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Bringing the Thrill of Skiing to Family Entertainment Centers: How a SkiMachine Elevates Winter Fun!
As families seek more engaging ways to spend quality time together, snow-themed entertainment centers are emerging as a favorite destination. These centers combine the excitement of sports with the joy of entertainment, creating the perfect “sportainment” experience. Let us show you how!
SNOWFLEX brings indoor skiing to South Korea
SNOWFLEX brings the fun of year-round skiing to South Korea, letting skiers enjoy an authentic slope experience right in the city of Hanam. They’ve created a welcoming environment where beginners and advanced skiers alike can improve their skills while enjoying a vibrant community space that blends sports, culture, and relaxation.
5 of the longest ski runs in the world
Have you ever had to stop in the middle of one to catch your breath, feeling like it’s the longest run in the world? Here are 5 of the longest runs in the world for any skill level, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced skier looking for an adrenaline rush.
Indoor Ski Centers: How to Prepare Your Ski Gear for the Upcoming Season
As ski centers prepare to welcome hordes of visitors over the coming months, now is the time to ensure your ski gear is in top shape for the season. From understanding the structure of your skis to grinding options, we’re here to guide you through the essential steps to get your ski gear ready for the new indoor season!
Indoor skiing in Quebec, Canada
In November, our engineering team traveled to Quebec City, Canada, to install state-of-the-art treadmill SkiMachines. Now, Préski has proudly become Quebec’s first indoor skiing center in Canada, allowing ski enthusiasts to enjoy skiing in Canada all year round!
Exploring Summer Skiing in South America
Want to give summer skiing in South America a try? We’d love to tell you more about the South American skiing industry!
SkiMachine consultancy: 10 tips to start a snow sports center
If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own business in the winter sports industry, SkiMachine is here to support and ignite your passion! We’re thrilled to present our 10 tips to help you jumpstart your very own snow sports center!
Action sports center SNÖBAHN
Action sports center SNÖBAHN has recently opened a massive 3000 m2/38,000-square-foot action sports facility in Thornton, Colorado, building on the success of its Denver center. This time, SNÖBAHN has opted for SkiMachine for the new facility in Thornton, where we had the opportunity to install four new SkiMachines!
Skiing in Germany
While Germany might not have peaks like the Alps, it holds a place in the evolution of skiing, boasting the largest number of active skiers in Europe and offering diverse skiing experiences across its southern provinces!
Learning snow sports at ski center Skish
Skish is an indoor ski center that brings the joy of skiing to the Netherlands, despite its lack of mountains. Whether you’re eager to learn skiing or snowboarding or feeling a bit unsure about the slopes, Skish is the ideal place to indulge in your favorite snow sports throughout the entire year!
5 of the hardest ski slopes in the world
Discover the excitement of skiing on some of the world’s toughest slopes, meant for only the more skilled skiers. These slopes have steep inclines, icy surfaces, and challenging terrains, creating a thrilling experience for those seeking adventure. Let’s explore five of the hardest ski slopes in the world!
SkiMachine highlights of 2023
Since 2023 has been a great year for SkiMachine, we’d like to reflect on some standout experiences and achievements from the past year. Here’s a look back at our highlights from 2023!
New Treadmill SkiMachine at the Huawei Health Lab in Helsinki
Leading tech company Huawei just opened a new Health Lab, dedicated to propelling Huawei’s innovations in the health and fitness sector. After the installation of a brand new SkiMachine, the R&D center proudly stands as the first facility with a Treadmill SkiMachine in Finland, and for a beautiful cause!
How snowboarding was found
Inspired by elements of skateboarding, sledding, surfing, and skiing, snowboarding was originally found in the United States. It has since grown into one of the most popular winter sports worldwide. To better understand how snowboarding has become the sport we cherish today, join SkiMachine as we dive into the fascinating history of snowboarding!
The history of skiing in the UK
While the United Kingdom may not have snow peaks like the Alps, it has an interesting history of skiing. Therefore, we’d like to take you on a journey through the history of skiing in the UK!
Loveland’s new indoor ski and snowboard facility: Infinity Slopes
Our engineers installed three SkiMachines at Infinity Slopes in Loveland, Colorado. Whether you’re new to snow sports or have prior experience, Infinity Slopes warmly welcomes you to explore the joys of indoor skiing and snowboarding at their brand new facility!
Revolutionary dry slope in the 1960s
In the long history of developing non-snow surfaces for skiing, one of the most ambitious projects was Ski Villa, a ski center created in California’s Carbon Canyon with a dry slope made completely out of plastics.
A future outlook on indoor skiing
Indoor skiing has grown in popularity over the past years as it offers a unique experience, especially for those living in areas without the winter environment. With the development of technology and the increasing demand for snow sports experiences, the indoor skiing industry will continue to evolve.
Skiing at BCIS in Phuket
After the successful installation of two brand-new Treadmill SkiMachines at BCIS in Phuket, students can now enjoy the thrilling experience of indoor skiing and snowboarding.
Indoor skiing around the world: South Africa
Ski simulators replicate the sensation of outdoor skiing and allow enthusiasts to hone their skills and experience the sport, irrespective of their geographical location. In fact, did you know that skiing is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa? As such, we’d love to tell you more about its flourishing ski culture.
SkiMachine: more than just skiing!
There is more to offer than just skiing and snowboarding. From cycling and tube sliding to telemark skiing and freestyle snowboarding: here is what our different SkiMachine models can offer to customers worldwide!
Family Entertainment Center Boca Ice in Boca Raton
Family Entertainment Center “Boca Ice” offers snow sports in the sunshine state, thanks to the installation of our Treadmill SkiMachine. Visitors can now enjoy a day of skiing and snowboarding without traveling all the way to Vail or Sandia Peak.
Snow sports at Ski Center Sassenheim
Since 2014, Sassenheim has been home to Ski Center Sassenheim – an esteemed ski and snowboard center that offers a wide range of snow sports activities to visitors. With the installation of a new Portable SkiMachine, the center opened a new kids’ area, enhancing its overall capacity to meet the increasing demand for ski lessons.
SkiMachine highlights of 2022
Worldwide installations, indoor ski innovations, and memorable experiences: here is a dive into our SkiMachine highlights of 2022.
Indoor ski training at LocoSki in Switzerland
Since February 2021, visitors of the beautiful Swiss town are offered an attraction that is definitely worth their while. Right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, LocoSki Academy opened its doors and became the first indoor ski center in Switzerland to offer year-round indoor ski training on a Treadmill SkiMachine!
How to get the most out of ski holidays
It’s evident that skiers want to enjoy the unique and memorable experience of ski holidays to the fullest. Therefore, SkiMachine is here to address the potential of winter sports preparations and how this could positively affect satisfaction during winter sports trips!
The first endless ski slope in North Devon
With an average of 30 days of snowfall per year, the skiing days in the UK are definitely not endless, which is why many snow sport enthusiasts travel abroad. Yet, in June earlier this year, Parkwood Leisure opened the doors of an ultra-modern center named: Tarka Leisure Center.
Work at SkiMachine? We are hiring!
We are currently looking for a mechanical engineer! Feel free to contact us for more information.
How to leverage the off-season: summer ski camps
What is the best approach for ski centers to cover the off-season during the summer? Organizing summer ski camps or maintenance? SkiMachine is here to provide you with some advice!
The concept of artificial ski grass
As there is so much to ski grass, we’d like to give you an insight into the concept of artificial ski slopes, the best practices for treatment, and the new ProSnow® artificial ski grass.
The history of indoor skiing
We invite you on a journey through the history of indoor skiing and list some of the key events that have formed indoor skiing as we know it today!
Entertainment center: vital role in the local community
With the installation of our Treadmill SkiMachine, Hullo Centrum brings the thrills of the hills closer to home. Visitors are provided with the opportunity to practice skiing and snowboarding year-round!
Endless ski slopes at Snowsports Zwolle
Our endless slopes at Snowsports Zwolle bring the exhilarating thrills of skiing on the white slopes closer to home!
Disc Slope Simulator in a winter fantasy world: Marmot Park
A winter landscape with mountain scenery, a disc slope simulator, and real snowfall, Unlimited Snow is bringing a new leisure experience!
New Portable SkiMachine at Brouwersdam
We are happy to share the news that surf center Brouwersdam is home to a fully redesigned Portable SkiMachine!
SkiMachine highlights of 2021
Worldwide ski simulator installations, new Pole-Snow artificial ski grass, and more: here is a dive into our SkiMachine highlights of 2021.
Ski Center Leenman: Best indoor ski center of 2021
Indoor Ski Center Leenman in Zwolle has won the Golden Shoe Award of 2021! We spoke to owner Jan Leenman to share his thoughts on winning the award.
1939: dry slope skiing in Hollywood
In 1939, Joseph ‘’Sepp’’ Benedikter developed his Pine Needle Ski Slope on the North Hollywood hill, promoting dry slope skiing in the US!
Indoor ski training for all ages and abilities
Building your ski foundation to safely descend the white winter slopes, starts with proper indoor ski training on our endless ski slopes! Therefore, we’d like to give you an insight into the different target groups of indoor ski training and why indoor ski training is highly beneficial!
New SkiMachine at Riversport Oklahoma City: making sports accessible to everyone
Riversport in Oklahoma City, USA will be the first place in the world where you can snow ski, surf, and whitewater raft year-round, all in one location!
Start your own snow sports center!
A sport-oriented and thriving entertainment center focused on active family fun with different winter sport activities suitable for all ages and abilities must sound like the dream of every winter sports enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit. Yes right? Thats why we’d love to present to you our 10 tips to start your own snow sports center!
Promote your ski center with a SkiMachine photoshoot!
Promote your ski center and contact us for a SkiMachine photoshoot! You can see the stunning results of the A7-indoorski photoshoot in Zuidbroek here.
Internship at SkiMachine: Hear it from Dani
To give an insight into the interships we offer, Dani and Jorian will share their experience during their internship at SkiMachine to give you a better understanding of being an intern at SkiMachine!
Ski Conditions on the Artificial Ski Simulator
We have spoken to several industry peers and asked them to share their knowledge about the ski conditions on our SkiMachine simulator.
A Tough Year, A Bright Future
During the last year, the sports industry has dealt with the unforeseen and unpredictability of the covid-19 pandemic but we have used our time wisely and turned difficulties into opportunities, bringing new concepts and interactive slaloms to life!
Custom-built cycling simulator
Our engineers like to be challenged! A custom-built foldable cycling simulator, easy to set up for cyclists, with enough space for group training. It´s definitely different than a ski simulator but we succeeded!
Portable Ski Machine 2.0
Make an endless descent on our fully redesigned new portable ski machine! This portable ski slope is perfect for private training centers, cross country training, ski shops or to use during events!
The future of ski lessons: Infinite Ski Machines
We asked ski instructor and SnowSunSee owner James King to share his knowledge. If you ask us about the future of ski lessons? Infinite ski machines!
GMVS breaths skiing!
''For over 45 years, GMVS has developed Olympians, NCAA Champions, and USCSA powerhouses and with that the GMVS alpine program is one of the most successful in the United States''
Walk during your meeting on the custom-built treadmill!
Questlife´s meeting treadmill is listed in KPMG Real Estate Innovation list 2020, showcased on the Dutch Design Week and built by Alpine Engineering.
Hoofddorp combines the Treadmill Ski Machine with an artificial dry ski slope!
Indoor Ski Centrum Hoofddorp presents a unique opportunity. A SkiMachine below an artificial outdoor dry ski slope!
Ski Machine demo center Alpine Sports – 25 years!
"This year we celebrate 25 years of partnership with 2 new Ski Machines in indoor ski center Alpine Sports"
SkiIndoor 4810 Chamonix, France is using an interactive SkiMachine
“Skier tout le temps, par tous les temps et au pied du Mont-Blanc: c’est possible in Passy!” --SkiIndoor4810--
Inside Ski Training Center in Leesburg, Virginia, USA uses SkiMachine
"Our gross revenue in our ski shop increased 20% after we installed the SkiMachine"
How Ski-Dek originated and became the first SkiMachine ever!
Read about the inventor of the Ski-Dek in Sports Illustrated from 1961!
Indoor ski center at Ski365 in Thailand
The beautiful Asian country Thailand is known for its majestic temples, pristine and turquoise waters, and magical white sand beaches, but it's also home to some of the biggest shopping malls in the world! As entertainment is high on the list of priority, visitors of...
SkiPlanner: booking software for indoor ski centers
Ski Planner is an online booking and tracking system to optimize the service level to your customers.
The Largest Indoor Ski Simulator Center in the World!
Snowsportcenter Utrecht in NL is the largest indoor ski facility with revolving slopes worldwide!
Infinite ski simulators in a FEC in Changchun, China
Besides trampolines and other fun activities, you will also find 4 endless dry slopes in this large Family Entertainment Center in Changchun.
New SkiMachine factory for Alpine Engineering!
January 1st we opened our brand new tailor made SkiMachine factory!
Portable Ski Slope demo at ISPO Munich, Germany
Did you check out our portable ski slope at ISPO Munich?
Alpine Factory is the first indoor ski center in Minneapolis, USA
The first indoor ski and snowboard training facility in Minnesota!
Indoor Ski School Ski-Mere in Almere, NL
Olympic Gold medalist has been invited to open indoor ski center Ski-Mere.
1962: The first indoor center in the USA using Ski-Dek
Indoor skiing comes to Riverside with nine Ski-Dek slopes!
SkiCity indoor ski Melbourne, AU
Endless skiing in the suburbs of Melbourne.
InterSki portable ski slope demo
With the mobile ski machine, Team NL has shown the world how indoor skiing can contribute in snowsports education.
A7-IndoorSki.nl has an XXL SkiMachine!
Edwin Gerbers, owner of A7-Indoorski: "Innovative, enthusiastic perfectionists! Rob and his team are not satisfied untill every detail exceeds the customers expectations"
Roundhill indoor ski opens in Dordrecht, NL
The difference between Roundhill New Zealand and Roundhill Dordrecht: the length of the slopes! Endless!