SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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The Onlys
Meet the three ski areas that are the only ones in their respective states. While some states are dense with ski areas, Tennessee, Maryland,…
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Idea Files :: May 2023
Ski and snowboard hoods, an accessible snow play area, and uphiller warning lights. SKI AND SNOWBOARD HOODS The SAM editors had never seen a ski…
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Reinventing Resilience
Individual resiliency is key to organizational success. The latest SAM Summit Series discussion brought together the leadership development program’s mentors and mentees to talk about…
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New Products :: May 2023
Structures, seats, tech solutions, and other items to consider. TUBBO STRUCTURES TUBBO is a ground-independent cylindrical structure with a transparent design that shelters…
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Season Pass Plays
The 2023-24 season pass sale is underway with lots of new offerings and more multi-area passes than ever before. Ski areas continue to innovate with…
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News and Views :: May 2023
Visitation and revenue predictions, French connection, and more. A SEASON OF MORE UPS THAN DOWNS? Wild weather this winter disrupted, shortened, and extended the…
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Windham Mountain Gains New Majority Owners, Multi-Year Capital Investment
SAM Magazine—Windham, N.Y., April 27, 2023—Windham Mountain ownership has secured new investment from two hospitality and resort development families that will provide growth capital…
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DeBerry Named Snow Partners President
SAM Magazine—Montville, N.J., May 1, 2023—SNOW Partners named Frank DeBerry, former president of Crystal Mountain, Wash., and COO of Alterra Mountain Company’s four West…
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Darbous Named Crystal Mountain (Wash.) President and COO
SAM Magazine—Denver, Colo., April 26, 2023—Alterra Mountain Company named Matthew Darbous president and COO of Crystal Mountain, Wash., effective immediately. In his new role,…
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Vail Resorts Skier Visits, Revenue Up
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 21, 2023—While Vail Resorts reported mixed second quarter results in March, with visits up but earnings down from the prior…