• Seasonal Rentals Due Back March 31st
Still have your seasonal rentals?
Remember, all rentals are due back by March 31, 2010
This year’s winter season is quickly coming to a close! Each of our 5 locations will be closing for the season on Wednesday, March 31st. We ask that you return your seasonal rentals to the location from which you rented them by March 31st. Please call the store location for the current store hours.
If you are unable to return your seasonal rentals by the 31st, each of our 5 locations will be open for renta...
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• Buckmans enjoys the snowiest season on record
With over 70 inches of snow fall so far this season, Philadelphia-area based Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops is enjoying the snowiest season on record. Snow totals like this that have not been seen since the blizzard of 1996, resulting in record store traffic as people head to the slopes.
“I cannot recall another season where we’ve sold this many PA discount lift tickets,” said one Buckman’s employee. “Our customers purchased 1,000 discount lift tickets to one resort this past weekend alone.”...
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• Buckmans Boulder Bash Update
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The online registration is now closed; however, there will be limited on-site registration for
all divisions.
Registration is open 8am - 9:00am at the Boulder Park
lodge.
Please bring a completed copy of the on-site registration
form!
On-site fee is $25.
All competitors will be required to pay a $10
bib deposit which will be refunded at the end of the event once the bib is
returned.
***Registration fee and bib deposit must be cash****
All
competitors must have a valid lift t...
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• Buckmans Anounces 2010 Boulder Bash
Join us for our 4th annual event at our new location, Big Boulder
Resort. This Slopestyle event is for skiers and snowboarders!! Register online today! Saturday, February
20 , 2010
Competitor Check-in - 8am - 9:30am
Event to begin at
11:30am
Awards immediately following eventREGISTRATION
OPTIONS
Open Skier Registration = $ 20
Open Snowboarder
Registration = $ 20
Grommet Combined Ski/Snowboard Registration = $ 20
Women's Combined Ski/Snowboard Registration = $ 20
REGISTRATIO...
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• BUCKMAN S SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOPS GO GREEN WITH NEARLY 3 000 ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS ON POTTSTOWN PA HEADQUARTERS
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 solar energy system will produ...
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• BUCKMAN S SKI AND SNOWBOARD SHOPS ANNOUNCE SPYDER WINTER JACKET BENEFIT DRIVE
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 jackets will be distribut...
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• Buckman s Boulder Bash Rail Jam
DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER, SATURDAY'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Buckman's Boulder Bash 2010
11.21.09Part 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 1:30pmSponsored by Buckmans Ski and Snowboard Shops, Big Boulder Park, and Salomon
(event is weather permitting)
questions? email johnl@buckmansinc.com ...
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• Warren Miller Movie Charity Auction
Sunday, Nov 8th at Bear Creek Ski ResortCharity Auction - 12:30pmWarren Miller Movie "Dynasty" Viewing - 2:30pm$12.00 for Adults
$6.00 for children under 12Tickets available at all Buckman's Ski Shop locations. ...
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• Burton Riders Visit Buckmans
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 the event, visit us ...
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• BUCKMAN S SKI SNOWBOARD SHOPS AWARDED AGAIN AS SIA SNOWSPORTS MID ATLANTIC RETAILER OF THE YEAR
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 marketing tech...
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• BUCKMANS AQUIRES PINNACLE SPORTS IN READING PA
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 selection.
-T...
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• Burton World Tour coming to Buckmans
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 19406
(610) 265-3330
www.buckmans.com Movie Premiere
Franklin Ins...
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• AccuWeather.com s Joe Bastardi predicts snowiest winter in 5 years
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 over...
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• 2010 Ride Snowboards and Boots are now in stock
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 ControlWomen's Boards: Fever, Compact, Rapture, Promise, SolaceYouth Boards: Ruckus, Blush, LowriderMen's Boots: Anthem Boa and OrionWomen's...
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• Vail to require all employees to wear helmets while on duty
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? Only time ...
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• Buckman s Ski Snowboard Shops Offering Enthusiasts a Winter Stimulus Package
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 gearing up to hit the slopes. “We beli...
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• Snowboard and Ski Apparel and Accessories From Buckman s Make Perfect Holiday Gifts
Snowboard and Ski apparel and accessorieslike Burton, Spyder, Kjus, Ride, The North Face, Oakley and others from Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops (www.buckmans.com) make the perfect holiday gifts for those who have winter sports enthusiasts on their shopping lists. A family owned and operated company, Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops knows the value of quality family time. “Some of my best memories come from spending time on the mountains with my family,” said owner Jeff Buckman. It is that s...
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• Burton Snowboards New Extra Sensory Technology EST Channel Binding System Drawing Enthusiasts to Buckman s Ski Snowboard Shops
Burton snowboards new Extra Sensory Technology (EST) channel binding system is drawing a throng of enthusiasts to Buckman’s Ski & Snowboard Shops who are looking for the extra edge on the slopes this season.Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shop is proud to be one of the first shops in the nation to embrace what was known in the 80’s as the ‘passing fad’ of snowboarding. Today, Buckman’s Boardroom is one of the largest on the east coast, carrying a wide selection of top brands like Burton Snowboards, ...
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• Buckman s Ski Snowboard Shops Awarded as SIA SnowSports Mid Atlantic Retailer of the Year
Buckman’s Ski & Snowboard Shops – leading retailer of top brand names like Salomon, K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Spyder, Marmot, Orage, Kjus, Volkl, Tecnica, Oakley, and Burton Snowboards – was recently awarded as the SnowSports Retailer of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic region by Snowsports Industries America (SIA). According to the SIA website, the US SnowSports Retailer of the Year Award is based upon a shop’s contribution to the growth of the snow sports industry, its promotional ...
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• Buckman s Ski and Snowboard Shops donate to Villanova s Fall Festival Committee
(September 08) For the fourth time in five years, Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops have donated proceeds from the sales ofThe North Face Denali jackets, hoodies, bags and t-shirts, along with Burton and Ride hoodies and sweatshirts to Villanova Universities’ Fall Festival Committee. The Fall Festival Committee is the largest student-run Special Olympics committee in the nation. It routinely organizes and administers the Special Olympics Pennsylvania event which holds activities at Villanova eac...
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