https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/ Club skiing and snowboarding in New Jersey and the Northeast, from group trips and race leagues to cold-weather safety and lodge life. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/cold-weather-basics/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/cold-weather-basics/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCold and SafetyLayer choices, hand and foot warmth, and the small adjustments that keep skiers and riders comfortable in Northeast deep cold. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/skiers-responsibility/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/skiers-responsibility/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCold and SafetyThe responsibility code point by point, and what each rule looks like on a crowded Northeast run on a Saturday in January. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/windchil/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/windchil/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCold and SafetyHow to read wind chill and frostbite risk before a long lift ride, and what the numbers mean on a Northeast mountain day. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/safety/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/cold-and-safety/safety/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCold and SafetyHelmets, collisions, tree wells and how ski patrol works on Northeast mountains, with practical habits for crowded days. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/jamboree/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/jamboree/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrips and DealsWhere Northeast skiers buy gear and find a club at pre-season expos and swap meets, and how to work a crowded sale floor. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/discountsmain/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/discountsmain/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrips and DealsHow club lift ticket programs and advance purchase discounts work, and where the saving really sits for Northeast skiers. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/tripcalendarmain/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/trips-and-deals/tripcalendarmain/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTTrips and DealsFrom the first deposit to the rooming list, the steps that turn a club trip idea into a booked bus, lodge and lift plan. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/senior/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/senior/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainPasses, pacing and the quiet midweek mountain for skiers past sixty, with practical notes on staying comfortable and warm all day. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/reading-a-snow-report/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/reading-a-snow-report/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainBase depth, new snow, open terrain and wind holds: how to read a Northeast snow report and decide whether the drive is worth it. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/wedrace/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/wedrace/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainHow weeknight race leagues work for recreational skiers who have never raced, from registration and handicaps to the scoring at the bar. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/nordic/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/nordic/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainTouring centres and groomed tracks for cross-country skiing in New Jersey and nearby Northeast states, plus what to expect on a first outing. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/lessons-and-clinics/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/lessons-and-clinics/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainHow ski school levels, private lessons and adult clinics differ, and how to pick the one that will actually move your skiing forward. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/first-season/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/first-season/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainWhat a first season on snow looks like month by month, from a pre-season gear decision to the last soft spring afternoon. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/skiing-tips/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/skiing-tips/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainFitness, hydration, layers and gear checks that make a Northeast day on snow smoother, from the drive up to the last lift ride. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/ski-areas-within-a-days-drive/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/on-the-mountain/ski-areas-within-a-days-drive/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOn the MountainWhich Northeast ski areas a New Jersey skier can reach in a day, how the drive really breaks down, and what each cluster of mountains suits. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/volunteering-in-a-club/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/volunteering-in-a-club/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTClub LifeWork weekends, trip leaders, ticket coordinators and the roster that keeps a New Jersey ski club going all winter without paid staff. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/club-membership-costs/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/club-membership-costs/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTClub LifeDues, lodge fees, trip deposits and the pay-as-you-go extras: how the cost of a club ski season adds up for a New Jersey member. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/lodgeinfo/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/lodgeinfo/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTClub LifeHow clubs across the Northeast acquired and maintain their own lodges, and how members share bunks, chores and common rooms. https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/memberclubsmain/https://newjerseyskicouncil.org/club-life/memberclubsmain/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTClub LifeA practical look at what New Jersey ski clubs expect from new members, from dues and meetings to volunteer hours and trip commitments.