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SIA NextGen Study Outlines Growth Opportunities for Winter Sports Industry

January 13, 2022

In partnership with Shop-Eat-Surf By John Stouffer | Originally Published January 13, 2022 Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the winter outdoor industry’s non-profit, member-owned trade association, recently released The SIA NextGen Study, 2021, a detailed look at non-participants and participants of winter sports activities to learn more about the audiences and how to grow the market. There […]

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Share Winter Invests $1.5 Million in 49 Programs Nationwide

December 17, 2021

PROVIDENCE, RI, December 17, 2021 – Share Winter Foundation (Share Winter) is proud to announce their 49 Grantees for Winter 2021/22.  Each Share Winter grantee provides youth, ages 5-18, with at least 4 on-snow experiences, in Nordic or alpine skiing and/or snowboarding. The grantees also create ongoing opportunities for skiing and riding for program graduates. […]

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SIA NextGen Study Offers Detailed Insights Into Growing Participation, Diversity in Snowsports

December 16, 2021

SIA is leading the way in connecting the winter outdoor industry with consumers in new and unexpected ways. Park City, Utah (December 16, 2021) – The NextGen Study of Winter Participants, a report released today by Snowsports Industries America (SIA), offers a detailed look at the perceptions of young and diverse non-participants in winter outdoor […]

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United Airlines to Partner with Share Winter Foundation, Help Further Organization’s Mission

December 9, 2021

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 9, 2021 – Today, United Airlines becomes the most recent company to partner with the Share Winter Foundation, committing a $25,000 contribution to the organization. “United is our first corporate partner from outside the ski and snowboard industry, which is a significant milestone in our growth” said Constance Beverley, chief executive officer […]

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Outdoor Biz Podcast Episode #299 – How to Future-Proof Your Business in the Digital Age with SIA President Nick Sargent

October 26, 2021

Rick Saez’s Outdoor Biz Podcast Episode #299 – How To Future-Proof Your Outdoor Business In The Digital Age With SIA President Nick Sargent October 26, 2021 The unexpected pandemic impacted a large number of businesses, most especially in the outdoor industry. So the question everyone now asks is, how can you future-proof your business with […]

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Snowsports Industries America Releases Participation Study for 2020-2021 Season

October 26, 2021

Frequency was one of the key driving forces in the uptick of last season’s winter sports activity Park City, Utah (October 26, 2021) – Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announces the release of their study on participation in winter sports across the 2020-2021 season, providing an in-depth look at skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and touring. This study highlights a […]

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Snow Resorts Roll Over Many “COVID” Keepers After Banner Year

September 29, 2021

In partnership with Shop-Eat-Surf By Tiffany Montgomery | Originally Published September 29, 2021 The pandemic forced many companies to innovate, including snow resorts. And resorts are carrying over some of those improvements this year. Last year at this time, the snow industry had no idea to what to expect for the winter season given much […]

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Snowsports Industries America Partners with the Share Winter Foundation to Get More Kids on Snow

September 28, 2021

SIA issues challenge to the winter outdoor industry to prioritize inclusivity and accessibility with up to $25,000 donation to Share Winter Park City, Utah (September 28, 2021) – According to 2020-2021 snowsports participation data, 69 percent of winter sports participants are white. This is in stark contrast to recent 2020 census data which reveals that more than 40% of Americans now identify as one or more racial and ethnic groups, and that people […]

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Alterra Mountain Company and Share Winter Foundation Join Forces to Increase Mountain Access Among Youth

September 14, 2021

Collaboration Represents a Nearly $4 Million Cash and In-Kind Donation Toward Share Winter Foundation Programs DENVER, CO, September 14, 2021 – Alterra Mountain Company commits to creating a more diverse and inclusive winter sports community and has joined forces with Share Winter Foundation to support their mission to improve the lives, health, and fitness of […]

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Rossignol Group Supports Share Winter Foundation

May 5, 2021

Partnership will further Share Winter’s Mission to increase participation and diversity in snowsports. Park City, UT – May 5, 2021 – Reinforcing the pillar of ‘Community’ within its broad-reaching Respect program, the Rossignol Group is proud to announce its support of the Share Winter Foundation. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Share Winter Foundation works with local […]

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