Liberty Skis
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| Liberty Skis Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded |  Colorado, USA (2003) |
| Headquarters | Avon, Colorado, USA |
| Key people | James (Jim) E. Satloff, Chairman Daniel J. Chalfant, CEO |
| Industry | Skiing, Snowsports, Manufacturing |
| Website | www.libertyskis.com |
Liberty Skis Corporation is one the ski industry's largest independent ski manufacturers[1], and a leader in the manufacture of twin-tip skis, used primarily for a style of skiing known alternately as newschool skiing or freeskiing. Founded in 2003 by James Satloff and Dan Chalfant, [2] Liberty Skis has grown to be one of the largest independent ski manufacturers worldwide[3], with shops and distributors in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia [4].
Liberty Skis Corporation is based in Avon, Colorado[5]
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The corporation has sponsored a wide range of events on and off snow in the US and Canada including the Vail International Pondskimming Championships and Spring Back to Vail[6]
Liberty's professional ski team includes such notable skiers as X-Games medalist Phil Larose, Phil Bélanger[7], Ryan Moore, David Lesh, and New Zealand women's national freeskiing champion, Pip Simmonds
Liberty is a sponsor of many events and resorts across North America, including Boreal Mtn, Echo Mtn. Park, and Whaleback Mountain.
