Ski Austria Releases New Logo โ And Suffers Ridicule Ski Austria unveiled its new logo on March 30, 2023, and has been using it on all communication, websites, and representations since April 3, 2023. The new logo was designed by Scholz & Friends, one of Europeโs largest advertising agencies. The press release by Ski Austria stated that the new logo came in conjunction with the streamlining of the name […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 12, 2023 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Launches Contest to Find its Next ‘Head Designer’ Draw. Paint. Sketch. Illustrate. Crayons. Chalk. Stencil. Pencil. Digital art. Whatever the method, creatives of all experience levels ages 13+ are invited to submit their best original design for next seasonโs Sugar Bowl X Coal Headwear pass holder beanie. The goal? Win over the judges, become the fan-favorite, turn your custom artwork into an exclusive beanie design and win an […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2021 0 Comments
Meier Skis: Handmade Skis From Colorado Trees Custom, handmade, and proudly produced in Colorado, Meier Skis has been gaining notable attention across the ski industry for its uniquely, sustainably built products. Designing and manufacturing hand-crafted, high-performance skis since 2009, its focus is driven not only by the desire to create unique skis but also to utilize sustainable material right outside their doors. While many ski companies strive […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
J Skis Collaborates with Jimbo Phillips to Release Allplay “Stacked” Skis J Skis have joined forces with legendary artist Jimbo Phillips to collaborate on a new all-mountain ski, the Allplay “Stacked-Jimbo Phillips X J Collab.” Infamous for his iconic skateboard graphics, Phillips took advantage of the full length of these skis using his custom artwork similar to his eye-catching designs found on skate decks. These no-work, all-play skis are versatile, fun, […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | August 28, 2020 0 Comments
CONTEST: Win A 3-Day Heli Trip with Black Ops Valdez For Designing Their Custom Beer Label Poster Alaska’s premier heli-ski operation Black Ops Valdez just made their first beer and now they need you to design the poster. This Black Hops IPA brewed by local Valdez Brewing is surely going to become the staple apres beer after long days of heli-skiing with the Black Ops crew. Are you dreaming of joining them for endless lines of powder […] Featured Article Alex K | February 4, 2020 2 Comments
Oliver Vaughan-Jones Has Big Plans For Improvement to the Adaptive Ski Industry Much like the rest of us who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, Oliver Vaughan-Jones has always been driven and determined to spend as much time as possible sliding around on snow in the Mountains.ย Vaughan-Jones, 34, now a resident of Llandyssil, Cardiganshire, Wales, spent his younger years doing just that in and around Chamonix, France where he lived at the time.ย […] Industry News Chad Walker | December 13, 2019 1 Comment
Interactive Topography Map: What Would You Design? The cost of moving significant volumes of earth, much less changing the entire topography of a mountain, is so great that the ski industry could never support it. Only the promise of uncovering precious metals or other valuable natural resources prompts enough activity to even begin making a dent. And let’s face it, mining operations aren’t exactly leaving behind […] Brains Jon Roubik | January 11, 2019 0 Comments