SAM Coverage
Snowmaking
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Building Snowmaking Teams
Resorts have realized it takes a lot more than a decent wage to successfully hire and retain good snowmakers. Employee hiring and retention…
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Ron Hawkes Named General Manager at Wisp
SAM Magazine—Deep Creek Lake, Md., July 10, 2019—Wisp Resort has hired ski industry veteran Ron Hawkes as its new general manager. He succeeds Jerry…
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Pumps and Compressors
It may be time to rethink this essential infrastructure in response to changes in snowmaking technology or a desire to maximize energy efficiency. Most…
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Baldy Mountain Resort Joins B.C. ERA Pass Alliance
SAM Magazine— Oliver, B.C., May 30, 2019—Baldy Mountain Resort is the latest ski area to join the Enhanced Reciprocal Agreement (ERA), an alliance in…
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Summer Openers Plan for Snow and Sunshine
SAM Magazine—Ludlow, Vt., May 23, 2019—The summer season at winter resorts is about to begin: Memorial Day Weekend openings abound. But Mother Nature seems…
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Charles Blier Named Mountain Creek VP, General Manager
SAM Magazine—Vernon, N.J., March 29, 2019—Industry veteran Charles Blier is joining the SNOW Operating executive team as vice president and general manager of Mountain…
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Automated Returns
How a Midwest resort company on a tight budget transitioned from antiquated manual snowmaking to a modern, efficient system. When it comes to snowmaking,…
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Snowmaking Upgrades Make a Difference
More-efficient systems are transforming the on-snow experience across the continent. Brendan Ryan, VP of projects for Peak Resorts, has spent the last three years…
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Resorts Participate in National Safety Month
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Jan. 25, 2019—January is National Safety Month (NSM), and resorts across the country have been offering safety related events and programs…
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Free Skiing for Furloughed Workers UPDATED
SAM Magazine—Waitsfield, Vt., Jan. 25, 2019—Several resorts are now offering free skiing and snowboarding to furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown. Angel Fire,…