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The History of Cats: Part I
A look back at the earliest machines used for slope grooming and the pioneers who invented them. SlideShowPro({ attributes: { id: “album-448987”,…
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Lifts 2014: Is That All There Is?
New aerial lift installations hit rock bottom. Is this the new normal? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE ARTICLE The…
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Blue Pages :: November 2014
WILL MINIMUM WAGE RULE HIT RESORTS?… CRESTED BUTTE A BUD TOWN? “WHATEVER”… TERRAIN PARK NOTEBOOK: LATEST SIGNS.. PEAK PITCH… UTAH RAISES THE ANTE… SKIING…
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Creating New Customers
Resorts roll out new conversion programs to put skier/rider numbers on a growth track. Terrain-based learning, ski giveaways, free season passes, affinity cards, coupon…
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Play It Safe
10 tips to ignite and enhance your safety programs. Safety programs often become stagnant when they have not been reviewed on a regular basis.…
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Industry Report :: November 2014
MAMMOTH BUYS BEAR AND SNOW SUMMIT… INTRAWEST BUYS OTHER HALF OF BLUE MOUNTAIN… SONG AND LABRADOR MERGE… NEW LAWS FOR CT AREAS… SNOWSTAR HAS…
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Idea Files :: November 2014
Snowplay tunnels, maze aids, and lift shack microwaves are the latest great ideas from resorts. SNOW PLAY Let’s face it——kids can’t ski or snowboard…
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One Bin to Rule Them All
Single-stream and Zero Sort recycling are not just eco-friendly, they also add green to the bottom line. For winter resorts to become sustainable in…
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New Products
A look at recent innovations aimed at resorts. SAM magazine rounded up over a dozen new products for mountain operators that will increase operational efficiency,…
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On the Go
Mobile marketing requires a great deal more than simply designing your website for the small screen. In the very near future, guests will use…
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New Audience: Old Timers
Crystal Mountain, Mich., has found that retirees can be the key to a chronic marketing challenge: increasing midweek business. Regardless of size or location,…
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The Business of Parks
While it’s easy to focus on the fun factor and on-snow experience, terrain parks have to fit into a resort’s overall business plan. Terrain…
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What’s in Your Park?
SAM’s 10th annual feature and event contest. CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE LIST OF FEATURE AND EVENT ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR TOP PICKS!
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Rescue Me
Part II of II. The National Ski Patrol faces a slew of challenges, both external and internal. Is it up to the task? Note:…
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Playing it Safe
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 1998, 1.7 million injuries and illnesses resulted in lost work time for businesses. Wrist and knee…
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99 Rooms With A View
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River and historic Quebec City, the new 8-passenger gondola at Mont Ste. Anne has been described as “99 rooms with…
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News Tools for Snowmaking Measurements
“You can’t do the job without the right tools!” my grandfather, a master carpenter, used to repeat over and over as I would go…
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A Woman’s Place Is On The Hill
A man’s home is his castle, but Gabrielle Cyr could rewrite the adage to read “a woman’s home is her hill,” in her case.…