CMH contest winners announced!!!!

Richard Draves of Seattle, Washington was the lucky winner of the CMH
Heli-ski touring trip for 2.

Ski touring allows us to experience the mountains in a way that is very
different from heli-skiing. The quiet is deafening. There’s plenty of time
to fully absorb the magic of the setting. Your body gets into an almost
Zen-like rhythm as you patiently climb towards a new vista at every corner,
and the top of the peak that lies beyond. And after you’ve enjoyed the
compulsory summit snack, stripped off the skins and clicked your bindings
into downhill mode, the turns seem that much more satisfying because you
know you earned every one of them.

Chris Burg of Lake Elmo, Minnesota was the lucky winner of the CMH Heli trip
for 2.

CMH Heli-Skiing is the world's most comprehensive and spectacular wilderness
skiing experience. 12 distinct ski areas in the remote mountains of British
Columbia cover 15,765 square kilometers: more than a third the area of
Switzerland! Each lodge offers world-class Heli-Skiing, with access to both
wide open glacier skiing and tree skiing. All offer comfortable rooms with
private baths, as well as various amenities. Outfitted with highly skilled
chefs and pastry chefs, CMH is sure to make the culinary aspect of your
vacation memorable.

K2 Signs Big Mountain Skier J.T. Holmes

Contact: Erin Forest, erin_forest@k2sports.com, (800) 426-1617, ext.1823
Ryan Hayter, ryan@hayterpr.com, (206) 633-7990

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 18, 2010

K2 Skis Signs Big Mountain Skier J.T. Holmes

SEATTLE, Wash. – January 11, 2010

K2 skis has added industry icon JT Holmes to its stable of athletes and will join legendary skiers Mike Hattrup, Reggie and Zach Crist, Kip Garre, Andrew McLean and Martin Volken to it’s BackSide Team. JT will be actively involved in product development of the “Side” skis (Darkside, Sidestash and Hardside), to ensure these skis continue to fit the style and performance needs of the big mountain skier.

“It’s a natural fit for JT to be on K2’s. His personality and style reflect everything that K2 is about and we are looking forward to getting him involved with the development of our BackSide products,” says Global Marketing Manager, Mike Gutt. “JT brings the team a youthful outlook and most importantly resonates with skiers who have been watching his skills and style over the past decade.”

Says Holmes on joining the K2 crew, “K2's Backside series of skis are perfectly suited to my style.  I ski forward, so I don't need a twin tip.  I enjoy clean landings.  I need versatility. I spend a lot of time hiking in the backcountry, and both utility and weight are important factors that K2 addresses with the Backside series."

Mike Hattrup, who spearheads the BackSide category for K2, sees this as a great addition to an already strong group of seasoned veterans driving the program and developing skis for the backcountry. "We're fortunate to have JT on board; his hard charging style and innovative vision will bring an important dimension to this category.  It's going to be fun working with him."

K2 is an athlete inspired company. The brand has a history of reinventing itself year after year to push the sport out of its comfort zone. The K2 Ski division is a part of Seattle-based K2 Sports family, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of K2 branded adrenalin-inspired products for winter and summer. Started over 45 years ago, the K2 brand and businesses are world renowned as leaders in design, production, marketing and sales. For more information on K2’s latest ski products, dealers and team activities, visit K2skis.com.

K2 Window in the heart of Torino/ Italy

This Shop is the best fashion clothing store, located in Torino/Italy. They chose K2 Images for theier window.

The Dew Tour 'Wendy's Invitational' at Snowbasin

Watch this weekend as 2009 Dew Tour Champion PK Hunder looks to defend his title, Matt Margetts looks for the podium in pipe and K2 newcomer Sean Jordan shows everyone why he is known as 'The Pride of PA.'  See the full event schedule at www.allisports.com/event-info-snowbasin-2010

NostalSki

Ähmm. What? And why are there old-school road bikes parked in the snow?

Because it was NostalSki time in Krün. A ski race like back in the days. Only wood skis were allowed, with the classic strap bindings, leather boots, bamboo poles and typical woolen clothing. And since the event is so close to Garmisch our tech rep Luis thought there´s only one way to get there, just like back in the days, taking bikes on snowy roads.

Did K2 skis already over 100 years ago?

Nice boots

speakers tower

Luis on edge

Seems like everybody had a great time

Pretty damn cold

Would you go out and demo some skis when it´s 30 Celsius below zero? Probably not. However our crew in Sweden built up the demo tent, took a picture once it was done and when they tried to take some more pictures once the testers arrvied the camera was dead. No shit. At least they had a new BMW X1 with permanent heating so they could get inside to warm up again.

Girls skiday Mythenpark / Switzerland

Michelle Parker und Anna Segal sind wohl jedem Freeskier ein Begriff.  Sie gehören zu den besten Fahrerinnen und sind für viele weibliche Skifans eine Inspiration um das eigene Level zu pushen. Langsam aber sicher, gibt es auch in der Schweiz immer mehr Mädels die im Park Gas geben. Ende Dezember trafen sich einige davon zur chilligen Jib-Session im Mythenpark oberhalb Schwyz (check www.mythenpark.ch). In diesem kleinen, aber feinen Gebiet konnte Frau in einer entspannten Atmosphäre, auf den gut geshapten Kickern und Boxen neue Tricks lernen. Die kompetenten, weiblichen Coaches gaben dazu nützliche Tipps und Tricks.

Dazu konnten die Girls während des ganzen Tages, die neuen K2 Skis testen.