SAM Coverage
Safety
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Toggenburg Sold, New Owner to Close It, Sell Assets
SAM Magazine—Fabius, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2021—Toggenburg Mountain in upstate New York was acquired by Peter Harris, president of Intermountain Management, which owns nearby Song…
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Ski Areas Focus on Fighting Fires
SAM Magazine—Government Camp, Ore., July 23, 2021—As a relentless series of heat waves broil the West, exacerbating an already significant drought, wildfire season is…
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Indy Pass Adds Four Resorts, Founder Outlines Growth Strategy
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., July 20, 2021—Snow Valley, Calif., Ski Marmot Basin, Alberta, Titus Mountain, N.Y., and Montage Mountain, Pa., have all joined the Indy…
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2021 “I AM a Snowmaker” Voting is Now Open
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Jan. 11, 2021—Online voting for the 2021 HKD and SAM “I AM a Snowmaker” contest is now open, and continues through midnight (EST)…
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Open Resorts Report Strong Visitation, Minor Guest Compliance Issues
SAM Magazine—Nov. 5, 2020—While many resorts projected conservative opening days (think late November to mid-December) to allow for time to implement new COVID protocols,…
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Pandemic Insights: Software that Spots COVID, and More
As COVID-19 injections spike again, a couple of developments are worthy of note, according to the latest Weekly Briefing from the Insights Collective. Among…
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Keep Your Distance
What resorts have learned about masking up, social distancing, and staff needs. Season 2020-21 is shaping up to be more than next-level mysterious,…
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Fit for Snow Turns 10
The health and wellness program is proven to lower staff injuries and costs. It all began with a research study during the 2010-11…
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Can’t Touch This
Technology can go a long way toward eliminating guest touchpoints. Part of a Special Section “Winter 2020-21: A New Normal” sponsored by Aspenware. The…
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Trump Extends Immigration Restrictions on Foreign Workers
SAM Magazine—Washington D.C., June 23, 2020—President Trump issued a proclamation Monday that extends a freeze on several types of immigration visas—including J-1 cultural exchange…
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Kids on Lifts
After a tragic accident, Sugar Bowl and the Henderson family have crafted a wide-ranging safety program for young children. Losing a child is often…
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Nothing But Net
Inclusive and customizable, netted play structures are catching on. Net-based, belay-free aerial adventures are shaking up the summer scene at ski areas and adventure…
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Employee Onboarding: The Critical Moments
When it comes to workplace safety, new employees pay attention to what leaders do, not just to what they say. In the recreation…
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Safety is a Year-Round Job
A look at the steps some leading resorts are taking to keep staff healthy and on the job. Employee safety is important, but…
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Aspen Snowmass Raises Entry Level Pay to $15 Per Hour
SAM Magazine—Aspen, Colo.,Aug. 7, 2019—As the labor pool shrinks and competition for employees increases, Aspen Snowmass has responded by raising entry-level pay to $15…
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Ski Safety Team Aims to Spread the Word
To bring the message about safety to skiers, the National Ski Patrol enlisted American Express as a sponsor.
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2019 SAMMY Award Nomination Period Opens
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Feb. 21, 2019—The nomination period for the 2019 SAMMY Leadership Awards is now open. SAM invites members of the winter sports industry to…
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Snow Drives Strong Bookings, Rate Climb at Western Resorts
SAM Magazine—Denver, Feb. 21, 2019—Abundant snowfall in most mountain regions of the West led to strong bookings through January and increased aggregated occupancy and…