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Spacecraft Clothing announces Justin Kent as new VP, Production and Merchandising

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Seattle, Washington November 3, 2009: Spacecraft Clothing, a leading designer of the world’s best hand crafted artisan headwear, clothing, collectibles and accessories for the board sport and lifestyle niche, announced today the appointment of merchandising and production executive Justin Kent to the position of VP, Production and Merchandising. (more…)

Skiing Not As Dangerous As Believed (Still Not As Fun As Snowboarding)

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2 years ago
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New study analyzes myths concerning alpine skiing injuries

ROSEMONT, IL – Alpine skiing is often considered one of the most dangerous winter sports around, especially with the horrific crash videos replayed during the evening sports casts. However, a new study published in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach investigates and debunks 12 common myths associated with the sport.

“There are many common misperceptions about skiing safety and equipment needs,” said lead author, Robert J. Johnson, MD, Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Vermont. “Our study reviewed the literature concerning 12 of the most common topics related to skiing and determined that all or at least part of each of the myths could not be substantiated.” (more…)

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Spacecraft Announces Northwest Rep Group

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2 years ago
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Spacecraft Clothing announces John Crouch and NW Roadreps as their Pacific Northwest Sales Representative.

Seattle, Washington October 22, 2009: Spacecraft Clothing, a leading designer of the world’s best hand crafted artisan headwear, clothing, collectibles and accessories for the board sport and lifestyle niche, announced today the appointment of long time sales representative, John Crouch and his NW Roadreps team, as Spacecraft Clothing’s exclusive Pacific Northwest Sales Representative. (more…)

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Homegrown: Venture Snowboards

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2 years ago
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Jonesing for your first true powder day of the season? We are too…

Until then, check out this short video for an insider’s view of Venture Snowboards: (more…)

2009 SIA Women’s and Retail Snow Sports Market Intelligence Reports Released

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2 years ago
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Reports provide insight on this billion dollar market

MCLEAN, Va. (Oct. 22, 2009) – Did you know that women bought a record number of winter boots, 802,000 pairs sold for $67 million and that 2008.09 brought in $843 million in sales of women’s specific snow sports equipment, apparel and accessories? Also, that 2008.09 brought in $2.82 billion in sales of snow sports equipment, apparel and accessories in specialty brick and mortar shops, chain stores and on the Internet? Stats like these and much more are included in SIA’s Women’s and Retail Reports.

SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is pleased to announce the release of two Reports; the Women’s Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report and the NEW Retail Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report. The highly valuable and exclusive industry research in these reports is available from no other source than SIA. (more…)

Sia Announces Free Lift Ticket Offer For Snow Show Attendees

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2 years ago
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SIA partners with Colorado Ski Country USA to give Show attendees a chance to “Ski the Best of Colorado.”

MCLEAN, Va. (October 13, 2009) – Earlier today, SIA announced a fantastic incentive for those heading to the first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver (Jan. 28-31). In conjunction with Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), SIA will provide Snow Show retailer attendees coupons for free lift tickets and 2 for 1 lift tickets for all other Show attendees to use three days before and/or three days after the Snow Show.

Registered Show attendees (pre-registration ends 12.17.09) will receive valuable coupons, along with their badges, entitling them to free or 2 for 1 lift tickets at participating Colorado Ski Country USA resorts (see details below). Snow Show attendees will be able to take full advantage of the amazing ski/snowboard terrain that has made Colorado world famous. (more…)

Venture / Protect Our Winters Collab

Venture Partners With Protect Our Winters For Green Board Graphics Contest

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2 years ago
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Silverton, CO – October 12, 2009 – Venture Snowboards is proud to announce a partnership with Protect Our Winters.

Protect Our Winters (POW) is a non-profit environmental organization formed in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The organization’s mission is to reverse the global warming crisis by uniting and mobilizing the winter sports community to have a direct and positive impact on climate change. For the winter 2009/2010 season, Venture will emblazon all its Euphoria powder boards – both solid and split – with the POW logo, and donate a portion of sales from these boards to POW.

In addition, Venture and POW are sponsoring a snowboard graphic contest to increase awareness of environmental issues. Through January 1, 2010, Venture is accepting submissions of artwork that focus on winter, the environment, and activism. The winning design will be incorporated into a run of special edition POW boards for winter 2010/2011. (more…)

 

National Winter Get Out! Conference Brings Together Snow Sports Industry With P. E. And Recreation Professionals

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2 years ago
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Goal is to Engage Youth in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

McLean, VA. (October 6, 2009) – The first national winter Get Out! Conference is set for December 3-5, 2009 at the Gunstock and Margate Resorts near Laconia, NH. The focus is to show physical education and recreation professionals how to introduce youth to snow sports through schools and recreational organizations. Alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing will be included. Approximately 150 people, representing 75,000 youths, are expected to attend. Snow sports industry professionals are welcome to attend as well. All early bird registrants are eligible to win a jacket from Columbia Sportswear or a pair of Nordic walking poles by Leki. The early bird deadline to register is November 3rd, click here to register. A drawing will be held to determine winners. (more…)

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