SAM Coverage
Category: SAM Headline News
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Booking Pace Dropped Sharply at Western Destinations in January
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., Feb. 18, 2025—In a notable change from December, Western mountain destinations saw bookings cool down in January, and occupancy and…
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Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Union, Vail Resorts Reach Agreement
SAM Magazine—Crested Butte, Colo., Feb. 14, 2025—The unionized lift mechanics at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) reached a contract agreement with resort owner Vail…
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In the Northeast, Super Bowl Sunday is a Tough Sell for Ski Areas
SAM Magazine—Boston, Feb. 7, 2025—Super Bowl Sunday, once the first Sunday of February and nowadays the second Sunday, takes place smack in the middle…
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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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The 2025 I Am a Snowmaker Contest Winner
SAM Magazine—Mount Snow, Vt., Feb. 4, 2025—Nearly 12,000 total votes were cast for the five competing snowmaking teams during the 14-day voting period of…
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PGRI Acquires Controlling Interest in Powderhorn
SAM Magazine—Park City, Utah, Feb. 4, 2025—Park City-based Pacific Group Resorts Inc., has acquired controlling interest in Powderhorn Mountain Resort just east of Grand…
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Snowvana Sets Northwest Dates, Adds Wisconsin Show
SAM Magazine—Bend, Ore., Feb. 4, 2025—Snowsport festival operator Snowvana will return to Seattle and Portland and debut a new show in Wisconsin in 2025.…
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Chair Detaches from Lift at Attitash, One Injured
SAM Magazine—Bartlett, N.H., Feb. 3, 2025—On Feb. 2, a carrier with one rider aboard detached from the Flying Bear lift at Attitash Mountain. The…