are breaking into the boys’ club. Here’s why our industry will be better off with more women in the field.…

  • It’s in the Book

    It’s in the Book

    Considerations for your resort’s emergency operations plans, who should  be trained to execute them, and why they should not be collecting dust on the…

  • Construction Site :: July 2022

    Construction Site :: July 2022

    Major projects are underway at resorts across North America, all designed to improve and enhance the guest experience. CABERFAE PEAKS, MI Caberfae Peaks, Mich.,…

  • Elevated Fun for All

    Elevated Fun for All

    A few recent and in-progress installations of open access and ADA-compliant at-height attractions that aim to offer adventure for everyone. When it comes to…