SAM Coverage
Jordyn Ossanna
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Ski NY-Ski PA Expo 2024 Recap
SAM Magazine—Cortland, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2024—The annual Ski NY-SkiPA Expo was held at Greek Peak Mountain Resort on Sept. 15-18, welcoming more than 300…
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Western Lodging Revenue, Occupancy Showing Signs of Strength
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Sept. 17, 2024—Lodging properties in Western mountain destinations eased back on daily rate increases over the summer and successfully boosted…
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Extent of Fire Damage at Mountain High “Too Soon to Tell,” Says Karl Kapuscinski
SAM Magazine—Wrightwood, Calif., Sept. 13, 2024—Leadership at Mountain High were able to return to the resort over the last two days to start assessing…
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New England Summit: Optimism Amid Challenges
SAM Magazine—Newry, Maine, Sept. 12, 2024—The New England Summit returned to Sunday River, Sept. 9-11, where more than 400 attendees from all over the…
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National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Class of 2024
SAM Magazine—Ishpeming, Mich., Sept. 12, 2024—The 10 members of the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2024 were unveiled yesterday…
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Indy Pass Launches New Employee Pass Program
SAM Magazine—Granby, Colo., Sept. 13, 2024—Indy Pass is offering a new employee pass program that the company said is designed to help its partner…
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Wildfires Threaten Mountain High, Mt. Baldy, and Others Across the West
SAM Magazine—San Bernardino, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024—The Bridge Fire, burning in the Angeles National Forest, grew exponentially on Tuesday, surging into Mountain High resort…
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Davis Fire Nears Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe, Sky Tavern Also Ordered to Evacuate
SAM Magazine—Reno, Nev., Sept. 9, 2024—Evacuation orders are in place for Mt. Rose –Ski Tahoe and neighboring Sky Tavern as firefighters work to contain…
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Alterra Capital Investments Ahead of 2024-25 Season Total More Than $300 Million
SAM Magazine—Denver, Sept. 6, 2024—Alterra Mountain Company has invested more than $300 million in capital improvements ahead of the 2024-25 season. The capital investment…
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Ski Resort AI Bootcamp to Prepare Resorts for the Future
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Sept. 6, 2024—SAM Magazine is offering a virtual Ski Resort AI Bootcamp this fall, aimed at informing resort personnel of the…
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Alterra Appoints Amy Ohran President and COO of Palisades Tahoe
SAM Magazine—Denver, Sept. 4, 2024 – Alterra Mountain Company has named Amy Ohran the new president and COO of Palisades Tahoe. She succeeds Dee…
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Middleton to Retire as Big Sky Resort President and COO, Nedved to Succeed Him
SAM Magazine—Big Sky, Mont., Sept. 4, 2024—After nearly three decades leading Big Sky Resort, president and chief operating officer Taylor Middleton will step down…
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Brundage Creates Its Own Fire Department, Expands EMS Services
SAM Magazine—McCall, Idaho, Sept. 4, 2024—Brundage Mountain Resort has established a new fire department based at the resort and will soon be a licensed…
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SAM Names Summit Series Mentors, Mentee Applications Due Sept. 13
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Sept. 4, 2024—Nine mentors have been named for the seventh annual SAM Summit Series leadership development program, which will explore the theme…
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Lift Operations Supplier Guide
This supplier directory spotlights the companies driving progress in lift operations and supporting the teams who keep mountain transportation moving. These partners are committed…
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Fatzer AG Acquires Rocky Mountain Lift Services & Supplies Inc.
SAM Magazine—Canmore, Alberta, Aug. 30, 2024—Switzerland-based wire rope manufacturer Fatzer AG has acquired Canada-based Rocky Mountain Lift Services and Supplies Inc., aka Rigging Specialties.…
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National Ski Patrol Now Accepting First Responder Credentials, Not Just OEC
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Aug. 30, 2024—National Ski Patrol (NSP) is expanding its membership to include working patrollers who have first responder credentials, such as…
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The Winner of the 2024 Rise Up Challenge is…
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 28, 2024—The 2024 Rise Up Challenge, sponsored by Leitner-Poma of America, highlighted up-and-coming lift mechanics and their lift maintenance teams…