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Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:05 -0700 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24299.html Luke Nelson, Janelle Smiley and Sari Anderson racking up victories in the country’s top skimo races. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24299.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24288.html http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24288.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24289.html http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24289.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24270.html Team SuperBowl Skiers Matt Gorman and Joe Agusten took first place at Taos Ski Valley’s Big Mountain Battle, winning $2,000 worth of Helly Hansen gear and free entry to the final Battle in the Bowls in Aspen/Snowmass on March 25. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24270.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24271.html Diversity in snow sports industry a key driver http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24271.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24277.html Best Backpacking Backpacks Review announced by OutdoorGearLab.com for Editor’s Choice, Best Buy and Top Picks. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24277.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24237.html Some of the nation’s top runners, skiers and snowshoers will converge at Vail Mountain on Feb. 12th for the Bud Light Vail Uphill, part of the Winter Teva Mountain Games (WTMG) presented by Eddie Bauer. WTMG will be held in Vail, CO, Feb. 10-12. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24237.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24240.html The just announced El Naturalista Award, endowed with 40,000.00 Euros, will provide funds to projects dedicated to children’s education and care in any of the 40 countries of the Northern Hemisphere where the Spanish footwear company is present. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24240.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24250.html http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24250.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24223.html Since the introduction of its technical ski mountaineering apparel line at the 2012 OR Winter Market, SIA Snowshow, and ISPO Munich tradeshows, La Sportiva has become an official member of bluesign®. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24223.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24226.html Wrapping up the SIA Snow Show’s third year in Denver, the industry seemed hopeful for spring storms and starting fresh next year. The Snow Show brought together 19,000+ attendees, 900+ brands, 3,340 booths, 114 new and returning exhibitors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24226.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24227.html SIA's 3rd annual On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest brought together a crowd of industry friends to enjoy blue bird skies and great snow at Winter Park Resort for the Alpine/Snowboard Demo & Ski-Ride Fest portion and Devil’s Thumb Ranch. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24227.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24231.html Salomon’s Flagship store will open Spring 2012 and be located in Salt Lake City’s City Creek Shopping Center http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24231.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24212.html Pro Skiers and bikers compete in Free Heels & Wheels, a dual big air telemark ski and freeride bike comp at the Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer on February 11 at Golden Peak in Vail. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24212.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24218.html Snatch Goblins’ Max Stanley and Chris Hinkley scored first place at Keystone Ski Resort’s Big Mountain Battle by a mere two seconds. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24218.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24197.html Helicopter ski pioneers Greg Harms and Mike Overcast along with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe have combined their years of guiding, exploring and mapping to offer an elevated year-round experience http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24197.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24188.html Day Two started off with a string of well-attended educational seminars, panel discussions and events available on-site for Show attendees. With dozens of seminars to choose from, topics ran the gamut, but stayed focused on snow sports issues. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24188.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24189.html Day Three of the 2012 SIA Snow Show in Denver, CO brought a weekend party vibe to the Show. Some attendees were recovering from the previous evening’s festivities, while others were gearing up for another night on the town with industry friends. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24189.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24186.html On Day One of the 2012 SIA Snow Show in Denver, Colorado, the mood was cautiously optimistic. Despite below average snowfall in December and January, recent storms had many attendees feeling hopeful about the remainder of the season. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24186.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24187.html The countdown begins to February 10-12th where the top ten freeride mountain bikers will converge in the town of Vail, CO for the only winter competition in North America at the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games. The top 10 rider list includes... http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24187.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST