NSCF Newsbeat February 2025

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat February 2025  Colorado Lawmakers Revive SHRED Act in Congress in an Effort to Keep Ski Area Fees Flowing Locally. Colorado congressmen are taking another shot at keeping revenue from ski area fees in the local communities where resorts operate. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, reintroduced the Ski Hill […]

Auclair Gloves

Auclair is proud to support NSCF members by getting them a discount code to keep their hands warm and comfy all winter long. Save 50% off any Auclair gloves/mitts order with a discount code specific to NSCF. Includes everything on our website EXCEPT heated products. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

Strobe Skiwear

Strobe offers NSCF members a 20% discount on all skiwear at https://us.strobebrand.com. All NSCF members will receive 20% off upon checkout using the discount code shown on the Members Only page for this vendor. (You will need to login to the site to access the Members Only section.)

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 […]

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 […]

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