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.

How to get the most out of today's impressive mountain ops management software.

Sharing the day-by-day details of mountain operations can be a successful way to create community while marketing your resort.

Conveyor lifts require proper maintenance—and safe maintenance procedures—to keep them rolling smoothly.

Major projects are underway at resorts across North America, all designed to improve and enhance the guest experience.

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.

New ownership, a dedicated crew, and a sustainable vision have Saddleback Mountain primed for success after a 5-year closure.

It takes conscious effort and clear direction to make workplace culture welcoming for everyone.

With the most new lift installations since 2006, it was a big year for fixed grips, as our annual lift survey reveals.

We’re launching this new periodic column within SAM to help educate and share important information about the lifts portion of our industry.