SAM Coverage
Dave Meeker
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Mountain Spy :: May 2021
Are you dropping pass prices like Epic did? THE QUESTION: “I SAW EPIC PASS DROPPED PRICES 20 PERCENT. ARE YOU GUYS PLANNING TO…
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British Columbia Shutters Whistler Blackcomb to Halt Covid Surge
SAM Magazine—Whistler, B.C., March 29, 2021—British Columbia is implementing a three-week “circuit breaker”-style lockdown, imposing widespread restrictions on indoor dining in restaurants, group fitness,…
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Vail Resorts Drops Prices for 2021-22 Epic Pass
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 24, 2021—Vail Resorts (VR) officially unveiled its 2021-22 Epic Pass lineup today, dropping pass prices 20 percent “across the board,”…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2021
A question on boondocking. THE QUESTION: WHAT’S THE BOONDOCKING SCENE AT YOUR RESORT? What the hell is boondocking, you ask? It’s a term you…
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Western Resorts’ Lodging Decline Reveals Impact of Covid
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Jan. 15, 2021—Overall seasonal occupancy held steady during December from the previous month, but was down 18.6 percent compared to…
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Several Major Markets, Destinations See Post-Holiday Covid Surge
SAM Magazine—Denver, Jan. 12, 2021—Since the Christmas holiday period, coronavirus cases have been rapidly on the rise in several major western ski states and…
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Mountain Spy :: January 2021
A family would like to start skiing this winter. The Question: My family and I would like to start skiing this winter. We’ve…
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A Gem Worth Fixing
New ownership, a dedicated crew, and a sustainable vision have Saddleback Mountain primed for success after a 5-year closure. After a tumultuous five-year…
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Mountain Spy :: November 2020
“Will I be able to go in the lodge for warm-up breaks with my two little kids this winter?” MOUNTAIN 1, ME First contact:…
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Take it down a notch
Helpful tips for handling angry guests. Strategies for de-escalating a guest conflict are an important part of staff training at many resorts, but will…
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POWDR Resorts Detail Parking Reservation Processes
SAM Magazine—Snowbird, Utah, Oct. 30, 2020—Most POWDR-owned resorts will manage visitation this winter using a parking reservations system that requires visitors arriving in personal…
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Wild Mountain, Mt. Norquay First North American Resorts to Open
SAM Magazine—Taylors Falls, Minn., Oct. 26, 2020—Early snowfall and consistent snowmaking conditions allowed two North American resorts, Wild Mountain, Minn., and Mt. Norquay, Alberta,…
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SnoCountry, O’Brien Strengthen Partnership
SAM Magazine—Lebanon, N.H., Sept. 15, 2020—A partnership between Halley O’Brien Productions and SnoCountry, Inc. will bring “The Snow Report-TV presented by SnoCountry,” a new…
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PSIA-AASI Creates 2020-21 COVID Guide
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Sept. 15, 2020—The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has released “Navigating the 2020-21…
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Donor Subsidizes Saddleback Passes for Area School Kids
SAM Magazine—Rangeley, Maine, Sept. 14, 2020—An anonymous donor has made a $100,000 gift to the Saddleback Mountain Foundation to be used to subsidize Saddleback…
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Alterra Offers Glimpse of Winter Access Plans
SAM Magazine—Denver, Sept. 14, 2020—Alterra Mountain Company said it will prioritize access for season passholders and will require day lift tickets to be purchased…
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Mountain Spy :: September 2020
“I’d like to book a trip this winter with lodging, but how can I be sure I will be able to get lift tickets?”…
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Keep the Staff Informed (Guests, too)
This ski season will bring plenty of change. How will you keep everyone pulling the same rope? If the last eight months have taught…