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Snow Sports Market Sets Billion Dollar Record in December

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1 year ago
by Press Release in

MCLEAN, Va. (Jan. 27, 2011) – The snow sports market sold more than $1 billion worth of equipment apparel and accessories in December alone and reached $2.1 billion season-to-date. This is the first time in history snow sports sales have topped a billion dollars for sales in a single month.

Sales through December this season are 16% higher in dollars sold and 10% more units sold compared to the same time last season. With excellent snow conditions across the U.S. and improved consumer confidence 2010.11 is predicted to be the best season ever for the market.
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Forum’s 2011 Site Goes Live

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1 year ago
by Press Release in

Forum’s new site is up, and after riding their 2011 gear at Alyeska this spring, I can say you definitely want to go take a look.

Read on for the full press release and some videos

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Snow Sports Coalition Visits Washington to Discuss Implications of a Warming Environment

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2 years ago
by Press Release in

Generations, a short film about climate change and winter, viewed by Congress

Boulder, CO (Jan. 29, 2010)—Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year visited one of the most world renowned hills in the world, this time without a snowboard. On Wednesday, January 27, Jeremy Jones along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives shared a new perspective on climate change with lawmakers on Capitol Hill: the economic, social and intangible values of winter. (more…)

Industry Finds a New Home in Denver at 2010 SIA Snow Show

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2 years ago
by Press Release in

Up next: heading up to the mountains for On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest

DENVER, CO (January 31, 2010) – SIA’s inaugural Snow Show in Denver brought together plenty of A-list media, athletes, personalities and politicians to the halls of the Colorado Convention Center. Finding their way around a new city and convention hall took a little practice for longtime Show attendees, but it was hard to resist the friendly city that holds the number spot for urban snow sports purchases. People on the street, elevators and at bars were asking– “Are you with the Snow Show?” And, the industry took notice. (more…)

SIA Snow Show Will Take Over Denver from January 28-31

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2 years ago
by Press Release in ,

MCLEAN, Va. (Jan. 25, 2010) – After being in Vegas for 37 years, this week SIA will head to a city that truly embraces snow sports. From January 28-31, the 2010 SIA Snow Show will take over downtown Denver and deliver the hottest snow sports trends, innovations, educational seminars, product presentations, personalities, events, concerts, meetings and parties. The sold-out Snow Show will feature over 3,100 exhibitors representing over 800 snow sports brands, including over 125 new exhibitors. After the Show, the industry will head up to the mountains for the first international On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest (February 1-2) at Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch, where the industry will get together to demo the gear they’ve just seen at the Show and to ski, ride and slide together. Over 150 brands will be involved in this industry only, two-day event filled with demos, races parties and catching up with industry friends. (more…)

Governor Ritter And Mayor Hickenlooper To Cut Ribbon Opening Sia Snow Show In Denver

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2 years ago
by Press Release in ,

WHAT: Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and local convention and ski officials will cut the ribbon opening the first SIA Snow Show in Denver. (more…)

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Denver to Host National Youth Summit Growing Movement to Get One Million Kids in Winter Sports by 2020

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2 years ago
by Press Release in ,

January 26, 2010 (DENVER, CO) —With an estimated 20,000 attendees packing the Convention Center in Denver for the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show at the end of the month, a movement has emerged to engage more youth in winter sports.

The SIA Snow Show itself highlights some of the latest trends and innovations in the winter sports industry while showcasing the importance of the $3 billion industry to the U.S. and Colorado’s economy. A number of Show attendees, representing manufacturers, retailers, resorts and nonprofits have joined forces with government agencies and politicians to promote the benefits of getting youth involved in winter sports activities. (more…)

“Gotta-have” Gear On America’s Ski Trails: The Verizon Wireless Network

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2 years ago
by Press Release in

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Now more than ever, skiers and snowboarders can maximize their time on the slopes and use their Verizon Wireless service to check in with family, touch base with buddies, get the latest snow report, or make dinner reservations from the lodge or the lift – all thanks to the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network. (more…)

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