SAM Coverage
Tom Patton
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When It’s Time to Change, You’ve Got to Rearrange
Year-round operations pose opportunities and challenges for employers and employees. It used to be that many mountain resorts, especially the ones with long winter…
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Give Folks a Lift
Creative ways to get guests and employees to the mountains abound. In a business that offers an outdoor experience in wide-open spaces, it’s ironic…
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Open Season on the ‘Net
Controlling your message in the age of free information is a tricky proposition. For some time now an important component of most ski areas’…
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Non-Skiers Join the Scene
When you add it all up, winter resorts offer much more than just skiing and riding. Perform an online search for top ski resorts…
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Efficiency is King
Here’s how three very different ski areas are meeting staffing goals. Being a resort operator is like being a baseball player. You may have…
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Snowmaking 2008
A roundup of the latest in snowmaking technology, which emphasizes ease and efficiency. The high cost of energy and concerns with global warming make…
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Summer Workhorses
As the warmer months approach, so do the myriad tasks that need to be done around the hill. Here are some machines that can…
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Grooming Vehicles 2008
Here’s the latest and greatest in grooming equipment, which includes a couple of brand-new offerings. Unlike automobile manufacturers, snowcat manufacturers do not unveil a…