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Alterra Mountain Company launches its new IKON Pass to compete with Vail’s EPIC pass.

The famous Jackson Hole Tram - Photo: Alterra Mountain Company

The New Standard in Passes. One Pass. 23 Destinations.

https://youtu.be/MRvst677v_8

Alterra Mountain Company, the newly formed company by KSL Associates and Henry Crown Company – has finally released the name of its new 2018-19 pass product – the Ikon Pass, which will compete head to head with Vail’s EPIC pass.

The New IKON Pass was just now unveiled.
The New IKON Pass was just now unveiled.

North America’s top mountain destinations have joined together to offer skiers and riders the Ikon Pass uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company and 11 premier destination partners.

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Spot on: Black Crows Skis

Review of Black Crows skis - Photo by: Black Crows

Here I am showing what I consider the best skis of Black Crows – not only because they look nice, but for their great reviews – check them out!

You can also see my other reviews on the Gear Review tab of our website. We’ll be updating it there. So far, you can see the review of the Rossignol Star Wars kids’ skis and the Roces kids’ ski boots. Or check the 2018-19 new skis on Black Crows – they will cater all these ones underneath plus only some new models for 2018-19.

BLACK CROWS SKIS REVIEW

MENS ALL TERRAIN Skis (all Mountain)

DAEMON

“it’s a bit like having a wild stallion under your feet: the skis pivot ever so easily, they just love to play with the ground. and when you want to dig the edge in, the daemon’s right there, giving you instant bite into the snow whatever the terrain!”
julien regnier

Black Crows Daemon Men's skis- Photo by Black Crows.
Black Crows Daemon Men’s skis- Photo by Black Crows.

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perfect blend of titanal and full reverse camber.

a very stable ski which goes in to action easily and efficiently due to the full reverse camber. the tonic effect of the flex is counterbalanced by the full reverse camber and allows the daemon to combine speed, bounce and easy handling. Continue reading “Spot on: Black Crows Skis”

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Crowfunding Campaign to keep the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Laurent Vanat Free for all and sustainable to be renewed in an yearly fashion

The 2020 International Report on Mountain & Snow Tourism has just been published. Laurent Vanat.

In order to both keep the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism available for free download on the Internet and to ensure the sustainability of its yearly update, several individuals, companies and organisations get mobilised since 2016 and participate to the crowdfunding campaign. This support enabled up to now to cover about half of the investment in the preparation of the 2016 and 2017 reports.

Laurent Vanat at the UNWTO 2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference. Photo copyright of Laurent Vanat.
Laurent Vanat at the UNWTO 2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference. Photo copyright of Laurent Vanat.

2018 will see a new updated issue of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism, which will be released next April. The subscription to the 2018 crowdfunding campaign is therefore now open and a renewed call is addressed to all the fans of this world acknowledged international report to support it with a voluntary contribution. Independent of the amount of its contribution (over a technical minimum), each contributor will be listed in the acknowledgments section of the report. Continue reading “Crowfunding Campaign to keep the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Laurent Vanat Free for all and sustainable to be renewed in an yearly fashion”

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The Second Ever European Mountain Travel Summit (EMTS) has concluded with lots of success at Crans Montana

Crans Montana photo by The-Ski-Guru- EMTS 2018

EMTS, the 2nd ever European Mountain Travel Summit (EMTS),  has concluded in Crans Montana, gathering 160  senior executives of the Ski Industry. Delegates from different countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas got together to have an insight on how business is going, what could be done better and to learn from peers.

EMTS took place at the Centre de Congrés Le Régent in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Amin Momen from Momentum Ski presented the morning sessions.
EMTS took place at the Centre de Congrés Le Régent in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Amin Momen from Momentum Ski presented the morning sessions.

The business-to-business event connects top-level executives from all over the globe for thought provoking content, a number of networking events and alpine skiing in a leading mountain resort destination.

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European Mountain Travel Summit to start next week at Crans Montana, Switzerland

Hotelplan UK Group acquires Flexiski. Photo: Unsplash. Riciardus.

The European Mountain Travel Summit will start its second edition on the 9th January 2018 in Crans Montana.

This forum is produced by Mountain Travel Symposium and will gother over 150 senior executives for three days of networking and learning in one of the most exceptional resorts in the world.

Skiing resort of Crans-Montana. Crans-Montana, Valais canton, SWITZERLAND//Station de ski de Crans-Montana. Crans-Montana,Valais, SUISSE
Skiing resort of Crans-Montana. Crans-Montana, Valais canton, SWITZERLAND

EMTS content features market research, strategic marketing, best practices and trends – all focused on the mountain travel industry.

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Ski Biz News – Why attending the Trade Exchange @MTS2018 is a savvy investment!

MTS attendees having a great time at a closing party on top of the mountain - Banff, MTS 2017

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Ski Business: At the Trade Exchange at MTS 2018, you can reach your ideal client, build brand awareness, and make connections to last a lifetime. The Trade Exchange brings together hundreds of buyers and sellers from 35+ countries in a “speed-dating-for-business” atmosphere. Watch and see why you should join us in Heavenly – South Lake Tahoe 8-14 April 2018.

 

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