In This Issue
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News & Views :: July 2019
Kid lift safety, Epic opinion,Heads-Up, personnel and supplier doings. KIDS ON LIFTS: SAFETY IS JOB #1 Lift safety has been a…
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Idea Files :: July 2019
Creating a portable stop gate, carriage travel switch, and sun shade. PORTABLE STOP GATE Portable stop gates are a common…
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Mountain Spy :: July 2019
SAM’s sister publication asks, ‘How do I know your aerial adventure course is safe?” The Question: “I have seen a lot of…
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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…
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Retaining Your Best People
Tips for creating a sticky workplace culture. It’s not getting any easier to attract and retain great employees. In particular, the availability…
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Four-Season Stress
Operating year-round has many benefits, but also comes with staffing challenges. On June 8, 2019, skiers were still carving turns at Sommet…
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On The Road :: July 2019
A whirlwind tour of spring conferences and events. Cutter’s Camp Timberline Lodge, Ore., May 13-17 The 17th annual Cutter’s Camp welcomed…
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A Career Chasing Winter
Ever wonder what life’s like for industry folks who work on snow year-round, often spanning the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? We did,…
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Construction Site
As the summer season begins, resorts are building and opening a variety of four-season venues and activities. BRETTON WOODS, N.H. Omni-owned Bretton…
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SAM Summit Series 2019—Part 4: Risk Management
Three mentors answer tough questions, posed by a group of inquiring young managers, about handling thorny issues around risk. This story…
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All Downhill From Here
Mountain biking’s second wave continues to build as resorts develop and refine trail systems and skills parks. Mountain biking and skiing are…
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Incident Investigation Goes High Tech
A variety of useful gear, apps, and software can add to the risk management toolbox. Over the years, I have performed literally…
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10 Under 30 :: 2019
We highlight a diverse group of smart young resort employees who are making a difference as they prepare for bigger roles in…
