THE IMPACT OF FAMILIES OUTSIDE IS BEYOND MEASURE

We all want to do what’s best for our families: staying active, nurturing growth, and fostering responsibility. Outdoor recreation achieves all of this and more. These activities aren't just for kids—they last a lifetime, and everyone can enjoy them together. Families build memories on the mountain, while kids learn essential life skills, from independence to teamwork. They make decisions, create new friendships, and engage in activities critical for development.

Being outside means leaving behind screens and immersing in real-world experiences. Chairlifts and trails foster fun, exploration, and responsibility where a digital screen cannot. We all learn to share our environment, navigate the elements, and respect the equipment.

Sky Tavern is much more than getting down a slope; it’s about climbing your mountain, building confidence, and connecting in ways that only outdoor adventures can inspire. Whether it's teaching young skiers or riders, the benefits reach far beyond the mountain.

The Mission

Provide outdoor recreation for all

VALUES

  1. Family First- Family is the backbone of our organization and guides everything we do.

  2. Fun- Explore and create new and exciting experience opportunities.

  3. Climb Your Mountain- Support all striving to overcome their “mountains” through outdoor recreation.

  4. Integrity- Committed to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

  5. Explore- Foster and create environments that allow all to explore the outdoors.

The purpose

Open avenues to all by providing outdoor recreation regardless of one’s physical, mental, or financial means

WHY WE SKY

We lead by our values.

I am 38 years old and have been in the US Navy for almost 13 years. I have very fond memories of participating in the Junior Ski Program every winter from the time I was 7 on up. My sister and I were picked up by school buses at Reed High, and transported. I decided to see if the program still existed as my wife just asked me how I had become such a great skier with the high cost of lessons.

We are on vacation right now in Germany. Today, I skied at a resort in the Bavarian Alps, my 8-year-old son has had previous lessons in the mountains of West Virginia. My 6-year-old daughter has been begging me for a month to let her try. So, today I paid 50 Euro for a two-hour lesson. When I paid it, I thought to myself - this is half a season with the Junior Ski Program.

I highly recommend the program to anyone wanting to give their children the benefit of great ski instruction for pennies as compared to a regular day on the slopes. I wish there was a Junior Ski Program everywhere - I would push to get stationed wherever one existed. Thank You for all you do for kids!

- Lance Burney