SAM Coverage
Author: Jordyn Bremmer
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Camelback Names New Leaders
SAM Magazine—Tannersville, Pa., Oct. 21, 2025—Camelback Resort has appointed two veteran hospitality executives to lead the year-round Poconos destination.Jason Bays Jason Bays will serve…
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Ikon Pass Expands Access in Asia with Nine New Destinations
SAM Magazine—Denver, Colo., Oct. 21, 2025—The Ikon Pass will significantly expand its footprint in Asia for winter 2025-26, adding nine new ski destinations across…
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Killington Plans $22M in Improvements for 2026
SAM Magazine—Killington, Vt., Oct. 17, 2025—Killington Resort plans to invest $22 million in on-mountain infrastructure next year, including a new fixed-grip quad and an…
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Southern Hemisphere Results Mixed for 2025
SAM Magazine—Perisher Valley, Australia, Oct. 14, 2025—The Southern Hemisphere’s 2025 season has ended, with a mix of winners and losers, as usual. After pre-season forecasts…
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Price Sensitivity Is Limiting Growth at Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Oct. 14, 2025—The summer season at Western mountain destinations (May-October) appears set to finish slightly up from last year, and…
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Timberline Prices to Rise Due to Oregon’s ‘Broken’ Liability System
SAM Magazine—Government Camp, Ore., Oct. 9, 2025—As insurers exit Oregon and available insurance premiums skyrocket in response to the state’s legal climate, in which…
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2026 I AM a Snowmaker Contest Nominations Now Open
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Oct. 8, 2025—Nominations are now open for the 11th annual “I AM a Snowmaker” contest, hosted by SAM magazine and presented…
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Khara Benoit Appointed GM at Whaleback Mountain
SAM Magazine—Enfield, N.H., Oct. 3, 2025—Whaleback Mountain has named Khara Benoit as its new general manager. Benoit has spent the past four years at Whaleback managing…
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Snow People – October 2025
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…
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Year-End Results for Vail Resorts Signal Changes Ahead
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., Sept. 30, 2025—In his comments about Vail Resorts’ fourth quarter and full year results reported yesterday, CEO Rob Katz acknowledged that…