SSX's Online Pass Doesn't Sound Too Bad
In an age where online passes lock out online multiplayer and single-player content, EA Sports' upcoming snowboard title SSX does something different. According to an EA spokesperson, SSX will allow you to play and compete in both online game modes, Explore and Global Events without a pass. However, any credits you earn in Global Events will not be awarded to players without an Online Pass. The ...
Ski Vacation Website SkiCoupons.com Celebrates 14 Years
To celebrate its 14th season, the company has been giving away lift tickets through a Facebook sweepstakes, which will continue through the season with prizes like HD GoPro cameras and other ski gear.Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 More than a decade before the likes of Groupon and other discount coupon sites came into existence; SkiCoupons.com was carving out a frugal niche for skiers and ...
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.
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. ...
Regional Leader in Ski Resort Vacation Rentals, Gondola Resorts, Announces Partnership With Christy Sports
Free ski rentals for kids highlights agreement at resorts including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Park City, Steamboat Springs and Telluride Resorts.(PRWEB) January 13, 2012 The Rocky Mountain regional leader in vacation rental ski lodging, Gondola Resorts, announced today a partnership with Christy Sports that expands ski rental services and winter sports gear to consumers ...
GoPro Welcomes Shaun White, Olympic and X Games Multi-Gold Medalist, to Snow Team
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, maker of the world's most versatile cameras and producer of some of today's most engaging sports programming, is pleased to announce Shaun White, ...
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 ...
REI’s Private Brand Announces its Fall 2012 Line
Apparel keeps adventurers cozy during cooler outdoor activitiesSalt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) announced its new lineup of exclusive gear and apparel for fall 2012 during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market tradeshow. Available to members and customers starting in August, the latest additions to the gear and apparel line keep people warm and ...
Thieves are targeting skiing, snowboarding gear at West Michigan hills
Those visiting ski areas are urged to take precautions.
Sporting goods retailers find ways to compete with online dealers
Ah, the difference two centimeters make. Standing next to a line of colorful snowboards covered in so many logos and designs they look like an art museum turned into a picket fence, Edge of the World shop manager Steve Hogan explains the difference between 154 centimeters and 156. "A lot of people aren't up to speed on reverse camber," Hogan said, referring to the way the bottom of a snowboard ...
