SAM Coverage
Departments: Mountain Ops
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Sno Mountain Defaults on Loan
SAM Magazine–November 4, 2011–Sno Mountain, Pa., (formerly Montage) has defaulted on a $5 million loan according to published reports. The ski area has not…
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Ski Area Bill Gets Nod from Senate and Heads to President
SAM Magazine–October 18, 2011–This afternoon, the Senate passed the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Act and the bill will now head to President Obama for…
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Wisp Owners File for Bankruptcy
SAM Magazine–October 18, 2011–The owners of Wisp Ski Resort in Maryland, DC Development LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 15. As…
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Two More Areas in Colorado Set to Open
SAM Magazine–October 13, 2011–Arapahoe Basin, Colo., is set to open its doors today, October 13. With an 18-inch base, the area is opening one…
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Spanish Peaks to Shut Down
SAM Magazine–October 13, 2011–Spanish Peaks, Mont., a swanky private ski and golf community on Lone Peak, closed its doors and laid off its staff…
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Intrawest Moves HQ to Denver
SAM Magazine-Denver, Oct. 11, 2011-Having spun off its flagship Whistler/Blackcomb resort, and with its largest remaining resorts located in Colorado, Intrawest is relocating its…
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October Snowfall Opens Wolf Creek Ski Area
SAM Magazine-Pagosa Springs, Colo., Oct. 7, 2011-Wolf Creek Ski Area is opening this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, after receiving 36 inches of new…
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Active Americans Raise Sights for Holiday Spending
SAM Magazine-Boulder, Colo., Oct. 7, 2011-Active Americans plan to increase spending on sports, recreation and fitness gear by 11 percent in 2011, according to…
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Brad Wilson Named GM for Diamond Peak
SAM Magazine-Incline Village, Nev., Oct. 5, 2011-Diamond Peak Ski Resort has named Brad Wilson as its new general manager, effective Nov. 1. Wilson returns…
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Aspen School Seeks Replacement for Team Leader System
SAM Magazine-Aspen, Colo., Sept. 30, 2011-The Aspen Skiing Co. is seeking a new structure to replace the snowsport school’s Team Leader system and maintain…