Over 86% of snow sports participants are influenced by reviews

McLEAN, Va. (May 13, 2008) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) recently released its End of the Season Survey from the SnowSports Consumer Panel. The Panel is designed to represent all snow sports participants in the U.S. market. An online survey was sent to over 3,300 Consumer Panel members to find out how consumers use online product reviews when researching and purchasing snow sports products. According to the Panel, the majority of snow sports participants (86.4%) said that they take the time to read online product reviews that other consumers have written before purchasing new products. These reviews are even more important to consumers getting ready to purchase big ticket items like snowboards, apparel, and skis. More than 88% of panel members said they seek out and read these reviews before purchasing expensive snow sports equipment and apparel. Continue reading…

Learning to grab your board is a big step from airing over jumps, but it’s a great way to improve your style when you’re in the air. Before you start grabbing, you should be comfortable going over jumps, getting some air, and landing. This article will go through some of the basic steps and teach you some of the terminology you’ll want to know. Soon you’ll be grabbing like a pro, and you’ll even know which grabs you’re doing. Continue reading…

PORTLAND, ORE. (Apr. 8, 2008)– The usually sunny April skies were obscured with snow flurries at this years Vegetate Competition at Mt. Hood Meadows. Josh Dirksen made the drive up from Bend to slash pow on the Sick Stick while Matt Ladley and Ally Carroll spun and grabbed their way to first place in the halfpipe competition. Continue reading…

Park City, Utah (April 8, 2008) - Powdr Corp today announced that it will offset 100 percent of the grid supplied electricity consumed at its seven ski and snowboard resorts and one tubing park through the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) beginning in June 2008. Powdr Corp’s purchase of nearly 50 million kWh of RECs is the second largest among the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) partners in the travel and leisure category. Continue reading…

The first shipment of 141 fixed position TechnoAlpin snow guns arrived at Coronet Peak today (Wednesday) ready for installment by helicopter from Friday this week. Continue reading…

Incline Village, NV- Diamond Peak Ski Resort has announced April 13, 2008 as its closing date for the season. Continue reading…

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand – The Southern Hemisphere’s only dedicated freestyle terrain park for skiers and snowboarders has undergone major developments to enhance the park’s facilities for the 2008 winter season. Continue reading…

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The Annual Soap Box Derby will take place at Wolf Mountain on Saturday, April 5th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Participants of all ages will battle down the mountain in the most bizarre contraptions ever-seen on skis and snowboards. The event, free to spectators, is hosted by Wolf Creek Utah as part of the resort’s Spring Kick-Off weekend. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest, craziest, and the most unusual form of transportation created to get down the hill at Wolf Mountain. Each participant must include the use of skis, a snowboard or poles to qualify in the race. The Soap Box Derby is great outdoor entertainment and a family favorite for Ogden Valley residents and visitors. Continue reading…

Steamboat Springs, Colorado (April 2, 2008) Chaos gets amplified with concerts and the iconic, high-energy, end-of-season music and snow show Vail-style, the week on April 7th-13th. Chaos will dress the bands, VIP, and lucky concert goers with hip headwear for all conditions. The Chaos never in ends in Vail 2008! Continue reading…

West Dover, VT- With some help from big base depths, recent cool temperatures and passionate skiers and riders, Mount Snow announced last week that it would not set an official closing day. “As long as there’s snow on the slopes, and people on that snow, we’ll stay open,” said Mount Snow’s General Manager, Kelly Pawlak. Continue reading…