Tagged: ski

November 10, 2015 @ 11:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Faction, one of the fastest-growing ski companies in the world on the back of product innovation and viral videos, launched its Crowdcube campaign Saturday and by Tuesday had raised nearly £375,000. The offering allows fans to invest alongside angel and VC backers for as little… Read More

December 23, 2014 @ 11:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2014-2015 winter sports season underway, some athletes have decided to turn to crowdfunding for upcoming events. According to New York Times, one of the skiers using the funding method is freestyle skier, Keri Herman. The 32-year-old is ranked No. 1 in slopestyle and is… Read More

September 16, 2014 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an effort to save their precious ski resort, an organization known as the Friends of Lost Valley have launched a $50,000 Crowdrise crowdfunding campaign to save the wintry destination in Auburn, Maine before it closes down for good. Lost Valley Ski and Banquet Resort… Read More