SAM Coverage
Departments: Grooming
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CCSAA Conference 2026: Networking and Snow Farming at Canmore
SAM Magazine—Canmore, Alberta, April 20, 2026—Climate/snowpack presentation. Credit: Reese Brown.The Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) Annual Conference drew 72 attendees from across North…
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PistenBully
Since 1969, PistenBully has been leading the way for snow grooming. PistenBully has delivered some of the most important innovations in the industry, including…
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2026 Groomer Report
Snowcat manufacturers continue to refine their machines and after-sale support. Within the steel and aluminum construction of grooming machines lives digital intelligence that continues to…
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Over-Snow Vehicles
How the SAM “Groomer Report” began. Former SAM technical editor Nils Ericksen wrote an article called “Over-Snow Vehicles — a Survey” in the Spring 1979…
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Safehold Sports
Safehold Ski, a division of IGP Specialty, caters to the specialized insurance and risk management needs of clients in the snowsports and greater outdoor…
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Andrew Nicolas Appointed CEO of Prinoth U.S. Snow Grooming Division
SAM Magazine—Tooele, Utah, Jan. 26, 2026—Prinoth named Andrew Nicolas as CEO of its U.S. snow grooming division in December. In his new role, Nicolas…
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Boyne Resorts Launches Independent Charitable Foundation
SAM Magazine—Boyne Falls, Mich., Jan. 21, 2026—Boyne Resorts has launched the Boyne Forever Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that will coordinate philanthropic giving…
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Prinoth
In terrain parks where precision is everything, Prinoth snow groomers, led by the Bison X, are the machine of choice for world-class builders. Designed…
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Schedule & Overview
Set against the unique backdrop of spring conditions on Mt. Hood, Cutter’s Camp brings together terrain park professionals from across the industry for a…
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Hestra
Hestra started with a simple mission: build the toughest, most reliable gloves possible. Founded in Sweden 90 years ago, Hestra first made its name crafting…