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SAMMY Leadership Award Class of 2025
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 1, 2025—Four remarkable leaders have been recognized with a 2025 SAMMY Leadership Award for their vision, hands-on dedication, and people-first…
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SAM Seeks Nominations for 2025 ‘10 Under 30’
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., March 27, 2025—Nominations are now open for SAM’s annual “10 Under 30,” supported by Snow Operating. The feature recognizes 10 individuals…
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NSAA to Honor Chris Cushing, Chip Perfect
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., March 27, 2025—The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has named two longtime ski industry leaders as the recipients of two of…
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Snow People – March 2025
In SAM’s Snow People, we highlight personnel moves in the mountain resort industry. From resort hires, promotions, and retirements to awards, obits, and supplier…
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Ragged Mountain Listed for Sale
SAM Magazine—Danbury, N.H., March 21, 2025—Ragged Mountain Resort has been listed for sale, along with more than 2,000 acres of surrounding land. The ski…
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SAM Taps Whistler Blackcomb to Host 2025 Summer Ops Camp
SAM Magazine—Whistler, British Columbia, March 18, 2025—SAM’s Summer Ops Camp will be held at Whistler Blackcomb, Sept. 2-4, 2025, offering three days of education,…
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Occupancy, Booking Pace Slip at Western Mountain Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., March 13, 2025—Snowfall, rates, and fluctuations in economic policies all contributed to declines in both booking pace and winter season…
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Vail Resorts Reports Solid Early Winter Results, Sees Softer Spring
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 11, 2025—Vail Resorts reported increases in visits, net income, and EBITDA for its fiscal second quarter, ended Jan. 31. However,…
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Occupied Gondola Cabin Falls at Kicking Horse [UPDATED]
SAM Magazine—Golden, British Columbia, March 10, 2025 [updated March 11, 11:40 a.m. EDT]—A gondola cabin with eight passengers inside fell from the Golden Eagle…
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Judge Finds Toggenburg Owner Violated New York’s Antitrust Law
SAM Magazine—Fabius, N.Y., March 10, 2025—A New York State judge has ruled that Intermountain Management, owner of Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain ski areas,…
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Epic Pass Tops $1,000, Expands Verbier Access for 2025-26 Season
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 6, 2025—The cost of an Epic Pass will top $1,000 for the first time since the company slashed pass prices…
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Ikon Pass Adds Ischgl and Others, Discontinues Base Plus Pass for 2025-26 Season
SAM Magazine—Denver, March 6, 2025—The 2025-26 Ikon Pass will introduce new resort access, expanded benefits, and a notable change to the pass lineup when…
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Mountain Collective 2025-26 Pass Adds Benefits, Loses A-Basin
SAM Magazine—Aspen, Colo., March 4, 2025—For the 2025-26 season, the Mountain Collective Pass will once again offer two days of access to 26 ski…
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Vance Sugarbush Visit Sparks Protests, and an Unofficial Resort Response
SAM Magazine—Warren, Vt., March 3, 2025—United States Vice President JD Vance went on a ski trip to Sugarbush Resort this past weekend with his…
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Snow Was the Answer for Presidents’ Week Business
SAM Magazine—Wardsboro, Vt., March 3, 2025—Many regions of the United States, especially those that experienced somewhat lackluster snowfall and mild temps last winter, are…
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Indy Pass Adds Six Ski Areas for 2025-26 Season
SAM Magazine—Granby, Colo., March 1, 2025—Indy Pass will include six new ski area partners in 2025-26, including the first Southern Hemisphere partner resort. Next…
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Tyrol Basin Owner Arrested for Assaulting Guest
SAM Magazine—Vermont, Wis., Feb. 26, 2025—Tyrol Basin owner Nathaniel McGree was arrested Monday night, Feb. 24, following an altercation with a 17-year-old guest. According…
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Alterra Adds Neville and Forbes to Executive Leadership Team
SAM Magazine—Denver, Feb. 24, 2025—Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Diane Neville as chief people officer (CPO) and Will Forbes will serve as president and…