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Active Network Acquires RTP
SAM Magazine-San Diego, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011-The Active Network, Inc., a provider of organization-based cloud computing applications, has acquired enterprise computer services provider RTP.…
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More Resorts Opening This Weekend
Opening Day at Mammoth Mountain SAM Magazine-West Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 10, 2011-Cypress Mountain, B.C., opened Nov. 8, its earliest date ever, highlighting a…
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More Resorts Offer Multi-Area Pass Options
SAM Magazine-Homewood, Calif., Nov. 9, 2011-The multi-area season’s pass concept, which gives customers access to other resorts that are not corporately related, has been…
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Red Lodge Mountain Resort Adds Magnestick
SAM Magazine-Red Lodge, Mont., Nov. 9, 2011-The installation of the Magnestick system on the Miami Beach chair lift makes Red Lodge the third U.S.…
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Winter Trails Gears Up for Free XC/Snowshoe Trials Jan. 7
SAM Magazine-McLean, Va., Nov. 9, 2011-The Winter Trails program of Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is hosting educational workshops, animal tracking and a variety of…
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Ski Area Recreation Bill Signed Into Law
SAM Magazine–November 8, 2011–Senator Mark Udall from Colorado announced that President Obama signed the summer recreation bill into law yesterday, November 7. The bipartisan…
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Sno Mountain Defaults on Loan
SAM Magazine–November 4, 2011–Sno Mountain, Pa., (formerly Montage) has defaulted on a $5 million loan according to published reports. The ski area has not…
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Cockaigne Not to Open
SAM Magazine–November 4, 2011–Cockaigne Ski Area, N.Y., recently announced on its website that it would not open this year and is actively looking for…
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Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat and Winter Park Launch Combo Ticket
SAM Magazine-Denver, Nov. 3, 2011-In the latest variation on the multi-area ticket, Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat and Winter Park have unveiled a new Colorado Triple Play…
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Copper, Keystone Headline This Weekend’s Openings
SAM Magazine-Denver, Nov. 2, 2011-Copper Mountain and Keystone Resort join the ranks of open areas in North America this Friday, Nov. 4, bringing the…
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Aspen Skiing Company to Require Helmets on All Employees
SAM Magazine-Aspen, Nov. 2, 2011-Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) is instituting a new employee helmet policy tas an integral part of its commitment to safety.…
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Time for a Treat: Areas Open Ahead of Halloween
SAM Magazine-Rutland, Vt., Oct. 28, 2011-Early snow and cold temperatures have encouraged several areas across North America to begin operations this weekend. Among them…
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ASTM F27 Committee Could Broaden Scope to Include Park Jumps Soon
SAM Magazine-Denver, Oct. 27, 2011-Despite two negative ballots on a proposal to broaden its scope to include standards-writing for some terrain park features, the…
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BURKE MOUNTAIN OFFICIALLY CHRISTENS WIND TURBINE WITH VERMONT GOVERNOR PETER SHUMLIN
SAM Magazine–October 27, 2011–Burke Mountain, Vt., hosted an official ribbon cutting of the new wind turbine with Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin on Wednesday, October…
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Powder Ridge Deal Falls Through
SAM Magazine–October 27, 2011–Powder Ridge, Conn., has once again lost the opportunity to reopen. Last week, Alpine Ridge LLC withdrew its offer to purchase…
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NSAA Partners With IMBA
SAM Magazine–October 25, 2011–The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced that it has partnered with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) with the shared…
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Mt. Ashland Permit Goes to Nonprofit Association
SAM Magazine–October 25, 2011–After several council meetings, the City Council in Ashland has agreed to give up its permit for the Mt. Ashland Ski…
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Blog Patrol: Peak Resort’s Initial Public Offering. What’s Going On?
This week’s Blog Patrol is brought to you by Jeff Harbaugh, industry consultant and analyst. >> Peak Resorts announced an IPO last April. Business…

