SAM Coverage
Activities
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Raising the Bar
CSIA and Sierra College have teamed to create a training program for lift maintenance and electrical staff. The polar ice caps might be getting…
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Mountain Spy :: July 2007
In this Mountain Spy we talked to customers instead of customer service. Our aim, to figure out how well your core consumers know your…
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Working the Shows
Put the “show” into the consumer show equation to build brand awareness and sell lift tickets.
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Last-Minute Preparations
From hiring staff to filing air quality plans, there is always a rush of activity as opening day draws near.
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Happy Campers
Specialty clinics and camps are a great way to improve the experience for your guests, and it can add to the bottom line.
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All Hail the Bullwheels of Summer
Mountain bike parks for summer guests boil down to the freestyle terrain your winter guests love. It’s all about creativity and doing it right.…
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Bouncing Into Summer
Gravity sports are all the rage and a great way for mountain resorts to cater to the summer guest. Given the cost of capital…
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Fun and Games
Take a look at some of the trends in entertainment straight from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show. For areas considering…
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A Better Bowl?
When it comes to summer attractions, some areas are taking a new look at skateboarding. Is it right for you? When it comes to…
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Sliding Into Summer
Is your area a natural for a water park? It’s all about location and innovation when it comes to these summer money-makers.
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Vegas, Baby!
A new venue and a recent boost in holiday retail sales proved to be a sucessful formula for the 2003 Vegas show.
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Riding in the Fast Lane
Alpine slides and their low-skill, high-thrill successors are poised to make a comeback.
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Can You Hear Me Know?
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Construction Site
Ski areas kept busy this summer installing new lifts, creating new beginner areas and ensuring a white season.
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Industry Report
Steamboat Ownership Dispute Continues. Snow Monsters Hit the Airwaves. Vail and Intrawest Split on Keystone. Three Resorts on the Block? Helmet Bill for Mass?…
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Free Your Mind
Freeriding, the newest evolution of ‘extreme’ for both skiing and snowboarding, is coming to the slopes. With certain accomodations for new events, terrain and…
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Luging For The Masses
The competition luge has been modified for general recreational use, becoming yet another option for sliding down a mountain. Two featured here are the…