Rotkreuz, Switzerland – The high-end Swiss skiwear brand Mountain Force AG has reported a capital increase of approx. 2.5 million Swiss francs effective July 2011. In addition, current expansion plans include relocation to new offices in Rotkreuz. After restructuring in several areas by the new CEO, Roman Stepek, including optimization of customer support, sales, marketing … Continue reading European Skiwear Brand Mountain Force Gets Capital Increase→
Government Camp, OR – Rossignol’s new giant slalom race ski with an early-rise tip was the talk of Mount Hood this summer as ski racers from across North America saw and felt the difference in their skiing and timed results. Timberline Ski Area’s Palmer Snowfield provided an ideal and effective training ground for the North … Continue reading Rossignol’s New GS Ski Turns Heads at Mt. Hood→
Briarcliff Manor, NY – Masterfit University, the world’s only center for the study of ski and snowboard bootfitting, modification and alignment techniques, is expanding this season, adding fall 2011 sessions in the Pacific Northwest and in Europe. In addition to the two new locations, in Seattle/Everett, Wash. and in Kitzbuehel, Austria, Masterfit U is on … Continue reading Masterfit University Adds New Ski Bootfitting Training Locations in U.S. Northwest, Europe→
Williston, VT – Garmont North America today announced the alpine touring and telemark ski boot manufacturer’s relocation of its North American headquarters from this suburb of Burlington, Vt., to Portland, Ore. The goal of the relocation is to elevate the brand’s profile in the North American outdoor market, and to tap into the strategic benefits … Continue reading Garmont’s New President Relocating Company→
Washington, DC –The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Uvex Sports and Swix Sport USA, have announced a voluntary recall of Uvex Funride ski helmets as the helmets have insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise … Continue reading Uvex Ski Helmets Recalled→
Lakewood, CO – According to findings of the 2011 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Demographic Study, 60 percent of skiers and snowboarders now wear helmets while enjoying the slopes at U.S. ski areas, up from 56 percent during the 2009-10 season. Helmet usage among those interviewed nationwide has increased 140 percent since the 2003 … Continue reading 60 Percent of U.S. Skiers, Snowboarders Wore Helmets Last Season→
Broomfield, CO – Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of Outdoor Outlet, LLC, a Wisconsin-based company that owns and operates O2GearShop.com, an online retailer of outdoor and snowsports goods and equipment with more than 2 million total visits last year. “The addition … Continue reading Subsidiary of Vail Resorts Buys O2GearShop.com→
