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 600 operators and suppliers for three days of educational sessions, meetings, and networking events at Keystone, Colo., Jan. 17-19. 1. Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, Colo.; Grant Colvin, NSAA; and Delphine Counil, who was visiting from France with Cluster Montagne. 2. Guest Research president Scott Hannah explains the difference between detractors and promoters and how they impact NPS scores. 3. Chairlift networking with the SAM team and Joe Hession of Snow Partners. 4. Aspen Snowmass, Colo., executives Katie Ertl and Susan Cross hosted a group of French operators and suppliers as they toured several resorts in Colorado and Utah. 5. Chris Sorenson of Keystone and Mark Horton of HKD. NSAA EASTERN CONFERENCE, Mount Snow, Vt., Feb. 6-7 For the Eastern Conference, a group of roughly 520 operators and suppliers gathered at Mount Snow, Vt., Feb. 6-7, when sunshine made an appearance after a long hiatus in the East. 1. Mount Snow patrol and managers greet first tracks arrivals at the summit. 2 & 3. Ashley Seier from Blue Mountain, Pa., a 2023-24 SAM Summit Series mentee, with Elia Hamilton from Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles. ... SAM publisher Olivia Rowan with Katie Senger from Pleasant Mountain, Maine, also a 2023-24 SAM Summit Series mentee. (For more on the Summit Series, read “Following the Leader,” p. 70.) 4. Effy and John LaCroix (L and R) from Ski Ward, Mass., chat with Pierre-Alexandre Beaulieu and Raphaël Pelchat from Latitude90 about the success of a recent addition to their snowmaking arsenal. 5. Conor Rowan from Star Lifts USA with Rebecca Sampson and Anne Duignan from Mount Peter, N.Y.
