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  • SAM Taps Whistler Blackcomb to Host 2025 Summer Ops Camp

    SAM Magazine—Whistler, British Columbia, March 18, 2025—SAM’s Summer Ops Camp will be held at Whistler Blackcomb, Sept. 2-4, 2025, offering three days of education, networking, and hands-on learning focused on the future of summer operations at mountain resorts. This year’s camp will also feature a partnership with the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA), bringing together a dynamic mix of resort professionals from across North America.   Whistler Blackcomb has been at the forefront of year-round recreation development, balancing business innovation with environmental sustainability. With a robust lineup of summer attractions—including the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Peak...

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Scott Turlington Named Tamarack Resort President

SAM Magazine—Tamarack, Idaho, April 17, 2020—Tamarack Resort has named Scott Turlington as its new president. Turlington takes the helm as Jon Reveal, who has served in the role since December 2018, moves to a new position as director of skiing at Tamarack.Scott Turlington, New President of Tamarack Resort Turlington was an executive at Tamarac...

Ikon Pass Expands Spring Deals Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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The People Recovery Playbook

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NSAA Webinar Tomorrow to Address SBA PPP Loans

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Origin Shares COVID-19 Response & Recovery Steps

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Brian Heon Named Sunday River General Manager

SAM Magazine—Newry, Maine, April 7, 2020—Sunday River Resort has hired Brian Heon as its new general manager, beginning May 1. Heon is currently the general manager at Wildcat Mountain, N.H., a role he’s held since 2013. In his new position at Sunday River, Heon will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resort, overseeing moun...

NSAA Newsletter Outlines SBA Loan Kinks, and More

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Alterra Suspends Pay for Some, Postpones Capital Projects

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UPDATE: Paycheck Protection Program Opens Today

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Aspen Skiing Co. Moving Forward with Major Capital Projects

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Vail Resorts Institutes Pay Cuts, Furloughs, Defers Capital Projects

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Leadership Changes in Vail Resorts Eastern Region

SAM Magazine—March 31, 2020, Broomfield, Colo.—Vail Resorts is once again shaking up the leadership ranks at its Eastern and Midwest properties. Vice president of terrain development Elia Hamilton—a 2016 SAMMY Award winner and Cutter’s Camp lead educator—will no longer be with the company, effective April 15, 2020. Also ending their time...

Vail Resorts CEO Donates $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Assistance

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NSAA Capitol Watch Update 3.27.20:

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Slopefillers Survey Results: State of Ski Resort Marketing

SAM Magazine—March 27, 2020—Gregg Blanchard of slopefillers.com surveyed resort marketers to gauge the state of marketing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. About 70 respondents shared where they were in terms of financial impact, season pass sales, marketing budget, and more. Plus, many shared their sentiments in written responses. At the time, two o...