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Peak Resorts Postpones IPO
SAM Magazine–December 8, 2012–Peak Resorts, Inc., announced that it has postponed its Initial Public Offering that was expected to price and close this week,…
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More Suppliers and Organizations Join LSSM Bandwagon
SAM Magazine-Lakewood, Colo., Dec. 6, 2011-Several new product suppliers and a growing list of organizations are backing Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM)…
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Snowsport Retail Sales Off to a Healthy Start
SAM Magazine-McLean, Va., Dec. 6, 2011-Snowsports retail sales jumped 14 percent in dollars during the pre-season sales period, August through October, compared to very…
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EcoGroomer Goes Into Production
SAM Magazine-Denver, Dec. 2, 2011-Colorado-based Eco-Groomer is initiating production of its first 60 energy-efficient snow processing units. These units add two additional “outrigger” tillers…
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Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Explore Backcountry Linking
SAM Magazine–December 2, 2011–Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, Calif., have commenced a pilot study to determine the possibility of creating backcountry access gates that…
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Dozens of Areas Opening as Thanksgiving Approaches
SAM Magazine-Lincoln, N.H., Nov. 22, 2011-Big snow in the Northwest, up to 28 inches at Whistler Blackcomb, has helped some areas in the region…
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Peak Resorts Sets Terms for IPO
SAM Magazine–November 21, 2011–The Wall Street Journal reported that Peak Resorts announced today that it is offering 5 million common shares and expects the…
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Outdoor Retail Sales Surge, Driven By Apparel
SAM Magazine-Boulder, Colo., Nov. 18, 2011-In a sign of health for outdoor sports, preliminary Outdoor RetailTRAK data from Leisure Trends Group indicate that outdoor…
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CNL Acquires Stevens Pass, Kapuscinski to Operate
SAM Magazine-Orlando, Fla., Nov. 18, 2011-CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.,has acquired Stevens Pass from New Stevens, LLC for $20.5 million. Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, LLC,…
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More Northwestern Resorts to Open This Weekend
SAM Magazine-Leavenworth, Wash., Nov. 18, 2011-Recent cold temperatures and periods of heavy snowfall combined with a strong winter weather outlook have led Stevens Pass,…