Liberty Skis

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Liberty Skis Corporation
Type Private
Founded Flag of the United States 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.

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