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Blue Pages :: November 2012
EMPEROR OF THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM… GORE, MILLER FORM CLIMATE TEAM… WILD MOUNTAIN IS FIRST TO OPEN [SORT OF]… WILD SEASON FOR WILDFIRES… TAMARACK RESORT…
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Will They Come Back?
Despite last winter’s lack of snow, season pass sales are surprisingly good. As of late September, resorts across the country were reporting season pass…
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Industry Reports :: November 2012
SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY…BIG TUPPER ON ICE FOR NOW…OBITUARY…PEOPLE…SUPPLIER NEWS … SOLDIER MOUNTAIN GIVEN AWAY Actor Bruce Willis has handed over the keys of his…
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Idea Files :: November 2012
Headphones, huts and free security checks are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts. Some of the latest and greatest ideas… #1 LISTEN UP…
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Construction Site :: November 2012
Base lodges across the country got a facelift this summer. Many resorts are debuting new and improved lodges this year. SNOWMASS, COLORADO A…
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New Products :: November 2012
See what’s new for your resort. SAM Magazine rounded up more than 14 new products for mountain operators that will increase operational efficiency, thrill guests,…
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Memo From the Staff
SAM Turns 50! Welcome back to 1962! SAM Magazine is proud to celebrate its 50 years of publishing. We honor this feat by taking…
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Industry Reports :: September 2012
Mammoth to Shut Down June Mountain… Greek Peak Files for Bankruptcy… Otsego Club Not to Open… U.S. Won’t Bid for Olympics in 2022… Obituaries……
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Blue Pages :: September 2012
STATE OF THE ART MYSTERY: ASTM LOOKS AT PARK RESEARCH… AND NSAA TALKS “PROGRAM…” U.S. OPEN LEAVES STRATTON FOR VAIL… GOING BOLDLY WHERE NONE…
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Speak Out :: We’re in Great Company
Birthday congrats to us all. The following ski areas are also celebrating a 50th birthday. We’ve listed those that were founded between 1961 and…
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50 Defining Moments: 1962 to 2012
The mountain resort industry has seen much over the past 50 years. Here are our picks for 50 moments that led us to where…
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Blue Pages :: May 2012
PCMR, TALISKER DUEL OVER…WHAT?…LSSM STANDS OUT IN DOWN SEASON…THOSE SHRINKING SENIOR BENEFITS…SYNTHETIC, BETTER THAN THE REAL THING?…WAIVERS, WAIVERS EVERYWHERE…AND YOU THOUGHT YOU LOGGED SOME…
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Industry Reports :: May 2012
Vail Acquires Kirkwood… and other industry news. VAIL ACQUIRES KIRKWOOD Vail Resorts (VR) acquired Kirkwood Mountain Resort, making Kirkwood VR’s third property in the…
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Speak Out :: How To Use Market Research
A discussion on using market research. Market research is a powerful tool for understanding customers and making decisions. As “The Changing Face of Guest…
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Construction Site :: May 2012
The last round of this past season’s construction before looking ahead. Customers had some great new upgrades this season, both on and off the hill.…
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10 Under 30 :: 2012
SAM takes its annual look at the new talent in our industry. This next generation of leaders is full of drive, enthusiasm and creativity.…
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New Products for Summer
Check out some of the great new products for summer, as well as year-round, operations. SAM Magazine rounded up eight new products for summer…
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Blue Pages :: July 2012
WINTER 2011-12 SEASON: BY THE NUMBERS… A LATE ADDITION TO BEST/WORST MARKETING… NO FUN IN THE FAMILY… BEAN COUNTERS: IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ’EM… OSHA WANTS TO SEE…