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SIA Leads Inaugural Trade Mission To China

Uncategorized News

September 27, 2018

On Sept 16-21, SIA, in conjunction with US Commercial Services of the US Embassy in Beijing, led 19 SIA members, representing 14 companies to Beijing, China to learn more about the rapidly developing winter industry. As the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, China offers significant opportunities for US companies in the winter industry. Over four days, […]

Global Warming Can Make Extreme Weather Worse

Climate Change Uncategorized News

August 24, 2018

Permalink: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna901751

TNF: Washington Must Act On Climate Change

Climate Change

August 24, 2018

Permalink: www.outsideonline.com/2039491/north-face-washington-must-act-climate-change

The National Winter Sports Education Federation Needs Your Gear!

Education Member News - General Industry

August 23, 2018

The National Winter Sports Education Foundation improves the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports. Last year, the NWSEF funded over 30,000 youth in learn to ski and snowboard programs across the United States and this year they’re aiming to fund another 30-35,000! Their 2019 grant process is underway, and their grantees are […]

Why Alaska Might Seriously Consider a Carbon Tax

Climate Change

August 13, 2018

Read more here: https://grist.org/article/why-alaska-might-seriously-consider-a-carbon-tax/

VF Corp To Relocate to Colorado

B2B - Business to Business B2C - Business to Consumer Brand-Specific News

August 13, 2018

From our friends at SNEWS: Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy is about to get a lot stronger. VF Corporation, the Fortune 250 holding company for The North Face, JanSport, Smartwool, and other brands, announced that its moving its global headquarters to Denver, bringing 800 high-paying jobs to the metro. “Colorado is an area with an unrivaled […]

SIA/WWSRA Announce Dates For 2019 On-Snow Demo

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August 2, 2018 3 Comments

For Immediate Release SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRIES AMERICA (SIA) AND WESTERN WINTER SPORTS REPRESENTATIVES ASSOCIATION (WWSRA) ANNOUNCE DATES FOR 2019 SIA/WWSRA ON-SNOW DEMO PARK CITY, UT (August 2, 2018): Snowsports Industries America (SIA),the non-profit trade association for the winter sports industry and Western Winter Sports Representatives Association (WWSRA) announce the new dates of the 2019 SIA/WWSRA on-snow demo. The […]

PSIA-AASI Announces Atomic as Official Supplier

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July 18, 2018

PSIA-AASI Announces Atomic as Official Supplier Instructors Gain Access to Gear that Helps Them Succeed and Grow the Snowsports Industry LAKEWOOD, Colo. (July 17, 2018) – The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) welcomes Atomic, the fastest growing ski brand in the U.S., as a PSIA-AASI Official Supplier. […]

BOA Technology Relocates To New Denver HQ

B2B - Business to Business

July 18, 2018

BOA TECHNOLOGY RELOCATES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND EXPAND INNOVATION CAPABILITIES Global Brand Triples Space in Sustainably Built Facility in Denver’s RiNo Art District Denver, CO (July 18, 2018) – Boa Technology – creators of the award-winning Boa Performance Fit System – recently opened the doors of its new global headquarters located in Denver’s RiNo […]

Elan Alpine Skiing Museum Opens Doors in Slovenia

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June 27, 2018

Begunje naGorenjskem, SLOVENIA (June 26, 2018) – Elan Skis, the Slovenian-based legacy supplier of handcrafted skis, announced the opening of the Elan Alpine Skiing Museum at the brand’s headquarters in Slovenia. The museum opened doors on June 21 by one of the best skiers of all times and legendary Elan athlete, Ingemar Stenmark. As one […]