Category Archives: Equipment

Khombu Renews U.S. Ski Team Partnership

Park City, UT – Khombu, a provider of waterproof footwear, has renewed a nearly decade long licensing partnership with the U.S. Ski Team for another four years. As a part of the partnership, Khombu provides branded footwear to retail using the U.S. Ski Team logo, another step in the U.S. Ski Team’s building of a … Continue reading Khombu Renews U.S. Ski Team Partnership

Adventure Skier Chris Davenport Rejoins Garmont as Brand Ambassador

Williston, VT – Ski boot and technical outdoor footwear company Garmont North America has re-signed adventure skier Chris Davenport as brand ambassador.nA two-time World Champion big mountain skier, Davenport is widely regarded as one of the premier ski mountaineers in the world today. A former alpine downhill racer with an extensive freeskiing resume, Davenport’s mountaineering … Continue reading Adventure Skier Chris Davenport Rejoins Garmont as Brand Ambassador

Prior Signs Agreement to Support Canadian Avalanche Association

Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler based Prior Snowboard Manufactory Ltd, a manufacturer of handcrafted snowboards and skis, recently announced its affiliation and support of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) and the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) for the upcoming 2010-11 winter season.nThis season marks the beginning of Prior’s formal support and recognition of the work conducted … Continue reading Prior Signs Agreement to Support Canadian Avalanche Association

New Beer Garden, Fashion Shows and Slack Line Highlight Annual Ski and Snowboard Expo in Denver

Denver, CO – Deals on skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, clothing, and accessories will be served up at the 19th Annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo returning Nov. 5-7 to the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver.nThe show is the single largest ski and snowboard sale in the state with 20,000 square feet of gear with … Continue reading New Beer Garden, Fashion Shows and Slack Line Highlight Annual Ski and Snowboard Expo in Denver

Black Diamond Honored with Conservation Award, Raises Funding for Utah Avalanche Center

Salt Lake City, UT – Climbing and freeride ski gear maker Black Diamond Equipment Inc. was recently honored with the first annual Conservation and Sustainability Award presented by the Summit Land Conservancy, a Park City, Utah-based land trust. Additionally, Black Diamond raised $50,000 for the Utah Avalanche Center by hosting the 17th Annual Friends of … Continue reading Black Diamond Honored with Conservation Award, Raises Funding for Utah Avalanche Center

Salomon Bringing Ski Movie to New York

New York, NY – Call it a winter kick-off party, for Salomon USA, in conjunction with local Pedigree Ski Shop, is hosting an autograph signing in New York this Saturday with two freeski giants followed by a screening of PoorBoyz Productions’ newest ski film, “Revolver.”n“Revolver” recently won the Best Single Shot award at the International … Continue reading Salomon Bringing Ski Movie to New York

U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Vonn Featured in New TV Spots

Park City, UT – Under Armour’s “I will protect this house” campaign should be pretty familiar to anyone who is a fan of the NFL. Now Olympic gold medalist and three-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup overall champion, Lindsey Vonn, has entered the house.nThe new campaign, however, doesn’t focus on gold medals or World Cup … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Vonn Featured in New TV Spots