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  • Lift Articles

    Lift Articles

    Peruse the SAM archives for important lift content.
  • Rise Up Challenge

    Rise Up Challenge

    Leitner-Poma of America wants to help the industry rise up to the challenge of supporting the next generation of lift mechanics. Nominations will open soon for 2024!
  • Mountain Ops PodSAM Podcast

    Mountain Ops PodSAM Podcast

    We discussed end-of-season burnout and moving teams forward into summer ops and beyond in our May Huddle. Listen to the discussion on PodSAM with added commentary from leadership expert, Paul Thallner.
  • Looking for a new gig?

    Looking for a new gig?

    Check out lift maintenance and mountain ops job openings or peruse lifts and parts for sale.

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

View all lift-related articles.


 

2024 RISE UP CHALLENGE 
Sponsored by Leitner-Poma of America

 

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.

 


SAM Huddle RGBPODSAM

  • 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

 


NEWS

 
JOBS
  • Look for jobs in lift operations and maintenance at resorts, suppliers, and other related businesses around the world. saminfo.com/liftjobs