SAM Coverage
Author: Donna
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New HQs for Mountain Ops
Mountain operations have expanded greatly over the decades, and so must the notion of “maintenance shops.” Maintenance shops are one of those capital expense items…
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Defining Summer Success
When it comes to a successful operation, profit is only a piece of the puzzle. What defines success for a resort’s summer operations? Claire…
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It’s Electric
The shift to electric snow vehicles at mountain resorts has begun. In the spring of 2023, when Tommy Murray returned to Taos Ski Valley,…
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Construction Site : November 2023
It was a big summer for capital improvements at North American ski areas. CRANMORE, NH When Cranmore tore down its main base lodge…
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Terrain Park Contest 2023
From massive features to culture-cultivating events, video edits, and the crews that make it happen, our annual celebration of resort terrain park builders’ innovation…
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Where the Skis Meet the Snow
Tangible tactics to reduce occupational injury rates among ski area employees. In an article in the July 2023 issue of SAM (“That’s the Way We Do…
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Great Expectations
After two record-breaking seasons, ski area operators expect—and are preparing for—continued growth. Despite last winter’s mediocre snow year everywhere but in the West, U.S.…
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Finding Fraud
Credit card scams are on the rise, forcing many ski areas to learn how to recognize and manage fraudulent purchases. Online sales, cashless systems, and…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2023
A question on emotional support animals. THE QUESTION: “CAN MY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CAT RIDE IN MY BACKPACK WHILE I SKI?” Legal requirements for…
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On the Road :: November 2023
Photo galleries from a busy fall of events around the country. MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA, WIS., AUG. 13-16 The…