Vail's Arn Menconi: Denver snow show has upbeat mood
Arn Menconi, executive director of SOS Outreach, and Anthony De Rocco, CEO of K2 Sports, check out a split board in K2 Snowboarding's 2012-13 line.
K2 donates $25K to SOS Outreach
Diversity is a key driver for future of snow sports industry By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY – SOS Outreach, a nonprofit with local roots and global impact, got a big boost last week at the SIA Snow Show in Denver, when K2 Sports, Inc. gave the group a $25,000 to foster more diversity in snow [...]
Top 5 Snowboarding Sponsorships to Apply for in 2012
Are you an amateur snowboarder with dreams of securing sponsorships and eventually going pro? If so, you may want to consider applying for at least one sponsorship every month. Here are a few companies that you may want to consider: 1.
Ski Notes: 2010-11 ski season set record
The National Ski Areas Association reports the 2010-11 season had the most skier/snowboarder visits on record -- 60.54 million, thanks to "an improving economy and snowfall totals 27 percent above average" at ski resorts nationally. Local, regional and national ski areas would appreciate just an average amount of snow this season.
NASA Helped SSX Designers Turn World's Peaks Into Playgrounds
As our stoniest winter sports enthusiasts, snowboarders are rarely in a hurry. On the slopes, though, speed is everything. It’s a lesson designers at EA Canada took to heart as they built the revival of snowboarding franchise SSX , out next month.
SIA Snow Show gives peek of next ski season's gear
One of the best previews of what snow-sports manufacturers have for next ski season comes at the annual trade show thrown by SnowSports Industries America, whether it's a new line of skis or off-the-wall inventions like light-up snowboards.
Extreme skiing, boarding film today benefits ski team
The Ridgefield High School Ski Team will screen Warren Miller's Like There's No Tomorrow at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Shot on location on five continents, Like There's No Tomorrow celebrates extreme skiing and snowboarding at top locations around the world. Door prizes include Volkl Wall ski, size ...
Keller kicks back, but stays in touch with the soccer world
From scouting reports to snow reports. Such has been part of the transition to retired life for former Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller. In the two months since calling an end to a Hall of Fame career, Keller has embraced a commitment-free schedule and made the most of it. He has gone hunting, filmed commercials and has even become a factory rider for local company K2 Snowboards. read more
ISPO awards most innovative sports gear
Going on now in Munich, ISPO is one of the biggest events in the world for sports goods manufacturers and suppliers -- and the event recently unveiled its winners for most innovative new products.
Light-Up Snowboards, More Debut At Snow Sports Show
The SnowSports Industries America show has wrapped up in Denver after previewing next years' ski season gear.
