SAM Coverage
Departments: Sustainability
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Why We Need Systemic Change to Solve the Climate Crisis
Stop falling for fossil fuel propoganda, and focus instead on systemic climate action. As a former climate advisor at the Obama White House and…
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Sugarbush Installs New Solar Array
SAM Magazine—Warren, Vt., Feb. 5, 2021—Sugarbush Resort, in partnership with Green Lantern Solar, has installed a new solar array at Lincoln Peak. The array…
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Drive-in Staff Orientation at Sunday River
SAM Magazine—Newry, Maine, Nov. 20, 2020—Resorts have had to get creative with their formerly indoor, packed-room staff orientations. Sunday River, Maine, has gone the…
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2019 I AM A Snowmaker
The I AM a Snowmaker contest highlights the hard work, determination and camaraderie of snowmakers, and recognizes how critical they are to…
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U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2020
SAM Magazine—Ishpeming, Mich., Oct. 1, 2020—The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induction Class of 2020 includes eight ski and snowboard athletes and…
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NSAA Reports on 2020 Climate Challenge
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Sept. 29, 2020—The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has released the results of the 2019-20 Climate Challenge. This was the ninth…
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Vail Resorts Nears 100% Renewable Electricity Goal
SAM Magazine—Broomfield, Colo., July 1, 2020—Vail Resorts (VR) took a major step toward its 100 percent renewable electricity goal as a new large-scale wind…
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Outdoor Industry Association Introduces Climate Action Corps
SAM Magazine—Denver, Jan. 29, 2020—The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) unveiled its new climate and sustainability initiative, the Climate Action Corps, at its annual sustainability…
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Lobbying for Change on Climate
A new partnership aims to alter the conversation in Washington. Chris Steinkamp detected something new when he flew to Washington D.C. in May…
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Pacific Group Joins the NSAA Climate Challenge
SAM Magazine—Park City, Utah, June 7, 2019—Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI) has joined the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Climate Challenge. The voluntary program…