Available Research

NSAA compiles three annual reports relating to the ski industry, the Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas, Kottke National End of Season Survey and National Demographic Survey. A brief description of each report is below as well as a link to the table of contents. You can order these reports online in the NSAA Resource Guide.

To order any of the following reports go to the Industry Information & Statistics Section of the NSAA Resource Guide
(Members need to log on in the Member Services section to receive member pricing).

2006-07 NSAA Research Compendium
A summary of major research projects conducted for the National Ski Areas Association

Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas
by NSAA and RRC Associates
An in depth review of critical ski area financial data, which uses basic ski area characteristics (size, location, days of operation, capacity, skier visits, lift ticket prices, etc.), critical economic ratios, profitability, regional variations and other measures. This analysis paints a picture of the industry and is widely used by appraisers and financial institutions. New edition available in January, current edition shipped unless otherwise specified.
Economic Analysis table of contents
Member $200/List $400

Kottke National End of Season Survey
by NSAA and RRC Associates
This survey is the industry's source for regional and national skier/snowboarder visit data. It examines the relationship between skier visits and other variables such as length of season lift capacity, night skiing and snowmaking. Printed annually in August, current edition shipped unless otherwise specified.
Kottke National End of Season Survey table of contents
Member $75/List $175

NSAA National Demographic Survey
by NSAA and RRC Associates
The research provides demographic information compiled at ski resorts annually to help define our customers on a national basis. The study includes geographic and demographic information, behavior, age, sex and more. A great tool for any marketer trying to understand their customer base. Published in September, current edition shipped unless otherwise requested.
NSAA Demographic Survey table of contents
Member $50/List $100

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