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Mountain Collective Adds Sugar Bowl
SAM Magazine—Aspen Snowmass, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022—The Mountain Collective Pass has added Sugar Bowl, Calif., to its now 25-destination roster. The Tahoe resort joins…
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Maine’s Shawnee Peak Returns to its Original Name, Pleasant Mountain
SAM Magazine—Bridgton, Maine, Sept. 15, 2022—Maine’s Shawnee Peak will return to its original namesake, Pleasant Mountain, a move that honors its 84-year history and the…
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A Renewed Focus on Growth
Participation growth concerns were sidelined during the past two Covid-restricted seasons, but now it’s time to refocus on developing the market. What ever happened…
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Building New “Guestinations”
Bold new buildings and emerging technologies are ushering in a new era of customer-centered guest services. New resort facilities coupled with the latest technologies…
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Construction Site :: September 2022
Several considerable infrastructure upgrades are underway at ski areas big and small across North America. WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH MND Group is building its first…
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Training Gains
A simple formula to help operators make the business case for staff learning and development intiatives—and measure the ROI. Each fiscal year, resort leaders…
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The Data Made Us Do It
Mt. Hood Meadows uses technology, data analysis, and messaging to manage visitation, improve the guest experience, and increase revenue. Some thought the April 1,…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2022
The Best and Worst of Spy It may be SAM’s 60th this year, but our beloved Mountain Spy is celebrating a big birthday, too:…
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Staying Grounded
Conveyor lifts require proper maintenance—and safe maintenance procedures—to keep them rolling smoothly. Surface lifts are the great-grandparents in the business of getting people up hill…
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New Products :: September 2022
A collection of new tools, activities, and equipment. MND: ADRENAZIP The new AdrenaZip trolley from MND Leisure uses new in-line braking technology that can…