The SAM Archive
Magazine Archives
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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.
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Summer Ops 2.0: The Adventure Continues
When everyone has "stuff," how can a resort offer a unique experience? Differentiation through programming and branding are…
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Electric Bikes: Fad or Future?
Like fat skis for powder, e-bikes are revolutionizing mountain biking. Surprisingly, some MTB hotbeds are on board. So…
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Summer Rising
Summer visits and revenues are increasingly important, but rapid growth is also challenging resorts in unimagined ways. First…
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Non-Profit Ski Areas
Local ski hills are the breeding ground for new skiers and riders. Increasingly, non-profits are taking control and…
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SAM Summit Series 2019—Part I: Communication Skills
Year two of this leadership program begins with confessions and advice.
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Rental Buyer’s Guide :: January 2019
An overview of what's new and noteworthy in ski and snowboard rental gear.
