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News and information from the winter outdoor community

Tecnica Outdoor First-Ever Custom Moldable Hiking Boots Come to Market, Win Awards

March 2, 2018

You’ve been heat molding your ski boots for years, but what about your hiking boots? After lengthy and intensive research into outdoor consumer needs, combined with integrated development between footwear and ski boots, Tecnica introduced Forge, a new collection of trekking boots that combines a precise anatomical fit out-of-the box with heat moldable customization. The […]

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The World’s Top Snowboarders to Compete at the 36th Annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships in Vail

March 1, 2018

The 36th annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships announced that more than 50 Olympians are confirmed to compete next week at the world’s greatest snowboard event at Colorado’s Vail Mountain Resort March 5–10. Fifteen PyeongChang Olympic medalists will be among those battling it out for the coveted Burton U.S. Open halfpipe and slopestyle titles, including […]

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Ikon Pass Finally Announces Pricing, Three New Destination Partners

February 23, 2018

Offering what it is calling “the best access to the best mountains,” the Ikon Pass has now arrived and is bringing three new mountains with it. Available at two price points ($899 and $599) with varying levels of access and benefits, the Ikon Pass will go on sale March 6. The three new destination partners […]

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How to Turn a Beach Bum into a Ski Bum with Retail Education

February 22, 2018

How educating consumers helps build your reputation and your customer base.

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After Racking Up Trade Show Accolades, DPS Hires VP of Phantom

February 21, 2018

DPS Phantom, the permanent base glide treatment that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, earned seven separate awards at the recent Outdoor Retailer and ISPO trade shows. In addition to the numerous awards won, DPS recently hired ski industry veteran Thomas Laakso to the newly created position; Vice President, Phantom. Laakso will […]

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Snow Peak Up Close: One of U.S. Specialty Retail’s Favorite Brands Turns 60 Years Old

February 18, 2018

Here's a four season brand that many dealers and consumers have come to rely on.

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PSIA-AASI Celebrates Advancements in Ski and Snowboard Instruction April 6

February 16, 2018

This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the 1968 International Congress of Ski Instructors (Interski) that was held in Aspen, Colorado. It was the first and only Interski held in the United States. To celebrate this milestone, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) invites the snowsports community […]

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5Point Adventure Film Festival Gears Up for 2018 Festival in Carbondale, April 19-22

February 15, 2018 1 Comments

Colorado’s leading adventure film event 5Point Film Festival announces details for its eleventh season, which kicks off in Carbondale, Colorado with its flagship four-day concert-style film festival, April 19—22, 2018. The sell-out flagship festival, which was founded by former Climbing Magazine owner, Julie Kennedy in 2008, offers the audience a taste of adventure through the […]

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The AASI/Burton Riglet PE Course Helps PE Teachers Get Kids Snowboarding

February 15, 2018

Students can now have fun learning to snowboard indoors during physical education (PE) class. With developments in equipment, terrain, and education, learning how to snowboard has never been easier both indoors and outdoors, and students can now learn while playing fun games in the comfort of their school’s gym. The American Association of Snowboard Instructors […]

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Western Mountain Destinations Starting to Slide Midseason

February 15, 2018

Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues. The downturn was reported this morning by Inntopia in their monthly DestiMetrics* Market Briefing to participating lodging and marketing organizations. As of […]

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