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News and information from the winter outdoor community

The First Disabled Ski Descent of Denali – Breaking Barriers with Vasu Sojitra

November 7, 2022

STOWE, VT (November 7, 2022) The Virtual Red Bench Speaker Series presents, The First Disabled Ski Descent of Denali – Breaking Barriers with Vasu Sojitra on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Vasu Sojitra is breaking barriers as an adaptive athlete as well as an advocate for racial justice and inclusion. Sojitra is climbing and skiing […]

Crystal Mountain employee, Karyn Thorr, promoted to COO

October 26, 2022

THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (October 26, 2022) – Crystal Mountain has named Karyn Thorr chief operating officer effective today. Thorr has been an employee for 29 years and has since managed many different departments at Crystal, but it was her passion for snowsports that landed her at the family-owned resort in 1993. “I learned to ski at […]

October 25, 2022

Moosejaw Debuts Moosejaw “More” Collection, Bringing Mindfully Made Performance Outerwear to Broader Audiences Arriving October 2022 Full outerwear line for men and women utilizes recycled materials, offering warmth and performance for less MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2022) – Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, today announces the debut of the […]

Minus33 is Seeking Search-and-Rescue Partners for Upcycled Wool Program

October 19, 2022

Repurposed merino wool aids first responders and rescuees ASHLAND, NH – New Hampshire’s merino wool specialist, Minus33, is accepting applications from search-and-rescue organizations nationwide to receive its wool warm up kits. The Minus33 wool warm-up kits are provided to mountain rescue operations in order to furnish rescuees with a head-to-toe layer of warm wool for […]

Smith Announces Zero Plastic Waste Across Winter Packaging & Beyond

October 19, 2022

Partnership Kick-off with gogglesoc Advances Sustainability Efforts in Eyewear Protection Portland, OR (October 19, 2022) – Since launching its CORE Collection of eyewear made from post-consumer water bottles in early Spring 2022, Smith has continued its commitment to support and encourage those that love the outdoors to consider the environment with every purchase. Smith is […]

October 12, 2022

Houdini Bolsters Global Leadership Driving Brand Acceleration; Establishes U.S. Office in Portland, Oregon Niclas Bornling Promoted to General Manager of North America;Brian Anthony Named Head of Sales and Merchandising of North AmericaGabriel Ingemarson Named Chief Operating Officer in Stockholm STOCKHOLM (October 12, 2022) – Houdini, the functional life wear company committed to designs that are […]

Smith Relaunches Imprint 3D Technology in Custom Crafted Snow Goggles

October 11, 2022

Built to the unique details of the face, the I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggle offers unsurpassed fit Portland, Oregon (October 11, 2022) –Smith, the global leader in snow goggles, is excited to relaunch Imprint 3D Technology for Winter 22/23. Live now on smithoptics.com, Imprint 3D Technology addresses the vast range of face shapes and features […]

HEAD Sportswear’s Two New Hires as Further Investment in North American
Marketplace

October 5, 2022

Kennelbach, September 2022 – HEAD Sportswear is thrilled to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its North America team. Teamwork is as essential in the business world as it is in sports, therefore HEAD Sportswear places double priority on building the most strategic and accomplished team to catapult the company in the right […]

Jessica Goodman appointed as Sales Director for Head Sportswear North America

October 5, 2022

HEAD Sportswear is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Goodman as the new SalesDirector for HEAD Sportswear North America. Roman Stepek, VP Global HEAD Sportswear comments, “Jessica worked many years for the German company Bogner, and recently for Goldbergh. Her work ethic, her fashionable style, and her vision are incredible and needed to bring […]

Rossignol Group Chooses Wintersteiger for Racing Service

October 5, 2022

A partnership built on innovation, quality, and trust Rossignol Group, home to iconic global winter sports brands, Rossignol and Dynastar, has invested in WINTERSTEIGER Jupiter ski service machines for their three production centers in France and Spain. These precision machines will ensure premium processing for the Group’s racing ranges and guarantee a perfect, consistent finish […]