SAM Coverage
Sarah Wojcik
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As Vaccinations Rise, So Do Resort Travel Plans
SAM Magazine—Denver, March 29, 2021—With vaccinations accelerating in many locations across the U.S., resort travel planning has begun returning to normal, according to the…
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Snow People—March 2021
Resorts Maggie Murray and Jesse True, Arapahoe Basin, Colo. Arapahoe Basin welcomed Maggie Murray as its new finance director and Jesse True as its new…
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Claims of Racism at Whitefish Resort Lead to Changes
SAM Magazine—Whitefish, Mont., March 22, 2021—A group of 20 to 30 protesters gathered on and around the Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort Sunday morning to…
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Loaded Chair Falls from Lift at Camelback
SAM Magazine—Tannersville, Pa., March 22, 2021—A chair carrying three passengers detached from the haul rope and fell to the ground Sunday afternoon at Camelback…
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What Relief Can the American Rescue Plan Offer Resorts?
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, mostly known for the $1,400 payments to individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples earning…
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Western Destinations Continue to Rebound
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., March 15, 2021—With just two months to go in the winter season, lodging at mountain destinations regained lost ground, according…
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Vail Resorts Visits Strong, But Revenues Decline
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 15, 2021—Vail Resorts (VR) saw year-over-year business levels improve during January and February, with season-to-date visits down 8.2 percent through…
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Sundance Mountain Resort to Install Two New Chairlifts
SAM Magazine—Sundance, Utah, March 12, 2021—The new owners of Sundance Mountain Resort are wasting no time making improvements to the Utah resort founded by…
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Resorts Roll Out 2021-22 Pass Programs
SAM Magazine—Ludlow, Vt., March 11, 2021—It’s March, which means next season’s passes are going on sale. Many are offering financing options and carrying over…
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Covid Cases Continue to Decline as Vaccinations Increase
Nearly one-fifth of the population has received at least a first dose of vaccine, according to the latest Virus Tracking report from the Insights…
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Big Snow American Dream GM Jim Haas Dies
SAM Magazine—East Rutherford, N.J., March 8, 2021—Big SNOW American Dream general manager Jim Haas, 70, died Saturday, March 6, due to complications caused by…
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Ikon Pass Program for 2021-22 Shows Few Changes
SAM Magazine—Denver, March 4, 2021—Details of the 2021-22 Ikon Pass were released today, and they are nearly identical to the pre-Covid passes for 2020-21.…
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New Products :: March 2021
A collection of new products for retail, mountain operations, and summer activities. SOL ALPINE GOGGLES The five styles of Sol Alpine goggles were…
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Tamarack Unveils Free Year-Round Pass for K-12 Students
SAM Magazine—Donnelly, Idaho, March 3, 2021—Tamarack Resort has unveiled a new community-focused lift pass to reward local students for their commitment to school and to…
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Staff Member Dies at Baldy Mountain Resort
SAM Magazine—Oliver, BC, March 3, 2021—An employee of Baldy Mountain Resort in British Columbia died Friday, Feb. 26, from injuries sustained after reportedly becoming…
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POM Acquires Outside, Creates Multi-Media Empire
SAM Magazine—Boulder, Colorado, Feb. 23, 2021—Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), which has been accumulating active lifestyle content and services, significantly expanded its reach by acquiring…
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Indy Pass Adds Waterville Valley and Saddleback
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., Feb. 23, 2021—Waterville Valley Resort, N.H., and Saddleback Mountain, Maine, are joining the Indy Pass through the end of the current…
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Special Report: Backcountry Ed Can Save Lives
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Feb. 19, 2021—As of Feb. 19, 28 Americans have died in backcountry avalanches this winter, five more than the entire 2019-20…