Chat up the reps from K2, Volkl, Rossignol, Blizzard, Fischer, Line and Burton and try 2012 gear before it hits the shelf.

Register in the Village at Granite Peak between 9am-2pm.  You’ll need a lift ticket and your own boots.

Try as many different skis or boards as you want between 9am-3pm.

$5 donation will be collected with 100% going to area high school alpine race teams.

Granite Peak has live entertainment the day of the event, is hosting the Pulaski Weekend Festival and Granite Peak Ski Team is hosting the CMSC Race.

Join the fun!

Why Wool?  

Nothing manages moisture, regulates temperature or repels odor better than wool. So, why does it have to itch? That’s what we thought, until we tried SmartWool—the softest fabric you’ll ever wear.

Temperature Regulation

Wool fibers have tiny pockets of air that provide a buffering layer of natural climate control. This natural buffering capacity helps the body maintain a stable core temperature.

Breathability

Synthetics don’t wick sweat until it turns into a liquid, while wool moves sweat off the skin immediately in its vapor state, keeping you drier and more comfortable over a longer period of time.

Odor-Free

Wool is antimicrobial—in other words, because wool is great at wicking, absorbing and evaporating moisture, odor-causing bacteria can’t find a home here.

Naturally Renewable

Harvesting wool uses significantly less energy than it takes to manufacture fossil fuel dependent, man-made synthetics. Wool is also recyclable and biodegradable.

Why SmartWool?

SmartWool is the most comfortable fiber you can put against your skin. A natural fiber…that manages moisture, regulates body temperature and stays odor free.

No Shrink

Our 4-Degree Banded Fit System leverages technology used in today’s athletic footwear to raise fit, feel and performance to unheralded levels. It’s almost Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-type stuff—beyond the realms of physics and clothing science.

No Itch

It’s a combination of the smart technology we apply and the fine micron (fiber diameter) that gives SmartWool its light and airy feel. No itch-causing (high micron) fibers make the cut.

Durability

We’ve added more durability to our running, cycling, skiing, snowboarding and outdoor socks by replacing the nylon with a new, densely spun wool yarn—more SmartWool next to your skin!

4 Season Functionality

We’re not talking your grandpa’s rag wool socks here. We’ve got luxuriously soft, ultra-thin pieces for under suits, socks for running or road tripping, tops for working out or staying in.

Health Benefits

Along with regulating body temperature, fighting off bacteria and moving sweat off your skin while it’s still a vapor, natural, renewable SmartWool is also healthy for the environment!

Body Temperature

Lower heat retention in SmartWool means your core temperature stays lower so lactate build-up does not occur as readily. This result gives you the ability to work harder for longer.

Natural Fibers

Sweat needs to be removed from the skin’s surface to retain a dry and healthy environment. SmartWool removes sweat from the skin’s surface before it condenses into a liquid.

Wool “Allergies”

SmartWool’s long merino wool fibers don’t stick out to give you that prickle effect. Wool is hypoallergenic. A wool allergy is rare and, when existent, is caused by lanolin, a coating on the fiber.

Naturally Flame Retardant

Wool has a natural UV protection and is difficult to ignite. In fact, wool never melts, so it can’t stick to the skin like many synthetics do when they burn—ouch!

Wool Care

Wool is an expensive material that can be worn year-round. Furnishings around the house, such as rugs, can be made from wool. To ensure your product looks good for years, check the care tag.

Caring for SmartWool

SmartWool socks and long underwear can be machine washed and dried. Our knit sweaters can be gently machine washed and set flat to dry. All SmartWool boiled wool should be dry-cleaned.

Tips for Hand Washing

Use a mild detergent in lukewarm water; don’t use hot water. Rinse with cool water and gently squeeze to remove soap and excess water. When washing and rinsing, do no wring the garment.

Tips for Machine Washing

Set your washing machine on its gentle cycle with cool or lukewarm water. Use a mild detergent, without bleach. If using powdered soap, completely dissolve it before adding.

Tips for Drying

SmartWool socks and long underwear can be machine dried. Turn them inside out to avoid pilling. After washing our knit sweaters, lay them flat to dry. Our boiled wool should be dry-cleaned.

Did You Know?

SmartWool stays busy establishing better business practices that focus on environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, improvement in animal welfare and social change.

Feeling Good = Doing Good

The SmartWool Advocacy Program was born out of the desire to give back to communities in which we live, work and play. 10% of SmartWool online sales go directly to this program.

We Love Our Sheep

SmartWool has established long-term partnerships with those New Zealand Merino growers that have adopted best management practices and seek to continually improve animal welfare.

Our Wool is Top Notch!

SmartWool and its New Zealand partners have developed Zque, the world’s first traceable Merino fiber value chain. This program ensures environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Ski For Youth is a learn-to-ski program for 2nd Graders through Age 17 presented by Friends of Spike Berg volunteer ski instructors. Sorry we do not teach snow boarding.  The History of Ski For Youth can be found here.  A Ski For Youth Flyer is available here.

Complete the “Ski For Youth 2010” registration form.  Pre-registration is required and must be received in the mail at the address below by December 1, 2010.  No Phone, Web, Fax or On-site registrations accepted. There is no fee for the ski lesson.

You must complete Granite Peak Parent’s Frequent Skier Agreement & Release of Liability for 2010-2011 and Granite Peak Ski Rental Agreement & Release of Liability 2010-2011 if you rent equipment. Be sure to review and complete for each child as needed. Do not mail. Take to ticket window AFTER checking in.   Initial Lift Ticket and Ski Rental costs are $10 each, plus 5.5% sales tax and 3% enhancement fee. After attending one Ski For Youth lesson, subsequent lift ticket and rental is $5 each plus sales tax and enhancement fee. Save receipts as you may apply these costs to the purchase of a season pass for your child.

All youth must check-in each day of participation between 11:30 –12:30 in the lower level of the Historic Chalet – see site map. Youth needing ski rental should check-in at 11:30. After checking in go to Ticket Window to pay for lift ticket and rental equipment (if needed). Those needing equipment then go to Rental building. Make a note of the ID # of your equipment. Skis and poles are not permitted in any building other than Rental. You may wait in the chalet until called to ski trail at East end of the Historic Chalet (about 1 pm). Parents, after accompanying your child to the ski trail and they are assigned to an instructor, we ask you not to follow along as your presence is often a distraction. The lesson will last about one hour after which participants can use the remainder of the day to practice what they have been taught. Before leaving your child(ren) be sure to arrange a time and place to meet at the end of the day (we suggest the chalet and not the parking lot). Lifts stop at 4 pm. Return ski equipment to rental.

Mail completed forms to:

Ski For Youth, 3803 Powers Street, Schofield, WI 54476

In case of an emergency, the emergency contact person will be called to the hill. In that event you will be told where to meet your child.

Complete the registration form for each youth. PLEASE PRINT!

Granite Peak is offering a Season Pass Discount through December 24, 2010.  Print these coupons (125kb pdf) and bring them to Granite Peak.