Grand Rapids, MI – Founders Brewing Co. and Epic Planks have announced the release of their collaborative skis and snowboards. “Founders and Epic Planks have so much in common,” says James Barber, one of the owners of Epic Planks. “We’re both about enjoying life and being more than just a couch decoration.” [caption id=”attachment_18732″ align=”alignright” … Continue reading Beer and Boards: Epic Planks Partners with Brewery on Skis, Snowboards→
Ludlow, VT – This weekend, the annual Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is the place to gear up for the winter with new and used equipment at great prices. Skiers and snowboarders will find everything they need to make the most out of the snowy season: skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, helmets, … Continue reading Okemo Gears Up for Ski and Snowboard Swap→
McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has released its 2011 SIA Youth Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report that analyzes the buying behavior of snow sports participants ages 17 and under. Kids are a highly influential demographic in the snow sports market, and what they are doing and purchasing today drives innovation and ultimately the … Continue reading Kids Spend $296 Million on Ski and Snowboard Gear and Apparel→
Ellicottville, NY – The cold weather is setting in, and while there’s yet no snow for skiing or snowboarding at Holiday Valley, the ski resort in western New York State is anticipating a big crowd this coming weekend when over 2,000 people are expected to attend the 8th Annual Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival. … Continue reading Holiday Valley Awaits Ski Season with Beer and Wine Festival→
Wrightwood, CA – Winter has officially arrived in Southern California. A strong early season storm left four to six inches of new snow on the slopes of Mountain High on Friday and the ski area’s snowmakers were able to make enough additional snow overnight to open at noon on Saturday. This makes Mountain High the … Continue reading SoCal Ski Season Starts at Mountain High→
Vail, CO -Vail’s Mountain Plaza roared Saturday as the 2012 U.S. Alpine Ski Team was introduced during a public celebration drawing a huge crowd to Vail Mountain. “Every one of us feels amazing support from our hometowns, but the reception the U.S. Ski Team receives in Vail is always something special,” said Lindsey Vonn, a … Continue reading 2012 U.S. Alpine Ski Team Introduced in Vail→
Stratton Mountain, VT – Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Resort will fire up the lifts on Wednesday, Nov. 23, starting off its 50th season of skiing and riding with special events and festivities to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend. Mountain officials are putting the finishing touches on two new trails and lining up the snow guns. Thanks to the … Continue reading Stratton Plans Thanksgiving Festivities for Ski Season Opening Weekend→
