SAM Coverage
Departments: Summer Ops
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Ski Area Summer-Use Bill Passes the House
SAM Magazine-Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2011-A measure that would explicitly allow and encourage a wide range of summer activities on Forest Service land leased…
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Reservations Up in the West
SAM Magazine, September 16, 2011–The most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)* revealed that despite a dramatic drop in consumer…
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SAM Goes to Wisp
In late July, SAM paid a visit to Wisp Resort in Maryland to check out the area’s wide range of summer activities. From water…
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Wisp Seeking Financial Aid
SAM Magazine-McHenry, Md., Aug. 26, 2011-The owners of Wisp Resort are considering a variety of options, including the sale of the area as a…
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Mountain Travel Continued Recovery in July
SAM Magazine-Denver, Aug. 22, 2011-According to the most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP), reservation activity in July was up…
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Spirit Delays Opening of Zip Line Due to Lightning Strike
SAM Magazine–August 3, 2011– Spirit Mountain, Minn., was set to debut its latest addition to the area’s Adventure Park, the “Timber Flyer” zipline, but…
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Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort Gets Expansion Nod
SAM Magazine–July 19, 2011– The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort (LVSSR), owned by Powdr Corp., announced that the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Service has…
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Summer Ops Bill Advances in Senate
SAM Magazine-Washington, D.C., July 15, 2011- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee unanimously recommended passage of the Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act…
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SAM’s Summer Ops Camp Registration Opens
SAM Magazine–July 15, 2011–Registration for SAM’s Second Annual Summer Ops Camp is officially open. The camp, which will take place at Jiminy Peak, Mass.,…
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New Record in Skier Visits Thanks to Late Snows
SAM Magazine–July 14, 2011— July 14, 2011 – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced today that U.S. ski areas set a new all-time…

