SAM Coverage
Departments: Risk & Safety
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Snowboarding Top Reason to Visit Emergency Room
SAM Magazine-New York, June 11, 2008-According to a new study on injuries and recreational sports, more snowboarders are sent to the emergency room than…
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RECCO Use Expands In North America
SAM Magazine-Vail, Colo., April 23, 2008-North American search and rescue organizations are taking a harder look at RECCO technology as the system continues to…
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Avalanches at Sugarloaf Leave 200 Foot Debris Fields
SAM Magazine, Carrabasett Valley, ME, April 8, 2008 -A series of avalanches in Sugarloaf’s backside area on March 31 ran up to 200 feet…
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Okemo Credit Data Hit by Possible Security Breach
SAM Magazine-Ludlow, Vt., Mar. 31, 2008-Okemo Mountain Resort revealed today that it has been a recent target of criminal efforts to gain access to…
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Telluride Opens Super-Steep Palmyra Peak
SAM Magazine-Telluride, Colo., Mar. 3, 2008-Telluride has opened Palmyra Peak for the first time in the resort’s history. The new hike-to terrain comprises more…
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Wells Fargo Purchases The Richardson Group
SAM Magazine-Chicago, Jan.11, 2008-Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc., has acquired Dover, N.H.-based The Richardson Group. The acquisition closed Dec. 1, 2007; terms of the…
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European Update: Survey Reveals 11% of Holidaymakers Ski When Drunk
SnowHunter–UK, January 9, 2008– A new study commissioned by travel insurance company InsureandGo has found that 11% of people have skied whilst drunk. Around…
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NSAA Hires New Education Director
SAM Magazine–Lakewood, Colo.,, December 4, 2007–NSAA announced today that it has hired Ann George to serve as the association’s education director. George hails most…
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Tim White Named to Head NSP
SAM Magazine-Lakewood, Colo., June 4, 2007-Tim White, NSAA director of education, has resigned to become executive director of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), effective…
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Private Resort In Colorado Wins Preliminary Approval
SAM Magazine – Minturn, Co., May 23, 2007 – A private resort outside of Vail has won preliminary approval from the Minturn Planning Commission.…