SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Alice in Winterland
An in-depth look at the NSAA Economic Analysis for the 2005-2006 season. Sometimes the numbers don’t tell the whole story. The headline, according to…
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Construction Site :: May 2007
New spas, lifts and hotels will greet visitors next season at several resorts. PEEK’N PEAK, NEW YORKPeek’n Peak opened its new $1 million spa and…
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Mountain Spy :: May 2007
For this edition of Mountain Spy, our 007 Liz Eren got on the horn to find out how ski resorts handle the potential return…
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Industry Report :: May 2007
Homewood Buys Alpine Meadows… Snowbowl Snowmaking Battle Continues… ASC Closes on Sales… Retail Sales Down… Obits… People… Supplier News… Supplier People.. Correction. Homewood buys…
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Share the Wealth
Here’s a concept: give your guests a personalized tour and lead them all over the mountain, without moving a muscle (or adding to staff).…
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Getting a Grip
You might be surprised to find out that detachable grips have been around for a long time. Not surprisingly, the miners had a big…
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15 Under 30 :: 2007
When it comes to the next generation of leaders, we went out to find 15 people under 30 years of age who stand out.…
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Put It on Autopilot
When Wintergreen turned to automated snowmaking, it was hoping for more snow, less staff, and considerable savings. Did it work? Is automated snowmaking worth…
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Blue Pages :: July 2007
NSP STEPS UP… BIG NAME CHANGE FOR WHITEFISH RESORT… A NEW LOOK FOR OLD MEDIA… PERSONAL VIDEO: THE NEW KILLER APP… BETTING AGAINST THE…
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Midweek Blues
Can we put new life in old ideas for driving business? Discounts, special events, programs, promotions—ski areas have tried them, and keep trying them,…