SAM Coverage
Author: Jordyn Bremmer
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Boyne Resorts Launches Independent Charitable Foundation
SAM Magazine—Boyne Falls, Mich., Jan. 21, 2026—Boyne Resorts has launched the Boyne Forever Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that will coordinate philanthropic giving…
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Le Massif Closes Indefinitely as Workers Strike Continues
SAM Magazine—Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec, Jan. 20, 2026—Le Massif de Charlevoix has closed for a second time amid an ongoing, indefinite strike by roughly 300 of…
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Snowvana Adds New England to 2026 Lineup
SAM Magazine—Bend, Ore., Jan. 20, 2026—Snowvana will make its East Coast debut when the consumer ski and snowboard expo comes to the Royal Plaza…
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2026 “I AM a Snowmaker” Voting is Now Open
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Jan. 20, 2026—Online voting for the videos produced by six chosen ski areas competing in the 2026 “I AM a Snowmaker”…
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NSAA 2026 Western Conference Draws Nearly 700
SAM Magazine—Snowbird, Utah, Jan. 16, 2026—NSAA president Mike Reitzell and Snowbird president Dave Fields at the first track breakfast.A challenging start to the season…
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Season Opened Slowly at Most Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Jan. 16, 2026—Low snowfall led to a lackluster December for mountain town lodging operations across most of the West, according…
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Andrew Gast Tapped as Eldora President and GM
SAM Magazine—Nederland, Colo., Jan. 16, 2026—Powdr Corp. has hired Andrew Gast to serve as president and general manager of Eldora Mountain Resort, effective Feb.…
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Prinoth
In terrain parks where precision is everything, Prinoth snow groomers, led by the Bison X, are the machine of choice for world-class builders. Designed…
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Vail Resorts See 20 Percent Drop in Visits Through New Year’s Holiday
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., Jan. 15, 2026—Skier visits for Vail Resorts (VR) destinations were down 20 percent for the season through Jan. 4 compared to…