SAM Coverage
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Capital Ideas for Summer
Experts dish on how to survive (and thrive during) summer construction projects. During summer, the challenge of balancing capital improvement construction zones, staff schedules…
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Taking a Stance
More ski areas are addressing big social and environmental issues to distinguish their brand identity and built community. As wise as those words from…
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Running Water
More frequest and intense rain events increase the importance of stormwater management. With the likelihood that catastrophic weather events will continue to increase in…
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Questions of Balance
A new assessment process aims to help mountain communities rebalance following pandemic-driven disruption. I’ve been saying “there’s never a dull moment” for the better…
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Another Big Year, Even Bigger Lifts
North American ski areas installed 57 new ropeways in 2023, including some of the biggest lifts ever built on the continent, as manufacturers balanced…
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Idea Files :: January 2024
Fan gun monorail, hose roof, and welder cart. FAN GUN MONORAIL EXPRESS Massanutten, Va., wanted to use its new snowmaking fan guns on more…
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It’s Just Business
By analyzing key performance indicators, resort managers and leaders are better equipped for success. Ed. Note: It’s important for leaders at all resorts, from department heads…
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Better Branding
How to keep or grow your brand’s position in a market of like competitors. For all ski areas, staying ahead of trends with your…
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The Rise of the Mechtrician
Lift maintenance teams may not need IT people (yet), but lift mechanics—and training—have evolved in response to new tech. It all started with an old…
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Mountain Spy …… January 2024
A question on free lessons. THE QUESTION: “I’ve never skied before, and I read an article about a ski area that offers free lessons.…