SAM Coverage
Miscellaneous
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2018 NSAA National Convention and Tradeshow Marco Island, Fla., May 2-5
The 878 attendees at the NSAA National Convention and Tradeshow in Marco Island, Fla., May 2-5 enjoyed four days of stimulating and thought-provoking presentations,…
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Idea Files :: May 2018
Load/unload signal lights, an early season snowmaking vehicle, and a simple recordkeeping solution. RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT No, this is not a kid’s…
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Mountain Travel Symposium Addresses Topics Old and New
The word innovation connotes creative, forward-moving success. But as a principal theme of the Forum portion of the 2018 Mountain Travel Symposium, April 11-12…
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Mountain Capital Partners to Run Nordic Valley
SAM Magazine—Durango, Colo., April 18, 2018—Mountain Capital Partners, which owns Purgatory and Arizona Snowbowl among other resorts, has entered into an operating agreement with…
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Ski California to Host Lift Maintenance and Ops Conference
SAM Magazine—Olympic Valley, Calif., March 23, 2018—The inaugural Ski California Lift Maintenance and Operations Education (LMOE) Conference will take place June 5 – 7,…
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Killington Delivers New 365-Day Pass
SAM Magazine—Killington, Vt., March 22, 2018—After several years of building out its summer activities, Killington is offering a new year-round “season pass” for $99…
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Idea Files :: March 2018
Liftie chair, emergency lights, and a portable lift control station. LIFTGUARD CHAIR Ski Sawmill, Pa., had a problem with its top lift attendant’s building.…
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Idea Files :: January 2018
The best idea of 2017, plus de-icing solutions for chairs and comm lines. Thanks to all the resorts who submitted ideas over the past…
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On the Road :: January 2018
Fall consumer shows, Cutter’s Camp Refresher, Killington World Cup Boston Ski Show Boston, Mass., Nov. 9-12 Crowds flocked to the Boston Ski Show…
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News & Views :: January 2018
Terrain park contest winners, NASTAR’s golden year, crowdfunding, etc. 2017 TERRAIN PARK CONTEST RESULTS The Scott Delforte Park Jam, Bristol Mountain, N.Y. As a…
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The Fairbank Group Launches Variable Lift Ticket Pricing Online
SAM Magazine—Hancock, Mass., Nov. 20, 2017—The Fairbank Group’s resorts—Jiminy Peak, Mass., Bromley, Vt., and Cranmore, N.H.—are now offering discounted advance purchase lift tickets through…
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More Early Openings, and a Few Delays
SAM Magazine—Dover, Vt., Nov. 17, 2017—A huge number of mountain resorts across North America—from small ski areas near urban centers to the biggest operations…
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Deno Dudunake Receives 2017 BEWI Award
SAM Magazine—Boston, Mass., Nov. 17, 2017—Longtime Rossignol sales rep Deno Dudunake was honored with the 32nd annual BEWI Award at a luncheon in Boston…
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New Peak Discovery Learn-to Program
SAM Magazine—Wildwood, Mo., Nov. 17, 2017—Peak Resorts has unveiled a new program aimed at making learning to ski or ride more affordable and accessible.…
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Brian Czarnecki Named COO of Camelback Resort
SAM Magazine—Tannersville, Pa., Nov. 10, 2017—Brian Czarnecki has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer for Camelback Resort, Pa. Previously, he served…
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Many Resorts Opening Early
SAM Magazine—Dover, Vt., Nov. 10, 2017—By Sunday morning, the number of ski areas open for skiing and riding in North America will just about…
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Industry Reports :: January 2014
TAOS TO BE SOLD… GOOD NEWS FOR WEST AND WHALEBACK… PEOPLE… SUPPLIER NEWS TAOS TO BE SOLD In mid-December, Taos Ski Valley, N.M., entered…
