Topic: Industry

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 12:56 PM

Salt Lake City, UT - Ski Utah, the marketing firm owned and operated by the 14 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association, has named Susie English as the group's new Director of Communications.

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 03:33 PM

by Marc Guido

Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City's population swells twice a year with nearly 30,000 outdoor industry exhibitors, buyers and media when the semi-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show comes to town. Held downtown in the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center following a one-day outdoor demo, it's a gathering of the outdoor industry on a size and scope like none other.

Friday, September 23, 2011 - 03:49 PM

Salt Lake City, UT - It’s that time of year again. Winter is just around the corner and skiers and snowboarders are beginning to book their winter getaways. Most homeowners and real estate agents are focused on getting their properties ready for the busy ski season ahead. Understandably, the rental agreement they use to rent those properties is often one of the last things they consider. After all, many have a form agreement – often the same one they have used for years – and use it for every rental. The importance of a good lease is often overlooked.

Monday, August 01, 2011 - 10:00 AM

Taos Ski Valley, NM - Salt Lake City's VacationRoost and Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico have jointly announced a partnership by which VacationRoost will operate Taos’ central reservations system and provide the resort with back-office support and overflow sales assistance. The partnership will streamline the resort’s reservation process and provide complete travel-planning services, which include lodging, airfare, ground transportation, lift tickets, gear rentals and more.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 08:35 PM

Park City, UT - Following the departure of Jim Mangan, Utah's Park City Mountain Resort today named Jeremy Cooper as the ski resort’s new Terrain Park Manager, effective immediately.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 08:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert has appointed two new members and reappointed four others to the Board of Tourism Development. The 13-member policy board is located within the Utah Office of Tourism, an agency of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Board members oversee the state's $7 million Tourism Marketing Performance Fund that is used to promote the state's "Life Elevated" brand to out-of-state visitors.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Ski tuning equipment manufacturer Wintersteiger has announced its sponsorship as a supplier to The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) Center of Excellence equipment tuning room, and was on hand for the grand opening dedication.

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - When the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) needed a name for the street leading to its new Center of Excellence in Park City, former freestyle competitor Brooks Rohlen knew he had the perfect fit. He entered it into the USSA's "Name The Street" contest not knowing that months later his choice would adorn a street sign.

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Having an X Games skate park set up in the backyard is a dream for most. But dreams are a reality for U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes who have a skate and trampoline area on which to train in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's new Center of Excellence in Park City. The ramps and tramps area is a unique training venue for athletes.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 07:00 AM

Park City, UT - In a unanimous vote last week the Park City Council approved a new statute that makes skiing or snowboarding out of control within the city limits a Class B Misdemeanor, similar to a Driving Under the Influence charge.