SAM Coverage
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Gateway to Happiness (and Profitability)
RFID access gates are a convenience to guests and a surprisingly cost-effective tool for operators. Almost every guest at a ski area has a…
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More Than Just Looks
Landscaping has long been a low priority for winter resorts, but summer operations are giving many a new perspective. The natural landscape of most…
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Going Downhill
The prospects for mountain bike parks are looking up. Mountain resorts offer the ideal environment for a downhill mountain bike park. Still, a successful…
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Publisher’s Memo :: SAM’s Very Own Trailblazers
A year ago we kicked off a new series in SAM, called Trailblazers. It highlights those who have had the courage and creativity to…
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Industry Reports May 2016
WILMOT’S $13 MILLION OVERHAUL… WHISTLER BLACKCOMB RENAISSANCE… KILLINGTON INVESTING IN SUMMER… PEOPLE… AWARDS… OBITUARIES… SUPPLIER NEWS WILMOT’S $13 MILLION OVERHAUL After more than 75…
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An El Niño Year
Thanks for everything, or nothing. A monster El Niño wreaked havoc on the 2015-16 ski season, restoring normal snowfall and visitation to the Pacific…
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Safety is Job #1
As workers’ comp costs rise, it’s time to establish a culture of safety. The cost of insuring employees due to workplace injuries continues…
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Mountain Spy :: Nudist Wedding Ceremony?
This month’s Mountain Spy asks a rather unusual but not implausible question. It does more than simply test how broad-minded a resort is though—it…
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Being a Good Host to Yourself
Managing and shifting risk when hosting third-party events. Hosting a third-party event provides ample opportunities for financial and marketing gain. But those benefits can…
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What Never-Evers Want
The NSAA Beginner Conversion Study delves deep into the learn-to process. At the close of a skier or snowboarder’s very first day on the…