SAM Coverage
Category: SAM Headline News
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Winter Ends Strong, But Inflation Threatens Summer Business in Western Destinations
SAM Magazine—Winter Park, Colo., April 18, 2023—Widespread snowstorms in March had skiers and riders eagerly booking end-of-season Western mountain vacations, according to the monthly…
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Nominate an Up-and-Comer for the 2023 “10 Under 30”
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 17, 2023—The nomination period is now open for SAM’s annual “10 Under 30.” Members of the mountain resort industry are invited…
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John Kelly Named Taos Ski Valley COO
SAM Magazine—Taos Ski Valley, N.M., April 13, 2023—Taos Ski Valley promoted vice president of operations John Kelly to chief operating officer. As COO, Kelly will…
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Alyeska Joins Ikon
SAM Magazine—Denver, Colo., April 13, 2023—Alyeska Resort, located 40 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska, has joined the Ikon Pass for the 2023-24 season. The Ikon…
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MCP Acquires Lee Canyon
SAM Magazine—Las Vegas, Nev., April 13, 2023—Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has acquired Lee Canyon ski resort, located about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas,…
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Indy Pass to Meter Growth After Record Volume Halts Sales
SAM Magazine—Grand County, CO—April 10, 2023—Sales of the 2023-24 Indy Pass have been suspended after the volume of renewals and purchases by new passholders…
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The 2023 SAMMY Leadership Award Honorees
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 7, 2023—The four individuals being recognized with 2023 SAMMY Leadership Awards demonstrate the innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and transparent leadership…
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Four Antelope Butte Board Members Resign Citing Safety Concerns
SAM Magazine—Sheridan, Wyo., April 7, 2023—Four Antelope Butte Foundation (ABF) board members have resigned this week, three citing safety concerns regarding operation of the…
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Little Switzerland Puts the Brakes on Bike Park
SAM Magazine—Slinger, Wis., April 6, 2023—Little Switzerland will permanently close its summer bike park because of increased insurance costs. In a statement posted to…
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Vail Resorts Names Guerriero SVP and COO of Rockies Region
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 6, 2023—Vail Resorts has named Nadia Guerriero, currently vice president and COO of Beaver Creek Resort, Colo., senior vice president…