Ski Area Management (SAM) Magazine

Uphill transportation, and providing access to it, are defining characteristics of a ski area. A lot goes into that—from maintenance and upgrades to customer service and safety. Here in the Lift Operations Mountain Department, you'll find articles about lift maintenance, construction, team-building, and more. Check it out and return anytime: https://lnkd.in/gm7EYtX5

We drew our first winner! Mata Agre from Mount Ski Gull will receive a free SAM hat for completing our Summer Operations survey. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey, and you might be a winner, too! https://lnkd.in/g5dkxN7S

Headline News: Dave Morrison is the new CEO of Mica Heliskiing, a boutique heliski operation and lodge in the Canadian Rockies. Morrison has more than 25 years of ski industry experience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dwD7DUfu

Headline News: The Mountain Collective Pass has expanded its network of resorts with the additions of Sunday River Resort, Maine, and Megève, France, for the 2024-25 season, bringing the total number of resort partners to 27 worldwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyyMTcfA

Lee Canyon is looking for an experienced and hands-on general manager. The GM will be tasked with leading additional capital initiatives and leading the entire operation to the next level of guest experience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWQDGrQw

Headline News: The California Mountain Resort Company has appointed new general managers to two of its ski areas: Brad Cumberland was promoted to general manager of Bear Valley, and Troy Cohee was promoted to general manager of China Peak. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2taJuxY

“When we can take our guests along the construction journey, it demonstrates our passion for investing in the ski experience, keeps winter guests engaged during the summer, and creates anticipation to see how this improvement elevates the ski experience,” says Big Sky Resort PR manager Stacie Mesuda. Read how sharing day-by-day details of mountain operations can be a successful way to create community while marketing your resort: https://lnkd.in/gKEvPiQp

Copper Mountain Resort has an opening for a lift electrical technician level 3. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gigZkpA6

Snowbird recognized the opportunity for summer business long ago, and has wisely added activities based on its customer mix. Read how this resort continues to refine its activities to meet its guests' needs in this article from our sister magazine, Adventure Park Insider: https://lnkd.in/g3DpiYJB

Headline News: Mountain Towns 2030 gathered 540 attendees from the ski industry, government entities, and other stakeholder groups in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Oct. 14-16, for the annual Climate Solutions Summit. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkxZAE4E