Industry Stats

These stats present a snapshot of the U.S. downhill resort industry. For additional information and context, media can contact Adrienne Saia Isaac, Director of Marketing and Communications.

General Industry Stats

Ski Areas

• Number of Ski Areas in Operation 1991-92 to 2019-20
• Number of Ski Areas By State 2019-20
• Ski Areas by Year Opened
• Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts
• NSAA Resort Regions

Skiers and Snowboarders

• National Skier/Snowboarder Visits, 1978-79 to 2019-20
• Active Domestic Participants, 1996-97 to 2019-20

Industry Topics

• Economic Impact of Skiing and Snowboarding (2020)

Slope Safety Stats

• Aerial Ropeway and Surface Lift Fact Sheet
• Avalanche Safety Fact Sheet
• Helmet Use Among U.S. Skiers and Snowboarders 2019-20 Season
• Skier/Snowboarder Fatality Incidents 2019-20 Season
• Skier/Snowboarder Catastrophic Injuries 2019-20 Season
• Slope Safety Fact Sheet

NSAA Safety Programs 

• Your Responsibility Code
• Kids on Lifts
• Lids on Kids
• National Safety Month
• Park SMART
• 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 (Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows)