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News and information from the winter outdoor community

Mountain High Prepares for the 2017-18 Season with its Lowest Season Pass Price of the Year

October 28, 2017

Mountain High, Southern California’s closest winter resort, is preparing for the upcoming 2017-18 season in many ways, including offering a “build-your-own” season pass product that is on sale until October 31 at the lowest price of the year. With nearly three times as much water available for snowmaking compared to last year, Mountain High expects […]

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Sunlight Mini Mayor Seeks Re-Election 

October 27, 2017

Public Election for Kids 12 and Under at Sunlight Ski Area Sunlight Mini Mayor Gabby Noyes, age 9, announced she will seek a second term this fall. The news came last month while Noyes made a guest appearance in the Garfield County Fair Parade held in Rifle, Colo. Noyes has since issued a video press […]

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Copper Mountain Partners with Verbier 4 Vallées for 2017-18 Season

October 27, 2017

Season pass holders at Copper receive five free days of skiing at the largest ski area in Switzerland Swiss skiing has never been more accessible, thanks to a new reciprocal partnership between Copper Mountain and Verbier 4 Vallées, one of the largest ski areas in Europe. Included with 2017-18 season passes to Copper Mountain are […]

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PSIA-AASI Launches E-Learning Course for New Instructors

October 27, 2017

Stay Ahead of Your Competition: Take the E-Learning Course for New Instructors The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), launched a new E-Learning Course for New Instructors promising to help people interested in securing a job as ski or snowboard instructor stay a step ahead of their competition. The […]

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Vans Unveils Arthur Longo’s “Special Project V-66” Snow Boot

October 27, 2017

Limited-Edition Snow Boot Available at Select Vans Snow Retailers November 5 Vans global snow team rider Arthur Longo welcomes the 2017/18 winter season with a limited-edition “Special Project V-66” snowboard boot with a select distribution of 200 pairs globally. The Arthur Longo “Special Project V-66” elevates the traditional lace-up boot with premium materials, striking lace […]

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Arc’teryx Expands Mountain Skills Academy to Jackson Hole

October 27, 2017

Arc’teryx, technical leader in outdoor performance apparel and equipment, announced it is expanding their mountain skills academies to include the new Backcountry Ski + Snowboard Academy in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, scheduled for February 9-11, 2018. Created to support skills development, experience and self-sufficiency in the mountains, the Arc’teryx Academy aims to create a space where […]

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Idaho Kids Ski For Free This Season

October 26, 2017

If you have a 5th or 6th grader who loves to ski or snowboard or one who’d like to learn, you’ll want to take advantage of the free skiing program offered by the Idaho Ski Areas Association, a.k.a. Ski Idaho. Ski Idaho’s 5th and 6th Grade Ski-Free Passport Program allows 5th graders to ski three […]

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Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show Lodging

October 26, 2017

We have gotten a few calls and questions about the lodging in Denver for the new and combined Winter Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show this January 2018. If you are trying to make reservations through the hotels directly, it’s likely that you are being told that they are sold out. Outdoor Retailer has done a […]

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Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns to Denver for 26th Year

October 25, 2017

Coloradans getting ready for winter know the place for the best bargains on skis, snowboards, boots, outerwear, clothing, lift tickets, lodging and lesson packages is at the annual Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo, presented by Schomp Automotive. The 26th annual shopping and family fun happens Nov. 10-12, 2017, in Hall C of the Colorado Convention […]

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Evo Innovates Retail Practices Through La Familia Program

October 23, 2017

Multi-channel retailer Evo is introducing a new retail strategy that may bridge at least one gap in communication and in the marketplace between online sellers and brick and mortar specialty retailers. The La Familia program is Evo’s approach “to creating an omni-channel customer experience while promoting retailer health throughout our industry by partnering with local, […]

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