SAM Coverage
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Practical Metallurgy
It’s important that ski area mech techs have a solid understanding of the metals they’re using. Most of the time, we tend not to…
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Task Management
Feeling overwhelmed? Gain control of your to-do list with these simple tips. I’ve tried about 15 different time and task management systems, and I’ve…
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Idea Files :: January 2019
Past, present, and future tips. BEST OF 2018: A CLEVER OPERATION To operate both frugally and efficiently, Moose Mountain in Fairbanks, Alaska, has…
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The State of Resort Social Media Marketing: 2018
Social media have revolutionized the way resorts communicate with guests. Here’s a look at how these media have evolved, and how to take advantage. …
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2018 Terrain Park Contest
Our 14th annual Terrain Park Contest is the best yet, thanks to a new category called Bread and Butter, and tons of entries in…
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Positive Disruption
Resort software and e-commerce can complicate the guest experience. Joe Hession hopes that SnowCloud solves the integration puzzle. The mountain resort industry lags in adopting—or…
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CCSAA Moves Into the Future
The XC association faces many of the same issues as NSAA, plus a few of its own. And like NSAA, CCSAA is pushing on…
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Construction Site :: November 2018
In this expanded edition, we look at a wide range of capital investments, at resorts big and small, from Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., to Magic…
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Idea Files :: November 2018
Clever thoughts for lift ops: safety netting, organizing lift shack information, and a do-it-yourself bullwheel cover. SAFETY NET The arrival deck for a…
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Publisher’s Memo :: November 2018
We are all about the future. We Are All About the Future Leadership succession has been, and remains, a high priority for many mountain…