SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Summer Biz Blooms
New and old attractions alike drew big numbers of summer visitors. In early July, Chris Hale, VP of sales and marketing at Shanty Creek,…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2010
Mountain Spy Liz Eren tests out the summer work force with what is a seemingly simple question on summer activities. THE QUESTION: WHAT KIND…
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A Financial Snapshot of Small Areas
Small ski areas on the East Coast and in Canada provide a glimpse into operations-driven business. “Benchmarking is the process of comparing one…
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Idea Files :: November 2010
A bamboo holder, a liftline gate and a high-powered mower are the latest great ideas to come from resorts. MOOVING THROUGH “After many…
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Waking Up Sleeping Giant
Community and state funds have relaunched this small-town, non-profit area. If you’re going to reopen and expand a small, local ski area in…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2010
Mountain Spy Liz Eren tackles customer service as a mother in this edition. Question: My son came home from school and was telling me…
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Blue Pages :: November 2010
Perspective and Views WINTER WEATHER FORECASTS: THE LONG VIEW Well, the long-range winter weather forecasts are in, and they have something for…
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Lifts 2010: Quality, not Quantity
Construction activity picked up last summer as areas went bigger on aerial lifts and stocked up on conveyors. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A…
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Party On!
Weddings, reunions, and other summer functions can be a boon for the bottom line and staff stability. And the revenue stream wore white. Okay,…
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Park and Ride
Mountain bike parks have come a long way and are poised for growth, so long as resorts serve riders’ needs well. It’s late spring…