Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort

Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort Everett Potter, Contributor The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain. In one fell swoop, Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix, has made a $100 million investment in Powder Mountain, Utah, the country’s largest resort. Hastings, who […]

NSCF Newsbeat August 2023

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat August  2023 Colorado Ski Traffic is About to Get a Whole Lot Better. Thanks to a major project by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), I-70 will be a much more enjoyable ride from Evergreen to Idaho Springs. The expansion from Evergreen to Idaho Springs will eliminate the bottleneck experience […]

NSCF Newsbeat July 2023

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat July  2023  New Upgrades Coming to Belleayre (NY), ORDA Releases Final Plan. A number of new capital upgrades including two new lifts and a 4,000-square-foot addition to the Longhouse Lodge are in the planning stages at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center after the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) released […]

NSCF Newsbeat June 2023

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat June  2023  Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Schweitzer. Alterra Mountain Company has entered into an agreement to purchase Schweitzer, Idaho, from owner and developer MKM Trust. The transaction is expected to close later in 2023 and is subject to closing conditions such as regulatory approvals. More. SAM Little Cottonwood Gondola […]

Travel Seminar with Sara Clemons, Sports America Tours

This NSCF Educational Zoom session on Travel Issues featuring black diamond sponsor, Sara Clemons with Sports America Tours.  This session was held on May 10, 2023. This session was transcribed.  Click Travel Education Transcript 5.10.2023 for a copy.

NSCF Newsbeat May 2023

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May  2023 How Western States Are Trying to Solve Ski Resort Traffic. State officials and ski resorts in the West are weighing solutions to mitigate crushing traffic up to the slopes, as population growth and a rise in outdoor recreation lure more people to the mountains. More. Axios via MSN […]

Small towns reclaim abandoned ski areas as nonprofits

Small towns reclaim abandoned ski areas as nonprofits By BRITTANY PETERSON CUCHARA, Colorado (AP) — It’s been the longest wait, their whole lives, in fact. But Race Lessar and Landen Ozzello are finally right where they want to be, on a snowy slope close to home, molding snow into a ski jump. Their local ski […]

NSCF Newsbeat April 2023

National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat April  2023 Alterra To Invest Nearly $500 Million This Year. Alterra Mountain Company plans a nearly $500 million capital investment program across its portfolio of destinations over the next year. That includes almost $400 million in lifts, snowmaking, summer adventures, additional guest amenities, and resort infrastructure; $50 million dedicated to […]

2023 ANNUAL MEETING

2023 ANNUAL MEETING – September 06 -10, 2023 National Ski Federation Annual Summit

Toko Education Series – Hot & Express Waxing

Another educational installment from our Black Diamond Sponsor, Toko features Hot Waxing Technique and Express Wax.  First up is Hot Waxing Technique.  Enjoy.   Next up is Express Wax Application.

Toko Education Series – Edges & Sidewalls

We have three video sessions for you from Black Diamond Sponsor, Toko.  The first show you how to use the Edge Tuner Pro for sharpening side edges.   This next session will show you how to do side edge bevelling.   The last session for this post is Shaping sidewalls using the Sidewall Planer Pro.

Toko Education Series – Wax Irons

Another educational video from our Black Diamond Sponsor, Toko.  This session will cover which wax iron is right for you? Here is an overview of the 3 Toko waxing irons.  

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