Gilson Snow to Release the First Officially Licensed Pittsburgh Penguins Skis & Snowboards

PITTSBURGH, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Gilson Snow, Pennsylvania’s ski and snowboard manufacturer, is launching the first ever officially licensed Pittsburgh Penguins skis and snowboards.

 

A Pennsylvania company, located in the Susquehanna River Valley’s small town of Winfield, Gilson Snow is one of the fastest growing ski and snowboard companies in the country.  They handcraft skis and snowboards from sustainably sourced local raw materials right here in PA, and ship them directly to customers all over the world.

 

“We’re thrilled to kick things off with the NHL, and to introduce the first ever Pittsburgh Penguins skis and boards to Penguins fans around the country,” said Gilson’s Chief Revenue Officer, Andrew Mikowski.  “Featuring iconic Penguins imagery, it will be awesome to give fans the chance to rep their favorite team on the slopes.”

 

These Special Edition skis and snowboards are being offered during three separate 3-hour releases.  The first of these releases will happen on Thursday, January 30th from 6-9pm Eastern.  Fans can puchase online at www.GilsonSnow.com/penguins or in person that night at Allegheny City Brewing in Pittburgh’s Northside, where the Gilson Team will be for the launch.

 

To kick things off, the first pair of Penguins skis ever made will be signed by Mario Lemieux and auctioned off on February 7th, with all of the proceeds going to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization in Pittsburgh that raises funds for cancer research and patient care.

 

“We’re thrilled to offer such a unique item with another great Pennsylvania-based company, and even better, all of the proceeds will help further our mission here in the Pittsburgh area,” said Nancy Angus, Executive Director of The Mario Lemieux Foundation.

 

Gilson Snow Inc. is one of the fastest-growing snowboard and ski manufacturers in the United States.  Employing rapid manufacturing processes, Gilson builds snowboards and skis from sustainably harvested local raw materials and ships directly to customers’ doorsteps all around the world.  Gilson pushes the boundaries of technological and aesthetic design, and is proud to work with some of the world’s most talented artists and iconic brands.  For more information, visit www.gilsonsnow.com.

 

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that raises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin’s Playrooms, an initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities.  www.mariolemieux.org