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July 2018

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  • 10 Under Thirty :: 2018

    Profiles of twenty-somethings whose mindsets and skillsets illuminate the coming generation of leaders and managers. This year’s “10 Under Thirty” seem to defy the easy classification of their titles. From a finance director who understands the atomization and nucleation involved in snowmaking to a marketing director who can and still does run the kitchen cash register, these 10 wear multiple hats—and wear them well. The 10 hail from across North America: small operations in the East, destination resorts in the West, and to the North, Canadian classics. Their nominators—bosses and co-workers alike—clearly respect the 10’s indefatigable enthusiasm for and commitment to the ...

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Mountain Spy :: July 2018

Our Mountain Spy asks a question on having medical staff on site.

10 Under Thirty :: 2018

Profiles of twenty-somethings whose mindsets and skillsets illuminate the coming generation of leaders and managers.

New Products :: July 2018

Software and soft-mat innovations for the resort business.

Idea Files :: July 2018

Moose Mountain, Alaska's creative solutions for Arctic operations.

Know Your Capacity

How much lift capacity are you losing to inefficiency? It's easy to find out.

The Power of Water

The world’s shift to renewable energy has spawned a variety of new technologies. Many of these are high tech, unimaginable even 20 or 30 years ago. But one concept that is gaining momentum today has been around for more than 100 years: pumped-storage hydropower (PSH).

North America's Pass Time

Even with two Goliaths in the game, early-season pass sales went gangbusters for most.

News & Views :: July 2018

Vail acquisitions, indoor snow, supplier and staff moves and awards; NSAA's response to "Statistical Disarray."

On the Road :: July 2018

Highlights from the spring show circuit: LMS, NSAA, SAVM, SAMMYs, and Cutters's Camp.

Construction Site

A look at major improvements, many of them for summer operations, plus a look inside the revival of Cockaigne.

Capital Planning & Project Management

The fourth installment of the SAM Summit Series mentoring program dives into how capital decisions are made and then implemented.

State of the Art Sleds

Snowmobiles remain a significant piece of the resort transit game. Here's a look at the latest in machines and how to buy them.

Open spaces surrounded by structures can become inviting and useful areas for events.
Photo: Stowe Mountain Resort

Green is the New White

As more and more resorts add summer activities to their operations, base-area aesthetics take on greater importance.

Big, Bold, & Idiosyncratic

A SAM exclusive: Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory opens up on what makes Alterra unique, and why the company will be good for the industry.