Industry Stats

These stats present a snapshot of the national U.S. ski resort industry. Media on assignment can contact Tonya Riley, Director of Marketing and Communications, for more information. Full reports may be purchased here . The association does not provide data for individual ski areas, ownership groups or states. 

General Industry Stats

Ski Areas

• Number of Ski Areas in Operation 1991/92-2023/24
• Number of Ski Areas By State 2023/24
• Ski Areas by Year Opened
• Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts
• NSAA Resort Regions

Skiers and Snowboarders

• National Skier/Snowboarder Visits, 1978/79 to 2023/24
• Active Domestic Participants, 1996/97 to 2023/24
• Skier Demographics, 2023/24

Industry Topics

• Sustainability and Climate (2024)
• Inclusion
• Economic Impact of Skiing and Snowboarding (2024)
• Climate Action and Advocacy

Slope Safety Stats

• Slope Safety Fact Sheet (2024)
• Aerial Ropeway and Surface Lift Fact Sheet (2024)
• Avalanche Safety Fact Sheet 2023/24
• Helmet Use Among U.S. Skiers and Snowboarders 2023/24 Season
• Skier/Snowboarder Fatality Incidents 2023/24 Season
• Skier/Snowboarder Catastrophic Injuries 2023/24 Season

Ski Industry Safety Programs 

• Your Responsibility Code
• Ski California Mountain Safety Guide
• Ski Safety U.S.
• National Safety Month
• Freestyle Terrain Park Safety (Park SMART)
• Collision Safety (Ride Another Day)
• Tree Well + Deep Snow Safety

Lift Safety Resources

• How to Ride a Ski Lift (Colorado Ski Country USA)
• Load and Unload with Care (Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association)
• Lift Safety Guide (Ski California)
• Chairlift Safety Video Series (Ski California)