SAM Coverage
Lifts & Ropeways
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Layers of Governance
The dramatic proceedings at Gunstock Mountain Resort in July highlight the potential pitfalls of public oversight in ski area operations. Governance nightmares don’t get much…
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News and Views :: September 2022
Enough of skiing’s “cool kids,” NSP’s leadership problem, people moves, awards, and more. Enough of Skiing’s “Cool Kids”By Hugh Reynolds, CMO, SNOW Partners For as…
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Three More Ski Areas Added to Indy Pass
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., Sept. 6, 2022—Bluebird Backcountry, Colo.; Chestnut Mountain, Ill.; and Snowriver, Mich., have joined the Indy Pass starting in winter 2022-23. With…
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Powder Alliance Adds Two New Zealand Destinations
SAM Magazine—Wrightwood, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022—The Powder Alliance has added two New Zealand resorts to its 2022-23 affiliate program lineup. The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas,…
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Big Snow, Mich. Acquisition Closed, Renamed Snowriver Mountain Resort
SAM Magazine—Duluth, Minn., Aug. 29, 2022—Charles Skinner Jr. has closed on the acquisition of Big Snow Resort, which includes Indianhead and Blackjack ski areas,…
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Arizona Snowbowl Wins 2022 Rise Up Challenge
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022—In a tight race, the lift maintenance team from Arizona Snowbowl and its featured lift mechanic Nick Gilbertson have…
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Peter White to Re-acquire Mont Glen, Reopen It to the Public
SAM Magazine—West Bolton, Quebec, Aug. 24, 2022—Former owner Peter White has entered into an agreement to purchase Mont Glen for CAD $6.1 million and…
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Indy Pass Adds Mountain High and Dodge Ridge
SAM Magazine—Portland, Ore., Aug. 24, 2022—Indy Pass has added two more resorts to its growing list of partners for the 2022-23 season: Mountain High…
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Vail Resorts Drops Vaccine Requirements, Will Limit Day Tickets
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022—Vail Resorts has updated its Covid protocols, dropping vaccine requirements for guests and staff, and will limit day ticket…
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Big Rock Gets $2.5 Million Boost from U.S. Department of Commerce
SAM Magazine—Mars Hill, Maine, Aug. 17, 2022—The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) has awarded a $2.5 million grant to Big Rock…