SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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Caldor Fire Update, Sept. 2
SAM Magazine—Kirkwood, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021—Firefighters are making progress preventing the Caldor Fire’s eastern spread toward Kirkwood and Heavenly.Heavenly snowmaking systems working hard to…
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About the Bootcamps
Businesses have spent much of the past 18 months adapting to extraordinary circumstances. Now, amid continued uncertainty, one thing is certain: 2021-22 will be the time to reimagine,…
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Appeals Court Blocks SVAM Expansion
SAM Magazine—Olympic Valley, Calif., Aug. 27, 2021—On Tuesday, a California appeals court blocked a 30-year, $1 billion expansion plan for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows…
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Blue Mountain Sold for $32 Million
SAM Magazine— Palmerton, Pa., Aug. 11, 2021—Blue Mountain, Pa., has been sold for nearly $32 million to BMR Resort, a Denver-based LLC formed by equity…
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SAM Summit Series Opens, Nominate a Mentee
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., August 10, 2021—SAM has launched its fourth annual Summit Series for leadership development and is calling for mentee nominations. Throughout the…
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PSIA-AASI and Women of Winter Partner on BIPOC Initiative
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., August 4, 2021—The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has partnered with grassroots organization Women…
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Toggenburg Sold, New Owner to Close It, Sell Assets
SAM Magazine—Fabius, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2021—Toggenburg Mountain in upstate New York was acquired by Peter Harris, president of Intermountain Management, which owns nearby Song…
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Aspenware
Most resort websites ask guests to work too hard to spend their money. Aspenware fixes that The Aspenware ecommerce platform is built…
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Technology Supplier Guide
Technology continues to play a growing role in how ski resorts operate and serve guests. This supplier guide highlights companies providing innovative solutions across…
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Deer Valley Raises Minimum Wage To $15
SAM Magazine—Park City, Utah, July 20, 2021—Deer Valley Resort, Utah, will increase starting wages to $15 per hour for the resort’s hourly, non-tipped positions. Wage adjustments will also be made for eligible staff members to maintain a differential…