San Diego, CA – The Active Network, Inc., a provider of organization-based cloud computing applications, on Friday announced the acquisition of RTP, LLC, an enterprise solutions company serving the ski resort market. RTP’s technology encompasses the way ski resorts manage everything from selling tickets to activities and and gear rentals, capturing customer transactional data for … Continue reading Active Networks Purchases RTP
Bend, OR – Two men accused of stealing snowboards from a store near Portland, Ore. have been arrested in Bend after trying to fence them. William Scott Maret, 29, and Russel Peter Woodruff, 19, both of Portland, were arrested on Sunday after the owner of The Gear Peddler, an outdoor equipment shop in Bend, called … Continue reading Alleged Portland Snowboard Thieves Arrested in Bend
Vancouver (BC), Canada –The Salomon Store is committed to celebrating the mountains and since opening their first Vancouver location a month ago the brand has stayed true to that mandate. A percentage of sales from the October 6 grand opening has benefitted the North Shore Search and Rescue. Salomon Store Vancouver presented the organization with … Continue reading Vancouver Salomon Store Donates $1500 To North Shore Rescue
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
Ogden, UT – In a move announced today that’s a first for the ski industry, Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas, parent company to ski brands Salomon and Atomic, will launch a new winter sports equipment ecommerce platform in the U.S. in the fall of 2012. The online purchasing program, dubbed Ski Link, is designed … Continue reading Salomon, Atomic to Retail Ski Gear Directly Online
Breckenridge, CO – Breckenridge based boutique ski maker Skilogik is producing a limited edition Mountain Rider’s Alliance graphic on its entire lineup to bring attention to Mountain Riders Alliance’s (MRA) principles of community values, environmental respect and minimal ski area infrastructure. Inspired by MRA’s flagship project designed to bring skiing back to Manitoba Mountain on … Continue reading New Ski to Support Mountain Riders Alliance
Scottsboro, AL – No, no, no…we’re not suggesting theft! The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Ala., the country’s only retail store to offer individuals the opportunity to purchase lost and unclaimed items, is hosting its 30th annual Winter and Ski Event this Saturday, featuring deals on many top brands of winter clothing and ski equipment. … Continue reading Need New Ski Gear? Grab Someone Else’s Bags
