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Eaglecrest Switches GMs
SAM Magazine–September 13, 2011–Eaglecrest Ski Area in Alaska had tapped Ray Gardner to be GM, but due to an unexpected family emergency, Gardner was…
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Who is Qualified to Certify Terrain Parks–A Ski Industry Veteran Speaks Out
UPDATE TO BLOG: This week's Blog Patrol is brought to you by John Rice, General Manager, Sierra-at-Tahoe. Dear SAM, In my original Speak Out…
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Gov. Brown Vetoes California Helmet Law
SAM Magazine-Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 8, 2011- Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed California’s winter sports helmet law yesterday, calling the bill overbearing and expensive. The bill,…
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SAM Goes to Wisp
In late July, SAM paid a visit to Wisp Resort in Maryland to check out the area’s wide range of summer activities. From water…
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Vail Resorts Boosts Photo Options in EpicMix 2.0
SAM Magazine-Denver, Colo., Sept. 2, 2011-Vail Resorts’ (VR) next generation EpicMix ski and snowboard app expands and simplifies how guests take and share photos…
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Blog Patrol: Hurricane Irene
In and around Killington Monday and Tuesday, August 29 & 30 This week’s Blog Patrol is brought to you by Bernie Weichsel, President, BEWI…
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Update: Irene’s Impact on Northeastern Resorts
Windham, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2011-Resorts across the Northeast continue to investigate and catalog the impacts from Hurricane Irene, which dumped more than 10 inches…
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Hurricane Irene Devastates Northern New England Resorts
SAM Magazine-Rutland, Vt., Aug. 29, 2011-The remnants of Hurricane Irene drenched northern New England and caused extensive flood damage to resorts, from Okemo and…
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Wisp Seeking Financial Aid
SAM Magazine-McHenry, Md., Aug. 26, 2011-The owners of Wisp Resort are considering a variety of options, including the sale of the area as a…
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Peek ‘n Peak Bought Out of Bankruptcy
SAM Magazine–August 25, 2011–Peek ‘n Peak Resort & Spa, N.Y., was bought out of bankruptcy yesterday by Scott’s Development Co. for $11.3 million. The…
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Mount Holly Promoter Goes Directly to Jail
SAM Magazine-Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 24, 2011-Marc Jenson, one of the principal players in the scheme to transform Elk Meadows ski area into…
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Mountain Travel Continued Recovery in July
SAM Magazine-Denver, Aug. 22, 2011-According to the most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP), reservation activity in July was up…
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Gunstock Charges Into Summer Adventure
SAM Magazine traveled to Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, N.H., for another installment of the SAM CAM series. The resort recently invested $2.1 million…
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Vail Resorts Partners With Shaun White
SAM Magazine–August 17, 2011–Vail Resorts announced a worldwide multi-year partnership with Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. White will represent all six of Vail’s ski…
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Whistler Hosts Millionth Bike Park Visitor
SAM Magazine–August 15, 2011–The Whistler Mountain Bike Park hosted the millionth unique rider Friday, August 12. In its twelfth season of operation, Whistler’s park…
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Whistler-Blackcomb Releases 3Q Numbers
SAM Magazine–August 11, 2011–Whistler-Blackcomb released its third quarter results yesterday and the news was good and bad. The first thing to note about the…
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SAM CAM at Highland Mountain Bike Park
SAM Magazine visited Highland Mountain Bike Park in Northfield, N.H., for another installment of the SAM CAM series. Highland Mountain Bike Park, formally Highland…
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Update on Powderhorn Sale
SAM Magazine–August 5, 2011–Some big names are behind the auction of Powderhorn yesterday: Former Vail exec Andy Daly, along with Ken and Tom Gart…