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Olympics Adds Ski Halfpipe, Women’s Jumping
SAM Magazine-London, Apr. 6, 2011-The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today confirmed the inclusion of ski halfpipe for both men and women and women’s ski…
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Fuller to Be Honored With Sherman Adams Award
SAM Magazine–April 3, 2011–The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced that Dan Fuller, president of Bristol Mountain Winter Resort in Canandaigua, N.Y., is the…
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Whistler Blackcomb Adopts Guest Height Restriction
SAM Magazine-Whistler, B.C., April 1, 2011-Whistler Blackcomb has instituted a new height restriction for all skiers and riders due to the area’s prodigious, record-breaking…
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February Destination Visits Continue Upward Trend
SAM Magazine-Denver, Mar. 24, 2011-For the sixth consecutive month, occupancy at western mountain destinations rose. According to the most recent data released by the…
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SIA Plans Mid-January Dates Starting in 2013
SAM Magazine-McLean, Va., Mar. 17, 2011)-The board of directors for SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has voted to shift the SIA Snow Show dates to…
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NSAA Honors Shaun White with Industry Impact Award
SAM Magazine-Lakewood, Colo., Mar. 18, 2011-The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) will present its Industry Impact Award to snowboarder Shaun White. Last presented in…
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Vail Resorts 2Q Net Rises
SAM Magazine-Broomfield, Colo., Mar. 18, 2011-Vail Resorts (VR) second-quarter net income rose 34 percent as ample snow and the improving economy brought more people…
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Colorado Resort Mid-Winter Visits Were Flat
SAM Magazine-Denver, Mar. 18, 2011-Colorado’s ski season continues on a positive path despite a small dip in visitation during the first two months of…
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Presidents’ Day Visits Were Good, Not Great
SAM Magazine-Rutland, Vt., Mar. 11, 2011-Despite good snow nearly everywhere for the Presidents’ Day holiday, U.S. resorts saw signs of winter fatigue. Business levels…
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VSAA Gets New Marketing Director
SAM Magazine–March 10, 2011–Jason Gibbs has been named director of marketing for Ski Vermont, the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA). Gibbs has an extensive…