But at Ski Rio, expect to find lots of deep, soft snow. Many purists still prefer the handcrafted shoes, as they still fit a variety of trail and terrain conditions. So bring your own shoes, old or new, or rent a pair of ours. You'll love the adventure. Top of Page Snow Skating Ski Rio features snow skating.
Snow skating gives the sports enthusiast freedom from poles and boards.
When it comes to executing turns, the toes are lifted simultaneously while pivoting the heels in the direction of the turn. Invented by Swiss inventor, Hannes Jacob, snow skating was introduced in the United States in 1991. While more than 190 ski areas throughout the country embrace snow skating, Ski Rio is the first ski area to build a park specifically for snow skaters. It's built on 40 acres of ungroomed powder, with everything from ramps, tabletops and stairs, to 14 great trails. Ski Rio offers one-hour tours by advance reservations.