Indy Pass Adds Powder Mountain, West Mountain, Mount Ashland for 2021-22 Season

Indy Pass Adds Powder Mountain, West Mountain, Mount Ashland for 2021-22 Season Prices rise to $279 for Indy Pass and $379 for Indy Plus Pass as coalition grows to 66 ski areas Stuart Winchester April 27, 2021 Indy Pass announced its 2021-22 pricing and partner lineup today, significantly increasing prices and adding three new ski areas, […]

Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho Joins the Ikon Pass

Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho Joins the Ikon Pass Idaho’s largest ski area becomes Ikon’s 45th destination Stuart Winchester April 21,2021 Schweitzer Mountain Resort, the largest ski area in Idaho, will join the Ikon Pass for the 2021-22 ski season. Ikon Pass holders will receive seven unrestricted days and Ikon Base Pass holders will receive five days […]

NSCF Apologizes to Our Readers

It was brought to the attention of the NSCF that we posted a “political” article and to the degree it was offensive to anyone we sincerely apologize. We will strive to do better and not post articles that could be controversial. The NSCF has a policy in place that does not permit posting of such […]

Home Exercises To Help Your Fitness And Improve Your Skiing

Home Exercises To Help Your Fitness And Improve Your Skiing by Janey Jones The average American only spends two hours a week exercising. If you’re skiing on a regular basis, however, it is important that you keep your fitness levels up all year round, even when you’re not on the slopes. Skiing requires muscular strength, and […]

The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Spencer Cox March 30, 2021 Photo credit: Squaw Alpine Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, […]

JESSIE DIGGINS WINS THE OVERALL 2020-21 WORLD CUP CROSS COUNTRY SKI TITLE

JESSIE DIGGINS WINS THE OVERALL 2020-21 WORLD CUP CROSS COUNTRY SKI TITLE March 18, 2021 by Roger Lohr Following an Olympic gold medal in 2018 and a published autobiography in 2020, Jessie Diggins continued her onslaught of Nordic skiing and the world beyond. This winter season, the 29 year old Diggins overcame the threat of […]

10 Things the Fully Vaccinated Need to Know

10 Things the Fully Vaccinated Need to Know Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do post-vaccination, according to health experts by Michelle Crouch, AARP March 19, 2021 If it has been at least two weeks since you received your last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, congratulations! You are now considered “fully vaccinated.” You are armed with our […]

Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 9 – Loon Mountain

Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 9 – Loon Mountain March 18, 2021 Jay Flemma INCOLN, NH – Day 1 of 2, circa 1:00 pm – It’s not often that one can tiptoe past a sleeping dragon, but occasionally even dragons must doze. And so it was that I caught Ripsaw – Loon Mountain’s ferocious, […]

Staying Water-Safe On Your Skiing Adventures

Staying Water-Safe On Your Skiing Adventures by Janey Jones After a long day on the slopes, there’s something quite therapeutic about taking a nice dip in a pool. Going for a swim after skiing can help loosen stiff muscles and soothe sore spots from falls. While you may not have thought of swimming during your ski […]

What Fully Vaccinated Travelers Need to Know Before Planning a Trip

What Fully Vaccinated Travelers Need to Know Before Planning a Trip What to consider, from who you’re traveling with to where you go. BY SHANNON MCMAHON March 8, 2021 As coronavirus vaccinations ramp up in the United States, many grounded travelers are likely looking forward to planning their first fully vaccinated getaway—perhaps booking a long-awaited flight to visit […]

What Are Vaccine Passports—And How Would They Work?

What Are Vaccine Passports—And How Would They Work? A look at how the documents around COVID-19 vaccinations might roll out in the U.S. BY JESSICA PUCKETT March 11, 2021 The COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out slowly but surely, with President Joe Biden estimating that all adults in the U.S. will have access to a dose by the end of […]

Vermont Drops Quarantine Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Vermont Drops Quarantine Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers It’s not over yet but damn is that a rainbow poking out of the hurricane’s edge? Stuart Winchester February 25, 2021 And the line of yellow license plates streamed unmolested into Narnia I’ve been having a hell of a good season here in New York, as you’ll […]

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