Capital Ideas for Summer

During summer, the challenge of balancing capital improvement construction zones, staff schedules and tasks, and providing guests with activities and positive experiences requires a lot of planning, strong communication, and the ability to adjust when unforeseen circumstances inevitably arise. SAM convened a panel at its Summer Ops Camp in Steamboat, Colo., in early September to discuss how to plan for and execute this balancing act. 

The panel was moderated by SAM editor Dave Meeker; panelists included Dave Hunter, VP of resort operations at Steamboat; Jen Shea, VP of business development at Steamboat; and Steve Hoxie, senior director of mountain operations at Taos Ski Valley, N.M.