r/skiing

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About r/skiing

The sport where you strap two boards to your feet and point them down the mountain. Turning optional!

The community at a glance

r/skiing is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers with roughly 1.6M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Skiing communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Skiing, Season, and Ski. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Money Talk. Product recommendations often mention ski, ski resort, and goggles.

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Established 2008
1.6M Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +2.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 9K members
  • 2014: 10K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 10K members
  • 2017: 51K members
  • 2018: 227K members
  • 2019: 193K members
  • 2020: 513K members
  • 2021: 197K members
  • 2023: 242K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 72K members
  • 2026: 27K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 429 members
  • Oct: 640 members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Popular Opinion: Mega Passes are NOT a great deal.
    2. Alterra Faces Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Employees Were Denied Required Breaks at Colorado Ski Resorts
    3. Got injured while skiing & life changes - moving towns, loosing friends, lost my job
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Popular Opinion: Mega Passes are NOT a great deal. · Alterra Faces Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Employees Were Denied Required Breaks at Colorado Ski Resorts · Got injured while skiing & life changes - moving towns, loosing friends, lost my job
    3
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My family ski trip spending
    2. Steamboat Springs, CO — worth every penny (but my wallet is crying a little)
    #2
    Money Talk
    My family ski trip spending · Steamboat Springs, CO — worth every penny (but my wallet is crying a little)
    2
  • News
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Vail is accused of charging sales tax in NH
    2. Stanford scientists regrow lost cartilage and reverse arthritis in major breakthrough
    #3
    News
    Vail is accused of charging sales tax in NH · Stanford scientists regrow lost cartilage and reverse arthritis in major breakthrough
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Those who live in ski towns, what do you do for work?
    #4
    Advice Requests
    Those who live in ski towns, what do you do for work?
    1

Topics

  • Skiing
    211 posts in the past month
    1. Spring Skiing in Alberta Delivers
    2. Skiing powder in June at Mt Baker
    3. Had one of my most epic days skiing ever today
    #1
    Skiing
    Spring Skiing in Alberta Delivers · Skiing powder in June at Mt Baker · Had one of my most epic days skiing ever today
    211
  • Season
    68 posts in the past month
    1. The Australian ski season is officially open 🇦🇺
    2. Season’s over so gotta put skis to rest
    3. Took me 5 years to get this. Last day of the season too!!
    #2
    Season
    The Australian ski season is officially open 🇦🇺 · Season’s over so gotta put skis to rest · Took me 5 years to get this. Last day of the season too!!
    68
  • Ski
    68 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else go through a seasonal ski depression at the end of the season?
    2. Spring Skiing in Alberta Delivers
    3. First time skiing in France and i loved it
    #3
    Ski
    Anyone else go through a seasonal ski depression at the end of the season? · Spring Skiing in Alberta Delivers · First time skiing in France and i loved it
    68
  • Resorts
    49 posts in the past month
    1. The best snow I’ve ever skied back in January
    2. Closing weekend at Jay Peak!
    3. Yesterday powder day at the glacier.
    #4
    Resorts
    The best snow I’ve ever skied back in January · Closing weekend at Jay Peak! · Yesterday powder day at the glacier.
    49
  • Mountain
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Boyne Mountain Victor Glacier, MI 5/10/26
    2. Black Mountain Snirtfest 5/17/2026
    3. Narvik, Norway is such a beautiful ski mountain
    #5
    Mountain
    Boyne Mountain Victor Glacier, MI 5/10/26 · Black Mountain Snirtfest 5/17/2026 · Narvik, Norway is such a beautiful ski mountain
    33

Product recommendations

  • ski
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best Ski type for Cervinia/Zermatt?
    2. Best Skis for Bad Knees
    3. Please recommend me a Specific Ski Goggles Models or Brands for Occasional Use
    #1
    ski
    Best Ski type for Cervinia/Zermatt? · Best Skis for Bad Knees · Please recommend me a Specific Ski Goggles Models or Brands for Occasional Use
    10
  • ski resort
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best ski spot for next winter
    2. Best ski resort for weather & crowds (Europe)
    3. What ski resort jobs do yall recommend for lots of skiing winter 25/26?
    #2
    ski resort
    Best ski spot for next winter · Best ski resort for weather & crowds (Europe) · What ski resort jobs do yall recommend for lots of skiing winter 25/26?
    9
  • goggles
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend me a Specific Ski Goggles Models or Brands for Occasional Use
    2. Goggle Recs: Smith 4d Mag XL vs. Oakley Flight Deck
    #3
    goggles
    Please recommend me a Specific Ski Goggles Models or Brands for Occasional Use · Goggle Recs: Smith 4d Mag XL vs. Oakley Flight Deck
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/skiing for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/skiing free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/skiing have?
Roughly 1.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/skiing on?
r/skiing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/skiing cover?
On the Hive Index, r/skiing is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Skiiers.
How do I join r/skiing?
You can join r/skiing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.
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