July 2019
July 2019
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10 Under 30 :: 2019
We highlight a diverse group of smart young resort employees who are making a difference as they prepare for bigger roles in the future. This year’s 10 Under 30 know how to hustle. The staff accountant from A-Basin will crunch numbers, bus tables, shovel walkways and remit 1099s all in the same day. The tramway supervisor at Ober can not only shorten a haul rope and change a circuit card, she also makes snow and sells tickets. These men and women are happy to get their hands dirty, keep a sharp ear to the ground, and do their work with a smile. True snowsports enthusiasts, this year’s group are ideal industry ambassadors. They implement new employee training and wellness initiatives,...
Kid lift safety, Epic opinion,Heads-Up, personnel and supplier doings.
Creating a portable stop gate, carriage travel switch, and sun shade.
SAM's sister publication asks, 'How do I know your aerial adventure course is safe?"
It may be time to rethink this essential infrastructure in response to changes in snowmaking technology or a desire to maximize energy efficiency.
Tips for creating a sticky workplace culture.
Operating year-round has many benefits, but also comes with staffing challenges.
A whirlwind tour of spring conferences and events.
Ever wonder what life's like for industry folks who work on snow year-round, often spanning the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? We did, too.
As the summer season begins, resorts are building and opening a variety of four-season venues and activities.
Three mentors answer tough questions, posed by a group of inquiring young managers, about handling thorny issues around risk.
Mountain biking's second wave continues to build as resorts develop and refine trail systems and skills parks.
A variety of useful gear, apps, and software can add to the risk management toolbox.
We highlight a diverse group of smart young resort employees who are making a difference as they prepare for bigger roles in the future.
