Epic Pass Adds Resorts In France And Italy

Vail Resorts Inc. on Wednesday announced that Epic Pass holders will now receive seven days of skiing or snowboarding with no blackout dates at Les 3 Vallees, France and Skirama Dolomiti in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season.

Ikon Pass Adds Three New Zealand Ski Areas

Ikon Pass has announced Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt on New Zealand’s South Island as its newest partners, now offering access to nearly 82,000 acres at 38 mountain destinations across the planet.

SGB Executive Q&A: G3 Founder & CEO Oliver Steffen

Oliver Steffen, founder and CEO of British Columbia-based backcountry ski brand G3, spoke with SGB recently about a wide range of topics, including an in-depth look at the company’s G3 University that he and his team designed to help backcountry enthusiasts improve their skills and get the most out of their adventures.

Vail Resorts Announces New Sustainability Efforts

Vail Resorts Inc. on Tuesday took major steps in its ‘Commitment to Zero,’ as the company announced a long-term wind energy contract to purchase the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power 100 percent of its estimated FY 2019 North American operations by 2020

Roth Capital Partners Releases 2018-2019 Millennial Survey

Investment bank Roth Capital Partners has released the company’s 2018-2019 Millennial Survey, its seventh annual proprietary survey examining current trends, spending patterns and favorite brands across five consumer categories including dining and restaurants; healthy food, beverage and snacking; fitness and wellness; infant, juvenile and pet; and, fashion, personal care and décor.

Black Diamond Announces New Hires For Marketing, Sales and Product Teams

Black Diamond Equipment, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, has appointed Jan-Willem Driessen global vice-president of marketing and DTC sales. Additionally, Claire Diepenbrock was appointed to e-commerce marketing director and Brenna Priest as its national field sales manager. Lastly, Meghan Clough was named category director of Black Diamond’s mountain division of products.

4 Hot Topics From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

Exhibitors and retailers offered mixed reviews of last week’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market—the first in November and first in Denver—with the majority of companies that SGB interviewed saying they lamented the show’s lack of attendees and overall dearth of energy but lauded the show’s new date.