Summer 2023 Events are Here!

by svc-uo | Jun 5, 2023 | Featured blog

As the countdown until summer dwindles, our offseason and summer events begin. We began with out-of-season events last year and we loved being involved with competitors, families, and friends all year long. It is a privilege to meet all types of athletes and represent...

How to Know if You Have a Good Ski or Snowboard Instructor

by svc-uo | Apr 26, 2023 | Featured blog

If you’ve just started taking ski or snowboard lessons. We congratulate you on taking a big step towards heightened awareness of your form, sharper skills and better safety practices. At the Vertical Challenge, we witness the evolution of skiers and snowboarders who...

A Nutmeg State Weekend!

by svc-uo | Feb 24, 2023 | News

Test Your Constitution We hold races this weekend in The Constitution State! Here’s where we’ll be: Saturday: Mount Southington, Connecticut Sunday: Ski Sundown, Connecticut We were originally scheduled to host an event Friday at Nashoba Valley in Massachusetts, but...

10 Benefits of Ski Lessons for Children

by svc-uo | Feb 22, 2023 | News

Few things in this world are cuter than watching a bundled-up five-year-old glide down the bunny slopes on miniature skis. You might have even seen a few participating in Vertical Challenge races (which are open to all ages and ability levels). Maybe the sight of...

What Do the Best Ski and Snowboard Mountains Need to Be #1?

by svc-uo | Jan 30, 2023 | News

What makes a ski mountain stand out above the rest? In this blog post, we’ll go over the reasons why some destinations become all-time favorites among winter sports enthusiasts.  Some ski and snowboard mountains have become household names even among people who...