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Magazine Archives

  • Measuring the Summer Market

    Measuring the Summer Market

    As the data and trends show, summer can no longer be called the "off season."

    By Ralf Garrison and Rick Kahl · January 2017

  • Spend Your Money Wisely

    Spend Your Money Wisely

    Bogus Basin's new summer operations will make its winter passholders very happy. Find out why in the SAM…

    By Dave Meeker · January 2017

  • Raise the Bar

    Raise the Bar

    Plan ahead and wow your guests during periods of peak demand. First in a series of articles about using…

    By Scott Hannah · January 2017

  • Lifts 2016: Moving Up

    Lifts 2016: Moving Up

    This year saw an uptick in resort lift installations and upgrades, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience.

    By Rick Kahl · January 2017

  • Blue Pages :: January 2017

    Blue Pages :: January 2017

    Perspective and Views

    By The Editors · January 2017

  • Summer Ops on Forest Service Land

    Summer Ops on Forest Service Land

    Follow the screening criteria to smooth the way to approval.

    By Rick Kahl · January 2017

  • Feel the Burn (Out)

    Feel the Burn (Out)

    Stimulate your staff to help manage the inevitable burnout that happens during a long season.

    By Moira McCarthy · January 2017

  • The Teen Scene

    The Teen Scene

    High school-age employees are the backbone of many ski areas.

    By April Darrow · January 2017

  • Dealing with Collegians

    Dealing with Collegians

    To attract the college crowd, the price must be right.

    By Linda Goodspeed · January 2017

  • Industry Reports

    Industry Reports

    New Ownership at Magic Mountain… Mount Snow EB-5 funds Released at Last… People… Supplier News… Awards… Obituaries

    By Staff · January 2017

  • Speak Out :: The Value of Snowmaking

    Speak Out :: The Value of Snowmaking

    By Roger McCarthy · January 2017

  • Pub Memo :: SAM by the Numbers

    Pub Memo :: SAM by the Numbers

    Publisher Olivia Rowan touches on the Terrain Park Contest, Cutter's Camp and the SAMMY Leadership Awards.

    By Olivia Rowan · January 2017

  • What’s in Your Park

    What’s in Your Park

    By Ilissa Maiatico · November 2016

  • Social Media in Customer Service

    Social Media in Customer Service

    As social media become customer service channels, resorts must step up efforts to stay abreast of comments and…

    By Gregg Blanchard · November 2016

  • Outside the Ropes

    Outside the Ropes

    Improvements to gear are fueling continued interest in the backcountry. How resorts are responding depends on a number…

    By Tom Winter · November 2016

  • Snowcat Maintenance

    Snowcat Maintenance

    A SAM roundtable discussion explores the practical, confounding, and sometimes comical world of vehicle maintenance.

    By Tom Kendrick · November 2016

  • People Fuel Performance

    People Fuel Performance

    Resorts have long known that employees can greatly impact business performance. Here’s a look at how to ensure…

    By Paul Thallner · November 2016

  • The Case for a Carbon Tax

    The Case for a Carbon Tax

    As climate change becomes an accepted notion, how will Americans decide what uses of energy are acceptable? A…

    By Allen Best · November 2016