SAM Coverage
Departments: Lifts & Ropeways
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Canada West Ski Areas Close Out Season with CWSAA Spring Conference
SAM Magazine—Jasper, Alberta, May 1, 2024—More than 425 ski area operators and suppliers gathered in Jasper, Alberta, for networking, education, and late season turns…
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Russ Coloton, Kenny Hess Named NSAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., May 1, 2024—Russ Coloton and Kenny Hess will receive the 2024 National Ski Area Association (NSAA) Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals…
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Vail Resorts Skier Visits Remain Down, Ticket Revenue Up
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 24, 2024—Skier visits are down but revenues are up for Vail Resorts’ North American ski areas during the 2023-24 winter…
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Idea Files :: March 2024
A toolbox makes the perfect housing for an on-mountain phone. PHONE IN A TOOLBOX About 10 years ago, the housing for the phone in…
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New Products :: March 2024
New tech and equipment to consider. SNOW LOGIC RAPID FIRE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY Snow Logic has developed a patented wireless, battery-operated, solar-charged, cloud-based snowmaking automation solution:…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2024
A topic for our times—”Do you allow backpack speakers?”— from two perspectives: a lover and a hater. There are many polarizing topics in the…
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Can We Still Count on Christmas?
Is Christmas week still the best benchmark for the season? December and the all-important Christmas holiday period were a bust for many North American…
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On the Road :: March 2024
SAM stops by the NSAA Western and Eastern Confrences. NSAA WESTERN CONFERENCE, Keystone Resort, Colo., Jan. 17-19 The NSAA Western Conference drew more than…
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News and Views :: March 2024
Union rules, Ski California’s safety guide, a resort/public library partnership, a “Speak-Out” from Steve Wright, and more. A HAPPIER UNION? By Peter Oliver In…
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Following the Leader
Industry mentors share best practices for building and leading effective teams, including hiring the right people, setting clear priorities, and coaching crews to success.…