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Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. Submits Top Bid for Jay Peak at $76 Million
PGRI president and CEO Vern Greco shares his thoughts on the acquisition with SAM. SAM Magazine—Jay, Vt., Sept. 8, 2022—Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI) made the highest and best final bid to buy Jay Peak, $76 million, following an auction with multiple bidders. PGRI president and CEO Vern Greco told SAM that after three years spent pursuing the acquisition, PGRI is poised to bring renewed stability to the resort and its staff, and tap into its passion and energy. The prevailing bid remains subject to approval by the United States District Court in Southern Florida during a final hearing scheduled for Sept. 16. Judge Darrin P. Gayles, who has presided over the receivership in federal...
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SAM Magazine—Polaris, Mont., Aug. 11, 2026—The Sand Creek Fire hit the summit of Maverick Mountain last night and has reportedly advanced down the small ski area’s terrain, already damaging its only aerial lift—a Riblet double chair—according to a social media post from Maverick on Tuesday morning: “With heavy hearts, we are sad to say...
In SAM’s Snow People, we highlight personnel moves in the mountain resort industry. From resort hires, promotions, and retirements to awards, obits, and supplier news, we celebrate the people that make this industry thrive. PEOPLE SAM BURNS, KILLINGTON RESORT, VT Sam Burns was named as snowmaking supervisor for Killington Resort. Prior to jo...
SAM’s Supplier News roundup delivers a quick look at the latest business moves shaping the mountain resort industry. From mergers and acquisitions to new services, partnerships, and product expansions, this snapshot keeps operators up to speed on the companies and solutions driving change across the supplier landscape. SNOWCLOUD unveiled a ma...
SAM Magazine—Shell, Wyo., Aug. 7, 2026—Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area has appointed Peter Johnson as its new general manager. Johnson most recently led the Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association, overseeing Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort in North Powder, Ore. Johnson brings 16 years of experience leading the redevelopment of Anth...
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 6, 2026—New sessions and activities have been added to SAM's 14th annual Summer Ops Camp, a three-day program of site visits, seminars, on-hill workshops, demonstrations, and networking events exploring the latest trends in mountain resort summer operations. The event takes place Sept. 1-3 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. S...
SAM Magazine—Government Camp, Ore., Aug. 4, 2026—Credit: Mt. Hood MeadowsMt. Hood Meadows has suspended operations and evacuated the resort after the rapidly growing Grasshopper Fire prompted a Level 3 ("Go Now") evacuation order Tuesday morning. In a social media post, the resort said, "As of this morning, Meadows is under a Level 3 (Go Now) ...
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 4, 2026—The 2026 Rise Up Challenge is underway, and voting is officially open. Now in its sixth year, the video contest shines a spotlight on talented young lift mechanics—rising stars who are essential to the future of mountain operations. This year, six resorts each nominated a standout team member to be fe...
SAM Magazine—Beaver, Utah, Aug. 3, 2026—Eagle Point Resort will not operate this winter due to the significant impacts of the Cottonwood Fire on the resort's lift infrastructure, ski terrain, and surrounding forest lands. Flash flooding washed out the resort’s primary access road in July, further complicating ongoing remediation work. "This ...
SAM Magazine—Park City, Utah, July 31, 2026—Lift replacements at Park City Mountain that had been delayed due to opposition by members of the local community were, for now, given the green light by a municipal hearing officer following an appeal of the Park City Planning Commission’s June decision to approve the projects. According to the ...
SAM Magazine—Beaver, Utah, July 31, 2026—Credit: UDOTState Route 153 through Beaver Canyon, the primary access to Eagle Point Resort, is closed indefinitely after flash flooding and debris flows severely damaged or completely washed away the road in several locations July 19, according to Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). Eagle Point su...
SAM Magazine—Lebanon, N.H., July 31, 2026—Sean MalagutiSean Malaguti has been promoted to serve as president of SnoCountry Ski Areas Association as part of a reorganization at the national snow conditions and ski area promotional outlet. He succeeds Mike Colbourn, who served as president since 2017 and has transitioned to chairman of the SnoCou...
SAM Magazine—Danbury, N.H., July 23, 2026—Ragged Mountain has named Alan "Al" Wickstrom as general manager, bringing the longtime New Hampshire operations leader back to the resort where he previously led mountain operations. Wickstrom rejoins Ragged after four years as vice president of operations at Loon Mountain Resort. Before joining Loon,...
SAM Magazine—Juneau, Alaska, July 22, 2026—The Eaglecrest board of directors selected Julie Jackson Piper to be the next general manager of the non-profit Eaglecrest Ski Area during a July 7 Eaglecrest board special meeting. Piper will begin her new role on Aug. 31. She succeeds Craig Cimmons, who resigned in early January. Piper’s prior e...
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 and CEO Lindsay DesLauriers transitions to chair of the board while assuming a new strategic leadership position. Tara Murphy has become president and CEO, an...
SAM Magazine—Durango, Colo., July 22, 2026—Valle NevadoMountain Capital Partners (MCP) has withdrawn its proposed acquisition of Chilean resort operator Andacor, ending a transaction that would have united four interconnected ski areas near Santiago under common ownership. The proposed acquisition, announced in July 2025, would have added Anda...
