The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Katie Brinton

  • Compost Happens

    Keystone composts the vegetable waste at its high-end restaurants as part of an overall effort to shrink its trash flow. Dealing with trash can…

  • Blue Pages :: May 2006

    Liability Waivers Grow in Colorado… Mammoth Shaken by Patroller Deaths… Mountains of Travel… Why a New Prez and COO at Intrawest?… Of Ski Domes…

  • The Cost of Capital

    Looking to make some improvements at your area? Here’s how to figure out what expenditures make sense. There are so many different projects to…

  • Ten Things Your Website Should Have (but probably doesn’t)

    When it comes to websites these days, it’s all about the user. Does your site have what your visitors want? A philosophical discussion one…

  • Snowmobiles and ATVs 2006

    Whether in summer or winter, snowmobiles and utility vehicles are vital to area operations. Here’s a look at what’s new in these small workhorses.…

  • Grooming for the Future

    Grooming for the Future

    The aging of our industry leaders is inevitable, but what are we doing to ensure that we leave the business in good hands? Though…

  • Mirror, Mirror

    What are the dos and don’ts when it comes to publishing a vanity magazine? We review some of the best and the not-so-great. Here’s…

  • Bromont By the Numbers

    This small ski area in Quebec is growing by leaps and bounds. The story of Ski Bromont, a day area in Quebec, Canada, is…

  • Speak Out :: July 2006

    Jennifer Rowan talks succession planning in “We Want Your Job.”  Rick Kahl asks “Where’s All the Growth?” We Want Your JobBy Jennifer Rowan I…

  • Industry Reports :: July 2006

    New Skier Visit Record?… Bretton Woods/Mount Washington Sold… Assumption of Risk Upheld in California… Proposed Montana Ski Area Hits Another Snag… Wildcat For Sale……