Ski Area Management (SAM) Magazine

Time’s running out! There’s just under a week left to enter the 20th Annual SAM Terrain Park Contest. Winners take home trophies, Prinoth swag, bragging rights, and a feature in the November 2025 issue of SAM. Plus, one grand prize winner will send a crew member to Cutter’s Camp 2026. Enter by Sept. 5: https://lnkd.in/g2wduP69 Sponsored by Prinoth

Fall is prime time for grooming teams to prep: fine-tune your snowcats, brush up on maintenance, and sharpen your crew’s skills. SAM’s Grooming Mountain Department is here with tips, insights, and strategies to get your team ready when the flakes fly: https://lnkd.in/gSDJwqH2

Headline News: Indy Pass has added 43 alpine and cross-country partner ski areas for the 2025–26 season, bringing its total to 271 worldwide. The pass went back on sale today. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXiUXNVz

Mt. Bachelor is looking for a lift maintenance manager. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZMW2Sg8

Headline News: Ikon Pass holders will gain access to Valle d’Aosta’s five ski areas for winter 2025-26, including Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino Ski Paradise, La Thuile Espace San Bernardo, Monterosa Ski, and Pila. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enYGWk37

Time’s running out! Enter the 20th Annual SAM Terrain Park Contest by Sept. 5 for your shot at trophies, swag, bragging rights—and one grand prize winner will send a crew member to Cutter’s Camp 2026. Enter now: https://lnkd.in/g2wduP69 Sponsored by Prinoth

Brundage Mountain Resort is seeking a skilled and dedicated terrain park groomer/builder. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9r8m6bn

"How do we keep moving in the right direction? How do we inspire more women to join in? We need to share women’s experiences, put faces to the women behind the scenes, and create teams and opportunities that are welcoming to all." Read more on how resorts need more women in operations: https://lnkd.in/gmRbd3sc #SAMarchives Copper Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Stratton Mountain Resort Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area

Donner Ski Ranch is seeking a manager of resort operations to help lead operations, ensure great guest and staff experiences, and learn to run a profitable ski resort. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekvVwGPx

Camelback Resort is hiring a year-round director of mountain operations to lead snowmaking, electrical, and terrain maintenance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_YzPuve