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Dakine's Amy Eichner on The Sessions @ SIA

March 11, 2016

Dakine has been working for the past several years on resetting and authenticating its outerwear collection with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest culture and aesthetic, most notably with the addition of snowboard icon and design leader Peter Line. This year, we caught up with Product Line Manager Amy Eichner to hear more about women’s […]

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Marching Into Spring…

March 11, 2016

I don’t know about you – but around these parts of northern New England, winter was a flash in the pan.  With the change in temperatures comes that mental shift that tells us it’s time to dig out our bikes from storage and drop them at the local shop for a tune up. So it’s […]

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Patagonia's Jimmy Hopper and Glen Morden Discuss Company Culture, Spurring Activism & Trends Seen at SIA

March 7, 2016

Patagonia emerges as a clear leader when it comes to creating quality technical product with an eye to sustainability. From its advocacy of environmental protection from our oceans to our mountains, to its efforts to arrest unnecessary consumerism with its Worn Wear movement, the privately held brand is clearly making strides in proving that we can […]

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ICYMI Roundup: Top Interviews of 2015

March 4, 2016

In case you missed it (ICYMI)…we wanted to take a moment and revisit some of our favorite interviews of 2015. Hope you enjoy the industry leaders’ insights, retailer spotlights and more.  The Next Generation of Reps, Part Two: Rising Stars From the Pacific Northwest At the end of each summer, we ask our SIA field […]

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What's Next for SIA: New President Nick Sargent Weighs in on the Sessions

March 3, 2016

SIA President Nick Sargent officially stepped into his new role last month as the 2016 SIA Snow Show came to a close. His predecessor of 39 years, David Ingemie, passed the torch to him in a ceremonial celebration. But Sargent has spent the last several months transitioning into his new position, and  brings with him a […]

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Micro-moments guide to winning shift to mobile

February 29, 2016

Which brands are thriving in their consumer’s micro-moments? Google released a white paper exploring micro-moments as the new battleground for brands. The premise is that mobile has made consumers expect brands to address their needs with real-time relevance. I’ve been fascinated by this shift as it’s really interesting to think of this in the context […]

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Shaping A Niche: Customized Snowboards Come to Life Under Mikey Franco’s Vast Knowledge & Attention to Detail

February 26, 2016

For a niche brand in snowboarding, it’s often difficult to measure ROI in a world that is so focused on the bottom line. Franco Shapes, a small hand-crafted snowboard company based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, seems to have found that sweet spot, as Founder Mikey Franco’s customized boards pick up steam. “Snowboarding is just now maturing, […]

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The December Snow Sports Market Saw Snow in the West, Suffering in the East

February 25, 2016

In conjunction with The NPD Group – Sports and Leisure Trends™, we have just released NPD DecisionKey®  numbers for August to December 2015. Total market projections are based on data collected from the Point of Sale systems of more than 1,200 snow sports retailers. Sales in the snow sports market nationally were down 4% in dollars sold to […]

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Honoring David Ingemie and Future of the Snowsports Industry

February 22, 2016

The annual SIA Snow Show is an opportunity for snowsports companies to showcase the styles, technologies, innovations, culture and energy of the snowsports industry. Since moving the trade show to Denver six years ago, this has created a forum and opportunity for industry leaders to collaborate with organizations like SOS Outreach. Such partnerships are forged in […]

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New-Era Climate Discussions Highlight Technology and Solutions at 2016 SIA Snow Show

February 22, 2016

It’s a new era in the fight against climate change. This was clearly felt at the 2016 SIA Snow Show, where, in partnership with Protect Our Winters, world-class speakers were featured talking about the shift that’s currently happening in the global climate movement. The climate discussions at the Show included the Opening Ceremony keynote from […]

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