Snow and Cold

This weekend in the Wasatch mountains the snow got down to about 7,000ft, enough to put a sprinkle of the white stuff on the slopes of Snowbird, Canyons and Park City.

More of the same is supposed to happen on Friday getting down into the 30's. Here is a cam of Snowbird at Gad Valley.











October 31st, 2005

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Burton sponsoring Chinese Snowboard Team

Burton snowboards have just signed a three- year deal to sponsor the National Snowboard Team of China- yeh, you heard it, China. Burton said China as some of the best athletes and the best mountains in the world", says Jake Burton, chairman and founder of Burton.

The National Snowboard Team of China consists of six men and women, each handpicked because of their althlete ability but have yet to try snowboarding on snow!!.

Well what about the US Team or maybe in this world market the US is no longer a viable market for long term profits.

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The Mountain Hardwear/Life-Link/Dynafit Ski Mountaineering Race Series Expands to Seven Races.

The United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA) announces the expansion of the Mountain Hardwear/Life-Link/Dynafit Ski Mountaineering Race Series to seven races for the 2006 season.

This years race series begins with the Arcteryx Randonnee Rally at Whistler Blackcomb, Canada on January 7th, then the Sugarbush Resort/Mad River Glen, Vermont Race on February 5th, Crested Butte, Colorado on February 11th, then to the Outdoor Research Rally at Alpental Washington February 25th, the June Mountain Race, California is on March 4th, followed by the Marmot Race at Kirkwood March 11th and culminating in the American Cup Race in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on March 25th. There will be both a race and recreation class for both men and women at all races. The racing division competitors will be able to earn points towards the overall series championship.

This year there will be a unique aspect for those in the racing division as they will also be able to earn points toward the race championship at the Black Diamond Powder Keg Race in Salt Lake City on March 18th.

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How About that Corn

Fox River will be part of a four-member U.S. hosiery manufacturing group that will launch socks made with corn-based Ingeo fiber in Japan.

According to NatureWorks, Ingeo fiber—the first manmade fiber created from 100% annually renewable resources—is an innovative product that combines the best of both worlds: the performance of a synthetic fiber and the appeal of a natural material. And because it is derived entirely from natural sources, Ingeo fiber contributes to reducing our dependence on limited fossil fuel resources such as oil.

Fox River's Ingeo athletic sock is made with 90% Ingeo, 8% nylon and 2% Lycra 3D. It will retail for about $9.50 when it is introduced in U.S. sporting goods stores in March 2006.

So when your friend's say you have corn feet now you can say yep, I do.


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Yo, Yo Scarpa T2X telemark boot recalled

Have we heard this one before. Black Diamond is recalling the Scarpa T2X Telemark boot.

I bet Black Diamond are happy letting Scarpa go. When will Black Diamond design their own boot. hum 06 maybe?

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Oakley Enters Film Production Biz

Oakley created 1242 Productions, Inc., a film production company focused on promoting awareness of its core board sports market and world-class athletes. 1242 Productions' first release, "The Community Project," is a snowboarding film that takes the viewer on an action-packed adventure through many of the world's best snowboarding locations.

The film features some of the world's top snowboarders including: Travis Rice, JJ Thomas, Zach Leach, Tyler Lepore, Terje Haakonsen, Bryan Iguchi, Andy Finch, Kyle Clancy, Eero Ettala and Shaun White on location in New Zealand, Japan, Jackson Hole, Alaska and Whistler/Blackcomb among others. Shot on Super 16mm film, the production team includes Rich Goodwin, a veteran cinematographer with more than nine years experience in snowboard filmmaking, accomplished editor and cinematographer Curt Morgan, and Circe Wallace and Travis Rice serving as producers. The film's major sponsors are Oakley and Red Bull.

Click below to see some teasers.
http://www.community-project.com/teaser.php

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Loveland and A- Basin Racing to the Gate

Loveland and A-Basin are racing to see who can say they opened their gates first for the snow season.

Loveland could actually open on Friday, with A-Basin planning to open on October 21st. Ahhhhhhhh is all I got to say, while tuning my skis yet again waiting, waiting for Utah's first big dump.











Snowmass Village
(Aspen Times / Paul Conrad)


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Snow in those Mountains

I was driving to work this morning, but this was not your usual drive - there's snow up on those mountain's. Mt. Timpangnos got a few inchs last night and got down to 30 degrees.

Take a look at Snowbird - fresh snow 10/05/2005.












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Marmot Names VP, Design

Marmot Mountain, LLC. announced the appointment of Gregory Houser as Vice President of Design and Product Development, effective October 1

Houser was previously the VP and DMM of strategic planning and product development of L.L. Bean’s outerwear, technical apparel and men’s sportswear divisions, and worked with all aspects of Bean’s product development, design, sourcing and marketing. He also has prior product development management experience with Eastern Mountain Sports and Nike.

Houser began in the outdoor industry 18 years ago when he assisted his brother in opening a specialty outdoor store in Vermont. Houser stated, “Marmot was our premier brand then and it still is today. I grew up with Marmot. I am excited for the opportunity to address the Marmot global growth opportunities and to help drive its tradition of innovation into diversified outdoor products.

Marmot contunies to add to it's core line with great design and commitment to core product rather than watered down verisons that a couple of core brands have done these last few years and now have lost their brand appeal- need I say anymore.

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