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September 2012

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  • 50 Defining Moments: 1962 to 2012

    The mountain resort industry has seen much over the past 50 years. Here are our picks for 50 moments that led us to where we are today. The past 50 years have seen an incredible amount of growth and innovation in the mountain resort world. here, sam attempts to identify the 50 events, people, and inventions that shaped our industry. sam and nsaa are born #1 and #2: In 1962, one very significant meeting gave birth to two of the defining moments in our history: The creation of Ski Area Management magazine (SAM) and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Forty-one ski area operators gathered in Colorado Springs, Colo., to solidify the industry. NSAA’s first execu...

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Below is the Table of Contents. We have selected a few articles that you can read in their entirety online.

To order an article that is not online or a back issue of SAM Magazine, email donna@saminfo.com.

50 Defining Moments: 1962 to 2012

The mountain resort industry has seen much over the past 50 years. Here are our picks for 50 moments that led us to where we are today.

Seasonal Hiring: Full Speed Ahead

It's business as usual when it comes to staffing for the upcoming winter.

Speak Out :: We’re in Great Company

Birthday congrats to us all.

The Big Picture

When it comes to social media, words are out and images are in. Here's what you need to know.

Get Me Down!

While newer technologies have led to reduced downtime for lifts, it still pays to be prepared with a lift evacuation plan.

Fit For the Job

A new program shows that simple steps to keep your staff hydrated, well fed and physically in shape can greatly reduce injuries.

Blue Pages :: September 2012

STATE OF THE ART MYSTERY: ASTM LOOKS AT PARK RESEARCH... AND NSAA TALKS "PROGRAM..." U.S. OPEN LEAVES STRATTON FOR VAIL... GOING BOLDLY WHERE NONE HAVE BEFORE... PARK CITY WILL HAVE A SEASON, AFTER ALL... INCIDENT REPORT FORMS GO DIGITAL... SHORT SWINGS

Industry Reports :: September 2012

Mammoth to Shut Down June Mountain... Greek Peak Files for Bankruptcy... Otsego Club Not to Open... U.S. Won't Bid for Olympics in 2022... Obituaries... People... Supplier News

Memo From the Staff

SAM Turns 50!

Going to the Next Level

Bring A Friend program and new partners can help boost LSSM well above last season's 100,000.

Now We're Talking

It takes coordinated effort and clear communication to maximize fun and safety in the terrain park.

Turn It Off

A no-idling policy helps the environment and the bottom line.

Mountain Spy :: September 2012

Liz Eren's mission this issue was to see how resorts are responding to the growing demand for summer activities.

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