Leitner-Poma of America

08/31/2026

“Congratulations to Josh and the team at Mount Snow, and to every team that participated in this year's Rise Up Challenge,” said Daren Cole, president and CEO Leitner-Poma of America. “The record number of votes and video views shows just how much pride our industry has in the people who keep our lifts running safely and reliably. Every entry was outstanding, and we're proud to support a program that recognizes the dedication and professionalism of lift maintenance teams across North America.”

Congratulations to this year’s Rise Up Challenge winner, Josh Storino from Mount Snow!

Sponsored by Leitner-Poma of America, the challenge highlighted up-and-coming lift mechanics and their lift maintenance teams from six ski areas across North America: Castle Mountain Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Massanutten Resort, Mount Snow, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Spirit Mountain.

Big kudos to Josh and all the competitors for showcasing the skill and dedication that keep lifts running.

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08/14/2026

The men and women behind every entry in the SAM Rise Up Challenge are the lift maintenance professionals who keep our mountains operating safely and efficiently every day.

As voting enters its final weekend, take a few minutes to support your local mountain—or your favorite video entry—and recognize the dedication, innovation, and pride that keeps our industry moving.

Voting ends Sunday. Cast your vote today! https://www.saminfo.com/contest-awards/rise-up-challenge?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-08-14&utm_campaign=Voting+Ends+Sunday+for+the+Rise+Up+Challenge
SAM Magazine (Ski Area Management)

08/04/2026

The Roosevelt Island Tram is an amazing piece of machinery, but it’s more than that. Keeping the Tram operating safely and reliably takes more than engineering—it takes people who care about one another and about the community they serve every day. Some you see every day, smiling and greeting Tram riders, and some work behind-the-scenes and through the night ensuring the Tram runs safely and reliably every day.

This week, our team took a well-deserved break to enjoy a summer barbecue together. They were joined by LPOA president and CEO Daren Cole who flew in to honor and celebrate this amazing team. It's moments like these that remind us that behind every safe ride is a dedicated group of operators, technicians and support staff who take pride in serving the Roosevelt Island community.

Want to get to know the people behind the tram? Check out our employee video series and meet the team that helps keep one of New York City's most iconic transportation systems moving.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeI15UlOvd1Q&si=RE6fLpNrth5z-iUW

07/10/2026

52 million passengers a year. 5,600 per hour, per direction. And right now? A whole lot of them are in soccer jerseys.

World Cup fans are streaming through Miami International on the train we delivered in 2017—and last week we were in Detroit at the ASCE Conference, talking about automated people movers and transit systems at airports throughout the U.S. We’re proud to be part of the conversation shaping the future of airport transit.

When the world shows up, the ride matters.

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 years of America. Celebrating 70 years of POMA. Proud to be Made in America!

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day, we're also celebrating 70 years since Jean Pomagalski's vision first arrived in North America. Beginning in 1956, POMA surface lifts transformed the ski industry—so much so that generations of skiers simply called them "pomas."

Today, we're proud to continue that legacy by designing and manufacturing ropeway systems right here in Grand Junction, Colorado and Tooele, Utah.

Here's to American innovation, skilled craftsmanship, and the people who keep our mountains—and our communities—moving.

Happy Fourth of July!

06/30/2026

At LPOA, our slogan is “We Move People.” But at our annual company BBQ, it was all about appreciating our employees who move us forward every single day. It was also a celebration of those who went above and beyond in our annual competitions!

🏆 BBQ Cook-Off Winners
1st place: Robbie Drake & Sam Crespin
2nd place: Dylan Bentz
3rd place: Connor Dowdy & Michael Zunich

🌽 Co****le Champions
1st place: Carl Wyatt & Heather Seville (the “Dynamic Duo”)
2nd place: Connor Dowdy & Michael Zunich (the “Swoosh Bags”)
3rd place: Ryan Kirby & Vanessa Waltz (team “Vayan Kirltz”)

Congrats to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who brings their A-game every day. Here's to another great year of moving people—together.

06/26/2026

Great week at the NSAA Downhill Bike Summit at Giant's Ridge! As a Gold Sponsor this year, we were proud to support an event that brings the bike industry together to talk trails, lifts, and the future of mountain biking. Our lift-mounted bike carriers help get riders to the top so they can focus on the fun part—the way down. Big things are in motion at Giant's Ridge, and we're glad to be part of the ride.

Giants Ridge

06/18/2026

This grand opening was more than just a ribbon cut. Last week, OZ Trails Bike Park became Arkansas's first chairlift-served mountain bike park—bringing lift-accessed riding to the Ozarks for the first time. We’re proud that our high-speed detachable quad with roll-on bike trays is the ride up for every lap. Congrats to OZ Trails and the Bentonville community.

06/17/2026

Congratulations to this year's Colorado Ski Country USA Double Diamond Award winners! 🏆❄️ As proud sponsors of the awards, we know firsthand that a great ski or snowboard experience doesn’t happen without the people behind the scenes who pay attention to all the details. Here’s to Colorado’s resort heroes who make every day on the hill memorable.
Food & Beverage Professional of the Year: Lisa Brazil, Granby Ranch
Ski/Snowboard Instructor of the Year: Javier Pineda, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Ski/Snowboard Patroller of the Year: Aaron Peyrouse, Monarch Mountain
Guest Services Professional of the Year: Claire Thilenius, Eldora
Snowmaker of the Year: Christopher Gabrielsen, Winter Park Resort
Groomer of the Year: Steven Willson, Loveland Ski Area
Terrain Park Specialist of the Year: Zach Schell, Steamboat Resort
President’s Award: Scott Pressly, Monarch Mountain
Chair’s Award: Shoshana M. Lew, Colorado Department of Transportation

06/13/2026

Congrats to our partners at OZ Trails Bike Park on the grand opening! Here's to many laps ahead!