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Alterra to Acquire Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington
SAM Magazine—Denver, Sept. 7, 2018—Less than three weeks after Vail Resorts closed on its acquisition of Stevens Pass in Washington, Alterra Mountain Company has…
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Aspen Snowmass Launches Give A Flake
SAM Magazine—Aspen Snowmass, Colo.—Sept. 6, 2018—With its national advertising campaign—Give A Flake—Aspen Snowmass once again departs from traditional ski resort marketing. The campaign invites…
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Soldier Mountain Looking for Another New Owner
SAM Magazine—Boise, Idaho, Aug. 30, 2018—Ripe for a no-frills ski/ride/telemark/cat ski ownership opportunity? You’re in luck: Soldier Mountain, Idaho, is up for sale—again. The…
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Boyne Resorts Now All-In on the Ikon Pass
SAM Magazine—Denver, Aug. 29, 2018—This week’s multi-day reveal of additional resorts included on Alterra Mountain Company’s Ikon Pass continues, with today’s door opening on…
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Boyne Resorts Realigns Leadership, Defines Regions
SAM Magazine—Boyne Falls, Mich., Aug. 27, 2018—Three Boyne Resorts executives have been selected to lead operations for the company’s portfolio, based on geography and…
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Ikon Adds Solitude, Brighton and Taos to Growing Pass Roster
SAM Magazine—Denver, Aug. 27, 2018—The Ikon Pass has added Solitude Mountain Resort, following Alterra’s closing on this acquisition earlier this month, and added neighboring…
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Ski Area Audit Puts Focus on Child Labor Laws
SAM Magazine—Manchester, N.H., Aug. 27, 2018—The Fairbank Group labor audit and subsequent recent publicity appear to indicate a heightened focus on child labor laws.…
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Purgatory’s Mountain Coaster Debuts This Weekend
SAM Magazine—Durango, Colo., Aug. 23, 2018—The southwest region’s only mountain coaster is making its debut this Saturday, Aug. 25, at Purgatory Resort, Colo. The…
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Stickelman Named Interim CEO of National Ability Center
SAM Magazine—Park City, Utah, Aug. 22, 2018—Following the departure of Gail Barille, the National Ability Center’s (NAC) chief executive officer for the last eight…
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Midsummer Occupancy and Revenue Cools at Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Denver, Aug. 22, 2018—As of July 31, the midpoint of the summer season for western mountain destinations, occupancy growth is slowing slightly, but…