SAM Coverage
Jordyn Ossanna
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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…
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Cindy Dady Leading Sunlight Mountain Resort as Its New CEO
SAM Magazine—Glenwood Springs, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024—Cindy Dady is the new CEO of Sunlight Mountain Resort. She started in her new role Aug. 5. …
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Shannon Buhler Named Keystone Resort VP and GM
SAM Magazine—Keystone, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024—Vail Resorts has appointed Shannon Buhler to become vice president and general manager of Keystone Resort, Colo., effective Sept.…
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Shawnee Mountain Commits to Four-Year REC Deal
SAM Magazine––Shawnee on Delaware, Pa., Aug. 27, 2024––Shawnee Mountain Ski Area has entered a four-year renewable energy credit (REC) purchase agreement with ENGIE Resources,…
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Southern Hemisphere 2024 Ski Season: Early Snow for Some, Late or Little Snow for Others
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 27, 2024—Massive fall snowstorms set South America’s ski season off on what has been the best winter this century for…
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SAM and MMGY Origin Release Outlook on Resort Marketing Report
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 27, 2024—Drawing insights from a survey of ski area marketers across North America, the inaugural “Outlook on Resort Marketing” report,…
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Eaglecrest Selects Craig Cimmons as General Manager
SAM Magazine—Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2024—Craig Cimmons has been selected as the new general manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area, beginning in early October. Cimmons…
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Midwest Operators Meet, Aim for Happier Season in 2024-25
Midwest ski area operators, their teams, and industry suppliers gathered earlier this week at the Midwest Ski Areas Association (MSAA) Summer Meeting and Trade…
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Travel Patterns Stabilizing at Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Aug. 16, 2024—Rates and occupancy are leveling out in the West, according to the latest Monthly Briefing from DestiMetrics, the…
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Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association Rebranding to Encompass Outdoor Recreation, Welcomes New Executive Director
SAM Magazine—White Haven, Pa., Aug. 5, 2024—The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) is rebranding as the Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association (PORA). The new entity…
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Geoff Homer Acquires Blue Hills Operating Lease
SAM Magazine—Canton, Mass., Aug. 5, 2024—Local investor Geoff Homer has acquired the five-year operating lease for state-owned Blue Hills Ski Area, with plans to…
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Voting Opens for 2024 Rise Up Challenge
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 5, 2024—Voting is now open for the fourth annual Rise Up Challenge, a video contest highlighting a handful of skilled young lift mechanics…