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Industry News

News and information from the winter outdoor community

Parlor Skis: Customization From the Core

January 1, 2018

The only East Coast ski company that designs and produces all of their skis in-house, entirely within the U.S., Parlor is proud of its homegrown designs and personal relationships with its skiers.

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SheJumps Launches Girls Junior Ski Patrol at Crystal Mountain

December 29, 2017

On December 16, 2017, SheJumps Wild Skills hosted Junior Ski Patrol at Crystal Mountain — a day camp where girls learned mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of the ski patrol community and SheJumps volunteers. Throughout the day, participants were taught a range of outdoor skills that are utilized by ski […]

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Volkl Reissues What it Considers the Best All Mountain Freeride Weapon in the World

December 28, 2017

This will be the fifth iteration of the Mantra, first breaking onto the scene in 2005 and becoming a best-seller globally for its high-end sportiness as an all-mountain freeride ski. The M5 is built on this success, says Volkl.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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Aimee Fuller Reimagines Vans Ferra Snow Boot

December 21, 2017

Customizable Boot Provides Ultimate Anatomical Fit for Female Riders

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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