SAM Coverage
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Rental Buyer’s Guide :: January 2019
An overview of what’s new and noteworthy in ski and snowboard rental gear. The rental shop serves a very broad audience, from newcomers whose…
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Taking It to The Streets
Quebec’s Mysnow Experience brings the mountain right into the city. In order to lure skiers and snowboarders to ski areas, sometimes you first need…
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Publisher’s Memo :: January 2019
A word from SAM publisher, Olivia Rowan. Running in Cycles As we enter the new year, it’s a good time to both look back,…
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On the Road :: January 2019
Sights and scenes from fall trade shows and events. Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo — Boston, MA — Nov 8-16 Crowds flocked to the…
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News & Views :: January 2019
Thoughts on consolidation, plus people and supplier news. More than 20 years ago, the first great round of resort consolidation swept through the…
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Season Pass Partners
Do multi-area passes benefit everyone? Epic and Ikon partners weigh in. Now that the season pass courtship is over and partners chosen, it’s time…
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How, And Why, Standards Evolve
Proposals to incorporate new technology or address existing issues come from many sources. One of the functions of the B77 ANSI Standards Committee is…
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Mountain Spy :: January 2019
Can I use Snowfeet at your area? The Question: I just found out I’m getting these things called Snow Feet for Christmas. Can I…
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New Products :: January 2019
A collection of the latest technology and tools aimed at refining operations and improving the guest experience. TALKABOUT 800 AND TALKABOUT APP The TALKABOUT…
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Aiming for 100-Percent Renewables
While Vail Resorts buys big wind in Nebraska, Jim MacInnes sets his sights on a bigger goal. By any measure, the Vail Resorts power…