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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. […]
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 […]
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.
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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 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 […]
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 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 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.
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 […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat August – September 2024 Powdr to Sell Killington Resort / Pico Mountain, Put Mt. Bachelor, Eldora, and SilverStar Out to Bid. POWDR has agreed to sell Killington Resort and Pico Mountain to a group of local investors. The sale is expected to close this fall. Following news of the sale, […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat July 2024 Indy Adds 10 Ski Areas, Will Reopen Limited Pass Sales. After adding 10 new ski areas to its roster for the 2024-25 season, Indy Pass released a limited number of passes starting July 1. More. SAM Windham Mountain Club, NY, Defines What Public Access Will Look Like in […]
