September 2022
September 2022
FEATURED STORY
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60 Defining Moments
In honor of our 60th birthday, SAM looks back at 60 moments that have defined the mountain resort industry. The past 60 years have seen tremendous growth, innovation, and upheaval in the mountain resort world. Here, SAM attempts to identify the 60 events, people, and inventions that have shaped our industry since this magazine was founded in 1962. If you’ve been reading SAM for more than a decade, you may remember items 1-49 of this list from the 50th anniversary issue (September 2012). Many from that list have been updated with changes that have occurred since. The timeline we’ve compiled is a fascinating look back that illustrates a menagerie of changemakers—from innovations i...
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Participation growth concerns were sidelined during the past two Covid-restricted seasons, but now it's time to refocus on developing the market.
Bold new buildings and emerging technologies are ushering in a new era of customer-centered guest services.
Several considerable infrastructure upgrades are underway at ski areas big and small across North America.
A look at new data designed to help avalanche control practitioners evaluate the respective operational advantages and challenges of different remote avalanche control systems.
A simple formula to help operators make the business case for staff learning and development intiatives—and measure the ROI.
Mt. Hood Meadows uses technology, data analysis, and messaging to manage visitation, improve the guest experience, and increase revenue.
Conveyor lifts require proper maintenance—and safe maintenance procedures—to keep them rolling smoothly.
The dramatic proceedings at Gunstock Mountain Resort in July highlight the potential pitfalls of public oversight in ski area operations.
Enough of skiing's "cool kids," NSP's leadership problem, people moves, awards, and more.
In honor of our 60th birthday, SAM looks back at 60 moments that have defined the mountain resort industry.
