The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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Groomers 2019
PistenBully and PRINOTH are offering refined machines, enhanced software, and the training to maximize the efficiency of both.
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Automated Returns
How a Midwest resort company on a tight budget transitioned from antiquated manual snowmaking to a modern, efficient…
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Tools of the Trade
A look at clever and useful new gear inroduced at the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, for resort…
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SAM Summit Series 2019—Part 2: Thinking About Growth
A select group of resort leaders answer difficult questions about how to attract, accommodate, and retain next-generation customers.
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Passion Starts Here
Our #MyFirstMountain series profiles four places where skiers and riders begin their love affair with winter sports.
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Summer Rising: Part 2
Summer business can increase revenues and raise visibility year-round, but also brings challenges that must be addressed.
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Construction Site :: March 2019
Snowmaking, lodging, and summer investments highlight this month’s profiled projects.
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News and Views :: March 2019
Popular passes, thoughts on growth, people and suppliers moves, and more.
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Snowmaking Upgrades Make a Difference
More-efficient systems are transforming the on-snow experience across the continent.
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Thinking About Restraint Bars
Regulations and public opinion are favoring their use, but restraint bars aren't required on most older lifts.
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Caring for Older Snowcats
Preventative maintenance can save your bacon–but it takes a commitment from the ground up.
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Disc Golf Done Right
Disc golf is growing at a record pace, and mountain resorts can capitalize on it without much capital.
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Mountain Spy :: March 2019
"I'm afraid of heights and I get really nervous when the lift stops. To help get over that,…
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Employees Need a Home
There are plenty of reasons for, and ways to develop, affordable workforce housing.
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A Big Year for Lifts
Humongous installations, the first eight-pack bubble, and four new direct-drive lifts highliht an active construction season.
