SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Trippin’
In the never-ending search for visitors and market share, ski shop bus groups can be a valuable option for ski areas. “In this economic…
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Efficiency is King
Here’s how three very different ski areas are meeting staffing goals. Being a resort operator is like being a baseball player. You may have…
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Tune-Up Time
The snow will be flying before we know it, and here are what some areas do to get ready. When the winter season ends,…
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With Energy, Less is More
Here’s how one resort cut down on its emissions while beefing up its bottom line. In the ski industry we tell ourselves we are…
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Construction Site :: September 2009
While lifts were not the big story this summer, plenty of smaller projects kept ski area crews busy. SUN VALLEY, IDAHOSun Valley is installing…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2009
Mountain Spy Liz Eren tackles a growing problem with kids–food allergies. And, once again, the answers are as varied as the resorts themselves. THE…
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Speak Out :: Group Visits are Not the Big Answer
Leigh Nelson President of Welch Village Ski Area talks group sales. The article “Trippin’” in the July issue of SAM inspired several recollections and…
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Industry Reports :: September 2009
SWAIN LEASED WITH PURCHASE AGREEMENT… YELLOWSTONE CLUB SALE FINALIZED… NEW YORK NUMBER 4 IN VISITS… FORMER TITUS MANAGER PLEADS GUILTY… TELLURIDE TO HOSE WORLD…
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Keep ‘Em Coming Back for More
It’s important to inspire exceptional customer service in any economy. Worried about the effects of a depressed economy on the upcoming season? I have…
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Summer Blues
Weather and economy cast a cloud over summer ops. Between the weather and the economy, it has been a tough summer. “We’re down 2.7…