The Voice of the Mountain Resort Industry  |  Est. 1962

SAM Coverage

Author: Katie Brinton

  • Mountain Spy :: May 2006

    SAM goes undercover. The Question: My friends and I are planning to come up and ski this weekend for the day. We thought it…

  • Numbers, Numbers

    Are our skier/snowboarder visit numbers inflated? A survey and some basic math say, “Yes.”

  • Am I Having Fun, Yet?

    This article is currently not available online. Please email donna@saminfo.com for a pdf copy of the article

  • What’s Your Area Worth?

    If you’re planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here’s a formula to determine the value of your resort. How do you determine…

  • Lifts 2005-Nothing to Brag About

    In terms of numbers, the lifts built in 2005 hit an all-time low. But the news is not all bad. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD…

  • Playing Second Chair

    With the cost of new lifts on the rise, many areas are turning to the second-hand market with a great deal of success. With…

  • All Hail the Bullwheels of Summer

    Mountain bike parks for summer guests boil down to the freestyle terrain your winter guests love. It’s all about creativity and doing it right.…

  • Bouncing Into Summer

    Gravity sports are all the rage and a great way for mountain resorts to cater to the summer guest. Given the cost of capital…

  • Fun and Games

    Take a look at some of the trends in entertainment straight from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show. For areas considering…

  • Building a Great Shop

    A well-thought-out maintenance shop can save a lot of time and money and keep maintenance personnel productive. How would you define β€œefficiency” in a…