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Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:45:03 -0600 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17662.html Jackson Kayak allows boaters to personalize their kayaks with custom colors in addition to choice of outfitting. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17662.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17661.html Partnership to help build and sustain trails nationwide http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17661.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17647.html SIA is reporting a six-year attendance high for the Snow Show held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO (Jan 28-31). The sold-out Show attracted 18,932 attendees and featured over 3,100 booths, 845 brands and 125 new exhibitors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17647.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17648.html The CHAOS never ends in Vail! Chaos is the Official Headwear supplier for American Ski Classic events. Specialty collector’s beanies and caps will be gifted to all athlete participants, staff and volunteers for the weekend. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17648.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17649.html The Teva House sweepstakes, featuring roundtrip tickets to Vail and an invitation to be a guest at the Teva House, is now officially open. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17649.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17650.html NEMO Equipment, Inc., manufacturer of AirSupported™ and Extreme Conditions Tents™, sleeping pads and backcountry accessories, has been awarded Backpacker Magazine’s 2010 Editors’ Choice award for its new Meta 2P™ tent. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17650.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17652.html Atayne this week earned a seed grant from the Maine Technology Institute for the research and development of cutting-edge, eco-active apparel made from trash. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17652.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17651.html Mammut and Schoeller partner on a limited edition pint glass for sale at Red Rocks Rendezvous to support The Access Fund. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17651.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17654.html Noetics says lucky charms really work, find yours at Annie Band Jewelry (www.annieband.com) http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17654.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17653.html Fifteen participants and growing - Paradox Sports brings adaptive climbers of all abilities together March 12 to 14 at Ouray’s Ice Park http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17653.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17656.html Body Media has released research that says participants who used BodyMedia's wearable body-monitoring technology either in conjunction with a group weight loss program or as part of their own self-directed program lost up to three times more weight than individuals who attempted to battle the bulge solo. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17656.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17658.html BCM completes first year program with Stewardship Council grant http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17658.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Lobbying_on_Capitol_Hill_for_fitness_SGMA_suppliers_031210.html Fitness and sports industry representatives spent a day on the Hill meeting with legislators in support of two bills that would benefit industries focused on physical activity. Find out what they learned and how it could affect you. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Lobbying_on_Capitol_Hill_for_fitness_SGMA_suppliers_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Seven_Dawn_Patrol_employees_killed_Bataan_accident_031210.html One week after Black Diamond Equipment staff and Dong In Entech Co. factory employees celebrated the grand opening of its new Philippine-based factory, D.I. Dawn Patrol, seven members of the newly established factory’s management and administrative staff were killed in a car accident. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Seven_Dawn_Patrol_employees_killed_Bataan_accident_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Consumer_Intentions_survey_bright_spot_sporting_goods_031210.html While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Consumer_Intentions_survey_bright_spot_sporting_goods_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Mystery_Shopper_product_selection_doom_footwear_sale_031210.html Our Mystery Shoppers get frustrated when they encounter an outdoor specialty store that essentially carries one brand of boots, while its well-meaning salesperson struggles due to a lack of fitting expertise and tools. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Mystery_Shopper_product_selection_doom_footwear_sale_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17640.html Klean Kanteen® Launches a new lineup of Spring 2010 colors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17640.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17638.html For Fall/Winter 2010, Icebreaker is replacing the traditional plastic banit pins used to hold pairs of its premium merino socks together with a folding cardboard wrap pack. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17638.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17641.html LifelineUSA, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade functional fitness accessories, today introduced the Pullup Revolution – a groundbreaking new product that gives users up to 100 lbs. of power assistance when doing pullup exercises. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17641.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17639.html After nine months in the womb and kicking our co-worker, Crew Wesley Lansford joins the SOAR team http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/17639.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST