Ski Area Management (SAM) Magazine

Headline News: Registration is now open for SAM’s Cutter's Camp, May 5-9, 2025, at Timberline, Mt. Hood, Ore. The five-day program for terrain park professionals features on-hill and classroom workshops, one-on-one customized operator coaching, and demos of the latest machines and technology platforms for park grooming and management. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyh3YXAT

Last chance to vote for your favorite contender in HKD's I AM a Snowmaker challenge. Watch videos from Big Sky Resort, Bolton Valley, Holiday Valley, Jackson XC, and Mt. Sima. Voting closes tonight at 11:59 PM—don’t wait! Cast your vote now: https://lnkd.in/dK5cbSB

Big Sky Resort lift maintenance is seeking positive, professional, and experienced level 2 and 3 mechanics/electricians to join their growing team. This is a full-time year-round position with benefits. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHcYpxDH

“Both crews work day and night, obviously, to make this happen, and everyone crushes. I am super happy to be a part of this team that does some really good work out there.” Big Sky is one of the contestants in HKD Snowmakers I Am a Snowmaker challenge. Learn more and cast your vote before the contest closes tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/dK5cbSB

Headline News: The saga of Homewood Resort took another turn last week when the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board approved Homewood's revised master plan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g369VaVy

Headline News: Late Apex Partners, LLC, an investment firm whose largest holding is Vail Resorts, is calling for transformational change at the winter resort company. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVcnBRug

Headline News: Lift maintenance workers at Vail Resorts-owned Crested Butte voted for a strike authorization following negotiations in which Vail Resorts has refused to increase their pay, according to the union. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHWf92q3

“We have an incredibly diverse group of people who work here at Jackson Ski Touring, in particular the groomers and snowmakers. They work so hard, and it is just a joy to see it happen” Jackson XC is one of the contestants in HKD Snowmakers I Am a Snowmaker challenge. Learn more and cast your vote before the contest closes on Wednesday, Jan. 29: https://lnkd.in/dK5cbSB

“I think we got the best crew out there going, I mean, I trust these guys with my life, that’s why I think people keep coming back here. The new guys are learning so much because of who we are here and our team. We’re tight” Bolton Valley is one of the contestants in HKD's I Am a Snowmaker challenge. Learn more & vote https://lnkd.in/dK5cbSB

Sugarbush Resort is seeking an experienced Level II/III Lift Maintenance Technician to join their mountain operations team. The ideal candidate has mechanical/electrical skill set and Ski Lift Maintenance Certifications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdgYpHVH