SGB Update Outdoor

Canadian Avalanche Center Mourns Loss of Fundraiser

Wade Galloway, a strong supporter of public avalanche safety and fund raiser for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) became the country's fourth avalanche fatality Feb 15, according to the CAC…

Mt. Hood Ski Resorts Hail February Snowstorms

February is being called “fabulous” by marketers at ski resorts on Mt. Hood, OR after a storm dumped another 18 inches of snow on the mountain Tuesday, helping ease a drought that has delayed the start of ski season from the Pacific Northwest all the way

Peak Launches All Star Sneakers

Peak Sport Products Co., Limited launched two Tony Parker All-Star TP9 series sneakers which were worn by the athlete during the All-Star Game in New Orleans, LA on Feb. 16. The models marked the Chinese brand's first NBA All Star shoe…

January Data Shows Eastern Ski Resorts Enjoying More Growth

Occupancy and bookings data indicates the nation's major ski resorts were on pace as of Jan. 31 to grow overall occupancy and revenue for the 2013-14 season by 4.7 and 10 percent respectively over last year's levels, according to DestiMetrics…

Toray Buys 400 Acres in SC to Prepare for US Industrial Renaissance

Toray Industries, Inc. has purchased approximately 400 acres of land for its future business expansion in Spartanburg County, SC. The Japanese company said it made the investment because it expects the United States to regain its industrial competitivene

Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show

Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…