SAM Coverage
Donna
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Passion Starts Here
Our #MyFirstMountain series profiles four places where skiers and riders begin their love affair with winter sports. Is it too mystical to say that…
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Summer Rising: Part 2
Summer business can increase revenues and raise visibility year-round, but also brings challenges that must be addressed. Summer has become an increasingly important piece…
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Construction Site :: March 2019
Snowmaking, lodging, and summer investments highlight this month’s profiled projects. National Winter Activity Center, N.J. The National Winter Activity Center (NWAC), a non-profit aimed…
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Publisher’s Memo :: March 2019
Interesting Times These are, as the Chinese say, interesting times—especially in the ski industry. We are grappling with issues of growth, diversity, leadership succession,…
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On the Road :: March 2019
Winter trade shows in words and pictures. NSAA WESTERN WINTER SHOW, SNOWBIRD, UTAH, JAN. 22-24 Plentiful snow at Snowbird during the NSAA Western Winter…
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News and Views :: March 2019
Popular passes, thoughts on growth, people and suppliers moves, and more. Vail Resorts reportedly sold more than 1 million Epic Passes for this winter.…
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Snowmaking Upgrades Make a Difference
More-efficient systems are transforming the on-snow experience across the continent. Brendan Ryan, VP of projects for Peak Resorts, has spent the last three years…
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Thinking About Restraint Bars
Regulations and public opinion are favoring their use, but restraint bars aren’t required on most older lifts. Restraint bars on lifts continue to be…
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Caring for Older Snowcats
Preventative maintenance can save your bacon–but it takes a commitment from the ground up. A snowcat is the most unique, impressive, and highest performing…
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Disc Golf Done Right
Disc golf is growing at a record pace, and mountain resorts can capitalize on it without much capital. Perhaps resorts underplay disc golf because it’s…