McLean, VA – The retail ski and snowboard gear market contracted for the first time this season as recession-conscious holiday shoppers spent fewer dollars, a ski industry trade group reports.n “According to the (U.S.) Census Bureau the rest of retail trade is down 11%, so considering that, the snow sports market is weathering this economic … Continue reading Economy Impacts Ski and Snowboard Equipment and Apparel Sales
Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas, NV – On the eve of the SIA.09 Snow Sports Trade Show in Las Vegas, retailers and the media were treated to an exclusive fashion preview at the Mandalay Bay’s Beach Casino. Retailers and media mixed, mingled and caught a sneak peek of the hottest fashion trends, colors … … Continue reading Massive Ski Industry Trade Show Underway in Vegas
Park City, UT – A freestyle skiing competition of epic proportions descends upon Park City Thursday as the 2009 Visa Freestyle International World Cup brings aerials and moguls to Deer Valley Resort, and the first World Cup ski halfpipe competition to happen in the U.S. to Park City Mountain Resort.n The event is a ramp-up … Continue reading World Cup Freestyle Skiing: Park City Tour Stop Kicks Off Thursday
Salt Lake City, UT – After a powerful winter storm added impressive amounts to base depths at ski resorts from California to Colorado over the weekend, Mother Nature is flexing her muscles today across the Northeast.n The weekend storm dropped nearly five feet of snow in four days at the Main Lodge at Mammoth Mountain … Continue reading Storms Pile On the Snow at Ski Resorts East and West
Salt Lake City, UT – After a beautiful day of winter product demos at Backcountry Base Camp at Snowbasin last week, followed by four packed days of meetings and exhibits at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, participants of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show expect the outdoor market to maintain strength through … Continue reading Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009 Wraps Up in Salt Lake City
Brian Head, UT – The JibYard, an indoor training facility, and Red Bull have teamed up with Area 107.9 and Brian Head Resort to bring a select group of Athletes know as “The After Bang JibYard Gang” to attend Pre-“Chill on the Hill” party Saturday and Sunday at the southern Utah ski and snowboard resort. … Continue reading JibYard Gang Rolls Into Brian Head This Weekend
San Francisco, CA – Forty-three ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada have turned to lift ticket marketer Liftopia.com to fill the slopes Super Bowl Sunday by offering lift tickets and lesson packages for up to 74% off, valid this Sunday only.n Liftopia … Continue Reading ››