SAM Coverage
Summer Operations
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Switching On the Off Season
For more and more resorts, summer business is becoming a way of life. “We have 882 lodging rooms open 365 days a year, so…
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A Better Bowl?
When it comes to summer attractions, some areas are taking a new look at skateboarding. Is it right for you? When it comes to…
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Sliding Into Summer
Is your area a natural for a water park? It’s all about location and innovation when it comes to these summer money-makers.
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What’s That Buzz?
This story is about Jack Frost Mountain, Pennsylvania’s, move to introduce motocrossing to its off-season activities. The article describes the involved, 50-acre park for…
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Hosting Mountain Bike Races
Mountain Bike races are a natural fit for ski areas. Facilities and terrain are similar. Here’s a look at how some areas have made…
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Expanding Summer Activities
This article looks at what resorts are doing to attract business during the summer season, The article discusses everything from BMX events to waterslides…
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Putting On A Show
A review of the key elements behind hosting a successful snowboarding event. Describes the need for a snowboarding event coordinator.
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Summer’s The Time To Sell Water
Many ski areas have discovered the ideal off-season match: water attractions such as pools, flumes, slides and rivers. Here’s a guide to a new…
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Mountain Bikes Take Off
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