Yakima announced that beginning March, 2006, Ski Market Ltd. will become an official Yakima dealer. Ski Market will sell Yakima’s line of winter sport, bike and paddle sport racks, its line of cargo boxes and the Ground Control, Yakima’s recently launched gear management solution for the home. The line will be available in 18 stores.

Yakima’s newly introduced product design language features clean lines, premium styling, enhanced ease of use, and will provide Ski Market customers with a style driven, innovative alternative to what is presently available in the rack market. The Ground Control organizational system is the only gear management solution of its kind, designed specifically for garages, studio or loft apartments and other small spaces. The new product design language is featured in the FatCat 6, a premium ski and snowboard mount and the SkyBox, the first customizable rooftop cargo box unveiled at last week’s Snowsports Industries America and the 2006 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City.

“Yakima’s commitment to developing smart product solutions reinforces its leadership position in the gear transport and management category,” noted Andy Ferguson, CEO of Ski Market. “From the Ground Control, Yakima’s answer to gear management in the home, to its pipeline of industry-changing product, Yakima is leading the innovative curve. We look forward to Yakima being a long time Ski Market partner.”

To support this new partnership, Yakima will plan and execute a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes merchandising, collateral and consumer viral elements. In addition, Yakima’s “RoadWarrior” retail training program will be making stops at numerous Ski Market Locations throughout the year.

“Ski Market is a well established proven retail leader and trend influencer in outdoor consumer products throughout New England,” said Amy Buckalter, senior vice president of global sales and marketing for Yakima. “Our partnership with Ski Market will re-affirm our connection with this highly valued segment of our customer base across the Northeast region.”