SAM Coverage
Departments: Rental & Retail
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Industry Reports
Crested Butte Sale Final; Steamboat Issue Unresolved. SolVista Changes Name. Gore to Expand. Big Tupper Bought. Retail Audit Shows Overall Increase. Mount Washington Opens.…
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Bridging the Gap
An inaugural progam at Hunter Mountain brought rental shops, ski and snowboard schools and equipment manufacturers together.
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Blue Pages
AIG: In need of re-assurance? Rent our ski area–please. Miller wins world cup, plans own tour. Reading the signs in the retail audit. Deals…
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Construction Site
Ski areas are spending more time on the beginner experience by creating new rental centers, new terrain and more uphill transportation.
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25 Top Products
After cruising through the SIA Show in Vegas, the SAM staff came up with the 25 must-have products in accessories and gear. Fashion, wearable…
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So Many Questions, So Few Answers
A Rental Roundtable at the SIA Show kicked off a much-needed discussion on rental practices. Alex Douglas is on a mission. The rental manager…
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Tune Up Your Rental Gear
Pre-season maintenance helps ensure that your rental fleet is ready to roll when the snow flies.
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Between a Helmet and a Hard Place
With the popularity of helmets on the rise, more ski areas are looking into including the lids in the rental program. Is it worth…