SAM Coverage
Author: Jordyn Bremmer
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Alyeska Joins Ikon
SAM Magazine—Denver, Colo., April 13, 2023—Alyeska Resort, located 40 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska, has joined the Ikon Pass for the 2023-24 season. The Ikon…
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MCP Acquires Lee Canyon
SAM Magazine—Las Vegas, Nev., April 13, 2023—Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has acquired Lee Canyon ski resort, located about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas,…
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Indy Pass to Meter Growth After Record Volume Halts Sales
SAM Magazine—Grand County, CO—April 10, 2023—Sales of the 2023-24 Indy Pass have been suspended after the volume of renewals and purchases by new passholders…
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The 2023 SAMMY Leadership Award Honorees
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 7, 2023—The four individuals being recognized with 2023 SAMMY Leadership Awards demonstrate the innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and transparent leadership…
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Four Antelope Butte Board Members Resign Citing Safety Concerns
SAM Magazine—Sheridan, Wyo., April 7, 2023—Four Antelope Butte Foundation (ABF) board members have resigned this week, three citing safety concerns regarding operation of the…
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Little Switzerland Puts the Brakes on Bike Park
SAM Magazine—Slinger, Wis., April 6, 2023—Little Switzerland will permanently close its summer bike park because of increased insurance costs. In a statement posted to…
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Vail Resorts Names Guerriero SVP and COO of Rockies Region
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 6, 2023—Vail Resorts has named Nadia Guerriero, currently vice president and COO of Beaver Creek Resort, Colo., senior vice president…
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Western Resorts Continue to Get Buried by Historic Snowfall, While the East Makes Up for Lost Time
With historic snowfall at ski areas throughout the western United States, many resorts are poised to wrap up the season with later-than-expected closings and…
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Vail Resorts to Offer “My Epic Gear”
SAM Magazine—Broomfield Colo., March 30, 2023—Vail Resorts (VR) plans to introduce a new membership program called My Epic Gear, which could replace the habit…
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March Snow People
In SAM’s Snow People, we highlight recent personnel moves that have been made in the mountain resort industry. From resort hires, promotions, and retirements to…