Fun Freetime: Snowlink Winter Vacation Planning

With snow falling across the U.S., consumers are daydreaming about snowy peaks, endless untracked bowls and relaxing in the lodge after a day on the slopes. Each year, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) collects the most current information and resources for all things SNOW, helping consumers plan vacations, improve their skill level, locate equipment and current snow sports fashion with their consumer website Snowlink.com.

Snowlink.com has great trip planning advice and research tools for the next family vacation, boys/girls getaway or bachelor party including its Resort Finder tool, tips on packing ski or snowboard gear and affordable options for shipping equipment ahead with the Ship Your Gear program. Here are some additional sections to explore on Snowlink.com:

Buyer’s Guide- Ski and snowboard magazines spend months diligently testing and reviewing gear for their annual buyer’s guides. Snowlink.com links to comprehensive guides from Freeskier, Powder Magazine, SBC Skier, Skiing, Ski, Backcountry and Ski Prophet so you can compare product reviews before purchasing.

Gear and Styles - 2013/14 trend overviews help you visualize this season’s top looks and decide which is the best for your special someone. Style videos give a beautiful summary of what you’ll see in ski, snowboard, kids and high fashion.

Brand directory - Sort through apparel and gear from the industry’s most reputable brands in one place. Search by brand or browse all products if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for.

Retailer Finder - Locate specialty snow sports retailers in your area or where you’re heading on vacation for the best selection and customer service.