The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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Lot to Cover
Why the insurance market is changing, how to navigate major property claims, and why the future is complicated…
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Positive Results in Challenging Times
An industry luminary shares useful highlights and astute observations from the 2020-21 NSAA Economic Analysis.
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Summer Ops in Hindsight
With more than a decade of summer operations under their belts, resort operators have learned what works and…
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The Kids Are Alright
Applying winter strategies to bike park learning programs is a recipe for success.
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Luxury Gone Wild
The growth in popularity of glamping, a.k.a. glamorous camping, cannot be ignored. Learn from resorts that are making…
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International Workers to the Rescue
Staff members on J-1 or H-2B visas infill workforce gaps and bring skills and diversity to ski areas.
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Culture, Care, Compensation
It’s complicated, of course, but there are many concrete steps resorts can take to overcome staffing challenges.
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Caring for Your Snowcats
Proper preventative maintenance in the offseason will keep your grooming fleet purring.
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The School of Holiday Ops
A mountain of holiday challenges offered vital lessons in operations and communication.
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Fire on the Mountain
Sierra-at-Tahoe GM John Rice reflects on the devastating Caldor Fire, the hard lessons learned, and what's next for…
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The Lift Business Bounces Back
The 2021 Lift Construction Survey shows a resurgence of new installations after a down year in 2020, with…
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Crunch Time
As traffic surges, the industry must develop new strategies to manage resort access. Here's a look at some…
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Rental Buyers’ Guide 2022-23
Rental suppliers tout workhorse products and see new opportunity for resorts in the higher-end demo market across alpine,…
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Schooled
Did snowsports schools find better ways to operate? Lessons from the pandemic suggest the answer is a resounding…
