Short Swings for February 2025
As always, there’s lots happening at our favorite ski/snowboard resorts in February, especially outdoor events now that the days are getting longer. This month’s Short Swings features two areas hosting important major competitions, new snowcat skiing and an uphilling program.
Tenny Mt World Pro Tour
Women’s Ski Jumping at Lake Placid
Last year, the Olympic Regional Development Authority committed to including women in this year’s Ski Jumping World Cup. It’s happening February 6-9, 2025. It is the first time ever that women will compete in a World Cup in the United States.
Beyond that effort, the Olympic Authority is addressing the imbalance of prize pay-out between women and men with a new campaign, “Flight for Fairness”. It is intended to deliver equal prize money to women for this event, via funding support from the Olympic Authority, partners, sponsors, and spectators.
Athlete prize money is integral to athlete development, fueling their ability to continue to train and prepare for success. Currently, the women’s purse is more than $120,000 less than what the men get. That’s not fair, but it’s the same in other sports, too, including women’s soccer and women’s basketball.
To help close the gap and support equity in sport, the proceeds of tickets sold will be allocated to the prize money given to the women. So attend the event and support and encourage women ski jumpers.
Tickets and more information: Olympic Jumping Complex: 2025 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
The World Pro Ski Tour at Tenney Mountain
The WPST is making its only stop on the East Coast at Tenney Mountain on March 14-16. It’s a fantastic lineup of elite athletes from around the world, showcasing the remarkable talent and competition that make professional ski racing so exhilarating to watch.
The races will consist of qualifiers and four separate pro races – two men’s and two women’s – where athletes meet on the hill for a dual super slalom, single-elimination, bracket-style competition.
In addition to the races, there are vendors offering products and giveaways and entertainment.
More information here – https://skitenney.com/world-pro-ski-tour/
Uphill Breakfast Club at Buttermilk
Grab your skins and head up to Buttermilk for the weekly Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club. From 8:45 to 10am, the Cliffhouse Restaurant awards early-morning climbers with a full breakfast buffet for just $8, a bargain in pricey Aspen-Snowmass. Then head uphill for breathtaking panoramic views of Pyramid Peak and the Marroon Creek, and either ski down or reward yourself with a chairlift ride down.
More information here – https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/events/friday-morning-uphill-breakfast-club
New Snowcat Skiing at Deer Valley
The resort’s major expansion this season is bringing many changes, including the opportunity to explore its untouched deep powder terrain. The snowcat can take 12 passengers, for $2,000 per person, or $20,000 for a private group of up to 12. Each group has dedicated Ski Patrollers and guides, and each participant is issued avalanche gear and a lift ticket to use after the snowcat day is over, if you have any legs or lungs left.
The price includes breakfast in the 2002 Room at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge, followed by a warm-up run on Bald Mountain to the backside into Park Peak Meadow, where the snowcat is waiting to whisk you to an untouched playground of exclusive skiing. With a second snowcat stationed at the bottom of each run, skiers can get speedy access back uphill for multiple repeated descents. The snowcats are equipped with coolers for snacks and refreshments, hopefully including something bubbly to toast the day after the last run.
Yes, of course, $2,000 is pricey, but still far less expensive than heli-skiing.
More information here – https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/deer-valley-cat-skiing
See you on the slopes!
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Evelyn, $2,000 a day for snowcat skiing is outrageous. I understand the additional expense of baby sitters – er ski patrol mounts up as does supplying the babies with avalanche gear they will not know how to use. A qualified mountain guide – or safer, two is all that’s necessary other than the cat and driver.