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Chloe Kim and Ayumu Hirano Win 2018 Burton U.S. Open Halfpipe Titles

B2C - Business to Consumer Brand-Specific News Industry Press Releases

March 10, 2018

Chloe Kim (USA) and Ayumu Hirano (JPN) earned the U.S. Open halfpipe titles at the 36th annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships adding their names to the legendary list of winners. It was an incredible day of halfpipe riding as the field of 10 men and six women competed in Vail Mountain’s 22-foot halfpipe in […]

New E-Course Helps Beginner Skiers Prepare Before the Slopes

B2C - Business to Consumer Industry Press Releases

March 8, 2018

An innovative online Introduction to Skiing Course will help you prepare so you know what to expect before you get to the slopes. The new e-course created with content from the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and SKI Magazine is designed as a comprehensive guide just for beginners. The course will teach you about […]

Peak Resorts Reports Record Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Revenue

B2B - Business to Business Industry Press Releases Resort News

March 8, 2018

Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS) (“Peak” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded U.S. ski resorts, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter. Timothy D. Boyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Peak Resorts generated 5% revenue growth in the fiscal third quarter and a 5% increase in […]

Chaos Headwear Athlete Chris Anthony to Host Indoor Skiathon at Snobahn

B2C - Business to Consumer Industry Press Releases

March 7, 2018

On March 13, 2018, the public is invited to watch Chaos Headwear spokesperson Chris Anthony ski as many vertical feet as humanly possible to raise money for Colorado kids and as inspiration for the snowsports industry overall. Anthony, Founder of Anthony Adventures and the Youth Initiative Project, will ski non-stop at SNÖBAHN in Centennial, Colorado. […]

Don’t Believe the Hype: Youth Snowboarding is Thriving

Features Insights

March 6, 2018

The future of snowboarding looks bright indeed.

Alpenglow Sports 12th annual Winter Film Series Raises $40,000 for North Lake Tahoe Non-Profit Organizations

B2C - Business to Consumer Retail

March 2, 2018

Alpenglow Sports is proud to announce the 2017/18 and 12th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series, presented by davisREED Construction, Inc. raised nearly $40,000 for local North Lake Tahoe non-profits. The non-profit beneficiaries for the 2017/18 season include the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue, the Sierra Avalanche Center, the Tahoe Food Hub, […]

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

Brand-Specific News Features Retail

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 […]

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

Colorado Industry Press Releases

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 […]

Ikon Pass Finally Announces Pricing, Three New Destination Partners

B2C - Business to Consumer Features Resort News

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 […]

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

Education Features Retail

February 22, 2018

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