Mammut Announces Learn to Ski or Ride Scholarship in Partnership with Copper Mountain

January 20, 2022

The Swiss outdoor brand will be providing an all-inclusive opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard at Copper Mountain

(Williston, VT) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mammut, premiere mountain safety and outdoor brand, is thrilled to announce its Learn to Ski or Ride Scholarship in partnership with Copper Mountain. As a part of their ongoing commitment to support inclusivity in the outdoors, Mammut and Copper created an all-inclusive learn to ski or snowboard scholarship package to reduce barriers of entry into snowsports for a deserving recipient and a friend or family member.

The scholarship prize will assist the recipient and their plus one in learning to ski or snowboard, as well as encouraging them to participate confidently in snowsports, at Copper Mountain, a POWDR resort. The recipient and plus one will be awarded two full-day lessons, equipment rentals, dining vouchers and a weekend stay at Copper Mountain. In addition, the pair will receive Mammut outerwear kits and a custom Mammut shopping experience at the new Mammut Education Center in the resort’s base area.

“At Mammut we recognize that there are significant barriers to entry into the arena of snow sports,” said Mammut Marketing and CSR Account Manager, Nora Fierman. “We aspire to make the outdoors accessible to everyone and hope that this scholarship will assist in facilitating this for two individuals. Furthermore, we hope to grow this scholarship in the coming years, encouraging more brands and individuals to work toward making skiing and snowboarding a more inclusive and accessible sport.”

Applications for the Learn to Ski or Ride Scholarship are open to anyone living in the continental US who is new to skiing or snowboarding and looking for the opportunity to learn. The entry period is open from January 18, 2022 until February 15, 2022. The scholarship recipient will be announced on February 22nd and the experience will take place the weekend of March 26th 2022, transportation is not included.

“At Copper Mountain, we pride ourselves on our educational programs and are always looking for ways to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible,” said Copper Communications Manager, Taylor Prather. “It’s a priority for us as a ski industry leader to ensure that those who want to ski are able to pursue their passion. We are excited to help support our partner, Mammut, on their new scholarship program, and can’t wait to welcome the winners to Copper Mountain this season.”

To apply for the scholarship, please complete the application form here:  https://bit.ly/learntoskiorride

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Mammut: Erin Wyer | Erin@OutsidePR.com | 612.747.1314

About Mammut

Founded in 1862 in Seon, Switzerland, Mammut North America is dedicated to providing premium climbing, hiking, snow, and avalanche safety products for every outdoor explorer to confidently go. Mammut as a brand is founded upon innovation and excellence, with the belief that safety and revolutionary utility helps propel us into a new age of exploration. In North America, we take the learnings from our centuries-long past to generate new opportunities that create a safe, accessible, inclusive and sustainable outdoor experience for everyone. With 33 full time employees and headquarters in both Vermont and Colorado, our vision for the future is for both newcomers and seasoned experts to experience safe, enjoyable outdoor pursuits. Mammut.com Twitter @mammut | Instagram @mammutna #ConfidentlyGo

About Copper Mountain

Located just 75 miles west of Denver, Colo., Copper Mountain offers a pure mountain experience that inspires adventure, elevates ambition and empowers progression. During the winter, Copper’s world class naturally divided terrain provides skiers and riders access to over 2,500 acres of high alpine adventure. Each summer, the mountain transforms into an unspoiled playground for hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Three centralized pedestrian villages provide a vibrant atmosphere complete with slope-side lodging, dining, shopping and activities. Copper Mountain is home to Woodward Copper and he U.S. Ski Team Speed Center which facilitate year-round training for every level of athlete. Copper Mountain is part of the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Co. portfolio, and an Ikon Pass partner. POWDR is a family-owned adventure lifestyle company (TM) that believes there is nothing better for your soul than to spend time with the people you love, doing the things you love.