The watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is reporting that the EPA is censoring public comments and warnings of its professional staff in its reports on the changes to the Clinton-era roadless rule. The EPA allegedly del
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American Skiing Company: Early Indicators Look Good…
The American Skiing Company, parent company to Sugarloaf USA, Killington, The Canyons, and several other ski resorts, reported a strong start to fiscal 2005. First fiscal quarter revenues increased 5.8% to 19.5 million compared to 18.5 million last year.
Vail Still Expects Profitable 2005 Despite Rough Start to Year…
In spite of revenue gains in its mountain and lodging segments and a large increase in lift ticket sales, Vail Resorts net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 widened to ($31.5 million) compared to ($25.4 million) last year. The main cause for the i
REI Receives Honors for Ad…
REI’s ‘It was a Good Day’ ad designed by the Copacino+Fujikado ad agency out of Seattle was recently given honors in AdWeek magazine, saying, “Lifestyle advertising is so much nicer when there aren't people in it. An unpopulated ad makes it easier to
Cabela’s Wins Fort Worth TIF Suit…
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
Rocky Shoes and Boots in ‘Watershed’ Deal with EJ Footwear Acquisition…
In a deal that has been in the making for several months, Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire EJ Footwear for $87.7 million in cash plus 484,261 shares of RCKY common stock, which were valued at $10 million at the date of the definitive agreement…
Taiwan Bicycle Exports and Prices Climb
According to the China Economic News Service, Taiwanese bicycle exports increased 7.9% to 2.7 million units for the first eight months of 2004. The export value jumped 18.52% to reach $424 million. Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association said that the
Huffy Corp. Completes Auction of Action Sports Brands…
Huffy Corporation completed the auction of its snowboard and other action sports businesses on Friday, with the initial stalking horse bidders emerging as the winners in the sale…
Wenonah Completes Current Designs Kayak Move…
Wenonah Canoe opened the doors to its new Current Designs Kayak production facility during the first week of December. Kayak production has been completely removed from the former Bundy Boulevard location and transferred to the new 45,000 square foot plan
Outgoing Colorado Senator to Launch Outdoor Gear Line…
U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) will reportedly be licensing his name to an undisclosed company for a “Nighthorse” signature line of camping and outdoor gear. A report last week in a Colorado paper had Campbell, a Native American who is retir
High Gear Inks Marketing Deal with Napster
Outdoor electronics manufacturer HighGear has teamed with Napster to kick off the introduction of the new TrailAudio digital audio player designed specifically for outdoor entertainment. The new device works seamlessly with the Napster music service and n
Buff Inks Deal with TeleFair 2004-05
Original Buff Headwear will sponsor the 2004-2005 TeleFair telemark skiing and snowkiting series, the company announced this week. TeleFair will take place at 12 locations throughout North America during the coming winter. The series promotes the sports o
Perkins Promoted to President at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Jervis B. Perkins as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Perkins, 49, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in January 2003…
InSport International Expands Sales Force
InSport International has added 10 new Sales Reps in the past 90 days in the Northeast, Metro New York, Florida, the Rockies, Ontario, California and the accompanying Southwest region including Hawaii. The sales force will report directly to current Presi
Royal Precision Extends Deal with Meng and Assoc.
Royal Precision has renewed its marketing and public relations contract with Meng & Associates Inc. Extending their two-year partnership, Meng & Associates will continue to provide marketing support, web development and public relations services…
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