In This Issue
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Mountain Spy :: July 2018
Our Mountain Spy asks a question on having medical staff on site. THE QUESTION: “I’M PLANNING TO BRING MY FAMILY THERE…
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10 Under Thirty :: 2018
Profiles of twenty-somethings whose mindsets and skillsets illuminate the coming generation of leaders and managers. This year’s “10 Under Thirty” seem to…
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New Products :: July 2018
Software and soft-mat innovations for the resort business. 1. ARENA Arena Snow Height Measurement slope maintenance software from PowerGIS is…
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Idea Files :: July 2018
Moose Mountain, Alaska’s creative solutions for Arctic operations. ONE CLEVER OPERATION Moose Mountain in Fairbanks, Alaska, may be one of the…
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Know Your Capacity
How much lift capacity are you losing to inefficiency? It’s easy to find out. What’s your area’s lift capacity? Many resorts…
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The Power of Water
The world’s shift to renewable energy has spawned a variety of new technologies. Many of these are high tech, unimaginable even 20…
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North America’s Pass Time
Even with two Goliaths in the game, early-season pass sales went gangbusters for most. Never has there been a better time…
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News & Views :: July 2018
Vail acquisitions, indoor snow, supplier and staff moves and awards; NSAA’s response to “Statistical Disarray.” THOUGHTS ON CONSOLIDATION The rapid pace…
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On the Road :: July 2018
Highlights from the spring show circuit: LMS, NSAA, SAVM, SAMMYs, and Cutters’s Camp. NSAA NATIONAL CONVENTION, MARCO ISLAND, FLA., MAY 2-5…
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Construction Site
A look at major improvements, many of them for summer operations, plus a look inside the revival of Cockaigne. HOLIDAY VALLEY,…
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Capital Planning & Project Management
The fourth installment of the SAM Summit Series mentoring program dives into how capital decisions are made and then implemented. This story…
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State of the Art Sleds
Snowmobiles remain a significant piece of the resort transit game. Here’s a look at the latest in machines and how to buy…
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Green is the New White
As more and more resorts add summer activities to their operations, base-area aesthetics take on greater importance. Mountain resorts hold a special…
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Big, Bold, & Idiosyncratic
A SAM exclusive: Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory opens up on what makes Alterra unique, and why the company will be good for…


