National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat
April 2021
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces Four-Year Partnership with the National Brotherhood of Skiers. U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic national governing body of skiing and snowboarding in the United States, today announced a new four-year partnership with the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). U.S. Ski & Snowboard and NBS will work together to increase participation of minorities in elite-level skiing and snowboarding competition. More. SIA
Touring Vermont, Snowboarders Promote Diversity in Winter Sports. Three prominent young snowboarders are blazing new trails for groups that have been historically underrepresented in winter sports. More. SIA
Mountain Collective Returns for 10th Season. The 2021-22 Mountain Collective Pass goes on sale to the general public today for $499 for adults 18 or older. Passes for children 12 and under are $129, and a new teen pass will be $399 for the 13 to 18 age bracket. More. The Storm Skiing Journal Ed. Note: The author gives a thorough analysis of Mountain Collective versus IKON and Indy passes.
Ban Expires on J-1 and H2-B Visas. The Trump administration ban on J-1 and H2-B visas has officially expired, opening up the possibility once again for operators to hire nonimmigrant, temporary workers. More. SAM
Single-Day Lift Ticket on Vail Mountain Hits $1,566. Price is exactly double the cost of a full 2021-22 Epic Pass. More. The Storm Skiing Journal
Arapaho Basin Says Pandemic Operating Changes to Continue Post-Pandemic. Two of the main changes that will be staying is a lower limit on the number of people on the slopes and the need to buy tickets in advance online, there’ll be no return to physical tickets. More. InTheSnow
Loaded Chair Falls from Lift at Camelback (PA). The passengers were a father and two children. None suffered life-threatening injuries. More. SAM
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America. In North American ski towns spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, warm weather, and live music. More. SnowBrains
As Vaccinations Rise, So Do Resort Travel Plans. With vaccinations accelerating in many locations across the U.S., resort travel planning has begun returning to normal, according to the latest analysis from DestiMetrics, the business intelligence division of Inntopia. More. SAM
