SAM Coverage
Author: Donna
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Meet the New Boss
The SAM interview with Kelly Pawlak, NSAA’s new president and CEO. In late October, just before Halloween, we visited new NSAA president and CEO…
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Olympian Teamwork
A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the companies that laid the groundwork.
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Summit Series :: Developing Future Leaders
SAM is launching a new leadership development program called the SAM Summit Series. This article highlights the first session in the program on the…
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Lift Business Ramps Up
By almost any measure, 2017 was one of the most notable years for lift installation in the past decade. Resorts across North America installed…
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Going Big on Mini Golf
Really? Yes. Mini golf demonstrates the truism that anything worth doing is worth doing well—even extremely well. Years ago, Diane Mueller had a dream:…
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Rental Buyer’s Guide 2018-19
SAM’s annual review of the latest trends in products and programs for the alpine and snowboard rental business. Currently, with the euro taking a…
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Idea Files :: January 2018
The best idea of 2017, plus de-icing solutions for chairs and comm lines. Thanks to all the resorts who submitted ideas over the past…
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Speak Out :: January 2018
As harassment revelations topple leaders across a wide swath of industries, we must assess our own business culture. Timing Is EverythingBy Olivia Rowan, Publisher,…
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On the Road :: January 2018
Fall consumer shows, Cutter’s Camp Refresher, Killington World Cup Boston Ski Show Boston, Mass., Nov. 9-12 Crowds flocked to the Boston Ski Show…
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News & Views :: January 2018
Terrain park contest winners, NASTAR’s golden year, crowdfunding, etc. 2017 TERRAIN PARK CONTEST RESULTS The Scott Delforte Park Jam, Bristol Mountain, N.Y. As a…