Sacramento, CA – It’s a different year, a different bill and even a different governor. But for the second time in two years a bill requiring skiers and riders under 18 to wear a helmet in California has been vetoed. Democratic Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday vetoed SB105, sponsored by State Senator Leland Yee (D-San … Continue reading California Ski Helmet Bill Dies Again at Governor’s Desk
Denver, CO – The Labor Day holiday weekend is about celebrating the end of the summer with barbeques, beer, beaches…and ski sales. Many of the nation’s top ski retailers centralize inventory at key locations and erect massive tents to hold the goods that will be overflowing at deeply discounted prices. The best deals are typically … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend is All About Ski Sales
Sacramento, CA – The California Governor will soon again decide whether or not skiers and snowboarders under 18 will need to wear a helmet in the state. The California State legislature on Monday passed SB 105, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco, that would allow local authorities to fine parents of kids … Continue reading Ski Helmet Bill Goes Back to California Governor
Lakewood, CO – Christy Sports, a ski and snowboard retailer with locations in Colorado and Utah, has announced new details and plans for its annual Powder Daze Ski and Snowboard Sales Event including a new location and dates ahead of the traditional Labor Day weekend. The event will be held at a new location, 9555 … Continue reading Christy Sports Beats Rush of Labor Day Ski and Snowboard Sales
Portland, OR – With a new internal chassis dubbed the PowerFrame for improved downhill performance, Garmont is introducing a new class of high-end alpine touring ski boots for the 2011-12 winter season designed to power the beefiest alpine skis while still providing the same uphill capability. Dealers at on-snow demo events last winter confirmed the … Continue reading New PowerFrame Featured in Garmont’s 2011-12 Freeride AT Ski Boot Line
Steamboat Springs, CO – Ian Prichard, co-founder of Steamboat Springs-based Black Tie Ski Rentals, incidates that the company had its best year on record during winter 2010-11 with revenue increases of between 15 to 20 percent in most of its 13 locations. “We were excited to see such amazing performance at all of our locations,” … Continue reading Ski Rental Delivery Services Offer Convenience to Travelers
Salt Lake City, UT –Forklifts are swirling in a choreographed dance today inside and outside the cavernous Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City to load semi-trailers as another Outdoor Retailer trade show has come and gone. The semi-annual gathering of over 20,000 product exhibitors, retailers and members of the media provides not only … Continue reading Outdoor Retailer Showcases a Number of Products to Appeal to Skiers and Snowboarders This Fall
