SAM Coverage
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News and Views :: May 2023
Visitation and revenue predictions, French connection, and more. A SEASON OF MORE UPS THAN DOWNS? Wild weather this winter disrupted, shortened, and extended the…
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Publisher’s Memo :: May 2023
Looking Back and Ahead LOOKING BACK AND AHEAD With the winter season behind (most of) us, May is a good time to take in…
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2023 Groomer Report
Snowcat manufacturers are responding to the needs of their customers with more efficient, sustainable grooming machines and improved software and training tools. Early in…
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Healthier Than Ever
A finance and resort expert shares highlights and opportunities for growth from NSAA’s 2021-22 Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas. The 2021-22 Economic…
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Purpose, Perspective, and People
Mountain bike industry professionals discuss creating a sustainable and responsible summer operation. In September 2022, the Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium (MBTS) brought together a…
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A “Lesson” in Resilience
In the midst of a labor shortage, snowsports schools search for staffing solutions to keep up with demand. As if attracting, hiring, and retaining…
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Managing Supply Chain Emissions
As part of their larger sustainability goals, resorts are improving their procurement processes with the aim of reducing their indirect, i.e., scope three, carbon…
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Selling Summer
While your winter value proposition is well established, selling your summer offerings is often trickier. Here’s how to stand out in the “off season.” …
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Lemonade Out of Lemons
Food service operators dish on adapting to a menu of post-pandemic challenges. Ski areas are adapting their food and beverage operations in response to…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2023
“Can I come just to ride the lift?” THE QUESTION: ”CAN I COME THERE JUST TO RIDE THE LIFT?” While scenic chairlift rides have long been…