SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Ikon Pass Prices Rise 7.5%, Includes New Benefits
SAM Magazine—Denver, March 9, 2023—Alterra Mountain Company is raising prices on its Ikon Passes roughly 7.5 percent for 2023-24, its sixth season, and is…
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Vail Resorts Increases Epic Pass Pricing 8%, Expands European Partners
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., March 7, 2023—Vail Resorts has released pricing for the 2023-24 Epic Pass suite. The restricted Epic Local Pass will retail for…
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Wolf Ridge to Transfer Ownership, Rebrand
SAM Magazine— Mars Hill, N.C., March 6, 2023—Wolf Ridge Ski Resort looks set to transfer ownership this year. Deborah and David Hatley, owners of…
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Indy Pass Unveils 2023-24 Pricing, Will Limit Sales
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., March 6, 2023—Indy Pass released 2023-24 season pass pricing today. The new retail cost of the adult Base Pass ($279) and…
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Healthier Than Ever
A finance and resort expert shares highlights and opportunities for growth from NSAA’s 2021-22 Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas. The 2021-22 Economic…
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Purpose, Perspective, and People
Mountain bike industry professionals discuss creating a sustainable and responsible summer operation. In September 2022, the Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium (MBTS) brought together a…
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Mountain Spy :: March 2023
“Can I come just to ride the lift?” THE QUESTION: ”CAN I COME THERE JUST TO RIDE THE LIFT?” While scenic chairlift rides have long been…
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New Products :: March 2023
A collection of new products and technology for operators to consider. FISCHER RC4 SKI BOOTS WITH BOA TECHNOLOGY Fischer’s all-new RC4 ski boot family…
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Durable Demand
Despite weather extremes, the 2022-23 season reached the halfway mark with strong demand and visits. Mother Nature tried her hardest to disrupt the all-important…
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News and Views :: March 2023
Japan’s ski industry revival, gear sharing, aerial industry updates. PARTS UNKNOWN North American skiers and riders traveling to Japan for its iconic deep “Japow”…