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The SAM Huddle: Selling Season

Season passes are an important element of mountain resorts' business. For a second spring in a row, we are faced with figuring out how the pandemic will impact this revenue stream.

On this episode, we talk with report operators about how they’re approaching their 2021-22 season pass sales, and how this season is informing their approach.

New Year, New Huddle

Welcome to 2021! It’s a new year and it’s time to ask about the state of business at this stage of the pandemic. How did COVID mitigation plans work out over the holiday week?

We also welcome New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer to break down the latest COVID relief bill passed by Congress and how it will impact mountain resort operators.

The SAM Magazine Huddles are virtual conversations where operators can share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Join the conversation at www.saminfo.com/huddle

The PodSAM advisor is Alex Kaufman, the Wintry Mix podcast guy, and theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. 

The SAM Huddle: Reality Check Pt. 2

Special Episode: The State of Marketing

This special episode comes from Christian Knapp, former CMO of Aspen Snowmass, as he shares the State of Marketing During the Pandemic from the November issue of SAM Magazine.

We're testing these audio articles out, let us know what you think by emailing sarah@saminfo.com.

This article, and more, are available when you subscribe to SAM at www.saminfo.com/subscribe.

 

 

The SAM Huddle: Reality Check Pt. 1

We've spent 8 months thinking, talking, and planning. Now it's November and we're putting those plans into action. It's time for a reality check. 

The SAM Magazine Huddles are virtual conversations where operators can share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Join the conversation at www.saminfo.com/huddle.

Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder, the PodSAM advisor is Alex Kaufman, the Wintry Mix podcast guy. Support the conversation by subscribing to SAM at www.saminfo.com/subscribe.

 

The SAM Huddle: Small Areas

Smaller, local ski areas are vital to our industry. They also might be the most vulnerable this winter, with limited facilities and resources with which to address the challenges this winter will present.

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The SAM Huddle: Snowsports School & Rentals

It has never been more important for close coordination between the rental department and snowsports school. Both face issues of social distancing and face covering while performing personal services, sometimes in very close proximity to guests. Nick Herrin, CEO of PSIA-AASI, co-hosts this panel discussion talking through creative solutions to the season ahead.

This episode is supported by Aspenware.

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Summit Series: Industry Sustainability

On this episode, we talk about Industry Sustainability with mentors Amy Ohran, president and general manager, Boreal and Soda Springs, Calif.; Jeff Boliba, vice president of global resorts, Burton; and Brad Wilson, general manager, Bogus Basin, Idaho.

The Summit Series is supported by MountainGuard.

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The API Huddle: The Good, The Bad, and What We've Learned

This year we were challenged like never before personally and professionally. We learned a lot about what we are capable of and how resilient our businesses could be. But it was hard fought. Despite the many challenges of operating during a pandemic, there have been several bright spots—operational wins, and even some banner weeks of business in July for some of our panelists. On this episode we’re diving into what worked and what didn’t, lessons learned, what they will carry forward as permanent changes, and thoughts on the future. 

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The SAM Huddle: Lessons from Down Under

On this episode, we welcomed a panel of operators from Australia and New Zealand to talk about everything operations from staffing, to rental, to ski school, and capacity issues. Many of these resorts have had to pivot mid-season due to changing mandatory restrictions in response to COVID-19, but many are also experiencing operational wins.

This episode is supported by Aspenware.

Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder, the PodSAM advisor is Alex Kaufman, the Wintry Mix podcast guy.

Support this podcast by subscribing to SAM Magazine at www.saminfo.com/subscribe

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Play or elsewhere and stay up to date on industry happenings at saminfo.com.