SAM Coverage
Departments: Summer Ops
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Seth Says
The inimitable Slats Grabski tells Seth about how the season-pass war has returned as resorts are looking for capital for summer projects.
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Hosting Company Picnics
A profile of how and why Mt. Hood Skibowl, Ore., created the popular notion of using its grounds for summer picnincs for individuals and…
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Methow Valley: A Profile in Profit
This piece, about Washington’s Methow Valley, now a cross-country paradise, explains how a popular summer resort area increased year-round profits by developing its winter…
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Hosting Mountain Bike Races
Mountain Bike races are a natural fit for ski areas. Facilities and terrain are similar. Here’s a look at how some areas have made…
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Idea Files
Three ideas are presented, including: chair loading guides for summer guests; handy APU directions attached to the auxiliary engine on a laminated card; and…
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Expanding Summer Activities
This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events to waterslides…
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The End Page
Vail Trail’s inquiring photog asked “What is a Funicular?” and got some funny responses; A summer sign leads chair riders to syat on for…
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Ski School Reunion at Tremblant
The gathering of 600 ex and current ski school instructors at Tremblant was a huge success for a few days in July owing to…
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Add Skiing To The Mix
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania was already rated one of the top ten spas in the country, offering a wide range of spring,…
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Construction Site
Big bucks and big earth-moving projects are in the works this summer. Projects featured include: Snow Valley, Calif.; Holiday Valley, N.Y.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.;…