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Industry News

News and information from the winter outdoor community

Five Things to Know About New Mexico’s Angel Fire Resort

December 23, 2017

Angel Fire Resort has added a more robust snowmaking system and upgraded the electrical of the resort’s famous Chile Express high-speed, detachable quad.

SIA Announces Release of the 2017 SIA Participation Study

December 22, 2017

The SIA Participation Study is a comprehensive look at nationwide participation in winter sports including alpine skiing, telemark skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. The study covers all areas including participant demographics, frequency, regional participation, crossover activities, and more. Published annually, this acclaimed report serves as a reference tool for the snowsports industry. Visit […]

Niche Snowboards and Connora Technologies Release Zero-Waste Manufacturing Documentary

December 22, 2017

Their goal has been to make it so that all of their manufacturing waste, and even end-of-life products themselves, are 100 percent recyclable.

Aimee Fuller Reimagines Vans Ferra Snow Boot

December 21, 2017

Customizable Boot Provides Ultimate Anatomical Fit for Female Riders

American Birkebeiner and Lumberjack World Championships Join Forces

December 21, 2017

More than 50 years ago, Hayward entrepreneur Tony Wise picked up the phone and began assembling competitors for an event he called the Lumberjack World Championships. A tireless promoter of northern Wisconsin, in 1973 Wise also founded the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race. Now years later, these two iconic north woods events are once again joining forces with the signing of a resource sharing and management services agreement.

Women’s Leadership Can Help Grow the Snowsports Industry

December 21, 2017

Not long ago, Coalition Snow became the first ski and snowboard company founded and run by women, in 2014. Soon after, Pallas Snowboards launched with co-founders Stephanie Nitsch and Chimera Backcountry Snowboards co-founder Alister Horn. Did the momentum of women entering the industry’s c-suite and leadership roles continue? Yes and no. In 2014, the SIA […]

Nordic Retailers Build Loyalty with High School Ski Teams

December 19, 2017

Nordic shops that partner with high school ski teams avoid much of the stress that comes when the snow doesn’t.

PSIA-AASI Hosts Snowsports Management Seminar at NSAA Winter Conferences

December 18, 2017

The Winter Conferences cover topics such as management and talent development, and practical ideas and ways on how to grow the industry by creating and retaining lifelong skiers and riders through snowsports education.

Snowfall is Down, But Western Resort Bookings Remain High

December 18, 2017

While many western mountain regions are struggling to make snow, resorts are not experiencing a negative impact on their bookings as of Nov. 30, said Inntopia in their monthly DestiMetrics* Market Briefing. For the month of November, occupancy was up 7.1 percent and revenues were up 11.4 percent compared to the same month last year. […]

What’s in a Name? Douchebags Demonstrates that Sometimes Great Product Wins All

December 15, 2017

The company was founded in 2009 by Swedish professional skier and Red Bull athlete Jon Olsson and Norwegian product designer Truls Brataas, for the seemingly simple purpose of improving travel with skis.