SAM Coverage
Lift Maintenance
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Three Things Leaders Should Do As Coronavirus Occupies Our Brains
SAM is providing frequent updates, guidance, and ways to connect about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Update page for more resources and special…
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Coronavirus Shutters Berkshire East, Catamount, Pa. Lift Seminar, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Events, and More
SAM is providing frequent updates, guidance, and ways to connect about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Update page for more resources and special…
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Alterra Plans $223 Million in Capital Improvements Before Winter 2020-21
SAM Magazine—Denver, March 10, 2020—Alterra Mountain Company unveiled plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations ahead…
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2020-21 New England Pass Extends Offerings
SAM Magazine—Lincoln, N.H., March 10, 2020—The New England Pass kicked off its annual flash sale yesterday. The pass, which offers direct-to-lift access to Sunday…
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Arizona Snowbowl Going Big with New Telemix Lift
SAM Magazine—Flagstaff, Ariz., March 6, 2020—Arizona Snowbowl will be replacing its Agassiz chairlift with a state-of-the-art combination Telemix lift from Leitner-Poma. The new high-speed…
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White Pine Ski Area Up for Sale
SAM apologizes for a previous rendition of this article that had inaccuracies. Please note this was updated on Febuary 9, 2020 to reflect requested…
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Winter Jam NYC Brings Snowsports to Central Park
SAM Magazine—New York City, Feb. 5, 2020—Roughly 15,000 people came out to play on the snow and ice for Winter Jam NYC, held Saturday,…
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NSAA Lift Maintenance Training Resource Guide
The ins and outs of a monumental new tool for ski areas. This article is an abridged version of one that appeared in the…
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SAMMY Leadership Awards, Class of 2019
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 2, 2019—The 2019 SAMMY Leadership Award winners include a sustainability leader, a change leader, a guest experience guru, and an…
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Nominate a Rising Star for SAM 10 Under 30
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., March 29, 2019—Is there a 20-something rising star at your ski area who is poised to make an impact and climb…
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What is ANSI B77 and Who Should be Reading This Column?
We’re launching this new periodic column within SAM to help educate and share important information about the lifts portion of our industry. Whether you are…
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Western Destination Lodging Trends: Hot Summer, Cool Winter
SAM Magazine—Denver, Oct. 16, 2018—Western destinations are poised to achieve the region’s fifth consecutive summer record for both occupancy and revenues, according to Inntopia’s…
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First to Open: Wolf Creek Leads the Pack
SAM Magazine—Pagosa Springs, Colo., Oct. 11, 2018—After a storm this week deposited 18 to 20 inches of snow at Wolf Creek, the ski area…
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2018 ISKINY-PSAA Expo at Peek’n Peak
The combined forces of Ski Areas of New York (ISKINY) and Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) once again staged an informative, lively, and entertaining…
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New England Summit 2018
Nearly 450 resort staff, industry partners, and exhibitors attended the 2018 New England Summit Sept. 11-12 at Sunday River Resort, Maine.Wintry Mix’s Alex Kaufman…
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Special Report: Capital Improvements Across the Country
Resorts look to ease congestion and meet increasing demand with capital improvements.Concrete being poured for a lift tower footing for Winter Park’s new gondola.…
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Ski Area Audit Puts Focus on Child Labor Laws
SAM Magazine—Manchester, N.H., Aug. 27, 2018—The Fairbank Group labor audit and subsequent recent publicity appear to indicate a heightened focus on child labor laws.…
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Purgatory’s Mountain Coaster Debuts This Weekend
SAM Magazine—Durango, Colo., Aug. 23, 2018—The southwest region’s only mountain coaster is making its debut this Saturday, Aug. 25, at Purgatory Resort, Colo. The…