SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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World Women’s Snowsports Organization Concludes Inaugural Summit
SAM Magazine—Kaprun, Austria, May 6, 2025—The World Women’s Snowsports Organization (WWSO) hosted its inaugural Summit, April 20–26, 2025, in Kaprun, Austria. The event brought…
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The Immigration Situation
Ski areas that employ international workers are likely to feel a staffing crunch in the months and years ahead due to the new administration’s…
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Vail Resorts to Close HR Unit, Cut 64 Broomfield Jobs
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., April 4, 2025—Vail Resorts filed a notice with the state of Colorado Tuesday that it is closing its HR Shared Services…
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SAM Seeks Nominations for 2025 ‘10 Under 30’
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., March 27, 2025—Nominations are now open for SAM’s annual “10 Under 30,” supported by Snow Operating. The feature recognizes 10 individuals…
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NSAA to Honor Chris Cushing, Chip Perfect
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., March 27, 2025—The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has named two longtime ski industry leaders as the recipients of two of…
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Judge Finds Toggenburg Owner Violated New York’s Antitrust Law
SAM Magazine—Fabius, N.Y., March 10, 2025—A New York State judge has ruled that Intermountain Management, owner of Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain ski areas,…
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Canadians Draw a Line in the Snow
Could cross-border tourism face a lasting freeze as the tariff war continues? President Trump’s Feb. 1 executive order imposing a much ballyhooed 25 percent…
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Mountain Collective 2025-26 Pass Adds Benefits, Loses A-Basin
SAM Magazine—Aspen, Colo., March 4, 2025—For the 2025-26 season, the Mountain Collective Pass will once again offer two days of access to 26 ski…
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Vance Sugarbush Visit Sparks Protests, and an Unofficial Resort Response
SAM Magazine—Warren, Vt., March 3, 2025—United States Vice President JD Vance went on a ski trip to Sugarbush Resort this past weekend with his…
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Tyrol Basin Owner Arrested for Assaulting Guest
SAM Magazine—Vermont, Wis., Feb. 26, 2025—Tyrol Basin owner Nathaniel McGree was arrested Monday night, Feb. 24, following an altercation with a 17-year-old guest. According…