Faces & Places Colorado 2025

The Face of SKIING Shredder Indoor Ski & Snowboard School PHOTO CREDIT: JENNY FOLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY S. Brooks Crosby, Founder

S hredder was founded in 2012 with a vision: to become the premier introduction to skiing and snowboarding for children ages 12 months to 10 years. As a Colorado-owned, independent company, Shredder is deeply rooted in family and community values. Our mission is to make snow sports more accessible to kids and adults alike by addressing common barriers such as time, distance, and cost. With an innovative curriculum and a unique indoor “snow” experience, Shredder makes it easier for kids to not only start skiing and snowboarding but stick with it. We’re proud to offer a program that’s accessible, affordable, and most importantly—fun! Learning to ski or snowboard is a journey that, like any sport, requires consistent practice for both short-term improvement and long-term success. Our professionally designed curriculum incorporates best practices into an engaging indoor ski hill experience, preparing your family for memorable outdoor adventures. Beyond snow sports, Shredder’s total snow experience helps develop life skills, ensuring your child is ready to shred on the slopes—

state continually gets some of the best snow in the country and has a rich tradition of supporting innovation and development in skiing and snowboarding. Our vision is to break the mold and redefine the way snow sports are taught while expanding our instruction philosophy throughout the industry. What services do you offer? Learning to ski and snowboard can take time. Even after a few lessons, consistent practice is important to strengthen skills and maintain long-term interest.

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How is Shredder involved in our community? We offer many programs to a variety of different ages. We participate in community festivals and fairs. Our goal is to bring the community the world’s best life-sport- Skiing and Snowboarding to the Colorado communities 24-7, 365! Interested in franchising? Bring the slopes closer to home. Families and individuals will line up to hit the “slopes” for ski and snowboarding instruction at any age or skill level. You’ll grow your ski business as you offer classes, camps, parties, private lessons, and more. Count on the ski community in your area (whether experienced skiers or novices looking to learn) to LOVE SHREDDER! On the surface, skiing and snowboarding can appear to be exclusive sports. For these snow sports to grow, it is critical that we break down those barriers. We believe in creating a safe space to learn, no matter your gender identity, race, origin, age, ability, socioeconomic class, or religion. We strive to create the most inclusive learning space possible for staff and students. What is special about Colorado to Shredder? Colorado is considered the skiing capital of the United States. The

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lessons to children ages 1- 3 years. Our Little Shredder classes are ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years. Ski School and Snowboard School classes are ideal for children ages to 5 to 10 years old. We offer three different ski & snowboard classes to three different types of heroes! We also offer birthday parties, camps (holiday and summer), Parents Night Out, and private classes. To learn more about franchising opportunities and/or our programs, please visit www.shredderski.com

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