SAM Coverage
Author: Katie Brinton
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Making More From Less
It’s no secret that small ski areas are vital to the overall growth in the mountain resort industry. Here is how three are having…
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Going Up
Believe it or not, there are guests out there who would rather hoof it up your mountain than ride a fancy lift. Keeping them…
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Construction Site :: January 2012
There was a lot of building activity at ski resorts last summer. SNOW TRAILS, OHIO Part of Snow Trails half-million investment this season…
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Speak Out :: Mountains of Opportunity
Summer opportunities. The Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act, signed by President Obama on Nov. 7, 2011, paves the way for more robust summer…
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Industry Report :: January 2012
PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPO… CNL BUYS STEVENS PASS… NSAA FORMALIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH IMBA… OBITUARY… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS. PEAK RESORTS POSTPONES IPOThanks to shaky market…
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Eco-Tip: Cleaner Sleds, Cleaner Air
Two- versus four-stroke snowmobiles. Just how polluting are snowmobiles? During a peak winter visitation day in Yellowstone National Park, snowmobilers using the standard two-stroke engine…
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Rocking the Rental World
Areas are actually making rental shops a positive part of the guest experience. Today’s rental shop is not your father’s rental shop. It’s not…
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Change is in the Wind
The Forest Service is looking at allowing wind power on its lands. Recently, I was speaking with someone at the Forest Service about wind…
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Looking Beyond Winter
Managers seek advice and insights at SAM’s Summer Ops Camp. Areas and suppliers explored best practices and activities at SAM’s Second Annual Summer Ops…