Volkl / Marker Sets Up Shop On Mt. Hood This Summer

GOVERNMENT CAMP, OR. – (May 4, 2009) – Racers and freeskiers heading to the glacier for summer ski camps at Mount Hood, Oregon will have an opportunity to be among the first to try the newest skis from Völkl along with the latest Marker bindings.

Marker/Völkl has announced it will once again set up shop this summer on Main Street in Government Camp. Their full-service test center will be stocked with both adult and junior race stock and world cup skis.

Competitors taking advantage of summer training at Mt. Hood will have the opportunity to not only select from a premium collection of Völkl skis, but also have the chance to work with the Marker/Völkl competition service staff at their convenient Main Street location above Charlie’s Mountain View Restaurant. The test center will be open from approximately June 7 to August 1.

“Convenience is key, and we’ve again secured the handiest location available for competitors to test our wide range of skis and bindings. Summer testing helps solidify the skier’s product selection before the season starts,” said Chris Adams, director of promotions for Marker/Völkl.

The test center will be fully outfitted with racing, freestyle, and pipe and park competition skis.

Völkl is the world leader in performance-driven skis from the World Cup racer to the family weekend enthusiast. Dominating the market with innovation and design, Völkl continues to lead the way with new product in all categories — race, carving, all conditions, and freeskiiing for men, women, and junior skiers alike. Völkl continues to partner with Marker in offering the state of the art ‘Motion’ ski-binding systems that enhance the overall performance of the ski.

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