Winter4Kids (the youth nonprofit that operates the National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ) hosts a benefit screening of Teton Gravity Research's 31st annual ski film, "Actually, It Is Rocket Science," at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, New Jersey. The evening pairs a big-screen theater showing of TGR's latest big-mountain/freeride ski film — which follows the world's best skiers treating every big line like a physics experiment of speed, gravity, and instinct — with a fundraiser supporting Winter4Kids' First Tracks scholarships and youth ski/snowboard programming. The event runs 6:00-9:00 PM. Full ticketing and program details had not yet been posted as of the last check; Winter4Kids lists it on their official events calendar with the note that more information is coming soon.

Winter4Kids / National Winter Activity Center

Open to the general public as a theater film screening and Winter4Kids benefit.

No competition prize purse; this is a benefit screening supporting Winter4Kids youth programs.

This is a film screening and fundraiser, not a judged or timed competition; no results feed applies.

Teton Gravity Research "Actually, It Is Rocket Science" Screening benefitting Winter4Kids

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

Mountain Creek Resort holds its Annual Ski Swap on November 6, 7, and 8, 2026, a pre-season ski and snowboard gear swap at the resort in Vernon, New Jersey. The event returns as a firm save-the-date on the official Mountain Creek event calendar; full details including hours, drop-off/consignment process, and pricing are noted by the resort as coming soon.

Open to the public; a pre-season ski and snowboard gear swap.

Mountain Creek Resort

Not a scored competition; no results apply.

Annual Ski Swap 2026 at Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek Resort hosts its Annual Ullr Fest on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the South Lodge, a passholder-focused winter-season kickoff celebration from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The night features a live band (to be announced) and food and drink, and all event-ticket proceeds are donated to the Hession Foundation, a SNOW Partners 501(c)(3) charity. Event tickets are $25. Mountain Creek also uses the evening to lock in the discounted Vernon-resident rate on the 2026/2027 Winter Season Pass for eligible local residents who bring proof of residency and photo ID.

Open to Mountain Creek passholders and guests; the discounted 2026/2027 Winter Season Pass rate applies to eligible Vernon-area residents with proof of residency.

Ullr Fest 2026 at Mountain Creek

Winter4Kids opens the National Winter Activity Center to families for Community Day — "Winter Starts Here," a public ski-and-ride open house that kicks off the winter season. Families can meet the Winter4Kids team, explore the mountain, and learn about opportunities for kids of all ages and experience levels, including the First Tracks scholarship program, the Ski & Snowboard School, and the Team W4K race program. Whether a child has never been on snow or is ready to progress to the next level, the day is set up as an easy entry point to skiing and snowboarding, with time to simply ski and ride. Lift tickets for the day are $50 for adults and $25 for children under 12. The event runs 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the National Winter Activity Center, 44 Breakneck Road, Vernon, NJ.

Open to the public — families and kids of all ages and experience levels, from never-evers to advancing skiers and riders.

No competition prize; this is a public community ski-and-ride day.

Community open house / ski-and-ride day; no competition results apply.

Winter4Kids Community Day — Winter Starts Here

National Winter Activity Center

PSIA-AASI Eastern runs a two-day Alpine Level I Prep clinic at the National Winter Activity Center (Winter4Kids) in Vernon, NJ, for aspiring alpine ski instructors preparing for their Level 1 Assessment. Required for Level 1 candidates who are not yet affiliated with a resort — and helpful for those with limited access to formal training — the course uses the Learning Connection Model to build an understanding of the Fundamentals (technical, teaching, and people skills) in the beginner/novice zone. Through on-hill practice, peer-to-peer activities, teaching scenarios, and group discussions, participants become familiar with the format, assessment criteria, and activities of the Level 1 Assessment. Plan to be on snow both days and be able to ski safely on all green and blue terrain. The clinic awards 12 CEUs and requires current PSIA-AASI membership. Event code 327DK0111A; cost $230.00.

PSIA-AASI Eastern (Professional Ski Instructors of America – Eastern Division)

Open to PSIA-AASI members preparing for the Alpine Level 1 Assessment. Required for Level 1 candidates not yet affiliated with a resort. Participants must be able to ski safely on all green and blue terrain and be prepared to be on snow both days.

No prize; participants earn 12 CEUs toward PSIA-AASI professional development.

Instructor-development clinic; the associated Level 1 Assessment is a separate event and no results feed applies here.

PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors), Eastern Division

Upcoming Action Sports Events in New Jersey

Teton Gravity Research "Actually, It Is Rocket Science" Screening benefitting Winter4Kids

Annual Ski Swap 2026 at Mountain Creek

Ullr Fest 2026 at Mountain Creek

Winter4Kids Community Day — Winter Starts Here

PSIA-AASI Alpine Level I Prep Clinic — National Winter Activity Center