SAM Coverage
Summer Operations
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Summer Ops on Forest Service Land
Follow the screening criteria to smooth the way to approval. The Recreational Opportunities Act of 2011 allows winter resorts on Forest Service land to…
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Summer School
Edutainment—teaching guests about the environment while they play in it—is becoming a key component of summer activities in the mountains. Offering a full menu…
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Mountain Spy :: July 2016
In this month’s Mountain Spy, we tackle a seemingly easy question, but the responses vary—as usual. I’M COMING TO THE AREA FOR A BACHELORETTE…
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Multi-Use Trails Mean Business
A quality multi-use path and trail network could be the most undervalued amenity at your resort. Your summer guests love trails. They crave convenient…
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10 Ideas for Summer Operations
Other-season opportunities have their own unique demands and challenges. Here’s a look at 10 ideas, cherry-picked from SAM’s sister publication. Summer remains a…
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More than Beer and Brats
Events are often the cornerstone of summer business, but Snowbird’s nine-weekend-long Oktoberfest takes the concept to a higher level. “C’mon, SAM. Why are…
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More Than Just Looks
Landscaping has long been a low priority for winter resorts, but summer operations are giving many a new perspective. The natural landscape of most…
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Going Downhill
The prospects for mountain bike parks are looking up. Mountain resorts offer the ideal environment for a downhill mountain bike park. Still, a successful…
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It’s All a Game
When your dad is a pro event racer and your mom is an event organizer, your birthday parties are bound to rock. Adventure Games…
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Fun and Games at IAAPA
The editors of SAM, along with a number of ski area operators, attended the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo in…