Awards & Reviews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2006
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Laurie Christomos (206) 262-0395

Sturtevant's Named SKI Magazine's "Far West Shop of the Year" for Second Consecutive Year

SEATTLE - Sturtevant's, a specialty ski shop located in Bellevue, Wash. has once again been recognized as SKI Magazine's "Far West Shop of the Year." In the award's eight year history, this is the first time a shop has won in consecutive years. The award covers the Far West region, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and British Columbia. Sturtevant's also won the "Far West Shop of the Year" award in 2001 and has been voted a "Gold Medal Ski Shop" by SKI Magazine every year since 1999.

"This award is especially gratifying for us as it recognizes our commitment to an experienced staff, top-notch service and selection and a great value for our customers," said Sturtevant's owner Duncan Campbell.

A panel of industry experts, including manufacturers, product managers, and SKI Magazine editors, rated shops in six categories: staff expertise, selection, price and value, backshop and tuning, bootfitting, and innovative programs. The award was given at the 2006 SnowSports Industries of America annual convention in Las Vegas on January 23rd.

About Sturtevant's
Sturtevant's is a specialty ski shop with locations in Bellevue and Puyallup, Wash. offering performance equipment, an experienced and knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Their merchandise selection also consists of tennis equipment and clothing, water sports equipment and clothing, and golf clothing and shoes. Sturtevant's is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dual Sports, Inc., along with Boarderline Snowboards, Ski Mart, SkiBonkers, and the Sturtevant's SnowSports Sale & Swap.

Sturtevant's is bestowed the honor of a SKI Magazine Gold Medal Ski Shop award and has been named the 2005 Ski Magazine Far West Shop Of The Year. Winning shops were selected from 1,500 ski shops in North America by a panel of industry experts including manufacturers, product managers, and SKI editors. Shops are rated in six categories: staff expertise; selection; price and value; backshop and tuning; bootfitting and innovative programs. Learn more...

2005 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Far West Ski Shop of the Year
2004 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Ski Shop Award - Far West
2003 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Ski Shop Award - Far West
2002 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Ski Shop Award - Far West
2001 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Far West Ski Shop of the Year
2000 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Ski Shop Award - Far West
1999 Ski Magazine - Gold Medal Ski Shop Award - Far West
1995 Snow Country - America's Top 40 Ski Shop
1994 Snow Country - America's Top 40 Ski Shop
1994 Ski Industries of America - National Snowboard Shop of the Year
1993 Snow Country - America's Top 40 Ski Shop