The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Katie Brinton

  • Mountain Spy :: July 2006

    SAM goes undercover The Question: I’m looking for an alternative to the beach this summer with my family, I have two kids and was wondering…

  • Keep the Party Going

    When it comes to seasonal staff, training throughout the season pays off in spades. Summer has ended. You have anywhere from 300 to 1,000…

  • Fall Consumer Ski Show Schedule

    A schedule of this Fall’s consumer ski shows. Sept. 15-17 SCRANTON National Ski & Snowboard Expo (703) 644-9899 Oct. 12-15 TORONTO Ski, Snowboard & Travel…

  • Setting the Standard

    When it comes to standards, there are many gray areas. Not long ago, a client asked whether an AED (automatic external defibrillator) was so…

  • Blue Pages :: July 2006

    How Much Global Warming?… How’d the Government Get in Our Pants?… Moving Ginn-Gerly Ahead… Jackson’s Temporary Tram Solution… Look Out-Here Come the Beatles!… Sliding…

  • Thoughts from Chairman Bill

    New NSAA chairman bill Jensen speaks to SAM about the state of the industry and his vision for the future. With construction cranes towering…

  • Playing Renewable Roulette

    To combat global warming and pollution, many winter resorts are turning to renewable energy. See what the wind, sun and water can do for…

  • Who’s Trying Now?

    Conversion and retention are the buzzwords of the industry. While the overall needle hasn’t moved much, here are some bright spots. It’s hardly a…

  • Paving the Way

    Paving the Way

    It’s the first place our guests come to when they visit and the last place they see-our parking lots. How can we make them…

  • What’s New

    Ziprider cable rescue device, V-Kool heat-reflecting film, Keuka footwear, Techstar Plastics cart, Flexmeter wrist guard, Snow Tiger ski wagon, Milestone rock pavers, ColorID passholder,…