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Events
NSAA’S EDUCATION
PROGRAMS FOR 2015-16
Seminars, Shows, & Summits Cover the Gamut of Resort Operations
BY EARL SALINE, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
AS THE SUMMER SEASON WINDS DOWN and temperatures FES are held at areas across the U.S. during August
start to cool off, NSAA is heating up its education programs. and September each year. Here is the schedule for the 2015
Bringing you the information you need to be a better area seminars:
manager or senior leader, these events give you and your
team members the chance to get the most up-to-date SEPTEMBER 14, LIBERT Y UNIVERSIT Y, VA .
information from industry experts and other area managers. (WITH THE SOUTHEAST SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION)
Focused on delivering the right content at the right S EPTEMBER 15–17, AT TITASH, NH
level, each event is targeted at slightly different audiences. (WITH THE NEW ENGLAND SUMMIT
Regardless of your role at your area, you are sure to find an TRADESHOW & EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE)
NSAA event to fit your needs.
S EPTEMBER 21–23, L AKE PL ACID, NY
Fall Education Seminars (WITH THE ISKNY/PSA A EXPO)
The NSAA Fall Education Seminars (FES) bring OC TOBER 6, SQUAW VALLEY, C ALIF.
together risk managers, patrol directors, and department O C TOBER 8, HOOD RIVER, ORE.
managers to discuss the latest trends and issues related OC TOBER 15, DEER VALLEY, UTAH
to risk management across ski area operations. Featuring OC TOBER 20, SKI SANTA FE, NM
department managers, insurance experts, industry experts, OC TOBER 22: COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLO.
and legal advisors, the FES focus exclusively on area risk
management issues. Topics such as employee and guest This is the 23rd straight year that Willis MountainGuard
safety, worker’s compensation, mountain safety, terrain has sponsored the NSAA Fall Education Seminars.
parks, ski patrol, health and wellness programs, etc. are
covered during these one-day events. Winter Regional Conference & Tradeshows
Expanding the education content to include area operations,
human resources, marketing, patrol, ski and ride school, and
environmental topics, the NSAA Winter Conferences and
Tradeshows offer an opportunity to learn what’s going on at
areas around the country.
NSAA tradeshows are a great place to learn about the latest technology and connect with industry peers. Photo by Halley O’Brien
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