Indoor Riding Hits Phoenix with the Launch of AZ Snow Zone

In a city known more for blistering heat than anything else, a new kind of snow sports facility just opened. AZ Snow Zone, the first indoor dry-slope park of its kind in the U.S., just opened in Phoenix—offering year-round opportunities to slide, all without a flake of real snow.

Founded by local snowboarder Joshua Sinclair, the park features a modular setup inside an air-conditioned warehouse, built with synthetic “Mushroom Dry Ski” turf that mimics the glide and edge feel of snow. (think foampit) There's a beginner ramp, rails, a jump, a trampoline, and full rental gear available on-site.

Sinclair spoke with 12News about his new spot:

“It’ll never be powder or slush,” he said. “But when that’s gone and it’s only ice, this is the next best thing.”

“I did a backyard setup and it was too hot, so I found a warehouse, added AC, and took it one style up.”

AZ Snow Zone is billed as more than just a novelty—at its best, it’s a training ground for park rats, a low-cost entry point for beginners, and a fun way to scratch the itch if you live in what I can only think of as the hottest place on earth, Phoenix.

Sessions start at $10/hour, with a $5 gear rental if needed. Check out their full range of passes here.

As the climate shifts and ski seasons get shorter, even in the places where we expect snow, might this be a glimpse at the future of snow sports? We certainly hope not.

All jokes aside, AZ Snow Zone is worth checking out if you’re in the area.

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