Welcome!

Our Mission
The Ski Ambassadors are dedicated to maintaining a vital ski club for families and single individuals who enjoy winter sports or want to learn more about winter sports. When not holding fundraisers for the Ski for Kids Program, the club strives to offer social activities throughout the year that are wholesome and family oriented.

2010 NBS Mini Summit February 27 - March 6, 2010 Winter Park Colorado

Registration Information will be available at the club meeting

Did you know? As a member of The Ski Ambassadors, you qualify for "Friends and Family" pricing of 20% off all FATE clothing. Check out FATE before you make your next activewear purchase!

Dear Ski Ambassadors Members and Perspective Members:

Club meetings are every 2nd Thursday, 7 PM.

Never skied or worried about your level of experience? Need to brush up on your technique? Want to learn to snowboard? No problem. All resorts have ski/snowboard instruction for all levels of skiers/snowboarders.

Click on 'Calendar' to see our upcoming trips. If interested in any of the trips, attend one of our monthly meetings or contact us via email or phone for more information.

Have you checked your boots lately? Do they pinch? Do your toes tingle? Does your foot slip around, making it hard to control your skis?

Lots of people think that ski boots are destined to be uncomfortable, so they suffer through it. It's just not true. Boots that fit well should feel good.

It's tough to buy online, but if you know what to look for it can be done successfully. We've provided some valuable information below on what you need to know before you buy a ski boot. Fit is important, so get good insoles and wear your new boots around the house a bit before you go out on the hill. Yeah, you might look a little silly.

1.It's always a good idea to try boots on whenever possible before you buy them. The salesperson should look at your feet to determine the shape boot your foot should go into. Each brand has its own unique last, not every brand fits every foot, nor is it intended to.

2. Have your foot measured and sized for a shell.

3. Remember to pull out the standard footbed and insert your custom footbed before trying on the boots. Custom footbeds are highly recommended for a proper fit. New boots should fit snugly around the entire foot. Very snug. Remember, you'll gain 1/8 to 1/4 of a size as the boot packs in over time.

4. The boot should reflect your ability with some room for improvement.

5. You should be able to flex the boot. If you can't flex the boot at room temperature, this doesn't bode well for flexing a boot stiffened by the cold of a normal ski day!

How should a ski boot fit? Your boot should feel comfortable and snug.
When you flex your knees forward, your heel should stay in the heel pocket. Your toes need wiggle room!! It's all right to feel the front of the boot, as long as your toes pull away a bit from the shell when the boot is buckled and your knees are flexed. The liners will compress and stretch over time; some minor pressure will disappear by itself. The area from the instep through the top of the ankle should be snug but not cramped or painful. The foot should be held firmly without setting the buckles too tight. The fit should be from the boot itself, not the buckle system.

Even with the best fit boot, some problems need to be corrected by having your boots custom fit. Toe room can be expanded, boot tongues adjusted, and your position in the boot improved by inserting custom insoles to support your foot in a neutral position.

Source: Skiesssentials.com

Now, hit the slopes and have a safe and great season!