SAM Coverage
Conferences & Trade Shows
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Ski the Hill
This is a wrapup of what happened in Washington, D.C. during the NSAA’s annual lobbying trip Ski the Hill. Environmental issues and demonstrations were…
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Tourism and New Papers Highlight OITAF 1999
Heidi’s article previews the subjects planned for the 8th International Congress for Transportation by Wire Rope in San Francisco. It will coincide with the…
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OITAF Papers: A Preview
This report previews, in brief encapsulizations, the papers to be presented at the 8th International Congress for the Transportation by Rope in San Francisco…
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They Met, They Learned, They PLayed
This wrap-up of meetings and conferences has photos and descriptions from the Cross Country Ski Areas Association meeting in Sun Valley, the Lift Maintenance…
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Undefined, But It Brings People
A look at the explosive growth in the numbers of tubing areas and a summary of a panel discussion of tubing at the Ski…
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Courchevel Hosts Resort Operators
Courchevel, in the French Alps, hosts an international conference of ski resort managers on its 50th birthday to address issues currently facing the ski…
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Credibility Gets Blasted
A panel of ski marketers and writers answer questions about credibility –or lack thereof–in the ski business at a meeting of the Eastern Ski…
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International Resort Gathering
A summary of topics covered at the 1st International Convention of Ski Resort Managers in Courchevel, France.
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The Industry Focus– Kids
In the aftermath of NSAA’s “Future of the Industry” Summit, a movement has begun that will focus marketing efforts on the 10-24 year old…
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A New Dance For The Forest Service
An extraordinary December encounter at Ski Industry Week saw top ski industry executives and Forest Service officials taking new and potentially productive steps. President…
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Age Group Marketing
A review of the 20th annual Ski Travel Symposium in California, where marketing to aging baby-boomers was a major theme.
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Mountain Living Seminar
A report on the major themes from the Boom in Mountain Living Conference held recently at Keystone, Colo, sponsored by Snow Country.
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Measuring Demand
An adaptation of a longer presentation made by Ted Farwell at a conference on ski area development at Vail, Colo., addressing the growth, or…
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Vail Peers Into A Mirror
Vail and the town of Vail Valley in Colorado have benefitted from sustained growth over the last several years. Questions on the future were…
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Boneyard Jewels
A recap of the events at the third annual snowmakers’ conference at Brodie Mountain, Mass. Seminars and speeches were well-received and winners were announced…
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Safehold Special Risk to Be Bought by USI Insurance
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., July 21, 2017—Wells Fargo has entered into an agreement with USI Insurance Services to sell Wells Fargo Insurance Services (WFIS), inclusive…
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Silverton Mountain Adds Passholder Perks
SAM Magazine—Silverton, Colo., July 21, 2017—As Silverton Mountain begins its 16th year, the resort has teamed with six other ski areas that will give…