Save the Okemo Halfpipe: A Local Treasure with National Significance


Save the Okemo Halfpipe: A Local Treasure with National Significance
The Issue
The Okemo Halfpipe is more than just a feature on the mountain—it’s a vital part of our community and a beacon for snowboarders and skiers across the Northeast and beyond. Its absence this year not only diminishes the experience for local riders but also impacts youth programs, competitions, and the broader snowboarding culture.
Why the Okemo Halfpipe Matters
- Local Impact: The halfpipe serves as a training ground for youth programs and aspiring athletes, inspiring the next generation of snowboarders. It also contributes to the vibrant winter sports culture that fuels local businesses and tourism.
- Regional and National Importance: Okemo’s halfpipe has long been a draw for riders across the Northeast and a critical venue for regional events, helping connect the mountain to the national snowboarding scene.
- Snowboarding & Freeski Culture: Halfpipes are iconic symbols of snowboarding and freeski’s history and progression. Removing Okemo’s half pipe sends the wrong message about supporting these sports and communities.
Our Request
We urge you to rebuild and maintain the Okemo Halfpipe to preserve its legacy and importance for:
- Local Youth and Community Programs: Enabling kids and teens to train, grow, and compete.
- Regional Competitions and Tourism: Attracting riders from across the U.S. to Okemo.
- The Snowboarding & Freeski Communities: Supporting the culture and evolution of snowboarding and freeski.
How You Can Help
Sign this petition and share it with your networks! By adding your name, you’re amplifying the voice of everyone who cares about preserving the Okemo Halfpipe—not just for today, but for generations to come. There is no need for a donation.
6,829
The Issue
The Okemo Halfpipe is more than just a feature on the mountain—it’s a vital part of our community and a beacon for snowboarders and skiers across the Northeast and beyond. Its absence this year not only diminishes the experience for local riders but also impacts youth programs, competitions, and the broader snowboarding culture.
Why the Okemo Halfpipe Matters
- Local Impact: The halfpipe serves as a training ground for youth programs and aspiring athletes, inspiring the next generation of snowboarders. It also contributes to the vibrant winter sports culture that fuels local businesses and tourism.
- Regional and National Importance: Okemo’s halfpipe has long been a draw for riders across the Northeast and a critical venue for regional events, helping connect the mountain to the national snowboarding scene.
- Snowboarding & Freeski Culture: Halfpipes are iconic symbols of snowboarding and freeski’s history and progression. Removing Okemo’s half pipe sends the wrong message about supporting these sports and communities.
Our Request
We urge you to rebuild and maintain the Okemo Halfpipe to preserve its legacy and importance for:
- Local Youth and Community Programs: Enabling kids and teens to train, grow, and compete.
- Regional Competitions and Tourism: Attracting riders from across the U.S. to Okemo.
- The Snowboarding & Freeski Communities: Supporting the culture and evolution of snowboarding and freeski.
How You Can Help
Sign this petition and share it with your networks! By adding your name, you’re amplifying the voice of everyone who cares about preserving the Okemo Halfpipe—not just for today, but for generations to come. There is no need for a donation.
6,829
Supporter Voices
Share this petition
Petition created on January 18, 2025