Colorado Snow
New this season, EpicMix Academy will be the fourth generation of the application from Vail Resorts. With EpicMix Academy, the ski school instructors will be able to certify that students achieved and attained certain skills and levels in their classes. Children and adults in both group and private ski lessons will be able to earn […]
Well done. After a year or ideating and brainstorming and concepts, the brightest design minds in Colorado have created a green triangle. Learn more about this stroke of genius at brandcolorado.gov. But seriously, it’s a clear and clean logo and I think it works OK. But, it’s way too generic. Rest assured, Colorado Snow will […]
I authored a guest post over at Gregg’s SlopeFillers.com about owning your own online marketing (and not giving it all away to social networks like Facebook and Twitter): In exchange for using the network and its features you may become indebted to the network to help promote it, could ultimately pay for the right to […]
I’m not sure the reasons, but according to this infographic by vacation rentals site FlipKey.com, Breckenridge is the top destination for folks looking to rent a place near Colorado ski areas. I know we spend most of our season up in Breck, so, it makes sense. Also worth noting, if you’re a local, going up […]
Our pals over at Threadless (out of Chicago but strong ties to Boulder) have teamed up with Nightmare Development (in Summit County) to host a design competition for a new snowboard and corresponding t-shirt. Just as Threadless was founded by t-shirt wearin’ dudes who thought they could bring the world better tees, Nightmare Development was […]
Now here’s an idea I wish was around when I was a kid: free stickers from a single, one-shop website. Check out Denver-based StyxRyvr (pronounced “Sticks River”) where you can sign up, see a menu of stickers from all kinds of brands, pick 9 you want, then get them in the mail a short time […]
The ski industry has put out a video detailing the “state of the industry”: The 2010/11 winter season was a record year for the snow sports industry. Why? Find out from this State of the Industry review of SIA’s Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report giving an overview of retail sales, trends, consumer behavior and participation. […]
There are a ton of parties, events, and concerts coming to Denver this week as the snowsports industry descends on Denver, Colorado. The 2010 SIA Snow Show trade expo will be taking over downtown. Even if you’re not attending the show, you should be downtown this week as there will be plenty of fun to […]