SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Jeff Boliba Appointed as SnowCloud COO
SAM Magazine—Montville, N.J., April 21, 2021—SNOW Operating has appointed Jeff Boliba chief operating officer for its SnowCloud technology company. Boliba spent the last 21…
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Big SNOW Appoints New GM
SAM Magazine—East Rutherford, N.J., April 14, 2021—Big SNOW American Dream named Mark Dobrowolski as its new general manager. Dobrowolski has been serving as interim…
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Executive Leadership Changes at Vail Resorts
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 13, 2021—Vail Resorts (VR) is undergoing a leadership shuffle at its headquarters in Broomfield, with some top executives moving to…
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Ban Expires on J-1 and H2-B Visas
SAM Magazine—Ludlow, Vt., April 9, 2021—The Trump administration ban on J-1 and H2-B visas has officially expired, opening up the possibility once again for…
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Lift Operations Mountain Department
Lift operations are essential to safety, guest flow, and overall mountain efficiency. The Lift Operations Department focuses on lift management, staffing, training, maintenance practices,…
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British Columbia Shutters Whistler Blackcomb to Halt Covid Surge
SAM Magazine—Whistler, B.C., March 29, 2021—British Columbia is implementing a three-week “circuit breaker”-style lockdown, imposing widespread restrictions on indoor dining in restaurants, group fitness,…
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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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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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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…
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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…