Lakewood, CO – Minneapolis-based capital firm Norwest Equity Partners has made what is being described as a significant investment in ski and snowboard retailer Christy Sports to help fund the chain’s acquisition strategy. The transaction closed on October 27, 2015; financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1958, Christy is the largest privately held specialty retailer of … Continue reading Ski Retailer Christy Sports Gets Equity Injection
West Lebanon, NH – Tecnica Blizzard and Keely’s Ski Camp for Girls have announced their 3rd Annual Girl on Fire sponsorship to provide equipment and training support for two motivated and committed female skiers. One alpine racer and one big mountain freerider who displays dedication and a passion for skiing both on and off the hill will each be … Continue reading Blizzard Tecnica and Keely’s Ski Camp For Girls Announce Sponsorship Contest
Park City, UT – One of the largest and oldest ski and snowboard swaps in the country, the 43rd annual Park City Ski Swap takes place next weekend. The swap is scheduled for November 6, 7, and 8 at the Basin Recreation Field House in Park City, featuring over 25,000 square feet of new and used skis, … Continue reading 43rd Annual Park City Ski Swap Next Weekend
La Mururata, Bolivia – It’s been some time now since the rope tow has run on the glacier at Chacaltaya ski area in Bolivia. What was once the country’s only lift-served skiing, as well as the second-closest ski area to the equator (after only the incredibly obscure Maoke in Indonesia), could soon be replaced by a new development … Continue reading Ski Bolivia?
Kissimmee, FL – Although there are indoor snow domes across Europe and the Middle East, it seems that every plan to build one in North America — and there have been many — hits a road block. The latest casualty is a development in central Florida’s Osceola County, near Disney, although that’s admittedly not a snow … Continue reading Plans for Indoor Skiing in Central Florida Fall Through
Park City, UT – Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Metallica have teamed with ski and outerwear manufacturer Armada to create their own limited edition signature ski line for the 2015-16 season. The Armada x Metallica collaboration, the result of close design work between the band and the ski brand, includes two models … Continue reading Rock Out with Armada’s New Metallica Collection
Franconia, NH – Hot gourmet soups, cold brews and live music all come together for the 4th Annual Simmer N’ Brew Fest at New Hampshire’s Cannon Mountain ski area on Saturday, November 7th. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country and their project to install an outdoor elevator … Continue Reading … Continue reading 4th Annual Simmer N’ Brew Fest at Cannon Mountain
