Big Weather Gear

We are thrilled to partner with NSCF and offer 20% off to all members!  Big Weather Gear is an independently owned retailer specializing in active lifestyle apparel. For over 30 years, we’ve proudly offered premier brands to outdoor enthusiasts, staying steadfast in our commitment to delivering unparalleled products and exceptional customer experiences.  www.bigweathergear.com All NSCF members […]

Hockey Stick Ski Poles

We’re offering 20% off our premium, handcrafted ski poles made from retired hockey sticks. Each pair is uniquely designed, combining the durability of hockey gear with top-tier skiing performance. These poles are built to last, featuring the high-impact strength and flexibility of hockey sticks, making them incredibly resilient even in extreme conditions. Elevate your skiing […]

NSCF Newsbeat December 2024 – January 2025

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat December 2024 – January 2025  Forest Service Budget Challenges Threaten Avalanche Center Operations Nationwide. Looming federal budget cuts have forced the Forest Service to institute a hiring freeze this fall for seasonal employees right as many avalanche centers are getting ready to bring on their winter workforce of experts. More. […]

NSCF Newsbeat November 2024

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat November 2024  Western Resorts Start Spinning Lifts. Several western ski areas have opened for the early season in recent days. More. SAM Paid Parking Implemented at Powder Mountain.  Powder Mountain’s guests will be required to pay a parking fee on all weekends and holidays this upcoming season. More. Powder Homewood […]

How to Promote your Ski Club with Social Media

This NSCF Educational Zoom session on Social Media Creating Content.  It was moderated by Mary Manning with Mountain Travel Symposium with featured speaker, Nina Baum with Valo Media.  This session was presented and recorded on November 7, 2024.

mountainFLOW

mountainFLOW is happy to offer a discount code to all NSCF members for 20% off our plant-based ski wax, recycled aluminum ski poles, and industry-leading handheld IR Waxer.  We believe that ski poles, ski wax, and bike products shouldn’t harm the places you love the most and so we stick by that ethos in everything […]

Sun Peaks Resort Set to Unveil the New West Bowl Express Chairlift

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Chairlift a Major Addition to the 2024/25 Ski Season Sun Peaks, BC, October 22, 2024 – Sun Peaks Resort will soon be launching the much-anticipated West Bowl Express, a high-speed, detachable quad chairlift that will transform the upper reaches of Tod Mountain. A project three years in the making, the chairlift marks […]

ID One  is Making a Splash

ID One  is Making a Splash by Mike Whitaker ID One is a newcomer to the freeride world and they’re making a big splash. This very dedicated Japanese manufacturer is renowned for their World Cup mogul skis and there’s little argument that they are among the world’s best. Two new boards, a 98mm under foot […]

NSCF Newsbeat October 2024

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat October 2024  Multi-Mountain Passes Flourish Across the West in 2024-2025. The first brush of snow has dappled the peaks of the West and, now that the ski and snowboard season is officially in sight, it’s time to check in on what multi-mountain passes have to offer for 2024-2025. More. SnoCountry […]

A Skis’ Width Says a Lot

A Skis’ Width Says a Lot by Mike Whitaker If you want to know what a ski is designed to do, look at its waist width first. This midsection measurement is one of the more important considerations when choosing a ski. Waist width tells the story of what a skis’ intended use is. It may […]

Our 2025 Silent Auction opens on October 1

Our Auction will open on October 1 and close on November 1. Our 2025 Auction will begin at Noon EDT on October 1, 2025 and  will continue for 31 days.  Keep watching here for updates.  Have a great spring and summer season. The auction will close at 5 PM EDT on November 1, 2025.

One Radius, Two Radius, Three Radius, and More

by Mike Whitaker Confused by the recent introduction of multi-radius wizardry? You’re not alone. Start asking questions and you’ll quickly get a variety of differing views. To get a good handle on what this new buzz can do for us, it’s important to understand the design characteristics that make a ski turn. At the forefront […]

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