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International Skiing History Association Presents First Steward of Skiing History Award to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

April 30, 2018

To a Millennial just coming up in the snowsports industry, skiing history might be Bode Miller. To those a bit older, the sport has a 150-year-plus history in its modern era, not to mention ancient roots that stretch back 10,000 years to its likely birthplace in the Altay Prefecture of China. And now, the International […]

Interbike Trade Show Announces Leadership Change

April 24, 2018

America’s leading cycling trade show – Interbike – today announced that Justin Gottlieb has been promoted to interim Show Director of Interbike. Pat Hus, who has been Show Director since 2011, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. “Justin has an intimate knowledge of the cycling industry having worked in the space for […]

Summer Booking Picture Brightened by Late Season Snowfall

April 23, 2018

Western mountain resorts benefit from late winter snowfall...

VR Celebrates Ten Years of the Epic Pass

April 20, 2018

March 18, 2018 marked the official 10th Anniversary of the Epic Pass, one of the most immersive and industry-changing season pass programs of all time. Here’s a look back at the last decade of Epic with some interesting trivia from the Vail Resorts team: 2008: The 2008-2009 Epic Pass is introduced by Rob Katz and […]

James Coleman and Mountain Capital Partners Enter into Operating Agreement with Nordic Valley Ski Area

April 19, 2018

James Coleman, managing partner of Mountain Capital Partners, recently announced that he is entering into an operating agreement with Skyline Mountain Base, LLC to manage and operate Nordic Valley Ski Resort. “We’re excited to add Nordic Valley to our family of ski resorts and begin working with the resort staff,” stated James Coleman, managing partner […]

POC and MIPS Reach Settlement

April 19, 2018

MIPS and POC have agreed on a settlement with respect to their ongoing legal proceedings related to POC’s launch of its patent-pending SPIN technology. POC Launched SPIN in January 2017, the technology is integrated into snow and bike helmets to reduce the effects of rotational forces. MIPS was granted an injunction in German court in […]

Powder Skiing in Japan Continues to Fuel Global Snowsports Industry

April 18, 2018

There's always a powder day to be had in Japan, and it's no longer a secret.

Tales From a Mountain Town Offers Uplifting Look at Life and Adventure

April 16, 2018

"A vivid and lighthearted glimpse of the type of community that defines Colorado's high country." --The Denver Post

Stan Rey and Marie-Pier Prefontaine Win World’s Steepest Ski Race

April 16, 2018

Legendary race challenges and crowns new champions after 15-year-hiatus.