Lift Operations Articles
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Lift Construction Survey 2022: In High Demand
Written by Peter Landsman
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.
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Construction Site :: November 2022
Written by Peter Landsman
Details of some of the major overhauls, terrain expansions, new lifts, and employee housing projects underway at resorts across North America.
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Smooth Operations
Written by Michael ValkevichNovember 2022
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Idea Files :: November 2022
Written by The Editors
Clever solutions from Sunlight, Colo., Camelback, Pa., and Lost Valley, Maine, to solve your signage, lift loading, and cup-holding conundrums.
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Behind the Curtain
Written by Karolyn Towle
Sharing the day-by-day details of mountain operations can be a successful way to create community while marketing your resort.
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Construction Site :: September 2022
Written by Peter Landsman
Several considerable infrastructure upgrades are underway at ski areas big and small across North America.
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Staying Grounded
Written by Peter Oliver
Conveyor lifts require proper maintenance—and safe maintenance procedures—to keep them rolling smoothly.
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We Need Women in Operations
Written by Marsha Hovey
Female mountain ops pros are breaking into the boys' club. Here's why our industry will be better off with more women in the field.
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Construction Site :: July 2022
Written by Michael Chait
Major projects are underway at resorts across North America, all designed to improve and enhance the guest experience.
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It's a Useful Life
Written by Alex McCannMay 2022
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The Lift Business Bounces Back
Written by Peter Landsman
The 2021 Lift Construction Survey shows a resurgence of new installations after a down year in 2020, with a mix of gondolas, big detachables, fixed-grips, a boom in conveyor lifts—and a promising outlook for 2022 and beyond.
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Load 'Em Up
Written by Alex McCannNovember 2021
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A Gem Worth Fixing
Written by David Meeker
New ownership, a dedicated crew, and a sustainable vision have Saddleback Mountain primed for success after a 5-year closure.
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Down But Not Out
Written by Peter Landsman
While Covid put a lot of new lift installations on hold, our annual lift construction survey shows several independent areas moved forward with their projects.
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Is This Really Fun for Everyone?
Written by Maria BlevinsJanuary 2021
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Kids on Lifts
Written by Chaco Mohler
After a tragic accident, Sugar Bowl and the Henderson family have crafted a wide-ranging safety program for young children.
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Back to Basics
Written by Peter Landsman
With the most new lift installations since 2006, it was a big year for fixed grips, as our annual lift survey reveals.
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A Big Year for Lifts
Written by Peter Landsman
Humongous installations, the first eight-pack bubble, and four new direct-drive lifts highliht an active construction season.
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What is ANSI B77 and Who Should be Reading This Column?
Written by Mike Lane
We’re launching this new periodic column within SAM to help educate and share important information about the lifts portion of our industry.
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Know Your Capacity
Written by Nils EricksenJuly 2018