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     The I AM a Snowmaker contest highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes how critical they are to the success of the mountain resort industry. I AM was started in the winter of 2013-14, and has since had various forms, all in keeping with this mission. CONGRATULATION BRISTOL MOUNTAI...

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The I AM a Snowmaker contest highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes how critical they are to the success of the mountain resort industry. I AM was started in the winter of 2013-14, and has since had various forms, all in keeping with this mission.This season the I AM is celebrating the legacy of Herman...

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The I AM a Snowmaker contest highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes how critical they are to the success of the mountain resort industry. I AM a Snowmaker was started in the winter of 2013-14, and has since had various forms, all in keeping with this mission.In 2022 the I AM a Snowmaker contest celebra...

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  Congratulations 2018-19 Winners - Mount Sunapee! The I AM a Snowmaker contest highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes how critical they are to the success of our industry. I AM was started in the winter of 2013-14, and has since had various forms, all in keepi...

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The I AM a Snowmaker contest—sponsored by HKD Snowmakers—highlights the hard work, determination, and camaraderie of snowmakers and recognizes their critical contributions to the alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and winter tubing industry. I AM a Snowmaker launched in 2013 and has since provided a behind-the-scenes look at the expertise and characte...

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New this year, the Award has been expanded to give props to six standout snowmaking crews from mountain resorts across North America. The common thread between past I AM nominees was teamwork. This new twist will further emphasize the importance of the team and comradery in the snowmaking profession. There’s no “I” in snowmaker after all.

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Ken Mack Loon Mountain, N.H. Snowmaker since 1999   SAM: Favorite temperature?  Ken: 10° F wet bulb SAM: WHat's your Life philosophy? Ken: Work hard, gain experience and knowledge, experiment with new ideas and tactics, and leave a positive impression wherever I go. SAM: What was your most memorable gun run? Ken: November...

CONGRATULATIONS TO KEN MACK OF LOON mountain, N.H. 2014 I AM A SNOWMAKER WINNER!   The HKD I AM a Snowmaker award recognized six outstanding snowmakers from across the country. These snowmakers were asked to share their story--their hardships, their successes, and what it means to be a snowmaker.  SAM Asked... At what point in your snow...