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Picture Organic Named Official Apparel Partner for Dew Tour

November 16, 2017

Picture Organic Clothing — makers of organic, recycled, and bio-sourced products for board sports — announced its official apparel sponsorship for the upcoming 2017 Dew Tour. The inaugural partnership kicks off on Picture’s fifth season of distribution in the US market, as enthusiasm for the brand’s stylish approach to eco-friendly clothing continues to grow. Taking […]

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Fairbank Group Initiates Variable Lift Ticket Pricing Inspired by Airlines

November 16, 2017

As the start of the 2017-18 ski season has begun, the Fairbank Group of New England ski resorts — Bromley Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort — officially launched airline-style variable lift ticket pricing for skiers and riders able to plan ahead and purchase tickets online before they arrive. Discounts of 30 […]

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Olympic Fever Sweeps Colorado Ski Country

November 15, 2017

Events will Feature Olympic Qualifiers, Skiing with Former Olympians and Olympic Celebrations Come February, all eyes will be on the Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. In the months leading up to the Olympics, Colorado Ski Country USA resorts across the state will host Olympic qualifiers and celebrate with Olympic-themed events including races, Olympiads, sendoffs […]

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Changing the Industry Paradigm of What a Snowshoe Can Mean

November 15, 2017

Well-known for lightweight snowshoes crafted with sustainable materials and business practices, Crescent Moon has launched a new model that dramatically changes the way people think of traditional snowshoe construction.

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What’s Opening This Week in the Northwest

November 14, 2017

With more storms hitting the region snow is accumulating in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Additional resorts have announced operations for an early start to the 2017-2018 winter season. Here is a rundown: WASHINGTON 49 Degrees North will be open for weekend operations Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, 9 am to 3:30 […]

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How Intellectual Property Can Give Your Business an Edge

November 14, 2017

Picture this: It’s the first powder day of the season. You’re in the lift line, ready to go, and you overhear the person in line behind you explaining her idea for an improved snowboard binding she’s developing—the exact idea you spent the last year perfecting at your company. Despite the cold, you have to open […]

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Blizzard/Tecnica Announces New Rockies Associate Sales Rep

November 14, 2017

Blizzard / Tecnica announced that Savanna Cochran will be the new associate sales representative in Colorado, Southeast Wyoming and New Mexico effective immediately.  Cochran will work directly with Jeff Sale, principal sales representative of Bodacious Sales representing Blizzard Tecnica.  Cochran, an avid skier, grew up in Glenwood Springs, CO. She has a variety of on-snow […]

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Watch What Jeremy Jones is Calling the Best Snow Safety Video Ever Made

November 13, 2017

Thanks to our pals at the High Fives Foundation for sharing this video with the snowsports world… BASICS 7 | Snow Safety & Awareness from HighFivesFoundation on Vimeo.

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Free Skiing and Riding for Kids at Colorado Ski Country USA Resorts

November 13, 2017

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are committed to providing fun and affordable skiing and riding opportunities for families by offering Kids Ski Free programs across the state. Parents and families can take advantage of free and discounted lift tickets for children, specialized lessons and rental discounts to plan a once-in-a-lifetime ski vacation experience […]

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Mammoth Resorts Inks First-Ever Ski Resort Deal with LA Kings

November 10, 2017

Two-time Stanley Cup Champions the LA Kings launched a new partnership with Mammoth Resorts  to coincide with the 2017-18 NHL season, making Mammoth Resorts an Official Partner of the LA Kings and the franchise’s first-ever Official Ski Resort partner. The relationship extends across Mammoth Resorts’ four entities: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain […]

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