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SKI BRANDS

In the early 2000’s, Armada skis were created to fill a void in the market. At the time, there were no skis being manufactured that catered to freeskiing. Now, Armada crafts a style of ski built with the intention of giving skiers an imaginative and playful experience on the snow.

Atomic is an Austrian company that manufactures some of the best race skis in the world. Atomic continues to evolve their technology changing their focus from the skis, to the skier and crafting epic experiences for their users.

At Black Diamond, they live and breath climbing and skiing. Their experiences in the outdoors push them to make the best gear possible. Based in Utah, Black Diamond is a manufacturer of equipment for skiing, climbing and other mountain sports. Black Diamond is now a global company with offices in both Europe and the United States.

Blizzard dates back to 1945 when Anton Arnsteiner started producing skis. By 1954, Blizzard became the first manufacturer to mass-produce polyethylene ski bases. Today, Blizzard is a division of the Tecnica Group and specializes in the manufacturing of Austrian alpine skis.

Dahu is a Swiss brand but is distributed throughout North America from Vail. The European craftsmanship combined with the brand’s advanced technology results in a ski boot that will take your alpine adventure to the next level.

Ever since Dakine was founded in 1979, their team has been on a mission to improve outdoor equipment. Dakine’s headquarters are located at the base of Mt. Hood in Hood River, Oregon. A perfect location for them to get outside and continuously test their gear and work towards constantly improving it. Dakine builds backpacks, outdoor clothing and accessories, and bags for traveling. Dakine products are intended for outdoor enthusiasts who like to snowboard, ski, surf, windsurf and more!

Founded in 1974 by Italian shoemaker Alessandro Dal Bello, Dalbello is known for its advanced designs and technological solutions. In 2014, 10 Olympic medals were won by athletes using Dalbello. Every boot is still manufactured in the Dalbello factory in Italy.

Head Ski Company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950. Now headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company has grown to become a sports and clothing company. Head Ski Company pioneered the construction of one of the first metal-wood composite downhill skis called the Head Standard and is a leading brand in the ski world.

Hotronic’s heating system focuses on maintaining comfort while you are out exploring the world. These products are sure to help you keep your feet and hands both warm and dry to meet all of your outdoor needs. With powerful yet compact warmers, your next outdoor excursion will be full of comfort and warmth to ensure the best trip possible!

K2 is the American Ski and Snowboard Brand, founded in Washington in 1962. They expanded into snowboards in 1987 and in 1999, K2 was the first brand to engineer products just for women.

Sports lovers and enthusiast have been enjoying Kulkea’s one-of-a kind ski and snow products since 2009. Their uniquely designed products are sure to help you hit the outdoors, making it easy and hassle free. These durable products are also designed to help you get the most out of your entire experience as you head to and from the mountains.

The entire Lange brand has been enhanced over the years, beginning in 1948 when Robert Lange made the first reinforced ski boot with polyester resin. Since then, Lange has been providing mountain lovers all over the world with high-quality ski boots and products that do not disappoint.

For 15 years, Liberty has been helping skiers hit the slopes no matter what their background. Based in Avon, CO, Liberty is committed to crafting products that help enhance the entire skiing experience. With the introduction of Liberty Skis in 2003 and the incorporation of bamboo in 2005, Liberty products are manufactured with the attention of detail and quality.

LOOK bindings date all the way back to 1947, when the first “safety ski binding” was developed. Over the years, LOOK was a part of Olympic gold medals and World Championships. New bindings have been introduced, but one thing remains the same: LOOK offers protection, integration, and performance.

Marker creates one-of-a kind bindings, helmets, goggles, protectors, gloves, accessories, and more. Their team works hard to provide the perfect product that is both durable and safe as you take your exploring to the next level.

Since 1939, Nordica has been passionate and experienced about mountain boots. It is the perfect boot for skiers in search of perfect fit and precision. The people working for Nordica are passionate about their love for skiing and are “fit for the long run”.

From sustainability to Ortovox’s commitment to fair wool, this brand is sure to meet all your mountain wear, backpack and emergency equipment needs. With a strong focus on social issues and the environment, Ortovox is aware of everything you will need to have a great time in the outdoors during all seasons of the year.

While blending a modern
lifestyle with the outdoors, Outdoor Tech provides products for everything from
audio to sports gear to make sure you are prepared to tackle your adventures.
Outdoor Tech also focuses on serving real needs with design, style and
creation.

Rossignol is an iconic winter sports brand offering products in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding. Rossignol draws strength from many years of collaborating with the greatest champions to mastermind a range of hi-tech and intuitive products designed to give everyone a rewarding on-snow experience that can be shared with others.

Salomon has been playing in the French alps since 1947. Salomon’s passion for outdoor sports, new technologies and craftsmanship is their driving force to create progressive gear that enables outdoor enthusiasts to freely enjoy and challenge themselves in nature. Salomon products allow people to play, progress and connect with nature.

Every footprint is different. And Sidas has taken this into consideration. In 1975, founder Loic David transitioned from selling ski boots to crafting insoles that mould directly to the shape of each unique foot. Since it’s inception, Sidas has come a long way from the initial mold that began on an oven dish. Sidas now produces a high tech, clean and comfortable insole that improves athletes comfort and performance.

Spark R&D is rider owned and operated out of Bozeman, Montana, where all manufacturing and assembling are done in the shadow of the Bridger Mountains. The Spark team are all passionate splitboarders and strive for perfection to support the needs of the rapidly expanding splitboarding community.

Tecnica is all about hard work and innovation. Their products are distributed to more than 3,000 retail outlets in more than 70 countries which connects them all around the world. Since 1970, Tecnica has been exceling in the manufacturing of footwear for outdoor sports.

Therm-ic all began with the invetion of heating for ski boots. But why stop there? Therm-ic now offers a range of products that will keep you warm during all of your outdoor winter activities. Therm-ic’s various thermal technologies keep you warm through top notch insulation, ergonomic warmers, and socks, gloves, and insoles that offer up to 29 hours of rechargeable heat.

Thule makes sure you are always transporting your most cared for items safely while also in style. This brand was established in Sweden in 1942 and has been fueling passions ever since then. In addition, their attention to sustainability allows us to enjoy the outdoors in an ecofriendly manner.

Tubbs snowshoes thoroughly understands the diverse needs of every single person pertaining to their outdoor equipment. Founded in 1906, Tubbs is dedicated to creating a community that encourages adventure, exercise, family fun, and human connection to nature.

Tyrolia has truly seen the evolution of ski bindings – the company was founded in Austria in 1847. The first branded Tyrolia product was created in 1949, and the company has strove to improve ever since. They sell more than one million bindings around the world each yearand are chosen again and again by World Cup racers. The brand prides itself on safety, developing unique features to keep its skiers as safe as possible on the slopes.

With a passion in skiing and high-performance products, Volkl has been prevailing in the world of winter sports since 1923. Their highly innovative yet traditional craftsmanship provides them with high-quality products that are sure to exceed your expectations.

SNOWBOARD BRANDS

Capita Snowboards is a Seattle-based snowboard company that was formed by Jason Brown and Blue Montgomery in 2000. Capita focuses on the progressive freestyle snowboarding market designing snowboards specifically for men, women and the little groms.

Gnu snowboards have been hand built in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing Zero Hazardous Waste in Sequim, Washington, since 1977. The Gnu brand is driven by a team of snowboarders who are committed to pushing progression beyond industry standards.

ThirtyTwo is a collection of snowboard boots, outerwear and apparel. ThirtyTwo was established in 1995 by snowboarders to help progress the snowboarding industry offerings. Since then, ThirtyTwo has become a leader in pushing the limits of innovation in technology, comfort, performance and ecofriendly initiatives.

Union Binding Company is focused on the connection between you and your board to make sure you can confidently enjoy the adventures that lie ahead. A premium riding experience has been greatly valued over the past 13 years as the company continues to engineer precise, durable and progressively innovated products.

APPAREL BRANDS

686 has been an independently owned and operated apparel company since its inception in 1992. 686 believes that life should be lived without limits and that your choice of technical apparel should reflect this. All 686 products are created with the goal of pushing current boundaries of design, construction and interaction.

At Arcade, quality over quantity is the motto. Arcade belts are designed to help adventure-lovers live by their own rules to comfortably allow any movement for climbing, skating, snowboarding, skiing, biking or fishing. Made with quality materials, Arcade continues to produce belts that you can feel confident wearing no matter where you go.

Billabong is the iconic Australian surf and lifestyle brand. However, since the Billabong brand began in 1973, it was grown by leaps and bounds and expanded its offerings beyond the beach essentials. Following their customers through each season, Billabong now also offers winter apparel including snow pants, jackets, hats, base layers and more.

Since 2008, Black Strap has been proudly manufacturing true products of the USA. Their patented design and innovative products meet all of your outdoor needs, providing you with quality, made in the USA material.

The origins of Buff began in 1991. The company has been growing ever since with a sincere passion for nature and certified quality. This family business creates and distributes hats, scarfs and many other products that everyone enjoys.

For 35 years, BULA has been providing winter headwear internationally and has even expanded their product to include base layers, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Each and every garment will ensure the right amount of warmth for any given outdoor activity.

Beginning in 2002, Coal has always been about evolution. Whether that be redefining what a headwear brand could be or remaining true to an original vision, the Coal tribe does not disappoint. Through new design and inspiration, each and every product is carefully crafted.

With Dragon’s innovative and diversified eyewear products, athletes can always remain confident within their active lifestyle. Dragon has been making sure that they provide their consumers with premier products ever since the very beginning.

Fits offers the absolute best-fitting socks made out of the finest raw materials available that make sure comfortability and support is always taken into account. Fits products allow you to perform at your very best so that you can enjoy all the experiences that come your way.

Giro will always be a product brand. The company’s careful attention to detail and passion for enthusiastic riders is what makes them stand out. This passion is fueled by always striving to be bigger and better – It is Giro’s job to provide the gear.

Nothing is worse than scratching up your favorite pair of goggles coming off the slope. Goggle Soc offers a fashionably sustainable way to protect your eyewear to make sure you are always protecting what is important to you. Each Goggle Soc is made from a stretchy microfiber cover made from recycled plastic bottles.

Hestra is a family business founded in 1936 that specializes in gloves made from leather, fabric, wool and other materials. Each one of these components are personally bought. By doing this, Hestra can ensure a high level of quality for each and every glove.

Hot Chillys’ mission is to engineer the most advanced performance products possible so you can focus on having fun. In 1984, three guys who loved skiing came up with the foundation of the company which now provides a wide variety of base layers, socks and patented face masks for mountain lovers alike.

Hotfingers offers a large selection of high-quality ski and snowboard gloves at a great value. Men, women, and children can enjoy a wide array of styles made from the latest fibers and fabrics available in today’s market.

Kamik is a family business that has been excelling ever since 1898. Their commitment to keep feet warm, dry, comfortable and happy is what has kept them going after all of these years. Kamik believes there is no such thing as bad weather… only bad footwear.

KÜHL began as Alfwear in 1983 with the Alf hat, a Peruvian-inspired design that many ski bums equipped themselves with in the mid-80’s. Since then, KÜHL has expanded its offerings to provide a wide range of outerwear for men and women and their passion remains to get outdoors and have fun.

Level has got you covered no matter what the condition. With a new standard for comfort and fit as well as Biomex protection to protect you as you ride, Level provides gloves and mitts that will elevate your mountain experience.

In the spring of 1974, the Marmot company began. Their three-fold responsibility philosophy consists of people, product and the planet. Each and every principle ensures high-quality technical clothing and equipment for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Mountain Hardwear puts performance first in all of their products – that means using the highest quality materials and technologies. The company was founded in 1993 by a group that saw a change for the worst in the industry: quality was being compromised. Mountain Hardwear was founded to stay true to the needs of outdoor athletes.

The North Face delivers an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment and footwear. The North Face mission has remained unchanged since 1966: Provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern day explorer, support the preservation of the outdoors, and inspire a global movement of exploration.

O’Neill began as a surf brand, but quickly expanded to include the winter sports in their product lines as well. The technology that keeps you warm in teh water also keeps you warm in the snow, making O’Neill a fine chioce for your ski and snowboard adventures.

Obermeyer began with the intent to make clothes which would allow people to have an outdoor experience without getting wet and cold. Now, over seventy years later, Obermeyer has grown quite considerably making collections which reflect their continuing commitment to offering clothing for all ages and outdoor activities.

Quiksilver produces a complete line of snow outerwear available internationally in an array of materials, prints, and technologies. It is a premium youth lifestyle and culture clothing brand.

Salomon’s goal is to enable people to play – play to enjoy, play to progress, and play with the rules. Salomon’s clothing for athletes will inspire them and enable them to enjoy the great outdoors and live full experiences.

Known for its bold design, high-performance materials, and exceptional finishing, Spyder is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of product innovation. Headquarted in Boulder, Colorado, Spyder continues to expand its popularity globally with the addition of its Actyve wear line (Spring and Summer Season), as well as constantly improving and adding to the high tech, high performance Ski Gear for which it is renowned.