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March 2020

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 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

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  • Grooming 2020

    Efficiency gains involve digital, sustainable, and educational components as well as mechanical and technical advances in groomers themselves.   There’s always excitement around the launch of a new snow grooming vehicle. But there’s also something to be said for taking a solid existing platform and tweaking it to perfection with constant improvements and upgrades. With that in mind, let’s start with a quick roundup of recent updates to some of the current models we’ve come to know and love from each manufacturer. Then we’ll move on to updates on the current state of sustainability, digitization, and training. This grooming report continues to evolve, right along with the...

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 March 2020 - Ski Area Management
 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Grooming 2020

Efficiency gains involve digital, sustainable, and educational components as well as mechanical and technical advances in groomers themselves.

Lessons through the Terrain Based Learning process are complimentary to all guests.

Dream Come True

The Big SNOW indoor ski and ride facility showcases a radical and instructional approach to the learn-to experience.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

E-Bikes: Full Speed Ahead

As e-bike sales explode, resorts (and others) are grappling with how to integrate them into their trails and operations.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Forgotten on the Fringe

Occasional, infrequent, lapsed and other overlooked participants could be key to growing skiing and riding.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Tools of the Trade

New products from the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and beyond.

At Waterville Valley, mid-energy Ratnik Baby Snow Giant X-2s work particularly well in fighting the wind.

Snow News is Good News

Resorts are adopting new snowmaking technology and ensuring a better experience for guests—and achieving a rapid ROI.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Protect Your Reputation

Engage with your online critics in a constructive and timely way.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Idea Files :: March 2020

DIY motor-room door, big water-bottle holders, and a sheave-wheel carrier.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Ice That's Nice

The making of a World Cup race course.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Understanding Ball and Roller Bearings

Cleanliness and good fits are critical to the life of  your bearings.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Keeping a Watchful Eye

An increasing number of resorts are seeing the benefits of video surveillance systems.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Mountain Spy :: March 2020

"How can a poor college guy earn a free lift ticket? THE QUESTION: “I’m a local college student, and I can’t afford a pass right now. Are there any opportunities for me to earn free lift tickets or a season pass? ”This question aimed to see how staffers react to a poor college kid looking to EARN free skiing—not a poor college kid begg...

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

How to Win at E-Commerce

Online sales drive advance purchases, make business more predictable, and capture consumer data. And what drives online sales? Dynamic pricing.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

SAM Summit Series :: Management vs. Leadership

Three mentors discuss managing and leading, and how the two relate.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

Year-Round Passes

Winter guests are buying into summer in the mountains.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

News and Views :: March 2020

Bluebird Backcountry, Big Snow facts, supplier and people news.

 March 2020 - Ski Area Management

On the Road :: March 2020

SAM hits the NSAA regional shows, Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, and ACCT conference.