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New Employees Will Help Increase Production To Meet Rising Demand

SnowBat is a new snowboard specific fitness training device. SnowBat attaches directly to any snowboard. By combining different attachment points for resistance bands the snowboard becomes the ultimate balance and fitness-training device.

Park City, UT. (April 24, 2013)—RAMP Sports has officially begun U.S. production of its snowboard line, after three years of overseas production.

LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2013) —Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort  (LVSSR) introduces License 2 Ride, a unique program created by parent company Powdr Corp.

VTree™ Entertainment, a leader in accessible video games, launches new Pro Riders Snowboard for the whole family. Pro Riders Snowboard slides onto your PC with some of the most stunning graphics & out of this world gameplay to ever hit the slopes.

Since January 2011 Miranda Writes has been revolutionizing Hip-Hop by re-introducing the very elements of the genre music lovers embraced it for during the 1980s and early 1990s. Miranda Writes declares her simple mantra: Light Prevails Dark.

Scoop Dogg today announced a new line of patent pending snow shovels designed specifically for backcountry winter and avalanche rescue use. The unique design eliminates the permanent or collapsing handle associated with traditional snow shovels.

7th annual national safety and education campaign scheduled for Saturdays January 2013

RAMP Sports is excited to announce its Winter 2012/13 line of handmade skis, which will feature a performance enhancing layer of Kevlar for supreme vibration dampening.

The Demon Flexforce X D3O is the everything you've ever wanted in a protective top. High quality, customizable, durable, lightweight, the list goes on and on.

Graham Bell, the former five-time Olympic skier turned TV presenter, is to become a Patron of ski charity Ski 4 Cancer.

Brant Beach, NJ - Black Diamond Skate Shop opens new store on Long Beach Island in Brant Beach.

TransWorld Media recently announced the debut of their website redesigns across all brands including SKATEboarding, SNOWboarding, SURF, Motocross, Ride BMX, and Business. The redesign also includes user-friendly mobile websites on all smartphones.

Ski 4 Cancer, the cancer charity which provides alpine respite holidays for families living with cancer, has announced a new partnership with the Caring Cancer Trust, a provider of alpine respite breaks for children recovering from the disease.

The ‘4 Cancer Group’, the cancer respite charity with a sporting focus, has announced the formation of a new subsidiary focused on skiing and snowboarding. Ski 4 Cancer will be run by a dedicated Committee of skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.

The National Ski Patrol has announced a new Safety Team that consists of members who are uniquely qualified in the area of slope safety.

Wildcard has created a cult following among shred film viewers looking for top-level production values to match the talent onscreen. The skits in their latest release, The Saturday Night Ride, are some of the best ever to appear in a snowboard movie.

FLASHING backpacks for kids to help them stay visible in the dark - the new CroydeB range from the Miracle Products company.

The National Ski Patrol's (NSP) new emergency medical care textbook, Outdoor Emergency Care 5th Edition, provides current emergency care info to all pre-hospital care providers, making this the best training tool for anyone who goes outside.

Ski and snowboard demo and competition to take place in expanded event location

New Employees Will Help Increase Production To Meet Rising Demand

SnowBat is a new snowboard specific fitness training device. SnowBat attaches directly to any snowboard. By combining different attachment points for resistance bands the snowboard becomes the ultimate balance and fitness-training device.

Park City, UT. (April 24, 2013)—RAMP Sports has officially begun U.S. production of its snowboard line, after three years of overseas production.

Snow lovers rejoice! @LVSkiSnowboard offers huge savings on 2013/14 season passes through April 30 during its annual spring...

Season closing activities added to Easter celebration sponsored by Red Bull, Coors Light, Audi Henderson, and Centennial Hills...

.@LVSkiSnowboard invites families & friends to celebrate Kids’ Carnival weekend and Easter Sunday on the mountain Mar.

LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2013) —Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort  (LVSSR) introduces License 2 Ride, a unique program created by parent company Powdr Corp.

The ski season is not over yet! However, the first estimates indicate that the year is more than satisfactory for most ski resorts.

Amateurs and pro skiers welcomed in the #SpringRaceLeague @LVSkiSnowboard Sat. Mar. 9, 16 & 23. @NASTARHQ

VTree™ Entertainment, a leader in accessible video games, launches new Pro Riders Snowboard for the whole family. Pro Riders Snowboard slides onto your PC with some of the most stunning graphics & out of this world gameplay to ever hit the slopes.

In February, everybody skis with Skimium! Go for easy ski hire that is practical and inexpensive with Skimium and its 300 partner shops in some 220 ski resorts!... whatever your ski destination, Skimium is there!

Since January 2011 Miranda Writes has been revolutionizing Hip-Hop by re-introducing the very elements of the genre music lovers embraced it for during the 1980s and early 1990s. Miranda Writes declares her simple mantra: Light Prevails Dark.

.@LVSkiSnowboard has given 1,250+ free helmets to #Vegas youth through its #LidsonKids program. @NASA_Journal #safety #ski #snowboard

Locals go big @LVSkiSnowboard’s 50th Anniversary nighttime competition & huge party on Sat. Feb. 16 at 4:00 p.m.

NJ outdoor winter sports enthusiasts have to a new online place to go to find New Jersey news and information about skiing, sledding, snowboarding, ice skating and more!

Scoop Dogg today announced a new line of patent pending snow shovels designed specifically for backcountry winter and avalanche rescue use. The unique design eliminates the permanent or collapsing handle associated with traditional snow shovels.

Atlanta Ski & Snowboard will be closing it's doors for the last time at the end of this season. Please be sure to come see us before it's too late!

Field trip-style program offers ski/snowboard lesson, winter and safety education and lunch

50 Local artists created snowboard artwork for a silent auction benefitting three local charities

7th annual national safety and education campaign scheduled for Saturdays January 2013

With sales up 300% over the previous year, things are moving at a breakneck pace at the RAMP Sports factory in Park City, UT, as the company hustles to to fill orders for its sustainably hand-crafted skis and snowboards before the snow flies.

Festivities include cocktail reception, art show and silent auction at Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art and The Lady Silvia

The highest snow ramp ever (39 meters) arises in Antwerp. The only FIS Big Air World Cup in Europe this season.

2012-2013 Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Season Passes Discounted Through Oct. 31

LVSSR enthusiasts can submit vintage photos of the resort through Oct. 15, winners announced Nov. 1

Red carpet event includes art exhibit, cocktail reception and silent auction at The Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art and The Lady Silvia

Commemorating its 50th anniversary this season, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) will replace Chair 3 with Rabbit Peak Quad, a brand new, energy efficient lift, offering a safe and modern device for beginning skiers and snowboarders.

Smart skiers are taking the low road to the Alps this winter to help cut the costs of their annual ski holidays.

“A fantastic and beneficial project that just keeps getting better” Ed Leigh (BBC presenter)

RAMP Sports is excited to announce its Winter 2012/13 line of handmade skis, which will feature a performance enhancing layer of Kevlar for supreme vibration dampening.

The Demon Flexforce X D3O is the everything you've ever wanted in a protective top. High quality, customizable, durable, lightweight, the list goes on and on.

The first ever Polar Floating Film Festival voyage and a new Fly Cruise itinerary

Ski and Snowboard magazine and VOS Media are proud to announce the World Snow Awards, dedicated to honouring the very best in the world of skiing and snowboarding.

In 2011 Oxygène became the only Burton affiliated Learn to Ride School in France. Now known as The Burton Experience, this is our second year working together helping with those first important slides in the right direction.

Brand name summer and winter equipment on sale July 20 through 29

RAMP Sports is pleased to announce the hiring of new Communications Director, Vanessa Pierce. Pierce will take over duties of social as well as traditional marketing in this newly created position, effective immediately.

Demons new Vest X D3O comes with all the latest protection features yet is stealthy enough to hardly be noticed under a T-shirt.

FamilyShred.com has recruited parents of young snowboarders that also snowboard themselves to write reviews on products, ski resorts, and snowboard schools. All reviews will go through a rating system to deem the products FamilyShred Approved.

The Antlers at Vail hotel—rated #1 on TripAdvisor for Vail Specialty Lodging—offers its 'Value Vail' promotion during winter’s peak snow with deals starting at $1,149 per person for five nights—including 4-day lift tickets at Vail Resorts.

Oxygène Ski & Snowboard School has been going strong for 21 years now and for this coming season 2012-13 we will be expanding our premises to Belle Plagne.

Graham Bell, the former five-time Olympic skier turned TV presenter, is to become a Patron of ski charity Ski 4 Cancer.

New Factory Introduces New, Efficient, US-Based Ski Production

Brant Beach, NJ - Black Diamond Skate Shop opens new store on Long Beach Island in Brant Beach.

In honor of Vail's upcoming 50th anniversary, the Antlers at Vail hotel is offering a special "50 for 50" lodging and lift ticket deal with a fifty percent discount.

TransWorld Media recently announced the debut of their website redesigns across all brands including SKATEboarding, SNOWboarding, SURF, Motocross, Ride BMX, and Business. The redesign also includes user-friendly mobile websites on all smartphones.

Ski 4 Cancer, the cancer charity which provides alpine respite holidays for families living with cancer, has announced a new partnership with the Caring Cancer Trust, a provider of alpine respite breaks for children recovering from the disease.

Last-minute Vail ski lodging and lift ticket deal: Antlers at Vail hotel offers discounted rates, reduced minimum stay for one week only. Rates start at $708 per person for 3 nights lodging and 2-day Vail Resorts lift ticket.

The ‘4 Cancer Group’, the cancer respite charity with a sporting focus, has announced the formation of a new subsidiary focused on skiing and snowboarding. Ski 4 Cancer will be run by a dedicated Committee of skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.

Radical skiing or more classical skiing, whatever your type of skiing, in Arc 2000, it has found a playground of note! The birthplace of new skiing styles, the resort invites you to discover speed riding or the yooner.

Lawrenceville, GA - Black Diamond Skatepark opens new store in the Discover Mills Mall.