Klosters, Switzerland – The Swiss Alps offer breath-taking panoramic views and year-round adventure. Yet, the challenges of making the mountains accessible require monumental feats of engineering expertise. A new ski lift for children and handicapped persons will enable them to enjoy remarkable mountain scenery and activity. ABB is powering the new six-seater chairlift in the Klosters-Madrisa … Continue reading New Ski Lift Technology Opens Mountains to Children and Disabled→
San Clemente, CA – Switzerland’s Nidecker Group has announced the acquisition of Flow Sports, based in San Clemente. Nidecker operates a variety of well-known brands in both snowboarding and stand-up paddle boarding, including Nidecker Snowboards, Jones Snowboard, Yes Snowboards, Now Snowboard Bindings and Laird Stand Up Paddle. Flow Sports Inc., which owns several other brands, will maintain its brands including SIC … Continue reading Nidecker Group Acquires Flow Snowboarding→
Denver, CO – The 25th Annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo gets underway this afternoon at the Colorado Convention Center, and continues throughout the weekend. The three-day event is a pre-season tradition for many Colorado families with the combination of a giant sale, interactive activities for kids, and spectator performances for everyone. Colorado resort representatives are on … Continue reading Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo Starts Now→
Ogden, UT – Amer Sports, the parent company of ski and outdoor brands Salomon, Atomic, Arc’teryx and others, has promoted Bill Kirchner to Vice President & General Manager- Americas. In his expanded role, Kirchner will be responsible for leading Amer Sports’ omni-channel execution in the Americas region. Kirchner previously served as Vice President Sales- Americas for Amer … Continue reading Amer Sports Appoints Bill Kirchner to New Executive Role→
Ludlow, VT – The annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is scheduled November 18 to 20 this year. The swap is the place to gear up for winter with new and used gear and clothing at great prices. Skiers and snowboarders will find everything they need to enjoy the snow: skis, … Continue reading Okemo’s Annual Ski Swap Nov. 18-20→
Scottsboro, AL – Alabama may not be the first state to come to mind for purchasing ski gear and apparel, but Scottsboro is home to a gigantic clearinghouse of lost luggage. To get the first look at top winter and ski equipment from brands including The North Face, Columbia, REI, Arc’teryx, Marmot, Burton, Nordica, K2 and Rossignol, … Continue reading Buy Someone Else’s Lost Ski Gear…Cheap→
Boulder, CO – Three models of Dynafit alpine touring ski boots have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada, as incidents have occurred where the boots have inadvertently switched from “ski” to “walk” mode. Additionally, the boots’ upper cuffs can separate, and in one model the boot shell can crack, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury … Continue reading Dynafit Ski Boots Recalled→
