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Article Thumbnail The North Face, Vans propel VF Corp.’s 2Q results
Jul 21, 2011
VF Corp. reported a 15-percent rise in revenue and stronger profit for the second quarter 2011, led by a 23-percent sales rise of its outdoor and action sports brands, including the The North Face, Vans and Jansport. The company expects to close a deal to acquire Timberland during the third quarter.
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US Ski Team to build speed center at Copper Mountain
Jul 21, 2011
The US Ski Team formally announced plans to build a new speed training center at Copper Mountain with a planned opening scheduled for this fall. First reported by SNEWS on May 20, 2011, the speed center is part of a long term effort to build more training and educational facilities for skiers on U.S. soil.
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CPSC announces Uvex Funride ski helmet recall
Jul 21, 2011
Uvex has issued a voluntary recall for its Funride helmet, the CPSC announced on July 21, 2011. According to the watchdog agency, “The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard.”
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Resort Report: Summer ski bill, Las Vegas boom and Eddie the Eagle
Jul 20, 2011
A bill that would allow ski areas on U.S. Forest Service land to develop or promote more summertime activities such as mountain biking and hiking is getting key support in the U.S. Senate. That, and a potentially massive expansion at the Las Vegas Ski Resort, Sugarloaf, Breckenridge and Eddie the Eagle are all in this week's Resort Report.
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Mountain destination occupancy remains strong through summer
Jul 19, 2011
Mountain destination occupancy numbers have stayed strong through the summer, according to the Mountain Travel Research Program. SNEWS has the full report.
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In memoriam: Sport Chalet founder Norbert Olberz dies at 86
Jul 19, 2011
Norbert Olberz, the Sport Chalet founder who transformed a single ski shop into a 55-store, publicly traded sporting goods equipment empire, has died at the age of 86.
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'How to grow snowsports' meeting scheduled for Denver
Jul 16, 2011
After record-breaking seasons at snowsports retail and on the slopes, the industry's leaders are looking for ways to capitalize on the momentum. A first ever 'How to grow snowsports' meeting will bring them all together in Denver to talk it out.
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Deuter parent buys Ortovox
Jul 14, 2011
The parent company of Deuter has acquired fellow German outdoor brand Ortovox. SNEWS has the scoop on what it means for the companies’ U.S. operations.
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Article Thumbnail 2011 OutDoor show in Germany kicks off with top product, people awards
Jul 14, 2011
U.S. outdoor brands Therm-a-Rest and Mountain Hardwear joined nine European brands as winners of the 2011 Industry Gold Award at the annual OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Meanwhile, Paul Petzl of France-based Petzl won the 2011 OutDoor Celebrity of the Year Award.
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It’s a record! New numbers show 2010/11 ski season was best ever
Jul 14, 2011
It's a record season for U.S. ski areas! Historically deep snowpacks and late season skiing have helped push skier visits to a new 60.54 million record for the 2010/11 season.
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Gear Aid Celebrates Winter Solstice with Free Lift Ticket Sweepstakes
Dec 21, 2011
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Helly Hansen’s Renowned Big Mountain Battle Expands in 2012
Dec 21, 2011
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Helly Hansen’s Renowned Big Mountain Battle Expands in 2012
Dec 21, 2011
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Las Vegas Ski Resort Kicks Off Holiday Season with 50 Inch Snow Base
Dec 21, 2011
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NSP announces revitalized Safety Team
Dec 21, 2011
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Spyder Names Bill & Jane Ehmke 2011 Rep of the Year
Dec 21, 2011
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Famed skier, retailer Roger Buchika dies
Dec 23, 2011
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Mountain travel bookings continue uphill surge
Dec 22, 2011
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In memoriam: Ski Market founder Bob Ferguson dies
Dec 20, 2011
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