BUCKMAN'S SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOPS GO GREEN WITH NEARLY 3000 SOLAR PANELS 12/12/2009
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricity and supply power to Buckman’s warehouse and production facilities. The project is being developed by one of Pennsylvania’s leading electrical construction and renewable energy firms, Metro-Tek Electrical Services.   The ...
BUCKMAN S SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOPS ANNOUNCE SPYDER WINTER JACKET BENEFIT DRIVE 11/19/2009
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops and Spyder announced today that they are jointly sponsoring a winter jacket drive to benefit local charities. Simply bring your old winter jacket into any Buckman’s location between November 15th and December 15th to participate. The jackets do not need to be a ski jacket or a snowboard jacket – all winter coats for donations just need to be gently used, in wearable condition, and have working zippers with no tears and rips. All donated ...
Buckman s Boulder Bash Rail Jam 11/9/2009
DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER, SATURDAY'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Buckman's Boulder Bash 2010 11.21.09 Part One: Rail Jam $5.00 Registration on-site only (see PDF link for more details) OPEN FORMAT RAIL JAM! COMPETITORS DECIDE THE WINNERS! Registration 12:00pm (Boulder Park Lodge) Competition begins at 1:30pm Sponsored by Buckmans Ski and Snowboard Shops, Big Boulder Park, and Salomon (event is weather permitting) questions? email johnl@buckmansinc.com  
Warren Miller Movie Charity Auction 11/5/2009
Sunday, Nov 8th at Bear Creek Ski Resort Charity Auction - 12:30pm Warren Miller Movie "Dynasty" Viewing - 2:30pm $12.00 for Adults $6.00 for children under 12 Tickets available at all Buckman's Ski Shop locations.  
Burton Riders Visit Buckmans 10/20/2009
Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shop October 15, 2009 Riders from this year's Burton World Tour visited the Buckman's location in King of Prussia, PA. The visit was part of the premiere of Burton's new movie which was debuted at the Franklin Institute in Philly. Riders included:   Mads Jonsson, Fredi Kalbermatten,  Jussi Oksanen, and Kelly Clark The Burton pros signed autographs and met thrilled Buckman customers for several hours before the movie premiere. For pictures of ...
BUCKMAN S SKI SNOWBOARD SHOPS AWARDED AGAIN AS SIA SNOWSPORTS MID ATLANTIC RETAILER OF THE YEAR 10/1/2009
Pottstown, PA – (1-Oct-09)  For the second year in a row Buckman’s Ski & Snowboard Shops – leading retailer of top brand names like Burton, K2, Oakley, Spyder, Marmot, Kjus and The North Face - was awarded as the SnowSports Retailer of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic region by Snowsports Industries America (SIA).   According to the SIA website, the award is given to the ski and snowboard specialty shop that contributes to the growth of the snow sports industry, its promotional and ...
BUCKMANS AQUIRES PINNACLE SPORTS IN READING PA 9/30/2009
  We are happy to announce that in the summer of 2009, Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops became the new owners of Pinnacle Sports located at 301 East Bellevue Ave in Reading PA. Our West Lawn location will be moved to this store, making our primary location in Berks county at 301 East Bellevue. Below are excerpts from a letter from Paul Prutzman, former owner of Pinnacle Sports in Reading, PA. We look forward to continuing to provide Eastern PA with our award winning service and ...
Burton World Tour coming to Buckmans 9/18/2009
The Burton World Tour team is coming to Buckmans on Thursday Oct 15, 2009. There will be an autograph session at Buckman's Ski and Snowboard shop in King of Prussia followed by the premiere of the new Burton movie at the Franklin Institute theater in Philadelphia. Rider Autograph Signing Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shop 3:30pm-6pm / all ages   King of Prussia       740 DeKalb Pike       King of Prussia, Pa ...
AccuWeather.com s Joe Bastardi predicts snowiest winter in 5 years 7/15/2009
The following are excerpts from an AccuWeather.com article posted by Joe Bastardi. Could the "Year Without True Summer" Mean the Coldest and Snowiest Winter in Over Five Years from New York City to Washington, D.C.? According to AccuWeather.com's Chief Meteorologist and Expert Long Range Forecaster Joe Bastardi, cooler-than-normal weather this summer in the Northeast could point to a cold, snowy winter for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states. He says the heart of winter will be centered ...
2010 Ride Snowboards and Boots are now in stock 6/12/2009
Buckmans.com is once again bringing you the latest gear as fast as possible with the announcement that many 2010 Ride Snowboards and Ride Snowboard Boots are now in stock and ready to ship. Be the first to own this hot gear! Current 2010 models include: Men's Snowboards such as the Ride DH2, DH, Machete, Kink, Agenda, Concept TMS, Yukon, Antic, Fleetwood, and Control Women's Boards: Fever, Compact, Rapture, Promise, Solace Youth Boards: Ruckus, Blush, Lowrider Men's Boots: Anthem Boa and ...
Vail to require all employees to wear helmets while on duty 4/17/2009
For years now there has been a lot of discussion about wearing helmets on the mountain. Recent tragedies have brought this to the forefront yet again with the deaths of beloved celebrities. The obvious safety concerns verses an individual’s  preferences are often the center of debate. Recently Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops was notified that all Vail employees will be required to wear helmets while skiing, riding or snowmobiling during work. Will other resorts be soon to follow? ...
Buckman s Ski Snowboard Shops Offering Enthusiasts a Winter Stimulus Package 2/13/2009
Buckman’s Ski & Snowboard Shops – leading retailer of top brand names like Salomon Snowboards, K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Nitro, Rome, and Burton Snowboards – is offering winter sports enthusiasts a winter stimulus package in the way of deep-discounted prices on top brand names in store and on www.buckmans.com.   With the cold and snow still encapsulating most of the country, skiers and snowboarders alike can capitalize on the big savings while ...