SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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MND Opens New Production Site in Savoie, France
SAM Magazine—Savoie, France, July 2, 2024—French industrial group MND opened a new cable transport production and assembly facility in Savoie, France. The facility cost…
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DOJ Scrutinizing Alterra’s Planned Arapahoe Basin Acquisition
SAM Magazine—Denver, June 28, 2024—Alterra Mountain Company’s planned acquisition of Arapahoe Basin, Colo., is reportedly being reviewed by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which…
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New Hampshire Ski Areas Report Visitation Down for 2023-24
SAM Magazine—North Conway, N.H., June 7, 2024—Alpine ski areas in the Granite State recorded approximately 2.17 million skier visits during the 2023-24 winter season,…
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Quebec Ski Areas Topped 6 Million Skier Visits in 2023-24 Despite Multiple Challenges
SAM Magazine—Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, May 31, 2024—Quebec ski resorts were able to attract more than 6 million skier visits during the 2023-24 season despite serious…
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Pawlak to Depart NSAA
SAM Magazine—Frisco, Texas, May 23, 2024—Kelly Pawlak is stepping down as president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Newly appointed NSAA…
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“Roller Coaster” 2023-24 Season Sees 60.4 Million Skier Visits
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., May 22, 2024—The U.S. ski industry overcame significant weather challenges in 2023-24 to post the fifth best season on record, according…
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A-Basin, Arizona Snowbowl Among Resorts Still Open for 2023-24 Ski Season
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., May 16, 2024—The 2023-24 ski season isn’t quite over even as June approaches: a small but feisty group of ski areas…
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Nominations for SAM ’10 Under 30’ Now Open
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 16, 2024—The nomination period is now open for SAM’s annual “10 Under 30,” supported by Snow Operating. Members of the…
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SAMMY Leadership Awards
ABOUT THE AWARD | RECENT HONOREES | NOMINATIONS | HALL OF FAME The Award The SAMMY Leadership Award honors individuals who are leading…
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Developers May Turn Stagecoach Ski Area Into Private Club
SAM Magazine—Routt County, Colo., March 25, 2024—It may not be the last ride for Stagecoach ski area, after all.Courtesy of Routt County Planning Department.…

