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evo Founder and CEO Bryce Phillips Weighs In on Whistler Village Sports Purchase
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Transworld Business
The multi-store retailer has recently come full circle, after purchasing the very first shop they did business with. Twenty years ago, Bryce Phillips …
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Noisemakers: How Arcade Belt Co. is Pushing Through a Saturated Market
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Co-Founder Tristan Queen shares what he believes has been crucial to Arcade maintaining credibility with the core. EDITOR’S NOTE: Noisemakers is a new …
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Sage Erickson On Being the Only Surfer (and Woman) in a New Campaign with Kobe Bryant
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Jon Coen
The pro surfer on supporting an 'honest' product, and what it's like to work with Bryant, Sheckler and other household names. Action sport athletes …
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Patagonia Weighs In on Recent Political Endorsements
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Known for its environmental conservation efforts, the brand discusses casting "a vote for public lands." Last week, Patagonia announced endorsements …
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Taylor Steele Joins BLDG Active as Creative Director
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Recognized for his work on surf films 'Proximity' and 'Momentum Generation,' Steele brings his creative talents to BLDG Active. Earlier this week, …
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The Strategy Behind New Women’s Surf Brand, SISSTREVOLUTION
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
Industry vets Paul Naude and Gina Turpel explain how SISSTR came to be, the brand's direction and market opportunity. Paul Naude is no stranger to …
Burton Makes a Shift to It’s Executive Structure With Co-CEO Roles
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
The snowboard brand says the change is a natural evolution, allowing more time for the Carpenter's to focus on European business and other growth …
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The Evolution of Imperial Motion: Why This PNW Brand is Investing in its Wetsuit Program
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Co-founder Spencer Goetz discusses plans for growth, including new categories for 2019. Lifestyle apparel company Imperial Motion is located in …
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Chris Smith to Oversee Electric’s East Coast Sales
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Twenty-year industry veteran Chris Smith will now rep the brand in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Electric announced that they are bringing on …
Pro Skater Evan Smith on His New Outdoor Brand, No Hotels
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Eric Hendrikx
"As skateboarders, we keep it right on the edge of society." Smith's new brand represents this movement. Somewhere between Venice, California, and …
Erik Logan Joins World Surf League as President of Content, Media and WSL Studios
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Logan is an avid stand up paddleboarder with deep media experience. Erik Logan will join the World Surf League (WSL) in January 2019 as their …
SIMA Awards Are Back – and Nominations Are Now Open for 2018
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
The surf industry awards have several new categories and will culminate in February 2019 with a live ceremony. After pausing the program and engaging …
Noisemakers: How Album Surf’s Creativity Gained Them a Global Following
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
"As long as you can create your own audience, and live in that space, you don't have to be massive to run a sustainable business." EDITOR'S NOTE: …
Peak Resorts VP of Operations Jesse Boyd On Snow Time Inc. Acquisition
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Following the recent $76 million three-mountain deal, Peak Resorts discusses the future of small, privately-owned resorts. Last week, Peak Resorts …
Noisemakers: How Joe Sexton is Building His Brand, Public Snowboards
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
The professional snowboarder and brand founder filled us in on Public's success strategy after 3 years in business. EDITOR’S NOTE: Noisemakers is a …
The Newly Revamped Strategy Behind Electric Women’s 2019 Collection
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
A talk with Electric VP of Marketing Meg Brunner and Co-Owner and Women's Brand Manager Abbie Crane. The women’s market is arguably more important …
Burton Names New Chief Marketing Officer
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Transworld Business
Sarah Crockett joins the team in Vermont, after serving with industry heavy weights REI and Vans. Burton is welcoming Sarah Crockett as the company's …
Why Hemp Is At the Heart of prAna’s Future Collections
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
The brand explains why they've placed this fast-growing plant at the forefront of their #SustainableClothingMovement. Apparel manufacturing is one of …
Low Pressure Studio and Rome SDS Acquired by Nidecker Brothers
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - TransWorld SNOWboarding
The partnership unites LPS brands Bataleon, Lobster and Switchback, with Rome as well as Nidecker brands Jones, YES and Flow. On Tuesday, Rome SDS and …
Dark Seas and Loser Machine Bring On Veteran As Business Development Director
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
Hailing from previous roles at Stance Socks, TransWorld and Electric, Garrett Turk joins the Irvine, California-based company. Dark Seas and Loser …
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Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Crystal Mountain Resort
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
Alterra Mountain Company has plans to purchase yet another resort, adding to the Ikon Pass' expansive resort list. Alterra Mountain Company has …
California Creates Legislation Office for the Outdoor Recreation Industry
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
California is recognizing its $92 billion recreation market with a bill that supports the outdoor industry. California's legislature officially …
VonZipper Names New Global Design Director and Chief Officer Of Product
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Transworld Business
Josh Hartley joins the Irvine, California-based team. VonZipper has added Josh Hartley to its team as global design director and “chief officer of …
SIMA Names New Board President and Vice President
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Transworld Business
Billabong's Shannan North and Stokehouse Unlimited's Paul Naude will be stepping in to fill these SIMA board roles. Surf Industry Manufacturers …
The Inertia’s Evolve Summit Brings Together Alternative Thought-Leaders in Outdoor and Surfing Communities
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Will Taylor
A range of discussions graced the event, with contributions from big names like Jeremy Jones, Gabrielle Reece, Greg Long and Tom Carroll, to name a …
The Snowboard Community Remembers Gerhard Gross
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
Gerhard was a talented, positive light in our industry, whose presence will live on and be remembered through all who knew and loved him. There are …
San Diego Sport Innovators Expand Their Business Mentor Programs
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
The non-profit's "Springboard" program has been rebranded, catering to a growing number of young companies. San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the …
Airblaster Hires Kyle Phillips as Director of Sales
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Kailee Bradstreet
With two decades of experience in the snow industry, Phillips will oversee sales for the Portland, Oregon-based brand. Kyle Phillips has joined …
Snowboard Industry Icons Adam and Kevin Pearce Fill Us In on LoveYourBrain
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
After Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce sustained a traumatic brain injury, his family's non-profit continues to transform lives. “Every 13 seconds, …
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VF Corp Is Splitting Into Two Publicly Traded Companies
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Matt Leontis
The brand powerhouse is dividing up its business and moving its apparel and footwear division. VF Corp, parent company to Vans, The North Face and …