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Mauch Joins Leitner-Poma
SAM Magazine–Grand Junction, Colo., December 4, 2009–Jon Mauch is joining the Leitner-Poma of America team in late January in Grand Junction. Mauch comes with…
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RTP, Perfect North Offer New iPhone Apps
SAM Magazine-Avon, Colo., Dec. 4, 2009-iPhone apps for skiers are starting to multiply. The latest to join the Apple universe: Resort Technology Partners (RTP),…
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The New Woodward at Copper is Jumpin
SAM on the Road visited Woodward at Copper on a Thursday afternoon in late October, when the rest of the resort was closed up…
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Sky Tavern Damaged in Fire
SAM Magazine–Reno, Nev., December 2, 2009–Sky Tavern’s local ski program sustained damage to its lodge in a November 28 fire, but is slated to…
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World Report: Season Starts Strong
SAM Magazine and www.skiinfo.co.uk-Woodbury, Conn., Dec. 2, 2009-Warm temperatures and lack of snowfall have delayed the season in eastern North America, but the season…
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Skiset Rental Giant Comes to North America
SAM Magazine–December 1, 2009–Skiset, a European ski and snowboard rental company, has expanded to North America and plans to partner with over 70 stores…
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Okemo to Host Ski Magazine Gear Test
SAM Magazine–Ludlow, Vt., November 24, 2009–“Ski” Magazine is holding its ski gear test at Okemo Mountain Resort and the area’s customers will be invited…
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Moonlight Files for Bankruptcy
SAM Magazine–Ennis, Mont., November 19, 2009–Moonlight Basin Ranch announced that the company and its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for reorganization…
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Powdr Corp to Buy Copper
SAM Magazine–November 17, 2009–Intrawest and Powdr Corp today announced they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement to sell Intrawest’s interests in Copper Mountain…
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No Expansion for Crested Butte
SAM Magazine–November 11, 2009–After years of planning, Crested Butte, Colo., was denied permission to expand onto Snodgrass, which would have given the resort 276…
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Tamarack Home Owners to be Heard
SAM Magazine–Boise, Idaho, November 9, 2009–A group of homeowners at Tamarack Resort that have been trying to keep the resort from permanently closing down,…
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New Zealand Had Record Visits
SAM Magazine–November 9, 2009–The New Zealand Ski Area Association announced that the country hosted a record 1,529,000 ski and snowboard visits in 2009, up…
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Blackjack Gets New Owner, Manager
SAM Magazine-Bessemer, Mich., Nov. 9, 2009-An investor from Oshkosh, Wisc., with close ties to Blackjack Mountain has purchased this area in Michigan’s UP. Rick…
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Tremblant Head Massicotte Resigns
SAM Magazine–November 6, 2009–Intrawest today announced a leadership change at Mont Tremblant in Quebec. Charles Massicotte, president and COO, has tendered his resignation and…
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More Resorts Opening for Business
SAM Magazine-Keystone, Colo., Nov. 5, 2009-After a late-October storm dropped snow across much of the central and northern Rockies, augmenting snowmaking operations, more resorts…
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Breckenridge Legalizes Pot
SAM Magazine-Breckenridge, Colo., Nov. 4, 2009-Breckenridge voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to make it legal to possess 1 ounce or less of marijuana, as…
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Elk Meadows to be Auctioned
SAM Magazine–Beaver, Utah, November 2, 2009–The defunct Elk Meadows Ski Area is now up for auction on-line at www.lfc.com/820r2. Minimum bid for the 1,100-acre…
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Welch Village to Install a Second Unique Lift
SAM Magazine–November 2, 2009–Welch Village Resort, Minn., announced that they have contracted with Doppelmayr CTEC to design a new, eco-Drive four-passenger chairlift for installation…