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Sugarloaf Lift Reopens
SAM Magazine–February 22, 2011–Sugarloaf reopened its Spillway East lift yesterday after closing it in late December after a derailment, which inured eight. The Maine…
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Terrorist Attack at Russian Resort
SAM Magazine–February 22, 2011–Last Friday night, masked gunmen shot and killed three tourists on their way to Mt. Elbrus ski resort in the Caucasus…
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Eldora Offers Free Skiing to Other Areas’ Ticket Holders
SAM Magazine-Nederland, Colo., Feb. 21, 2011-Beginning today, Eldora Mountain Resort is offering a free day of skiing or riding to anyone who has a…
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Destination Travel Extends Its Rebound
SAM Magazine-The upward trend in lodging occupancy at major Western mountain destinations continued for January, with average occupancy up 5.8 percent compared to a…
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Leitner Acquires Lenko
SAM Magazine–February 14, 2011–Leitner Technologies has purchased 100 percent of the Swedish company Lenko Snow AB, Inc. along with developing an active participation with…
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Intrawest Plans Move to Denver
SAM Magazine-Denver, Feb. 2, 2011-Intrawest is moving its headquarters to the Denver metro area in the coming off-season. An internal memo informed the company’s…
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Denver Hosts Rousing SIA Snow Show
SAM Magazine-Denver, Feb. 2, 2011-The energy level was high at the 2011 SIA Snow Show here last week, reflecting a record-setting retail season that…
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Cutter’s Camp Registration Opens
SAM Magazine-Woodbury, Conn., Feb. 1, 2011-Cutter’s Camp has opened registration for both of this year’s sessions, at Mount Snow, Vt., April 4-8 and Timberline,…
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Major Personnel Moves
SAM Magazine–January 28, 2011–After 29 years of employment at Northstar-at-Tahoe, Julie Maurer has resigned and accepted a position as VP of marketing and sales…
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Big Powderhorn Is Back in Business After Fire
SAM Magazine–Bessemer, Mich., Jan. 17, 2011–In the wake of a fire that destroyed the main lodge at Big Powderhorn last Thursday, the resort has…