The organisation and the video the British snowsports market needs…
It seems that each time the snowsports industry gathers at LISTEX or other similar forums, we end up at the same conclusion. We need one, unified body, to lead the industry forward. And the key goal should be aimed at bringing lapsed skiers and snowboarders back into the market. The SIA does this in the States...
21 Snowsports Retail Sales Facts from the SIA 2013/14 Report
Last week the SIA (Snow Sports Industries of America) released their report on the 2013/14 season, looking at how the retail market has performed. The key standout messages were: A new record revenue of $3.6bn was acheived Overall sales were up 7% Accessory sales were the biggest success area up 14% Alpine Touring is a...
26 Snippets from the LISTEX Summer Session 2014
Yesterday saw the first LISTEX Summer Session – an opportunity to network and chat about industry matters, as well as get in a few runs in the UK on real snow! We were delighted to be asked to moderate the forum, which saw two sessions on the Sochi Legacy and Ski Safety. Here’s 26 snippets...
Forget brainstorming, you need to be brainwriting…
Last week I attended Brighton SEO. This superb event is not only on my doorstep, but it’s free to attend (assuming you are super quick off the draw – this one sold out in 11 minutes). I always come away from the event with a long ‘To Do’ list with lots of great new tools and...
British Snowboarder Jake Terry Aims to Emulate Olympic Success on Junior Freeride World Tour
After Jenny Jones’ tremendous success at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, interest in snowboarding in the UK has never been higher. With three top 10 finishes in the slopestyle, there’s clearly plenty of talent in the UK, but not all of it is in the Olympic events. Jake Terry – up and coming junior snowboarder...
Is Banksy working for the ESF in Meribel?
Probably not, but after the recent raising of diplomatic tensions surrounding the ESF in France, it’s reassuring to see some rapprochement. This marvellous image was spotted by Ski Marmalade yesterday on the Altiport chairlift in Meribel: Homage to Banksy There can be little doubt that this is a homage to Banksy’s ‘kissing policemen’, which appeared...