SAM Coverage
Author: Karolyn Towle
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Sandia Peak Closes Temporarily Due to Snow Conditions
SAM Magazine—Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 6, 2025—Sandia Peak Ski Area suspended winter operations as of Tuesday, Feb. 4, citing warm temperatures and limited snow. “Our…
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Mechanical Failure Leads to Lift Evacuation at Cannon
SAM Magazine—Franconia, N.H., Feb. 6, 2025—Yesterday morning, a mechanical failure on the Peabody Express quad forced the evacuation of 64 passengers at Cannon Mountain.…
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Outside Interactive Acquires Inntopia to Create Adventure Travel Platform
SAM Magazine—Boulder, Colo., Feb. 6, 2025—Outside Interactive Inc., a leading creator of outdoor content and experiences, has acquired travel and hospitality software solutions provider…
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Holiday Business Rebounds for Ski Areas from Coast to Coast
SAM Magazine—Cambridge, Vt., Jan. 3, 2024—Good snowmaking conditions, timely—and in some cases abundant—snowfall, and high demand from skiers and riders were among the contributing…
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Western Lodging Winter Occupancy Down Slightly, Rates Up Slightly
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Nov. 15, 2024—The pace and pattern of early bookings at Western mountain destinations is largely consistent with last winter, according…
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North Carolina Ski Areas Sustain Minimal Damage from Helene, Communities Not as Lucky
Photo courtesy of Kim Jochl.SAM Magazine—Banner Elk, N.C., Oct. 2, 2024—Ski areas in the mountains of western North Carolina appear to have suffered relatively…
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SAM Selects 11 Mentees for Annual Summit Series
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Oct. 2, 2024—Eleven up-and-coming industry leaders have been selected to participate as mentees in the SAM Summit Series leadership development program.…
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POWDR to Sell Killington Resort / Pico Mountain, Put Mt. Bachelor, Eldora, and SilverStar Out to Bid
Updated at 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2024. SAM Magazine—Killington, Vt, Aug. 22, 2024—POWDR has agreed to sell Killington Resort and Pico Mountain to…
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Rock Snowpark Rebrands, Reverting to Original Crystal Ridge Name
Crystal Ridge general manager Riley May at the Midwest Ski Areas Association show.SAM Magazine—Franklin, Wis., Aug. 14, 2024—Rock Snowpark has rebranded as Crystal Ridge,…
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SAM Partners with NSAA, Taos Ski Valley, and Mountain Towns 2030 on Climate Solutions Summit Arrival-Day Event
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 7, 2024—SAM has partnered with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Taos Ski Valley, N.M., and Mountain Towns 2030 to welcome…