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Gear Blog: A Sneak Peak at Next Season's Innovative Apparel
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull YesterdayIt's always exciting to get a sneak peak of anything but my favorite "behind the scenes" look is always at the SIA Snow Show. Held in Denver in mid-winter, Snowsports Industries of America puts on a huge shindig. It's a love fest of creative booths that feature over 900 brands of everything having to… Full Story »
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Video: Salomon Freeski TV Season 5 Episode 13: Sit Ski Backflip
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull YesterdayA backflip on a sit ski? You bet. Full Story »
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ISPO Munich votes most innovative ski gear
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull YesterdayA jury of journalists, designers, retailers and athletes from all over the world voted on the submitted innovations and ultimately 22 were crowned. There were awards for specialist categories as well as overall winners. Senior Vice President Consumer Goods for Messe Munchen GmbH, Tobias Grober, said, "The gear had to be innovative - this was the most important criterion for participation in the ISPO Award 2012. The submitted bids were outstanding, all of high quality. The design and performance of the overall winners have the potential to change and dominate the market." Skis like… Full Story »
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ISPO Munich awards most innovative winter sports gear
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull YesterdayA jury of journalists, designers, retailers and athletes from all over the world voted on the submitted innovations and ultimately 22 were crowned. There were awards for specialist categories as well as overall winners. Senior Vice President Consumer Goods for Messe Munchen GmbH, Tobias Grober, said, "The gear had to be innovative - this was the most important criterion for participation in the ISPO Award 2012. The submitted bids were outstanding, all of high quality. The design and performance of the overall winners have the potential to change and dominate the market." Skis like… Full Story »
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February Going on December in the West
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 6, 2012Jimmy Hartman had no problem finding the powder. It's been a bit more difficult to find the soft stuff this season throughout much of the west. Photo By Chris Figenshau. If you know how to time the weather, there have been plenty of good powder days across the western U.S. this winter. However, the total amount of snow is still well below average for many popular areas, and now it's time to put… Full Story »
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Wilmot Mountain Launches New Kids' Ski Program
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 5, 2012Wilmot Mountain, one of the Heartland's oldest ski areas, is credited with teaching more than a half-million Chicagolanders to ski over the last 70 years. This season they have a new teaching program for children ages 4-9. The program takes… Full Story »
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Celebrate Valentine's Weekend in The Arrowhead
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 5, 2012Why not combine some of the best skiing and riding in the Heartland with a stay at one of the "grand" old resorts along Lake Superior's shoreline in Minnesota's Arrowhead. Lutsen Mountains has close to 100 runs and trails spread… Full Story »
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Free Skiing at Alpine Meadows With Proof of Same-Day Flight
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 4, 2012Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is offering a free lift ticket for guests who fly on the same day. Guests can hop an morning flight and show their same-day commercial airline boarding pass with a matching photo ID to the Alpine… Full Story »
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Free Alpine Touring and Telemark Demo at Alpine Meadows
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 4, 2012Alpenglow Sports and Alpine Meadows Ski Resort come together to put on its fifth annual Alpine Touring and Telemark Demo Event. Everyone is welcome to come checkout the latest and greatest telemark and alpine touring equipment on Saturday, Feb. 11… Full Story »
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Catch a Ride to Loveland And Relax
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Feb 3, 2012Avoid the drive to Loveland by taking a ride on the Front Range Ski Bus. The bus runs Thursdays through Sundays leaving from three Front Range locations. It's perfect for someone who doesn't have their own transportation who wants to… Full Story »
