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Today is: 5/19/2012
About NSAA
The National Ski Areas Association is the trade association for ski area owners and operators.
It represents 321 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits
nationwide. Additionally, it has over 400 supplier members who provide equipment, goods and
services to the mountain resort industry.
The association's primary objective is to meet the needs of ski area owners and operators
nationwide and to foster, stimulate and promote growth in the industry.[more...]
NSAA National Convention & Tradeshows - Click Here to download presentations
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Mt. Bachelor Takes Home 2012 Conversion Cup
Annual Industry Award Recognizes Efforts to Create Lifelong Skiers and Riders
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – May 7, 2012 – Today the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) named Oregon’s
Mt. Bachelor as the winner of its second annual Conversion Cup Challenge. The announcement was made during NSAA’s
National Convention and Tradeshow in San Antonio, Texas. Other finalists for the Cup included Michigan’s Crystal
Mountain Resort and Vermont’s Killington Resort.
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U.S. Ski Industry Tallies 51 Million Visits in 2011/12 Season
Preliminary Report Shows 15 percent Decrease from Last Season.
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – May 7, 2012 – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced today that
U.S. ski areas tallied an estimated 51 million skier and snowboarder visits during the 2011/12 season.
According to the preliminary 2011/12 Kottke End of Season Survey, the U.S. ski industry experienced its
most challenging season since 1991/92, when 50.8 million visits were recorded.
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2012 National Safety Awards Announced
Thirteen Ski Areas Recognized With Annual Safety Awards
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – April 11, 2012 – Today the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) honored 13
member resorts with its annual National Ski Area Safety Awards. Each season the awards recognize those resorts that
have done an outstanding job of educating employees and guests about skiing and snowboarding responsibly.
The 2011/12 winners are: [More...]
NSAA Member Health Care Information Center: Planning for 2014
Click here to access updates on how health care
reform will impact your business.
The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight will work with the Department of Health and Human Services to issue regulations and implement many of the
provisions of the legislation that address private health insurance. Visit this page frequently for links to
proposed regulations, requests for comment, and other updates.
NSAA 2010 Salary Survey
Click here for more information on survey participation and the survey form.
p>National Safety Awareness Week Scheduled for January 16-22, 2010
Click here for all you need to know about Safety Week.
NSAA Marketing and Guest Service Awards Call for Entries
Click here for an application. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2010.
Study Shows Most Skiers and Riders Wearing Helmets on the Slopes
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – May 14, 2010 – According to preliminary findings of
the 2009/10 NSAA National Demographic Study, 57 percent of skiers and snowboarders wear helmets
while enjoying the slopes at U.S. ski areas. Helmet usage among those interviewed nationwide
increased 19 percent over the 2008/09 season, when 48 percent of those interviewed were wearing
helmets. In comparison, only 25 percent of skiers and snowboarders wore helmets during the
2002/03 season.
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U.S. Ski Industry Reports Second Best Season on Record
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – May 4, 2010 – In a dramatic rebound from the previous season, the U.S.
ski industry recorded 59.7 million visits, the second best season ever, according to the preliminary 2009/10
Kottke National End of Season Survey. In spite of continued pressures from a weak economy and without the
catalyst of an exceptional snow year, skier visits this season increased by 4.2 percent, only 1.2 percent
below the all time record of 60.5 million visits achieved in 2007/08.
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CLIF® BAR Recognizes Seven Ski Resorts for Eco-Efforts with Annual Golden Eagle Awards
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., May 1, 2010 — CLIF® BAR, the leading organic-certified energy bar,
has honored Whistler Blackcomb with the 2010 Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence by a
ski resort, marking the third time the Whistler, B.C., resort has received the ski industry’s highest environmental honor.
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NSAA Announces Sustainable Slopes Grant Winners
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – April 28, 2010 – The National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) today named five member ski areas as the recipients of its annual Sustainable Slopes
Grant program. The ski areas winning cash grants include Alta, Utah, Crested Butte, Colo.,
Grand Targhee, Wyo., Mt. Abram, Maine, and Stevens Pass, Wash. The grants, this year
totaling $100,000, are designed to spark innovation among NSAA member resorts and
provide resorts additional resources to initiate sustainability projects.
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NSAA Awards Colorado Ski Executive with Lifetime Achievement Award
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – April 22, 2010 – The National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) today announced that longtime Colorado ski industry executive Andy Daly is the recipient
of the association’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award for his notable ski industry involvement
and contributions.
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New York Ski Area Operator Honored with Sherman Adams Award
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – April 16, 2010 – The National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) today announced that Dennis Eshbaugh, president and CEO of Holiday Valley Resort in
Ellicottville, N.Y., is the recipient of this year’s Sherman Adams Award.
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Annual Ski Industry Marketing, Guest Service Award Winners Announced
LAKEWOOD, Colo. - April 16, 2010 — Today the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)
announced the winners of the 2009/10 Marketing and Guest Service Awards. The awards, sponsored
this year by Virginia Beach-based marketing firm BCF, and SportsInsurance.com, are presented
annually to ski resorts nationwide, both large and small, for their successful marketing and
guest service programs that ultimately help grow the sports of skiing and snowboarding.
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Twelve Ski Areas Recognized With Annual Industry Safety Awards
LAKEWOOD, Colo. - April 16, 2010 – Today the National Ski Areas Association
(NSAA) honored 12 member resorts with its annual National Ski Area Safety Awards. Each season the
awards recognize those resorts that have done an outstanding job of educating employees and
guests about skiing and snowboarding responsibly.
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