SAM Coverage
The Editors
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Mountain Spy :: May 2023
Will there still be corduroy if it’s snowing? When the Spy picked up the phone in spring to begin this mission, historic snow totals…
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New Products :: May 2023
Structures, seats, tech solutions, and other items to consider. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized…
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On The Road :: May 2023
ACCT, resort media events, MTS. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized article online — along…
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News and Views :: May 2023
Visitation and revenue predictions, French connection, and more. Wild weather this winter disrupted, shortened, and extended the season, depending on your location. How would…
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New Products :: March 2023
A collection of new products and technology for operators to consider. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full…
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On the Road :: March 2023
NSAA Western Conference, NSAA Eastern Conference This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized article online — along…
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News and Views :: March 2023
Japan’s ski industry revival, gear sharing, aerial industry updates. North American skiers and riders traveling to Japan for its iconic deep “Japow” powder in…
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Idea Files :: January 2023
DIY compressor hoist, bike racks, and conveyor skirting. COMPRESSOR HOIST Saddleback, Maine, snowmaking, grooming, and parks manager Andrew Roy and his team constructed a…
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Terrain Park Contest 2022
Our annual showcase of the finest freestyle fabrications with resort-submitted entries in four categories: features, events, edits, and—new this year— crews. In the same…
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Idea Files :: November 2022
Clever solutions from Sunlight, Colo., Camelback, Pa., and Lost Valley, Maine, to solve your signage, lift loading, and cup-holding conundrums. Resort signage is often…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2022
“I don’t want to buy a season pass, how else can I ski at your resort?” The season pass is increasingly king at ski…
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On the Road :: November 2022
Scenes from MSAA, SAM Summer Ops Camp, NES, MTS, and SANY-PSAA. MIDWEST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, SHANTY CREEK RESORT, MICH., AUG. 21-24 The annual…
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News and Views :: November 2022
Whatg the SKI poll says, climate change talk, people moves, and more. WHAT THE SKI POLL SAYS The folks at SKI magazine say…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2022
The Best and Worst of Spy It may be SAM’s 60th this year, but our beloved Mountain Spy is celebrating a big birthday, too:…
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New Products :: September 2022
A collection of new tools, activities, and equipment. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized article online…
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Hidden Gems
Sound familiar? SAM Magazine is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. In the next few issues, we’ll use this space to dig into the…
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News and Views :: March 2022
Mega questions, ski biz abandons OR, Olympics, people news and more. MEGA QUESTIONS: CROSSROADS OF CREATING VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS There has been a consistent…
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News and Views :: January 2022
SAMMY honorees peek into their crystal (snow)balls, and more. A PEEK INTO THE CRYSTAL (SNOW)BALL The mountain resort industry has changed dramatically…