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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.

After Racking Up Trade Show Accolades, DPS Hires VP of Phantom

Brand-Specific News Industry Press Releases

February 21, 2018

DPS Phantom, the permanent base glide treatment that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, earned seven separate awards at the recent Outdoor Retailer and ISPO trade shows. In addition to the numerous awards won, DPS recently hired ski industry veteran Thomas Laakso to the newly created position; Vice President, Phantom. Laakso will […]

Snow Peak Up Close: One of U.S. Specialty Retail’s Favorite Brands Turns 60 Years Old

Features Retail

February 18, 2018

Here's a four season brand that many dealers and consumers have come to rely on.

PSIA-AASI Celebrates Advancements in Ski and Snowboard Instruction April 6

Industry Press Releases Related News Resort News

February 16, 2018

This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the 1968 International Congress of Ski Instructors (Interski) that was held in Aspen, Colorado. It was the first and only Interski held in the United States. To celebrate this milestone, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) invites the snowsports community […]

5Point Adventure Film Festival Gears Up for 2018 Festival in Carbondale, April 19-22

The AASI/Burton Riglet PE Course Helps PE Teachers Get Kids Snowboarding

B2C - Business to Consumer Industry Press Releases

February 15, 2018

Students can now have fun learning to snowboard indoors during physical education (PE) class. With developments in equipment, terrain, and education, learning how to snowboard has never been easier both indoors and outdoors, and students can now learn while playing fun games in the comfort of their school’s gym. The American Association of Snowboard Instructors […]

Western Mountain Destinations Starting to Slide Midseason

Industry Press Releases Resort News

February 15, 2018

Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues. The downturn was reported this morning by Inntopia in their monthly DestiMetrics* Market Briefing to participating lodging and marketing organizations. As of […]

Colorado Ski Country USA Welcomes Kendall Mountain as Newest Member

Uncategorized News

February 14, 2018

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), the state trade association and global voice of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado, today announced that Kendall Mountain Ski Area will join the association effective immediately. Kendall Mountain, which is located in Silverton, Colorado in the southwest San Juan mountains and is known for its family friendly atmosphere, becomes the […]