SAM Coverage
Sarah Wojcik
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TGR, Indy Pass Film to Highlight Independent Resorts
SAM Magazine—Jackson, Wyo., Feb. 18, 2021—Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and the Indy Pass will explore the spirit of independent ski and snowboard areas around…
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More Snow, Less Covid-19 Deliver Uptick to Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Feb. 18, 2021—January snow and a drop in both Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations combined to give a boost, albeit small,…
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Italy Extends Resort Ban with Little Notice
SAM Magazine—Rome, Italy, Feb. 16, 2021—Many of Italy’s ski resorts were ramping up to open this week, some starting Monday, Feb. 15, when the…
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Showdown Montana Gets Next-Gen Owner
SAM Magazine—Neihart, Mont., Feb. 10, 2021—George Willett has sold Showdown Montana to his daughter, Katie Boedecker, after nearly 48 years of running the resort.Katie…
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NSAA Makes the Most of 2021 Virtual Winter Conference
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Feb. 10, 2021—The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) 2021 winter conference and trade show was held virtually, Feb. 1-5. Attendees participated…
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COVID Insights: Declining Cases
The latest virus tracking reports from Insights Collective are showing light at the end of the tunnel, with new cases and hospitalizations declining. Only Oregon,…
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Ontario Resorts Prepare to Reopen
SAM Magazine—Collingwood, Ont., Feb. 9, 2021—The province of Ontario will allow ski resorts to gradually start reopening to the public soon, following a six-week…
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Cross Country Ski Area Survey Shows Increased Participation
Cross-country ski areas across Canada and the US were surveyed the second week of January with some promising results reported. Some of the key findings:…
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Sugarbush Installs New Solar Array
SAM Magazine—Warren, Vt., Feb. 5, 2021—Sugarbush Resort, in partnership with Green Lantern Solar, has installed a new solar array at Lincoln Peak. The array…
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Boyne Resorts Moves to Renewable Electric Energy
SAM Magazine—Boyne Falls, Mich., Feb. 5, 2021—Boyne Resorts has made a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that offsets…
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Covid-19 Insurance Coverage and Liability Update
This report is excerpted from a longer report by Gfeller Laurie LLP. We thank Charles Gfeller for sharing it with SAM. SAM Magazine—West Hartford, Conn.,…
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SAM & NPD Name Lucky Winner of Tiki Chainsaw Challenge
Yesterday, viewers were entertained with bad lumberjack jokes and live tiki chainsaw-carving with North Pole Design’s Senan Gorman and SAM publisher Olivia Rowan. The…
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Covid Insights: Taking the Right Steps
As the U.S. and the world seek to escape the shadow of Covid-19, important steps are being taken on many fronts. Some of these…
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Indy Pass Adds Soldier Mountain and Pomerelle
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., Feb. 2, 2021—Soldier Mountain and Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Idaho, have joined the Indy Pass. Each resort will provide Indy Pass holders…
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Highway West Vacations to Manage King Pine Ski Area
SAM Magazine—East Madison, N.H., Jan. 29, 2021—Highway West Vacations will be providing full property management for New Hampshire’s King Pine Ski Area, Purity Spring…
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Exclusive Wasatch Peaks Ranch Plans to Open for 2021-22
SAM Magazine—Peterson, Utah, Jan. 29, 2021—A new private mountain resort development in Utah aims to open to members for skiing and riding next winter.…
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Bend, Don’t Break: Resilient Leadership Training Reopens
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Jan. 28, 2021—Given the challenges the people in our industry are experiencing right now—and the need for resilience is greater than…
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Covid Insights: Turning a Corner?
Virus cases are dropping. So are positivity rates and hospitalizations. Nearly 20 million Americans have begun receiving vaccines. The week’s Virus Tracker from the…