Intrawest Turns Snow into Profits…

Intrawest reported a strong fiscal second quarter and managed to pull itself out of the red, largely due to the sale of its Mammoth ski area in Lake Tahoe. The sale added $60.0 million to the company’s bottom line, but even without this benefit, the compa

K-Swiss Q4 Earnings Fall on Domestic Sales Weakness

K-Swiss Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2005 were $11.6 million or 33 cents per diluted share, compared with $15.6 million or 43 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year. For the fourth quarter of 2005, total worldwide revenues increased 4.5

Oakley Launches New Multi-Brand Growth Strategy

Oakley, Inc. announced several strategic initiatives it believes will position the company for sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth and return on investment. Within the context of those strategic initiatives, the company also pro

Brine Sponsors First 4 Lacrosse Tournament

Brine, Inc. will be the official lacrosse equipment and lacrosse apparel sponsor for the 2nd Annual First 4 Lacrosse Invitational. A supporter of the inaugural First 4, Brine has inked a two-year deal with sports marketing and event management leader, Pan

Timberland Joins New Environmental Reporting Group

The Timberland Company has joined the Facility Reporting Project, a new initiative of the Boston-based Ceres coalition aimed at improving sustainability reporting and environmental performance at individual facilities across the country…

Allyance Picks Up Share In 10th Street Bros.

Allyance has joined forces with 10th Street Bros by acquiring an undisclosed, but significant interest in this Action Sports Film Studio. 10th Street Bros, an award winning Action Sports Production Company, has developed a cult following with its hilariou

Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced

Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s

Quiksilver Launches Quik Films

Quiksilver, a division of Quiksilver Inc. launched its newest program, Quik Films. Designed to recognize exploration, style, and personal expression within the filmmaking community, Quik Films is the natural progression for a brand founded on fostering in

Mountain High Park Vet Founds Super parX

Tyrone Coyne has left Mountain High in Wrightwood, California to launch Super parX, an international terrain park design and management company. The company specializes in resort consultation, special events, and special effects for movies and television

Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ SLC Event Raises Over $20,000

The fourth annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $20,000 for the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winning team, “Laurel’s Angels,” captained by Salt Lake City resident Carol Gr

Quiksilver Names Adcock as President of DC Shoes

Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock to the role of President, DC Shoes, effectively immediately. Adcock will report directly to Bernard Mariette, President, Quiksilver, Inc., and will be based at DC Shoes' global headquarters in Vista, CA. DC Shoe

Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants

Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m