Stories that capture the spirit
At Icelantic it is our mission to be forever innovative, passionate and sincere. Our skis are high performance and totally unique, to guarantee the evolution of the snow sports industry.
visit: www.icelanticboards.com
A retail-destination for women that ski, snowboard, hike, snowshoe, paddle, cycle or just enjoy the great outdoors.Run by a group of passionate, active women (and men) who love being outside and enjoy playing as hard as they work.
visit: www.outdoordivas.com
A Denver-based snow sport apparel company with products that are sold at 43 retailers in 16 countries. Their philosophy is that artwork shouldn’t be left on a canvas – it should be worn around.
visit: www.jiberish.com
A straight Rocky Mountain whiskey that embraces the true pioneering spirit of the West. What results is a spirit with a traditionally Bourbon amber-red color, but a lighter, smoother taste than any other whiskey on the market.
visit: www.stranahans.com
Thoroughly Colorado – fabricated and assembled in Boulder utilizing Boa Technology’s lacing system. Designed by a former junior racer whose experience in boot design dates back four decades.
visit: www.apexskiboots.com
WHAT:
Something Independent is a gathering of entrepreneurial minds and free-thinking spirits, which explores the collective impact these leaders have in shaping our communities and economies.WHY:
Created in the wake of these trail blazing entrepreneurs is a certain vitality that inspires that next generation of visionaries – those who are melding commerce with lifestyle. Nowhere is this spirit embraced more than within the industry and culture of snow sports here in the Rocky Mountains.HOW:
January, 2010. Denver, Colorado. The conversation begins. Company founders, inspiring businesses, industry visionaries, academic leadership and ambassadors of knowledge from around the corner and around the globe…
