Salt Lake City, UT – Face it: as if airline travel these days isn’t enough of a hassle, traveling with skis or a snowboard has become an absolute pain. As a result, many travelers who used to bring their own gear now rent when they arrive at their destination. That, however, can be costly, and the … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Baggage Fees on Airlines Worldwide
Breckenridge, CO – Breckenridge boutique ski maker Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU) has partnered with Denver-based cancer charity First Descents to press some skis with a cause. Earlier this month, RMU introduced a brand new “non-profit” version of its Apostle ski that features an exclusive graphic for First Descents. First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Underground Partners with First Descents
Los Angeles, CA – Playboy Enterprises, Inc. and Burton Snowboards this week announced the latest Burton x Playboy snowboard collection, featuring vintage Playboy centerfolds and artwork by acclaimed tattoo artist, Chris Nunez, now available worldwide in stores and on Burton.com. The collection includes three of Burton’s Process snowboards designed with select Playboy centerfolds from the 70’s and 80’s … Continue reading Burton Snowboards and Playboy Reunite for 2016 Collection
McLean, VA – Ski and snowboard industry trade group SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has released its first retail sales data that shows a hint of some pent-up demand in the market. According to SIA, the U.S. snow sports retail market brought in $425 million in August and September, up 3% compared to August and September 2014. Equipment sales … Continue reading Retail Sales of Ski and Snowboard Gear Inch Up
Montreal (QC), Canada – From its humble beginnings being sold out of the back of a car, to the innovative Canadian ski style icon that it is today, Orage’s roots in Montreal run deep. It’s therefore fitting that the ski apparel brand has opened its first flagship retail store in the city at 1227 rue Rachel … Continue reading Skiwear Brand Orage Opens Flagship Store in Montreal
New York, NY – This month, Bode Miller and Bomber Ski confirmed rumors flooding the ski industry when they officially announced that Miller, the most decorated U.S. Olympic skier of all time, has switched to the Manhattan-based luxury brand and artisan ski equipment company as a part owner. Miller made the announcement jointly with Bomber Ski owners … Continue reading Bode Miller Switches to Bomber Ski
Scottsboro, AL – Alabama may not be the first place that comes to mind to purchase ski and snowboard gear and apparel. But Scottsboro is home to Unclaimed Baggage Center, a 40,000-square foot clearinghouse for stuff that the airlines could never match with the owner. Combining the deals of Black Friday and the uniqueness that comes … Continue reading Skiers Line Up to Buy Other Skiers’ Lost Luggage
