As Dynastar Skis pursues its worldwide brand strategy to focus on the performance segment of the global ski market, the company has just unveiled a plan that calls for aggressive investment in its factory, its technology and in its Research and Development and marketing teams.n”We love this brand,” said Quiksilver Wintersport group chairman Jean Francois … Continue reading Quiksilver to Expand Dynastar Ski Brand
Calgary (AB), Canada – U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park. Germany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park.nGermany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding two wins on the 95-meter … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
Whistler (BC), Canada – The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival is entering a new chapter of ownership and production with the announcement that Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb have purchased the 25% ownership stake held by event founder Doug Perry. The transaction was concluded this past Friday. As announced earlier this year, Perry is … Continue reading New Chapter for Whistler Ski Festival
Wanaka, New Zealand – Treble Cone Ski Area in Wanaka yesterday announced plans for a new gondola to provide access from the valley floor to the alpine ski and snowboard resort. A resource consent application has recently been lodged to provide for the ski lift link and its associated buildings.
Eagan, MN – Three-time Olympian and six-time World Cup slalom winner Kristina Koznick (Eagan, MN) has announced her retirement after more than a decade of World Cup ski racing.nKoznick, 30, ends her career as one of the most successful American female ski racers of all time – third in number of victories behind Tamara McKinney … Continue reading Koznick Retires from Ski Racing
Salt Lake City, UT – Let’s get a few things straight here: ladies, we’ve already got a closet full of ties that we never wear, anyway. And guys, we’ll enjoy our turns more on women-specific ski and snowboard gear that’s more valuable to us than baubles and beads. Are you shopping for a skier or … Continue reading Santa Is A Skier: FTO’s 2005 Holiday Ski & Snowboard Gift Guide