The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Donna

  • July Snow People

    July Snow People

    Welcome to this month’s update on happenings about people in the ski industry. Two former colleagues at the Tecnica Group return to the ski…

  • 10 Under 30 :: 2016

    10 Under 30 :: 2016

    From making snow at Eldora to running a ski school in China, this group of 20-somethings is a highly accomplished lot. The ski industry…

  • 10 Under 30 :: 2016

    10 Under 30 :: 2016

    From making snow at Eldora to running a ski school in China, this group of 20-somethings is a highly accomplished lot. The ski industry…

  • Blue Pages

    Blue Pages

    Thinking Globally… SIA Staying, And Going… Momentous Decisions…  Please email donna@saminfo.com for a pdf copy of the article THINKING GLOBALLYEfforts to attract international visitors…

  • How Good Are Your Lift Mechanics?

    Formal training for lift mechanics is becoming an urgent topic due to increased public concern over recent lift failures.   A spate of lift…

  • Mountain Spy :: July 2016

    Mountain Spy :: July 2016

    In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle a seemingly easy question, but the responses vary—as usual. I’M COMING TO THE AREA FOR A BACHELORETTE…

  • Eco Tip

    Eco Tip

    Wood boiler heating system. In 2004 the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation awarded Bridger Bowl Ski Area $20,000 in grant money for…

  • Multi-Use Trails Mean Business

    A quality multi-use path and trail network could be the most undervalued amenity at your resort. Your summer guests love trails. They crave convenient…

  • Winter Fat

    Winter Fat

    Resorts adapt to the rist of the fat bike. While many ski resorts have embraced bikes as part of their business models in the…

  • Trailblazers :: James Niehues

    Trailblazers :: James Niehues

    Trail map painter for resorts across North America. SAM: Why do skiers and riders love trail maps?Niehues: A ski map is used like no…