Skiing alone can be peaceful, but nothing beats sharing turns with a crew that matches your vibe. Whether you are new to the sport, just moved to a new mountain town, or been a local for years, finding ski friends can totally change your season. In 2025 finding new friends has never been easier with the help of the Shredder app.

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When I was 18, I moved from Missouri to Salt Lake City for the winter with one objective: to ski. And ski I did, I logged over 100 days on the mountain during the 2022–2023 season. But how many of those days did I shred with other people? Just two days. Both of those days happened only because my dad came out to visit me after realizing how lonely and depressed I was feeling. I didn’t make a single friend on the mountain that entire season.

Image my Dad took of me on our ski day together.

How are times different now? The biggest shift is connection. With apps like Shredder, you don’t have to wait for luck to meet someone on a chairlift or hope your schedules line up with friends from town. You can instantly find people near your resort who ride the same terrain, at the same speed, and with the same energy. Meeting ski friends used to take months of random encounters; now, it can happen before your first lift ride of the day.

Profiles on the Shredder App

Shredder was built to bring the ski and snowboard community back together. By setting up your profile, you can show your favorite mountain, riding style, and goals for the season. From there, the “Connect” feature helps match you with skiers or riders that fit your vibe. Whether you are looking for a chill pow day crew, a park session squad, or just a few new people to ride laps with, Shredder gives you the tools to make it happen.

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But it’s more than just finding people—it’s about creating real connections. Once you connect with riders, you can message them directly, plan meetups, or even join carpool groups heading to the same resort. Those quick meetups often turn into friendships that last all season long. For many, it’s their first time feeling part of a true mountain community.

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The mountain is always more fun when you share it. Riding with friends pushes you to try harder, explore new runs, and celebrate each other’s wins. You might drop into that tree line you were nervous about or finally stick that 180 you’ve been working on. With Shredder, those moments don’t get lost—they’re shared, remembered, and talked about over après hot cocoa.

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So, if you’re heading into this season wondering how to make ski friends, start with Shredder. It’s free, easy to use, and built for people exactly like you—those who love the mountain but want to make it feel a little less lonely. Download the app, set up your profile, and watch how quickly “solo days” turn into squad days.