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Legal speedbump drives Living Airstream to change name

After finding himself in a legal battle with California-based Airstream Inc., Bill Ward is changing the name of his Denver-based Airstream trailer rental company from Living Airstream to Living Mobile.

SIA names Burton Snowboards vet as president

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Nick Sargent, a 12-year industry veteran formerly of Burton Snowboards, has been appointed president of The SnowSports Industries America (SIA), one of the country’s largest winter sports trade groups and organizer of Denver’s annual SIA Snow Show.

Italian outdoors brand to pitch tent in Golden

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CAMP, which sells rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering equipment (such as harnesses and helmets), has outgrown its current digs in Broomfield

Mobile bike shop lands in Denver

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Two bike mechanics opened mobile bike shop Beeline Bikes last week, giving the San Carlos, California-based company its first Colorado outpost. The duo runs its franchise out of two vans decked out with everything they need to bring a repair garage to the client.

A look at this year’s SIA Snow Show

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The Snowsports Industry America’s Snow Show kicked off its annual convention yesterday in Denver, with 336,710 square feet with 550 exhibitors — including 174 new arrivals — showcasing over 1,000 brands in 3,000 booths.

CrossFit trainers launch gym program for kids

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The former owners of a CrossFit gym are teaming up with a local fitness chain to offer a high-intensity workout program for children ages 6-16.

Centennial CorePower leaps into bigger space

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The fitness chain is adding some muscle to its Centennial studio and moving about a mile to a new space that’s more than double the size.

Vail scoops up Wisc. ski resort

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Vail Resorts has added another ski destination to its portfolio, grabbing a 120-acre resort between Milwaukee and Chicago with plans for major upgrades.

Winter gear maker warms up to summer line

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An outdoor apparel maker that’s known for its winter gear is branching out into warmer seasons with the launch of a new summer line.