Huntington Beach, CA – Quiksilver, Inc. today announced that it has received a binding offer for the acquisition of 100% of ski and snowboard equipment and clothing maker Rossignol Group. The offer is made by Chartreuse & Mont Blanc, headed by Bruno Cercley, a former CEO of Rossignol, returning the company to French ownership. Chartreuse … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Maker Rossignol Sold for $147 Million
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – The Volkl NZ Freeski Open by the Royal NZ Air Force came to a spectacular close at Treble Cone ski area today with New Zealanders Alastair Eason of Dunedin and Wanaka’s own Janina Kuzma crowned champions of The Big Mountain Event. n Volkl NZ Freeski Open Big Mountain women’s victor … Continue reading Kiwis Top Volkl New Zealand Freeski Open Big Mountain Comp
El Colorado, Chile – U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls skiers are experiencing flawless slope conditions during a two week camp in Chile where, according to Moguls Head Coach Scott Rawles, the athletes have all made improvements on their skills. n”This has probably been one of the best camps for us,” Rawles said. “It’s been great. … Continue reading U.S. Moguls Ski Team Trains in Chile
New Zealand – Two years ago the New Zealand snowboarding scene was beginning to lose it governing body, the New Zealand Snowboard Association (NZSBA). As this decline in the NZSBA’s ability to govern and support the sport of snowboarding in New Zealand continued a few people began talking about the future of snowboarding in New … Continue reading New Zealand Snowboard Union Is Born
Park City, UT – Deer Valley Resort’s food and beverage operation has long been lauded and appreciated for being on the cutting edge of what is fresh, savory and delicious. Now the Utah ski resort has created homemade gourmet mustards, which are served at some of the resort’s ten on-mountain restaurants. One of the creations, … Continue reading Utah Ski Resort Starts Bottling Mustard
Dubai, UAE – Former U.S. Ski Team member, current skier cross sensation and three-time Olympian Daron Rahlves of Sugar Bowl, Calif. has skied all around the world, but he’s about to check a new destination off his list as he departs to assist with a ski camp in Dubai. n The indoor facility of Ski … Continue reading Daron Rahlves Heads to Ski Camp…In Dubai
Queenstown, New Zealand – A high-caliber international field will be competing alongside the cream of New Zealand’s ski racing community at the Volkswagen National Ski Championships at Coronet Peak ski area from Thursday through Saturday. nSki Racing New Zealand General Manager Simon Mills is delighted with the strength of the field. “The international skiers include … Continue reading Strong International Field for New Zealand’s Volkswagen National Ski Championshi