SAM Coverage
Rick Kahl
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Lift Business Ramps Up
By almost any measure, 2017 was one of the most notable years for lift installation in the past decade. Resorts across North America installed…
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Construction Site :: November 2017
Revamped beginner terrain and facilities, new lifts, and snowmaking upgrades highlight this month’s selection of summer projects. COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO Copper undertook a far-reaching…
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The Long View
Retiring NSAA president Michael Berry talks about the past, present, and future of the industry he’s served for more than 50 years. Michael Berry…
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The LSSM/BAF Triple Play
The Winter Olympics, World Snow Day, and the Bring a Friend Challenge offer superb opportunities for promoting skiing and riding. The 10th anniversary year…
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Right In Tune
Rental gear can make or break a guest experience and requires year-round care. Given the profit contribution rental makes for many areas, the capital…
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Snowmaking 2014
A roundup of the latest trends and innovations in snowmaking equipment. It’s a simple proposition. Snowmaking is the key to making the early season—and…
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One Big Happy Family
After years of tweaking, Mt. Hood Meadows has refined its approach to newcomers with great success. After years of product development, process improvement, and…
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Sochi, The Prequel
Russia’s Winter Games has deep North American roots. Sochi, Russia, won the bidding for the Olympic Games in July 2007. But the effort had…
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Guests of the Future
New demographic studies show that the snowsports industry is going to have to tap new markets. The issue of growth in snowsports is at…
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By the Numbers
Jiminy Peak and its sister area Cranmore are making more snow earlier while cutting expenses. Here’s how they do it. Snowmaking is all about…
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Climb Any Mountain
A Nevada base-area community needed to get its population to the slopes and found a solution in a unique transportation system. Aerial lifts are…
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What Renters Want
From self-service boot selection to reformatted shops, see how these resorts have successfully upped their rental game. The push to increase trial and especially…
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Learning the Ropes
Organization certifies inspectors for the new ASTM standard. The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) conference in Nevada, Feb. 7-10, hosted a first-ever certification…
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Capital Suggestions
Mountain resorts are getting creative when it comes to financing. The nature of the winter resort business—one that depends on weather and large capital…
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One for the Books
Vail celebrates its 50th birthday with a brand-new gondola that is ground-breaking in many ways. Vail’s new 10-passenger Gondola One, the main lift out…
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Water Games
As summer business continues to grow, here’s a look at affordable water play options. Water and summertime go together like Mom and apple pie.…