SAM Coverage
People
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Growing the Market Is Key
This article profiles John Rutter, Keystone’s COO and NSAA’a latest Chair. Rutter explains his priorities in regrowing the skiing market through youth and families,…
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Michael Kennedy’s Death
Robert’s comments undersore the fact that irresponsibility and unsafe skiing led to Kennedy’s tragic accident. The accident was tragic but gave skiing a blackeye…
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SAMMY Awards are Launched
This article is a recap of the innaugural SAMMY awards presented at the NSAA annual meeting on Marco Island, Florida. It includes a brief…
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Murray Miller: Master Snowmobile Mechanic
Frolich’s profile of Mammoth Mountain’s Murray Miller takes a look at this long-time employee’s take on work and life; his combination of hard work,…
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SAM Flirts with the Millions & Saddlin’ Up for Texas
Davids first subject is SAM’s partnership with Resort Sports Network to deliver SAM’s breaking news from its Website to RSN subscribers: possibly millions of…
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Steve Knowlton: 1922-1998
The first head of Colorado Ski Country U.S.A. was a racer, 10th Mountain veteran, restaurateur and tireless skiing booster and promoter.
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Skal, Jerry
A fond farewell and many thanks to Jerry Groswold, stepping down after 22 years as CEO of Winter Park, Colo.
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Bob Heron, Lift Pioneer
Renowned ropeway engineer Bob Heron has made an indelible mark on the ski industry during a remarkable career filled with firsts. Includes “A Lift…
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Mvp: Liz Ambrosino, Jiminy Peak, Mass.
Liz Ambrosino, executive assistant to president Brian Fairbank at Jiminy Peak, Mass., wears many hats with enthusiasm, creativity and boundless patience.
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NSAA’s First President Honored
A tribute to David Judson, founding president of National Ski Areas Association, who was elected posthumously to the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame.
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Norm Sayler Runs Donner Ski Ranch The Old-Fashioned Way
An excerpt from Robert Frohlich’s new book, Mountain Dreamers: Visionaries of Sierra Nevada Skiing. Photos by Carolyn Caddes.
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New Energy Infusion For Bolton Valley
An interview with Mason Dwinell, the 27-year-old Vermonter who purchased Bolton Valley, Vt., out of bankruptcy last summer.
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On Government Patrol
NSAA’s new director of public policy, Geraldine Hughes, tackles a full plate of political and governmental issues on behalf of the ski industry.
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Concept Man At Intrawest
Hugh Smythe, who started his career as a ski patroller, is the soft-spoken driver of Intrawest’s dynamic growth. He describes his challenges, management and…
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Reveal Does It His Way
From scrappy ski racer to operations vice-president of the Aspen Skiing Company, Jon reveal applies the work ethic that has dominated his career.
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NSAA’s New Chairman
A profile of Dan Seme of Snowshoe, W.V., NSAA’s new chairman. Team effort and consensus are his twin themes to moving the ski industry…
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The Legend Of Paul Testwuide
A profile of Paul Testwuide, VP of operations at Vail, Colo., shows that his outrageous behavior and dedication to whatever job he does has…