SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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Publisher’s Memo :: November 2019
Much to learn, you still have… In the Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, Luke Skywalker discovers he needs help on his journey…
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Third Installment of the Summit Series Begins
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Oct. 23, 2019—SAM has launched year three of its successful Summit Series. The season-long program, aimed at developing future leaders in…
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Sweetser to Retire from Ski Maine
SAM Magazine—Portland, Maine, Oct. 18, 2019—Ski Maine executive director Greg Sweetser is retiring in May 2020 after 24 years leading the association that represents…
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Burton Becomes B-Corp Certified
SAM Magazine—Burlington, Vt., Oct. 16, 2019—Burton is officially a certified B Corp: a company that meets high standards for sustainability, social responsibility, transparency, and…
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Peak Resorts Shareholders Approve Sale to Vail
SAM Magazine—Wildwood, Mo., Sept. 20, 2019—Peak Resorts, Inc., shareholders approved the merger agreement for the acquisition of Peak’s 17 areas by Vail Resorts, Inc.…
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Steamboat Donates $500,000 to Yampa River Fund
SAM Magazine—Steamboat Springs, Colo., Sept. 20, 2019—Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is donating $100,000 per year over the next five years to the newly…
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One Week to Enter the Terrain Park Contest
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Sept. 20, 2019—There is just one week left to enter the 15th annual SAM Terrain Park Contest, sponsored by Burton Learn…
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Solitude Tackles Congestion and Air Quality
SAM Magazine—Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Sept. 18, 2019—For the 2019-20 winter season, Solitude Mountain Resort is launching a number of initiatives to address traffic…
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Investor Sues to Stop Vail Acquisition of Peak Resorts
SAM Magazine—Wildwood, Mo., Sept. 11, 2019—A lawsuit has been brought against Peak Resorts by one of its own investors, who seeks to halt the…
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SAM Summit Series Call for Mentee Nominations
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Sept. 6, 2019—SAM has launched an open call for nominations to become a mentee for the third year of the successful…