5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Taking Ski Lessons

by Heather Clifford | Dec 15, 2022 | Featured blog

At the Vertical Challenge, people of all ages and ability levels come together to hit the slopes. That’s the beauty of it! But if you’re a first-timer, we do recommend ski lessons to help you get off on the right foot.  Professional skiers make it look so easy....

What Ski and Snowboard Elements Are Necessary for a Good First Experience?

by Heather Clifford | Dec 15, 2022 | News

At the Vertical Challenge, first-time ski trippers can have fun both on the slopes and at our festival. To make sure they have the best experience, in this blog post we offer some tips about what should be on their packing list. If you’re getting ready for your first...

VC announces FULL schedule, Revamped website

by Heather Clifford | Nov 17, 2022 | News

Today, the Vertical Challenge released its 2023 schedule. The family ski and snowboard tour will visit its largest number of resorts in five years this season. In addition, the VC will showcase the schedule and much more on a revamped ski-vc.com website. “We’re so...

Linda Fontaine: A VC Crew Legend

by Heather Clifford | Aug 26, 2022 | News

As many of you know, we have introduced a series this summer called “Meet the Crew Monday” for everyone to get to know our crew members on a more personal level. As the summer comes to a close, we wanted to highlight a very special woman who has dedicated many years...

The Difference A Name Makes

by Heather Clifford | Aug 16, 2022 | News

Note: This post contains mentions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, you can reach free, live support by calling or texting 988...