SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Get Me Down!
While newer technologies have led to reduced downtime for lifts, it still pays to be prepared with a lift evacuation plan. On Tuesday, December…
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Fit For the Job
A new program shows that simple steps to keep your staff hydrated, well fed and physically in shape can greatly reduce injuries. A year-long…
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Going to the Next Level
Bring A Friend program and new partners can help boost LSSM well above last season’s 100,000. Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM), now…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2012
Liz Eren’s mission this issue was to see how resorts are responding to the growing demand for summer activities. Question: My son has a…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2012
Mountain Spy Liz Eren poses a question about the Bring a Friend Challenge. Sadly, most resorts were unprepared. QUESTION: I’M PLANNING TO BUY A…
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What’s Your Cell Plan?
Smartphones, handheld devices, you name it—they are as common on the slopes as skis. But what about when it comes to employees? Go ahead:…
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In Tune With the Times
Cascade’s investment in an expensive piece of equipment has paid off in spades. For a modest-sized Midwestern ski area, Wisconsin’s Cascade Mountain has quietly…
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Getting It Right
When it comes to planning at your resort, it pays to be thorough. There is a logical and chronological progression to every project you…
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Construction Site :: May 2009
New lifts, new terrain and a cool training center are some of the projects that came on line this past season. Lots of interesting…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2009
Mountain Spy Liz Eren took to the phones to find out about pass pricing. Coming off of a tricky year, it’s more important than…