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2018

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10 Under Thirty :: 2018

Profiles of twenty-somethings whose mindsets and skillsets illuminate the coming generation of leaders and managers.

Mountain Spy :: July 2018

Written by David Meeker

Our Mountain Spy asks a question on having medical staff on site.

New Products :: July 2018

Written by The Editors

Software and soft-mat innovations for the resort business.

Idea Files :: July 2018

Written by Roger Evans

Moose Mountain, Alaska's creative solutions for Arctic operations.

Know Your Capacity

Written by Nils Ericksen

How much lift capacity are you losing to inefficiency? It's easy to find out.

The Power of Water

Written by David Meeker

The world’s shift to renewable energy has spawned a variety of new technologies. Many of these are high tech, unimaginable even 20 or 30 years ago. B...

North America's Pass Time

Written by Linda Goodspeed

Even with two Goliaths in the game, early-season pass sales went gangbusters for most.

News & Views :: July 2018

Written by The Editors

Vail acquisitions, indoor snow, supplier and staff moves and awards; NSAA's response to "Statistical Disarray."

On the Road :: July 2018

Written by The Editors

Highlights from the spring show circuit: LMS, NSAA, SAVM, SAMMYs, and Cutters's Camp.

Construction Site

Written by Rick Kahl

A look at major improvements, many of them for summer operations, plus a look inside the revival of Cockaigne.

Capital Planning & Project Management

Written by The Editors

The fourth installment of the SAM Summit Series mentoring program dives into how capital decisions are made and then implemented.

State of the Art Sleds

Written by Thomas Kendrick

Snowmobiles remain a significant piece of the resort transit game. Here's a look at the latest in machines and how to buy them.

Open spaces surrounded by structures can become inviting and useful areas for events.

Green is the New White

Written by Patrick Olstad, Jason Hoover

As more and more resorts add summer activities to their operations, base-area aesthetics take on greater importance.

Big, Bold, & Idiosyncratic

Written by Jason Blevins

A SAM exclusive: Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory opens up on what makes Alterra unique, and why the company will be good for the industry.

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2018

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