Indy Pass, the upstart second-year multipass that delivers two days at each partner mountain for $199, today announced that Vermont’s Jay Peak would become its 57th partner ski area.
Breaking News: Indy Pass Signs Vermont’s Jay Peak
Judge’s forceful rejection of Trump’s ban on visa workers may come too late for Colorado ski resorts
A district court ruling suspends a ban on J-1 and H-2B visa workers, opening doors for ski areas that rely on the seasonal immigrant workers. But resorts that typically have visa employees on deck by fall are seeing surging applications from locals.
Mom and Pop Files: Kevin Cottle and Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge’s Kevin Cottle is Hell’s Kitchen royalty: runner-up in season 6, recipient of a coveted Black Jacket, (the highest badge of honor the show offers bar winning), and star on a Returning Veterans team during season 18. Tempered in the crucible of Gordon Ramsay’s fiery demands for absolute perfection, Kevin is now food and beverage director for and an investor in Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in central Connecticut.
Colorado’s first-ever criminal charges following an avalanche could be slippery slope for backcountry travelers
The two snowboarders talk about snow conditions and route selection as they drop in, one at a time. Gusting wind is blowing snow across the ridge as they wind between reefy rocks.
Expedition: Bolivia
We were hoping to explore Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range—a 125-kilometer-long stretch of densely glaciated granite peaks largely unexplored by skiers. Our group of three knew skiing in Bolivia would be challenging because of the weather, the complicated and glaciated terrain and the lack of beta. The scale, remoteness and subsequent mystery of these mountains are what keep most people away. But it’s also what draws people like us in to explore.
Whitewater’s Renaissance Man
‘Who the hell is Sam Kuch?’
U.S. Airlines Eliminating Change Fees: What You Need to Know
U.S. Airlines Eliminating Change Fees: What You Need to Know BY JOHNNY JET • SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Fees and flying—they’re practically synonymous. The relationship began when checked baggage fees became the norm for many air carriers. Then, the introduction of basic economy fares meant you had to spend extra to reserve a seat and potentially bring a carry-on along. Many […]
The Future of POWDER Magazine
The Future of POWDER Magazine We still have work to do—and two more issues to make. October 5, 2020 By Sierra Shafer As we are all painfully aware, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our lives this year, leaving the future shrouded in uncertainty. There is little it hasn’t touched and, going forward, this now includes POWDER Magazine. On […]
NSCF Newsbeat September-October 2020
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat September-October 2020 Ski Resorts struggle to Hire as President Trump Temporarily Bars Variety of Foreign Worker Visas. As ski resorts try to figure out how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic, by requiring face masks, enforcing social distancing in lift lines and eliminating dine-in service, Trump’s order has added […]
BREAKING: Powder Magazine Shut Down After 48 Years
BREAKING: Powder Magazine Shut Down After 48 Years By Matt Lorelli | October 4, 2020 Industry insiders are reporting that American Media Inc. is closing many of its legacy publications, including the long-standing Powder Magazine. The news was then confirmed by the editor of Mountain Gazette. Check out the caption on the spine of Powder’s last publication. No official statements have been released […]
Meier Skis
Meier Skis is excited to partner with NSCF! Meier Skis is located in Denver, Colorado where every ski and snowboard is hand built at the worlds first Craft Skiery. Our mission at Meier is to produce the worlds most eco-friendly high performance skis and snowboards. We start by using locally harvested aspen and beetle […]
Highline Vail
Highline Vail has partnered with NSCF to offer members a 15% discount of rack rates. Highline Vail is a newly remodeled hotel that opened its doors in February of 2018 and provides a full service experience in Vail, an amazing option providing a new experience. Go the the Benefits page to access this discount program.
Partner Spotlight
