SAM Coverage
Uncategorized
-
Finding Staff
A tight labor market is forcing resorts to rethink and expand their staff recruitment efforts. With the nation’s unemployment rate hovering below 4…
-
Mountain Spy :: September 2019
Facebook Messenger mission: “Can I buy an Epic or Ikon pass? THE QUESTION: “I’m looking to buy an Epic or Ikon Pass, but…
-
Equipment Maintenance Part I :: Understanding Lubricants
Learning why certain lubricants are used for certain applications will help prevent your resort’s machinery from literally screeching to a halt. A hundred…
-
Profiting from Uphillers
Snow King, Wyo., turned complaints about its uphill policy into a winning strategy for everyone. What was once the activity of a few…
-
Lobbying for Change on Climate
A new partnership aims to alter the conversation in Washington. Chris Steinkamp detected something new when he flew to Washington D.C. in May…
-
Idea Files :: September 2019
Thermometer calibrator, pipe welding crib, chair winch. THERMOMETER CALIBRATOR A good thermometer is a vital instrument at ski areas, especially for…
-
News & Views :: July 2019
Kid lift safety, Epic opinion,Heads-Up, personnel and supplier doings. KIDS ON LIFTS: SAFETY IS JOB #1 Lift safety has been a particularly urgent…
-
Idea Files :: July 2019
Creating a portable stop gate, carriage travel switch, and sun shade. PORTABLE STOP GATE Portable stop gates are a common accessory for…
-
Mountain Spy :: July 2019
SAM’s sister publication asks, ‘How do I know your aerial adventure course is safe?” The Question: “I have seen a lot of zip line…
-
Pumps and Compressors
It may be time to rethink this essential infrastructure in response to changes in snowmaking technology or a desire to maximize energy efficiency. Most…