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.