No business like snow business
It's getting a little chilly up here in Upstate! With that in mind, here are a few resources related to winter sports: SIA- SnowSports Industries America : Research includes sales by state and region of Nordic, Alpine and Snowboarding equipment. National Ski and Snowboard Retailers Association : The site offers participation figures and articles on industry trends (including the impact of the recession ) Transworld Business : "The leader in boardsports news and information" will keep you up-to-date in snowboarding equipment trends and the hottest cold-weather companies. National Ski Areas Association : Industry statistics include participation figures, number of ski areas by state, and helmet usage data.