RENOUN Skis

  RENOUN Skis has extend a 20% discount to NSCF members on purchases of new full priced skis. Bindings, apparel or used/blemished/already discounted skis are NOT included in the discount.

Konnect Adventure Technologies

Konnect Adventure Technologies welcomes you to our Sports Association Benefit Program.  We are excited to work with you and be listed as a membership benefit to your association members.  For the 2020 Spring ski season, the association membership discount is 30%. Presently, Konnect offers the products here: www.konnectadventure.com/adventure-headphone. The products offered are the Konnect Adventure […]

Understanding the Different Types of Skiing

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SKIING JOE PASTERIS We all know what skiing is, right? You strap some boards on your feet and glide across the snow. But what is it called when you choose to ski uphill rather than take a lift? And what are those people doing who cruise by, kicking their skis […]

Squaw Winter Olympics hits 60th anniversary

Squaw Winter Olympics hits 60th anniversary February 18, 2020 Justin Scacco Today marks the 60th anniversary of athletes from across 30 nations marching into Squaw Valley’s Blyth Arena for the opening ceremonies of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The games, which ran Feb. 18-28, nearly had a disastrous start, according to Eddy Ancinas, who covered the history […]

Skier & Snowboarder Score First Descent of Beuf-Sara Couloir, Chamonix

Skier & Snowboarder Score First Descent of Beuf-Sara Couloir, Chamonix By: Francis Xavier | February 19, 2020 Congratulations to Yannick Boissenot and Julien “Pica” Herry for pulling off the first ski and snowboard descent of the Beuf-Sara couloir, in Chamonix on February 9th.  The highly technical achievement required a healthy dose of climbing followed by a trip down full of extremely exposed […]

Gore Mountain: Right Place, Right Time

Gore Mountain: Right Place, Right Time January 28, 2020 by Brownski I thought I had done pretty good getting to Gore by 8:40 AM but no; the upper lots were already full. I dumped Junior and our gear near the lodge and parked in Lot E. Once our tickets were squared away, we headed up the […]

North and Northeast

North and Northeast February 12, 2020 by lemmycaution If you don’t live near-ish to where it’s going to hit, sometimes, even with fairly accurate medium range weather forecasts, getting the goods can feel like a military assault — as much logistics as action. This last storm thankfully crested on a Friday. A rarity, I can assure […]

First-ever Backcountry Ski Area Opens In Colorado

First-ever Backcountry Ski Area Opens In Colorado Bluebird Backcountry at Peak Ranch will offer $50 access, $50 guided instruction on 1,500 acres of gladed terrain below Whiteley Peak in the Rabbit Ears range. January 27, 2020 Jason Blevins he country’s first human-powered ski area opens next month near Kremmling. Erik Lambert and Jeff Woodward and […]

Plattekill: Gotta Go To Know

Plattekill: Gotta Go To Know February 4, 2020 by Harvey Skiers say “you gotta go to know.” The saying implies that the skiing is often better than forecasts indicate. If you’re a local, it’s pretty simple, go and you know. For a flatlander, it’s a bit more complicated: make an educated guess, go, and then you’ll […]

12 Best Travel Insurance Policies and Why You Need Them

12 Best Travel Insurance Policies and Why You Need Them by SUZANNE ROWAN KELLEHER December 10, 2019 These policies can provide peace of mind, especially if you’ve shelled out big for an upcoming trip or have certain medical conditions. You’ve purchased your flights and booked your hotel. Now, what about travel insurance? These days, it’s easy […]

Boyne Announces Sunday River Expansion Plan

Boyne Announces Sunday River Expansion Plan Sunday River 2030 includes new lifts, renovated lodges, additional terrain, and automated snowmaking. Wednesday, February 5, 2020, NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com Weeks after unveiling its Loon Flight Plan 2030, Boyne has announced its Sunday River 2030 initiatives. Immediate investments include this month’s acquisition of the Sunday River Golf Club, acquiring land for the Merrill […]

Jeff Shiffrin, father of World Cup racer, dies

Jeff Shiffrin, father of World Cup racer, dies February 3, 2020 / By SR Staff The ski racing community is shocked to learn of the passing of Jeff Shiffrin, father of World Cup athlete Mikaela Shiffrin. Shiffrin died following an accident at his home in Edwards, Colo., on Sunday, Feb. 2. Shiffrin was transported to a Denver-area hospital […]

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