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Peek ‘n Peak Announces $280 Million in Improvements
SAM Magazine–Findley Lake, N.Y., November 6, 2006–The new ownership group of New York’s Peek’n Peak Resort and Conference Center expects to pump massive infusions…
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Surprise First Opening in New England
SAM Magazine–Woodbury, CT, November 6, 2006–It may come as a surprise to those enjoying some balmy fall days in New England, but the region…
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No Early Opening for Eclipse
SAM Magazine–Idaho Springs, CO, November 6, 2006–Colorado’s Clear Creek County has delayed a crucial planning meeting on the rezoning of the former St. Mary’s…
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Four Colorado Areas Lead Early-Opening Parade
SAM Magazine-Denver, Nov. 2, 2006-A series of early storms have allowed Colorado resorts to get the jump on the ski season. Currently Loveland, Arapahoe…
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Intrawest CEO Houssian Retires; Wasilov Moves Up
SAM Magazine-Vancouver, Nov. 2, 2006-Joe Houssian, Intrawest founder and CEO, is retiring, and Intrawest president and chief operating officer Alex Wasilov replaces him effective…
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Bender Promoted to CEO of Seven Springs
SAM Magazine – Champion,Pa, October 31, 2006 – Scott L. Bender has been promoted to the Chief Executive Officer position at Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs…
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American Skiing Co. Reports Greater Income, Smaller Loss in 2006
SAM Magazine-Park City, Utah, Oct. 30, 2006-American Skiing Company cited strong season pass sales, continued growth at The Canyons resort, and excellent performance at…
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The Greening Of White: Renewable Energy Movement Accelerates
SAM Magazine – Lakewood, CO, October 30, 2006 – Alpine Meadows, Calif., Grand Targhee, Wyo., and Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Vt., have recently joined…
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Magic Gets New Owners
SAM Magazine–Londonderry, VT, October 26, 2006–Magic Mountain is set to open for the 2006/2007 season under a new ownership group which has revamped several…
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SMI Goes Small
SAM Magazine – Midland, MI, October, 26, 2006 – Snowmaking equipment manufacturer Snow Machines, Inc. (SMI) has introduced the quietest, lightest design in its…
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Big Plans for Haystack as a Private Club
SAM Magazine – Wilmington, VT, October 26, 2006 – Vermont’s Haystack Ski Area is on its way to becoming a private club. The ski…
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Magic Gets New Owners
SAM Magazine–Londonderry, VT, October 26, 2006–Magic Mountain is set to open for the 2006/2007 season under a new ownership group which has revamped several…
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Alta Hops On Green Wagon
SAM Magazine- Alta, Utah, October 25, 2006 – Alta ski resort has committed to purchasing 900,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of renewable energy over the next…
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Mt. Hood Meadows Under New Management
Founder Of Mt. Hood Retires SAM Magazine-Mt. Hood, OR, October 25, 2006-The founder of Mt. Hood Meadows Resort, Franklin Drake, has announced that he…
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The Death Of The Chalk Board. Wireless Message Boards Come Of Age
SAM Magazine – Kingston, NY, October 24, 2006 — The chalk boards at the base of ski lifts across North America have been an…
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Nor-Am Freestyle Schedule Set, Tamarack surprising choice for only halfpipe event
SAM Magazine-Park City, Ut, October 23, 2006-US Skiing has announced the 2006 Nor-Am Freestyle Schedule. The season opens with a selection round at Park…
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Lawsuit Challenges Wolf Creek Village Access Roads
SAM Magazine–Wolf Creek, Colo., October 20, 2006–Colorado Wild and the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Forest Service’s…
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Ski Helmet Use Research Team Receives Grant From Vermont Health Foundation
SAM Magazine–Burlington, VT, October 20, 2006– The Vermont Snow Sports Research Team has received a $20,000 grant from the Fletcher Allen Community Health Foundation…