SAM Coverage
Leadership
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Bolton Valley Shuffles Leadership Team
SAM Magazine—Bolton Valley, Vt., July 22, 2026—Left to right: Evan DesLauriers, Lindsay DesLauriers, Tara Murphy, Nick Lemire.Bolton Valley Resort’s leadership is evolving, as president…
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Wirth Named General Manager of Bretton Woods
SAM Magazine—Bretton Woods, N.H., July 21, 2026—Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa has appointed Jace Wirth as general manager of Bretton Woods Ski Area,…
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10 Under 30
These 10 rising professionals are making an outsized impact on their organizations—and on the future of the snowsports industry.
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Randles Headed to Hunter as New VP and GM
SAM Magazine—Hunter, N.Y., June 30, 2026—Chuck Randles has been named as the new vice president and general manager of Hunter Mountain, effective July 15, 2026.…
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Changing the Narrative Around Ski Industry Careers
The ski industry offers unique careers for young professionals, but do they know that? For an industry that touches millions every winter, the mountain…
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Cubbage Promoted to GM of Powder Mountain
SAM Magazine—Eden, Utah, June 29, 2026—Powder Mountain named Bill Cubbage as general manager of resort operations. He will oversee guest services, rental and retail,…
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Barnes to Succeed Hawkes as Wisp Resort GM in Planned Leadership Transition
SAM Magazine—Deep Creek Lake, Md., June 22, 2026—Erik BarnesErik Barnes will join Wisp Resort as general manager designate, ultimately succeeding general manager Ron Hawkes…
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Swartz Tapped to Lead Smugglers’ Notch
SAM Magazine—Jeffersonville, Vt., June 10, 2026—Smugglers’ Notch Resort appointed Brandon Swartz as its new general manager. Swartz most recently served as general manager of…
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Skeetawk Names Thompson as General Manager
SAM Magazine—Palmer, Alaska, June 4, 2026—Skeetawk Ski Area has promoted Ryan Thompson to general manager. Thompson previously served on the board of directors for…
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Poole to Lead Heavenly Mountain Resort
SAM Magazine—South Lake Tahoe, Calif., May 29, 2026—Vail Resorts has appointed Trent Poole as Heavenly Mountain Resort vice president and general manager. He currently…