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News and information from the winter outdoor community

Winter Revenue Sets Record Despite Drop in Occupancy

May 21, 2018

The roller coaster winter season at western mountain resorts managed to wrap up with a revenue increase of 1.8 percent over last year as of April 30. The aggregated figure set a new revenue record among participating properties. Although occupancy finished the season down one percent compared to the previous winter, increases in the Average […]

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Pro Skiers Are Maximizing Shorter Winters With Dryland Training — and Lobbying

May 18, 2018

It’s May. We just came out of another lackluster winter with snowpack recordings as of April being less than 25 percent of normal in the Western U.S. According to NASA, 17 of the 18 warmest years in the 136-year record all have occurred since 2001. And a 2017 study on climate change’s affects on snowsports […]

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Ortovox Issues Precautionary Recall of 3+ Avi Transceivers

May 15, 2018

Ortovox is launching a precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche beacons running software version 2.1. This is due to a rarely occurring software error that can cause a disruption of the transmission function, potentially prolonging the search process. While no known accidents have occurred as a consequence of the error, Ortovox is recalling and updating all […]

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DPS Skis Appoints VP of Global Sales and NA Sales Director

May 15, 2018

DPS, purveyors of some of the world’s most advanced skis, announced it has hired sports industry stalwarts Sergio Kiehl and Steve Kropf as part of the brand’s internal sales team expansion. Kiehl will take on the role of Vice President of Global Sales while Kropf becomes the brand’s North American Sales Director. “With the vast […]

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Urban Adventures Outdoor Demo will make Denver Debut Downtown at Confluence Park July 22

May 15, 2018

Demos include Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fly Fishing, SUP, Trail Running and Whitewater; Next Gen Technology on Display...

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Retail Industry Futurist Among Keynotes at IBD Summit During Interbike

May 14, 2018

Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, today announced two new keynote speakers for the IBD Summit at Interbike educational track for retail attendees. Doug Stephens, one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists, and David Mead, a lead presenter of world-renowned thought leader and author Simon Sinek’s Start With Why organization, […]

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What’s New at Vermont Resorts For Summer 2018

May 8, 2018

Vermont’s four-season ski and snowboard resorts are now hard at work to bring warm-weather visitors a memorable summer in Vermont this year. Guests will find that improvements and expansions to golf, mountain biking, disc golf and more will enhance outdoor experiences at resorts, helping to grow all aspects of the summer resort and snowsports economy. […]

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Participation and Diversity in Snowsports: An Interview with James Mills

May 8, 2018 2 Comments

It’s safe to say we can all at least agree that the simple thrill of skiing and snowboarding is one of those inherent universal bonds — a sensation that certainly transcends racial and ethnic identity. Yet, the diversity gap in snow sports still feels exceptionally large. People of color sense second glances at ski resorts, […]

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Peak Resorts Announces Strong Pre-Season 2018/19 Season Pass Sales

May 2, 2018

Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS) (“Peak” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded U.S. ski resorts, announced today strong initial sales for the Company’s 2018/19 season pass offerings, including the Peak Pass. Consolidated season pass sales through April 30, 2018 increased 14% on a unit basis and 16% on a dollar […]

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International Skiing History Association Presents First Steward of Skiing History Award to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

April 30, 2018

To a Millennial just coming up in the snowsports industry, skiing history might be Bode Miller. To those a bit older, the sport has a 150-year-plus history in its modern era, not to mention ancient roots that stretch back 10,000 years to its likely birthplace in the Altay Prefecture of China. And now, the International […]

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