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SAM Coverage

Category: Summer Ops Camp

  • Inside Camp at Whistler Blackcomb

    Inside Camp at Whistler Blackcomb

    SAM Magazine—Whistler, British Columbia, Sept. 9, 2025—The fourteenth annual SAM Summer Ops Camp convened Sept. 2-4, at the world-class indoor and outdoor classroom of…

  • Travel & Trip Planning

    Travel & Trip Planning

    Transportation By Air + Shuttle:McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville is the closest airport, about a one-hour drive from Gatlinburg. Shuttle and private car…

  • About Summer Ops Camp

    About Summer Ops Camp

    Summer Ops Camp is a three-day, immersive program designed to help mountain resort operators grow and improve their summer business. Rather than traditional classroom…

  • Become a Camp Partner

    Become a Camp Partner

    SAM’s Summer Ops Camp is the premier hands-on event for resort professionals looking to grow their summer business. As a vendor partner, you’ll be…

  • Summer Ops Mountain Department

    Summer Ops Mountain Department

    Summer operations extend the value of the mountain beyond winter. This department covers summer attractions, warm-weather activities, trail development, adventure-park operations, staffing, and guest-experience…

  • An Inside Look at Steamboat Summer Ops Camp

    An Inside Look at Steamboat Summer Ops Camp

      Session Highlights, On-Hill Workshops, Demos, and Off-Site Opportunities, Glamping Tent Giveaway, Why and Who Should Attend.                …

  • Vendor Directory

    Vendor Directory

      Check out the directory of the Summer Ops vendor partners. Choosing your next summer attraction or service is made easier with company descriptions,…