“The soul of skiing isn’t about the fanciest of lodges or chairlifts. It’s about the feelings we experience or the shared experiences we have with each other when we’re out there.” – Vasu Sojitra
In a day and age when the US ski industry seems like its on an unending march towards corporatization its refreshing to remind ourselves that mom and pop resorts are still out there maintaining that close knit mountain community vibe.  Here’s a quick look at an absolute gem of a hill, Montana’s Showdown Ski Resort, and how it welcomed pro skier Vasu Sojitra into the fold. Cheers to all the independently owned resorts out there…we love you.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....