SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Rise Up Challenge
A good lift mechanic is hard to find. Leitner-Poma of America wants to help the industry rise up to the challenge of supporting the…
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Resorts Roll Out 2021-22 Pass Programs
SAM Magazine—Ludlow, Vt., March 11, 2021—It’s March, which means next season’s passes are going on sale. Many are offering financing options and carrying over…
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Tech Solutions 2021
Welcome to our spotlight on tech products and services to help operators continue to enhance their guests’ experience, collect important information digitally, and streamline…
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2021 Groomer Report
Powerful machines are getting more efficient, while technology continues to elevate slope management, fleet management, and training programs. For anyone in the market for…
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Pandemic Silver Linings
Many changes that resorts made for this Covid winter will have lasting impacts on operations and the guest experience. Face coverings? Check. Capacity limits?…
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Welcome to the Outdoors
The huge influx of new outdoor participants is an opportunity resorts can capitalize on in 2021, and beyond. As the pandemic changed…
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Pathways to Opportunity
High-quality, multi-use trail systems are the key to welcoming new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Multi-use trails form the baseline of any outdoor recreation offering,…
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Riding into the Future
Bike parks did big business in 2020, and operators learned some important lessons that will help ensure future success. Editor’s note: We turned to Dave…
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News and Views :: March 2021
Night skiing, SAMMY honorees share, supplier news, chainsaw carving, and more. NIGHT SKIING If skiing as a product is a square peg, many of…
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High Expectations Met
Many smaller local resorts saw record visits through the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Are we on the cusp of a Covid skier boom?…