Jackson, WY - Ski and snowboard film producer Teton Gravity Research (TGR) on Monday announced that Jon "J.K." Klaczkiewicz, who most recently supervised post-production of TGR's snowboard film "Deeper", has officially joined TGR as Head of Production. His expanded role will include overall production management as well as new business development.n"As we went about...
Calgary, Canada - Fairlee, Vt.-based World Cup Supply, Inc. (WCS) and its European partner SPM are providing a boost Canada's national Alpine and Ski Cross teams as well as ski race events in Canada.nWCS, the North American distributor of the SPM line of ski racing products, is now the exclusive gate supplier to Alpine...
Salt Lake City, UT - More than 21,000 manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the outdoor industry will fill the Salt Palace Convention Center beginning today for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 expo, generating over $19.4 million in direct economic impact to Salt Lake, and the state of Utah.nThis year's Summer Market pre-registration numbers...
Wilmington, MA - Swix Sport USA has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market. Like Swix, Swenor will also be a supplier to the U.S. Ski Team.n“The Swenor category will further assist us...
Lakewood, CO - According to preliminary findings of the 2009/10 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Demographic Study, 57 percent of skiers and snowboarders at U.S. ski areas now wear helmets.nHelmet usage among those interviewed nationwide increased nine percent over the 2008-09 season, when 48 percent of those interviewed were wearing helmets. In comparison,...
Waterbury, VT - Rome Snowboards Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,100 snowboard bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada in 2009. Officials are urging consumers to stop using the recalled bindings immediately due to a fall hazard.nAccording to...
Salt Lake City, UT - Backcountry ski and climbing gear specialist Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., has signed an agreement to be purchased by Clarus Corporation for $90 million.nClarus was formerly a provider of e-commerce business solutions until the sale of substantially all its operating assets in December 2002, and has since been engaged in...
Lebanon, NH - After years racing on Rossignol, Squaw Valley, Calif.'s Julia Mancuso will chase the World Cup points and the podium this coming season using Völkl skis and Marker bindings. The 26-year-old's sponsor switch was announced by the company this week.nMancuso has a history of peaking in big ski racing events, and she...
Jackson, WY - Jackson Hole-based Teton Gravity Research (TGR) provided funds to the national environmental organization, Protect Our Winters (POW) to offset 200 tons of CO2 accumulated during the production of this year's ski and snowboard film, “Re:Session.” The company claims to be the first action sports production company to offset its total carbon...
McLean, VA - The final results are in for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season and the retail equipment and apparel market finished up 4% over last season in totals sales according to data released Wednesday by the trade association SnowSports Industries America (SIA). Snow sport retailers sold $2.94 billion this season compared to...
