Snow Angel Challenge Extended Through January as Snow Angel Foundation Tours Ski Areas to Promote Safety Awareness
Guests, ski areas and communities invited to make snow angels and spread collision-prevention messaging during National Ski Area Safety Month
THERMOPOLIS, WY January 2026 — The Snow Angel Foundation (SAF) has extended its Snow Angel Challenge through the end of January, inviting skiers, riders, families, and even entire ski areas to participate while the Foundation conducts a nationwide tour of safety trainings and on-snow events during National Ski Area Safety Month.
The Challenge is simple: make a snow angel—on the slopes, in your backyard, or even in the sand if you’re at the beach—challenge friends to do the same, and consider a $5 donation to support Snow Angel Foundation’s collision-prevention education. Proceeds from the Challenge will help fund safety awareness programs for race teams, youth groups, and young skiers and riders, reinforcing habits that reduce the risk of on-snow collisions.
Even ski areas are joining the fun. Resorts across New England have begun challenging one another on social media, including a recent response from Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire, answering a challenge from Waterville Valley with a surprise guest—a sasquatch making a snow angel.
@cannonmountain’s response to @waterville_valley’s Snow Angel Challenge
“If a yeti can do it, why not you?” said Chauncy Johnson, founder and executive director of the Snow Angel Foundation. “The Snow Angel Challenge is lighthearted and fun, but the purpose is serious. Every dollar raised helps us educate young people and teams about awareness, speed management, and shared responsibility so we can prevent collisions and help everyone ride another day.”
The Snow Angel Challenge runs alongside SAF’s January–February Safety Month tour, which includes employee collision-prevention training, youth safety presentations, and on-snow guest events hosted in partnership with ski areas across the country and into Canada. Founded by Chauncy and Kelli Johnson, the Snow Angel Foundation was established after a tragic Christmas Eve collision in 2010 and builds on the nationally recognized “Ride Another Day” safety principles. The Foundation focuses on practical education that promotes awareness, respect, and responsible decision-making on the mountain.
“Safety awareness isn’t about restriction—it’s about looking out for one another,” Johnson said. “The Snow Angel Challenge gives people an easy way to participate, start conversations about safety, and support education that protects the next generation of skiers and riders.”
The tour heads to Vermont this week with stops at Saskadena Six, Stratton, Magic Mountain and Burke Mountain. “Vermont was the first statewide partner with Snow Angel Foundation, and as a ski destination known for its sense of community, that’s been a source of pride for us,” said Bryan Rivard, director of communications for Ski Vermont. “Chauncy has built relationships with ski areas across the state—he’s more than earned his honorary Vermont citizenship at this point.”
Tapping into the challenge is easy and fun! Just follow these steps:
1️⃣ Make a snow angel and snap a pic or video
2️⃣ Donate to Snow Angel Foundation, National Ski Patrol, or even both! Every donation no matter the size can go a long way.
3️⃣ Challenge a friend (or two or three 😉) to keep it going.
4️⃣ Share to your socials and tag @snowangelfdn and @natlskipatrol.
The Snow Angel Challenge runs through January, with safety trainings and community events continuing through February 15. For information about the Snow Angel Foundation, Safety Month events, or collision-awareness training, visit snowangelfoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Chauncy Johnson / 307.277.4919 / chauncy@snowangelfoundation.org
Dave Tragethon / 503.680.2685 / dave@tragethonconsulting.com
About Snow Angel Foundation
Founded in 2023, the Snow Angel Foundation prevents ski and snowboard collisions through education and awareness while promoting the benefits of skiing and snowboarding. The organization emerged from co-founders Chauncy and Kelli Johnson's partnership with the National Ski Areas Association's "Ride Another Day" safety campaign, launched in 2016. Learn more at snowangelfoundation.org.
Snow Angel Foundation – Safety Month Tour
Vermont
Jan 7, 2026 – Crossett Brook Middle School Youth safety awareness presentation
Jan 8, 2026 – Saskadena Six “Smore Safety” Community on-snow event
Jan 10, 2026 – Stratton On-snow guest safety event
Jan 10, 2026 – Magic Mountain On-snow guest safety event
Jan 11, 2026 – Burke Mountain On-snow guest safety event
Feb 3, 2026 - Killington Mountain School Presentation
Feb 3–4, 2026 – Killington NSAA East Conference; SAF industry outreach
Feb 5–6, 2026 – Killington / Pico
Idaho
Jan 10, 2026 – Sun Valley On-snow guest safety event
Utah
Jan 13–15, 2026 – Snowbird NSAA West Conference; SAF industry outreach
Jan 17–18, 2026 – Snowbasin On-snow events and guest education
Michigan
Jan 17, 2026 – Boyne Mountain National Ski Area Safety Month on-site event
Jan 18, 2026 – The Highlands On-snow guest safety event
Colorado
Jan 22, 2026 – Copper Mountain Play Forever Fundraiser
Jan 24–25, 2026 – Copper Mountain Safety Fest
California
Jan 24, 2026 – Mammoth Mountain On-snow guest safety event
New York
Jan 31, 2026 – Mount Peter 90th Anniversary Celebration
British Columbia (Canada)
Jan 31, 2026 – Cypress Mountain On-snow guest safety event
New Hampshire
Feb 8, 2026 – Gunstock Race and community safety event
Wyoming
Jan 13, 2026 - Thermopolis Ralph Witters Elementary School Presentation
Feb 13–14, 2026 – Hogadon Ride to Remember community event
