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KOROYD FILES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWSUITS AGAINST BURTON

July 15, 2021

Anon Snow Helmets with WaveCel Infringe Koroyd’s Patents Monaco (July 15, 2021) – Announced today, Koroyd have filed a patent infringement action against Burton in the District Court Düsseldorf, Germany, accusing Burton of infringing the German part of EP 1 694 152  by selling and importing Anon-branded Logan and Merak snow helmets that incorporate WaveCel® […]

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Phunkshun Wear Eyes Expansion Year With Eyes On Summer Market

June 28, 2021

Colorado Company Unveils Ultralite Tube, Hires New Sales Manager Boulder, CO (June 2021) – Phunkshun Wear, a Colorado-based company committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear that delivers uncompromising performance and protection, today unveiled a new product line, sales manager, and public relations firm of record, all geared to expand the company’s footprint during an expansion […]

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Seirus Celebrates Retirement of Longtime Sales Rep Dave McCaffery

June 21, 2021

Steps away after more than 35 years with the brand he helped grow SAN DIEGO, CA (June 21, 2021) – Dave McCaffery, who spent more than 35 years defining the standard of professional sales representation for Seirus, has retired. The Seattle-based McCaffery was well-respected throughout the Pacific Northwest region and was one of the first […]

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FOUR LARGEST SKI INDUSTRY LEADERS ANNOUNCE JOINT COMMITMENT TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

June 10, 2021

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts Unite Denver, CO, June 10, 2021 — Today, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts announce the Climate Collaborative Charter, the ski industry’s first unified effort to combat climate change with shared commitments around sustainability and advocacy. All four ski industry leaders have agreed […]

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Seirus Brings New Sales Representation to Northwest & Tahoe

June 8, 2021

Snow to Water Sports Group and the Blue Sky Agency take on new roles SAN DIEGO, CA (June 8, 2021) – Seirus, leaders in cold weather accessories and cutting-edge technologies, is pleased to announce it is adding new sales representation in two dynamic regions. Based in Bend, OR., Snow to Water Sports Group will represent […]

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The State of the Ski Industry: NSAA releases skier visit numbers & other metrics for 2020-21 season

June 8, 2021

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (June 8, 2021) – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced today that skier visit numbers to U.S. areas totaled 59 million for the 2020-21 ski season, the 5th best season on record and a strong recovery from the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season. A skier visit is counted every time a skiing or snowboarding […]

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Ski Moms Fun Names Stowe as the Best Summer Ski Resort in North America

May 23, 2021

WARREN, Vermont – May 23, 2021 – It’s no secret to travel industry insiders that moms manage the travel calendar and are the keepers of the summer schedule. With summer right around the corner, the mom members of Ski Moms Fun named Vermont’s Stowe ski resort as the ultimate summer travel destination for the families. […]

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Trek Bicycle makes it possible for retailers to sell their inventory to millions of potential online customers

May 18, 2021

 New integration with Locally provides online-to-retail shopping solution for local bicycle retailers   Waterloo, WI – May 18, 2021 – Trek Bicycle has shortened the path-to-purchase for customers by providing retailers a way of displaying their in-store inventory on the brand’s website, trekbikes.com, through a new digital integration with Locally, a leading shopping platform that connects […]

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Go Fund Me Campaign Created for Hal O’Leary

May 17, 2021

Founder of National Sports Center for Disabled facing major medical expenses DENVER, CO., May 17, 2021—Friends and associates of Hal O’Leary have created a Go Fund Me account to cover medical expenses and long-term care for O’Leary, the father of adaptive skiing and recreation for people with physical and mental disabilities. The direct link to […]

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Sun Valley Company Announces Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager

May 11, 2021

Sun Valley, ID, (May 11, 2021) – Sun Valley Company announces the appointment of Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort, effective June 7, 2021, reporting into Bruce Fery, CEO of Grand America Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Sonntag will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the […]

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