SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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More Snow, Less Covid-19 Deliver Uptick to Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Feb. 18, 2021—January snow and a drop in both Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations combined to give a boost, albeit small,…
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COVID Insights: Declining Cases
The latest virus tracking reports from Insights Collective are showing light at the end of the tunnel, with new cases and hospitalizations declining. Only Oregon,…
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Cross Country Ski Area Survey Shows Increased Participation
Cross-country ski areas across Canada and the US were surveyed the second week of January with some promising results reported. Some of the key findings:…
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Covid-19 Insurance Coverage and Liability Update
This report is excerpted from a longer report by Gfeller Laurie LLP. We thank Charles Gfeller for sharing it with SAM. SAM Magazine—West Hartford, Conn.,…
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Covid Insights: Taking the Right Steps
As the U.S. and the world seek to escape the shadow of Covid-19, important steps are being taken on many fronts. Some of these…
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A Gem Worth Fixing
New ownership, a dedicated crew, and a sustainable vision have Saddleback Mountain primed for success after a 5-year closure. After a tumultuous five-year…
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Down But Not Out
While Covid put a lot of new lift installations on hold, our annual lift construction survey shows several independent areas moved forward with their…
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Is This Really Fun for Everyone?
It takes conscious effort and clear direction to make workplace culture welcoming for everyone. In 2015, a group of National Park Service employees…
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Big White Responds Quickly to Covid-19 Outbreak
SAM Magazine—Kelowna, B.C., Dec. 18, 2020–A cluster outbreak of 76 positive Covid-19 cases at Big White Resort has spurred action from the resort and…
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Western Destinations Facing Big Lodging Declines
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Dec. 18, 2020—The surging pandemic and resort capacity limits combined to negatively impact lodging reservations in November at mountain resorts…