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Summer Lodging Reservations Rise in the West
SAM Magazine-Denver, June 23, 2011-Advanced reservations for the summer season are up at many Western mountain destinations, according to the most recent data released…
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Volcanic Ash Postpones Bariloche Season Opening
SAM Magazine-Bariloche, Argentina, June 21, 2011-A volcano in Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle chain erupted on June 4 after being dormant for decades, sending a cloud…
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Whitefish Chair Closed by Slump
SAM Magazine-Whitefish, Mont., June 21, 2011-Whitefish Mountain’s Chair One, the main lift from the base area used for scenic lift rides and carrying mountain…
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Season Starting Late for Most Southern Hemisphere Resorts
SAM Magazine-Jindabyne, Australia, June 21, 2011-The Southern Hemisphere’s ski season is off to a slow start: the majority of Australian resorts are open and…
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New Leadership at Mad River, Attitash and Wildcat
SAM Magazine–June 20, 2011–Two of Mount Snow, Vermont’s senior employees have been tapped to manage two other ski areas under the Peak Resorts umbrella.…
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Cannon Lease on Hold
SAM Magazine–June 16, 2011–Recent plans to lease ski area operations at Cannon Mountain, N.H., will be put on hold for at least a year.…
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U.S. Pro Freeskiing Team Announced
SAM Magazine-Park City, Utah, June 15, 2011-The USSA has named the first official U.S. Freeskiing national team roster following the recent news that skiing…
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Mt. Bachelor, Squaw Add to July 4th Celebrations
SAM Magazine-Bend, Ore. June 16, 2011-The July 4 weekend will see several areas open this year, and some are planning to take the novelty…
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Vermont, N.H. Areas Had Strong Visits in 2010-11
SAM Magazine-Warren, Vt., June 15, 2011-Vermont and New Hampshire resorts posted strong visit totals for the 2010-11 season, according to data released today. Vermont’s…
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Tamarack’s Majority Owner Wanted by Judge
SAM Magazine–June 13, 2011–After failing to appear in court for the second time, majority owner of Tamarack, Jean-Pierre Boespflug, was found in contempt by…