The sky's the limit in the sport of splitboarding
Kyle Miller takes a break at the summit of Mount Shuksan during a recent trip. Kyle Miller snowboards down a mountain in the Cascades during his quest to snowboard the 10 highest peaks in Washington.
Color makes a splash on the slopes - and at SnowSports Industries America show in Denver
Bright colors, bold patterns and easy silhouettes are dominating the slopes this season in Colorado and other places where people play on snow in winter.
ORS Direct Launches Super Sale Discount Clearance Department
ORS Direct and its family of niche outdoor gear retail sites, including ORS Racks Direct, ORS Snowshoes Direct and ORS Cross Country Skis Direct, now feature deeply discounted, clearance and overstock items in a broad range of categories — nordic and backcountry-telemark skis, snowshoes, bike racks, clothing, accessories and more. ...
Backcountry gear, equipment on display at annual snow sports show
DENVER — Day two of the SIA Snow Show dawned with a welcome snow storm in Denver — and reports of lots of fresh snow across Colorado — fitting in line of the increased emphasis on the backcountry at this year's show.
Mountain Threads: Guiding Rocky Mountain Vacationers With Tips And Tricks
Mountain Threads, a ski clothing rental service based in Colorado, offers high-performance gear as well as Colorado ski industry expertise that has proven valuable to Colorado transients.Golden, CO (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 When planning a ski vacation, optimize time and money by creating a detailed plan ahead of time. Being a travel agent is not a prerequisite for making smart decisions. Line up ...
Despite Poor Snow Conditions, Mountain Threads Boasts Inspiring Fourth Quarter Revenue
After discouraging snowfall at the start of the 2011-12 season, the Colorado snow sports industry was left feeling let down. Mountain Threads, a ski clothing rental service based in Colorado, has experienced pleasing fourth quarter revenue, given the circumstances.Golden, CO (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Due to light precipitation in much of the Western U.S., the Colorado snow sports industry kicked ...
What's New: Snowskating
What's New is an occasional series on new and emerging sports. The origins of snowskating are a little hard to pin down.
Westminster grads stock nonprofits with outdoor gear
Westminster grads stock nonprofits with outdoor gear By Brett Prettyman The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 24, 2012 09:35AM MDT What started as a way for outdoor gear review guru J.T. VonLunen to rid himself of stacks of clothing and equipment has blossomed into a way to get excess or slightly used gear from big companies into the hands of nonprofits. “I didn’t know what to do with all the ...
Outdoor Action Company opens division inside store just for women
Outdoor Action Company has opened a new division within the store called OAC Diva – a 2,000 square foot permanent area dedicated to the best of best women’s gear for skiing, snowboarding, cycling, stand up paddle boarding, and trail running, as well as lifestyle clothing for every season.
Snow Show brings ski business to Denver
By = = = = = = = = = = DENVER - So much show, so little time. The SIA Snow Show, a giant trade show sponsored by the Snowsports Industries America trade group, is now in its second year in Denver. The show has ride Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Snow Show brings ski business to Denver January ...