September 2022

FEATURED STORY

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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Business

A Renewed Focus on Growth

Participation growth concerns were sidelined during the past two Covid-restricted seasons, but now it's time to refocus on developing the market.

At Crystal Mountain, Wash., the new welcome center reimagines traditional slopeside amenities with an open concept design.

Building New "Guestinations"

Bold new buildings and emerging technologies are ushering in a new era of customer-centered guest services.

Construction Site :: September 2022

Several considerable infrastructure upgrades are underway at ski areas big and small across North America.

This Gazex 3.0 above Snowbird Resort, Utah, is a gas-based system.

Blast Off: RACS Testing

A look at new data designed to help avalanche control practitioners evaluate the respective operational advantages and challenges of different remote avalanche control systems.