Goss Promoted to North American Race Manager for Völkl, Dalbello, and Marker

Lebanon, NH (August 29, 2023) – Elevate Outdoor Collective has promoted Harry Goss to North American Race Manager for Völkl skis, Dalbello boots, and Marker bindings and accessories. Goss will provide comprehensive service and support to alpine ski racers across the United States and Canada.

“Harry has done an exceptional job as a Regional Service Technician in the West,” said Sarah Lauridsen, Elevate Outdoor Collective – Promotions Manager. “Our race program has seen consistent growth over the past several years and in his new role, Harry will be integral in fostering continued growth and supporting top alpine racers in North America.”

Goss joined the company in the fall of 2021 as a Regional Service Technician covering the California/ Nevada territory. Goss, who grew up in the Lake Tahoe, is well known within the ski racing community and is an accomplished collegiate ski racer, having graduated from Colorado Mountain College in 2020.

“Ski racing is core to our DNA and with our exceptional product line up we are well positioned to build up on our success in the North American ski racing market at all levels of competition,” said Goss.

Völkl is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2023. To learn more about the brand’s legacy, racing and performance skis, and its racing, freeride and touring team members visit www.völkl.com.

Goss can be contacted at [email protected].

About Elevate Outdoor Collective:Elevate Outdoor Collective is an alliance of iconic outdoor and winter sports brands with a specialized focus on skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. With each unique brand maintaining its own individual point of view and driving independent innovation, the Collective is fueled by the strength of world-class development facilities and engineers, global distribution channels and committed outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and experts. For more, please visit the Elevate Outdoor Collective website to learn more about K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, RIDE Snowboards, LINE Skis, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snowshoe Co., Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates.

About VölklVölkl has been dedicated to building skis for a century. This passionate winter sports brand is the only ski manufacturer still to develop and manufacture in Germany. Völkl’s main factory in Straubing is one of the most advanced ski factories in the world and epitomises the very best of German technology and quality. Its team of development engineers, ski makers, product managers and athletes has made Völkl one of the world’s leading ski manufacturers. Völkl pursues its aim of creating the ultimate equipment for skiers the world over in conjunction with its partners Marker and Dalbello. Marker develops and produces ski bindings, helmets, ski goggles and protectors, while Dalbello is dedicated entirely to the development and production of ski boots.

About DalbelloSki boots made by the traditional Italian company Dalbello have always been renowned for exceptional quality, finest craftsmanship and high-end design. Back in the 1960s, the company’s founder Alessandro Dalbello gathered experience in the production of ski boots in Switzerland. The first pair of boots to carry the Dalbello brand was sold in 1974, the year the company was established. Dalbello ski boots sell successfully all over the world, thanks to their high-quality standards and exceptional fit. Dalbello has been part of the Marker Völkl Group since 2015, but is still based in Casella d’Asolo, Italy.

About MarkerMarker has been synonymous with innovation and safety in skiing for over six decades. Hannes Marker presented the world’s first safety-release ski binding in 1952. In the 1970s, the M series, with its automatic heel release, revolutionised the binding market. Marker has been setting new standards in the freeride and freestyle segment since 2007 with its Duke PT and by continuously expanding the Royal Family. The company is based in Penzberg, Bavaria. It launched its Protective Snow Equipment in the 12/13 season, which includes innovative helmets, goggles and protectors. Marker is the owner of the GRIPWALK® trademark and patent holder. Marker licenses technology and brand to industry partners, including sister companies such as Dalbello and K2. GRIPWALK® is a result of the innovative capabilities of Marker and Dalbello.