SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Capital Planning & Project Management
The fourth installment of the SAM Summit Series mentoring program dives into how capital decisions are made and then implemented. This is the fourth…
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State of the Art Sleds
Snowmobiles remain a significant piece of the resort transit game. Here’s a look at the latest in machines and how to buy them. …
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Green is the New White
As more and more resorts add summer activities to their operations, base-area aesthetics take on greater importance. Mountain resorts hold a special place in…
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Lawmakers Question USFS About Arizona Snowbowl Remaining Closed
SAM Magazine—Flagstaff, Ariz., June 25, 2018—The threat of wildfires in the west has prompted the U.S. Forest Service to close access to several areas…
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Snow People – May/June Edition
Snow People is where we highlight recent happenings to prominent people in the mountain resort industry. But first… A clear succession (L to R):…
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Big, Bold, & Idiosyncratic
A SAM exclusive: Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory opens up on what makes Alterra unique, and why the company will be good for the industry.…
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The single sentence that holds the keys to skiing’s growth.
We’ve been working hard to grow the sport for a long, long time. We have more data than ever on the effectiveness of those…
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Summer Ops: It’s Not All Beers and Bicycles.
SAM Magazine—June 14, 2018—As winter weather remains unpredictable and skier visits stagnate, resorts are continuing to invest capital in their summer operations. Bike parks…
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SAM’s Annual Best and Worst in Marketing 2017-18
A look back at the hits and misses from the past year, as reviewed by our independent and opinionated critics. With all the noise…
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Vail Resorts Earnings, Visits, and Pass Sales Rise
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., June 7, 2018—Vail Resorts reported earnings and pass sales increases in its all-important February-April third quarter. Net income grew 41 percent…