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 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

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  • Summer Rising

    Summer visits and revenues are increasingly important, but rapid growth is also challenging resorts in unimagined ways. First in a series. Think “ski areas” and you think winter, snow, lifts, and après, right? Not so fast. In the past decade, ski areas have emerged as notable players in the destination travel summer market, and in every month outside of the winter season, too. In this renaissance, of sorts, for the mountain destination travel industry, resorts are evolving from snowsport-centric winter playgrounds to sophisticated, year-round destinations in a way that’s broadening their guest demographics, changing how their committed winter visitors view their product, and tur...

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 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

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 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

A Big Year for Lifts

Humongous installations, the first eight-pack bubble, and four new direct-drive lifts highliht an active construction season.

At Stowe Mountain Resort, Vt., the Spruce Peak area has a variety of multi-use buildings and outdoor spaces that host concerts and festivals in summer. This space turns into an ice skating rink in winter.

Summer Ops 2.0: The Adventure Continues

When everyone has "stuff," how can a resort offer a unique experience? Differentiation through programming and branding are key.

The Rossignol Cande electric mountain bike in action.

Electric Bikes: Fad or Future?

Like fat skis for powder, e-bikes are revolutionizing mountain biking. Surprisingly, some MTB hotbeds are on board. So is the Forest Service.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Summer Rising

Summer visits and revenues are increasingly important, but rapid growth is also challenging resorts in unimagined ways. First in a series.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Non-Profit Ski Areas

Local ski hills are the breeding ground for new skiers and riders. Increasingly, non-profits are taking control and running the show. First of a series.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

SAM Summit Series 2019—Part I: Communication Skills

Year two of this leadership program begins with confessions and advice.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Rental Buyer's Guide :: January 2019

An overview of what's new and noteworthy in ski and snowboard rental gear.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Taking It to The Streets

Quebec's Mysnow Experience brings the mountain right into the city.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Publisher's Memo :: January 2019

A word from SAM publisher, Olivia Rowan.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

On the Road :: January 2019

Sights and scenes from fall trade shows and events.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

News & Views :: January 2019

Thoughts on consolidation, plus people and supplier news.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Season Pass Partners

Do multi-area passes benefit everyone? Epic and Ikon partners weigh in.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

How, And Why, Standards Evolve

Proposals to incorporate new technology or address existing issues come from many sources.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

New Products :: January 2019

A collection of the latest technology and tools aimed at refining operations and improving the guest experience.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Aiming for 100-Percent Renewables

While Vail Resorts buys big wind in Nebraska, Jim MacInnes sets his sights on a bigger goal.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Practical Metallurgy

It's important that ski area mech techs have a solid understanding of the metals they're using.

 January 2019 - Ski Area Management

Task Management

Feeling overwhelmed? Gain control of your to-do list with these simple tips.