SAM Coverage
Summer Operations
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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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Hiking Centers For Profit
Killington and Merrell Footwear join forces in opening a fully equipped, for-profit hiking center with an educational outdoor program. Boot rental is available, and…
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Trails For Mountain Bikes
A fall Mountain Bike Trails Workshop at Mount Snow, Vt., discussed building and maintaining trails to avoid potential problems such as soil erosion and…
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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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Summer Business
A look at the business of summer sports and activities at ski areas. Depending on the region, summer business varies from non-existent to a…
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Mountain Bikes Take Off
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