SAM Coverage
Business
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Would You Like Fries With That?
The pros and cons of letting franchises into the mountain community. Taking a cue from the No Spin Zone, several ski areas are touting…
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What’s Your Area Worth?
If you’re planning on selling or tackling a major upgrade, here’s a formula to determine the value of your resort. How do you determine…
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Playing Second Chair
With the cost of new lifts on the rise, many areas are turning to the second-hand market with a great deal of success. With…
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Industry Reports :: January 2006
Peak Resorts Moves East Again… Burke Sold to Ginn… Gondola to Connect Whistler and Blackcomb… Laurel Remains Closed… Cypress Sold… Windham Sold… People… Supplier…
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A Great Start
This year’s season got off to a record-breaking start for many and a nice rebound for others. If the ski season had ended the…
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New Frontiers
In October, ski area operators from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea and North America discussed the future. What do Gucci, Burberry, Ferrari and…
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Switching On the Off Season
For more and more resorts, summer business is becoming a way of life. “We have 882 lodging rooms open 365 days a year, so…
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A New Welcome Mat
As Hunter Mountain’s clientele evolved from swinging singles to small families, management had to alter the way it did business. The result was a…
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The Ski Industry Discovers Puppy Love
Man’s best friend is no longer an unwanted guest at many mountain resorts. Here’s why catering to the dog can go a long way.
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The War of the Passes
A look into the 2002-2003 ticket/pass prices for different regions and how the range of prices has increased within the industry.
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All in the Family
A family limited partnership can be a smart way to transfer ski area ownership to the next generation.
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Little Airport, Big Headaches
A fight to expand Mammoth’s airport is another example of how no-growth advocates can wreak havoc on mountain resorts.
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Going All Out
With the merger of southern California’s Bear and Snow Summit resorts, managment decided to turn one of the areas into an all-mountain park.
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Total Integration
The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies went to one supplier and an integrated software system for their rental operations. They have never looked back.