Uphill transportation, and providing access to it, are defining characteristics of a ski area. A lot goes into that—from maintenance and upgrades to customer service and safety. Lift crews do it all with the support of the broader mountain operations team and suppliers like Doppelmayr, Leitner-Poma of America, Skytrac, SunKid, Magic Carpet, or others. Here in the "Lift Operations" Mountain Department, you'll find articles about lift maintenance, construction, team-building, and more. Plus, find job openings, inspiring videos, and educational opportunities to further your career.
Lift Operations Articles
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Lift Construction Survey 2022: In High Demand
Written by Peter LandsmanJanuary 2023
The 2022 Lift Construction Survey illustrates what was one crazy summer for lift manufacturers, which installed a whopping 59 aerial lifts in North America—from groundbreaking gondolas and top-of-the-line eight-packs to classic fixed-grip quads. -
Construction Site :: November 2022
Written by Peter LandsmanNovember 2022
Details of some of the major overhauls, terrain expansions, new lifts, and employee housing projects underway at resorts across North America. -
Smooth Operations
Written by Michael ValkevichNovember 2022
How to get the most out of today's impressive mountain ops management software. -
Idea Files :: November 2022
Written by The EditorsNovember 2022
Clever solutions from Sunlight, Colo., Camelback, Pa., and Lost Valley, Maine, to solve your signage, lift loading, and cup-holding conundrums. -
Behind the Curtain
Written by Karolyn TowleNovember 2022
Sharing the day-by-day details of mountain operations can be a successful way to create community while marketing your resort. -
Construction Site :: September 2022
Written by Peter LandsmanSeptember 2022
Several considerable infrastructure upgrades are underway at ski areas big and small across North America.
View all lift-related articles.
A good lift mechanic is hard to find. Leitner-Poma of America wants to help the industry rise up to the challenge of supporting the next generation of lift mechanics.
Learn more: www.saminfo.com/rise-up-challenge.
CAPACITY MANAGEMENT SERIES: LIFT CONSIDERATIONS
In this installment we will take a look at how to measure your real-world uphill capacity at the lifts. We will also highlight a few considerations for you to keep in mind when it comes to lift queuing and wait times depending on what your state’s capacity restrictions might be.
View all four videos in the capacity management series from Snow Operating.
PODSAM
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Struggling with staffing, motivating your team, or maintaining a positive outlook? Listen to our "Moving Mountain Operations Forward" Huddle on PodSAM, where we discuss burnout, staffing, and so much more. Organizational development expert Paul Thallner also chimes in with tips for managers to help keep their staff (and themselves) focused, happy, and productive. Check out all of our Huddle podcasts at saminfo.com/podSAM.
JOBS
- Look for jobs in lift operations and maintenance at resorts, suppliers, and other related businesses around the world. saminfo.com/liftjobs
