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NSAA OFFICERS
• Digging Into Demographics: Getting Gen-Z & Millennials Engaged CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
• Senior Skiers: Successful Programs Keep Them Coming Back (802) 583-6360
VICE CHAIR
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
Check nsaa.org and watch your inbox for more information about sessions and (970) 513-5722
registration details. TREASURER
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
(303) 404-1809
Important Updates Coming for Boot/Binding Compatibility SECRETARY
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
There is some movement in the industry regarding the compatibility issues (509) 672-3101
between different ski boot and binding combinations, which NSAA has high- PAST CHAIR
Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
lighted over the past couple of years in the Journal and in education sessions at (208) 622-2042
its various conferences. REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
The changes include a new walking ski boot standard being developed by CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
ISO that is intended to include Grip Walk and Walk to Ride soles. Also being (303) 404-1809
developed is a compatibility chart that outlines, based on manufacturer input, Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
which boot models work with specific bindings. NSAA continues to recommend Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
(575) 776-2291
that your shop technicians—whether working on employee equipment or customer Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
(970) 871-5400
equipment—consult the boot and binding manufacturer(s) to determine if David Perry, Alterra Mountain Company
specific combinations of boots and bindings are compatible. (303) 749-8220
MID ATLANTIC
As more information becomes available, NSAA will share this in the Journal Scott Romberger, Snow Time, Inc, PA
and on nsaa.org. (717) 757-1508 x11
Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
(518) 734-4300 x1379
New Logo & Art Available for Learn to Ski/Snowboard Day MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
Learn to Ski/Snowboard (LSS) organizers (231) 549-6000
Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
are rolling out two new logos for LSS part- (231) 378-2000 x2501
Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
ners that are designed to help them promote Lutsen Mountains, MN
the January 11, 2019, Learn to Ski or (218) 663-7281
Snowboard Day activities at their area. In NEW ENGLAND
Jesse Boyd, Peak Resorts, MO
addition, a wide range of graphic images (314) 920-0804
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
ranging from banners to posters will be (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
available for partners to download and use (413) 738-5806
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
for their respective promotions. (802) 583-6360
The fresh new graphics—available Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
(802) 422-6203
to partners in the member toolkit on the NORTHERN ROCKIES
LSSM site—were conceived by Denver, Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
(208) 255-3032
Colo.-based Cultivator Advertising & Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
(801) 536-5776
Design. Two versions of the logo are avail- Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
(435) 649-8111
able: a stylized snowflake and mountain
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
motif, both with the Learn to Ski or Snowboard Day tagline and date. Member Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
areas are encouraged to use the logos and the art to help promote their own (503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
activities and programs. (509) 672-3101
“We are positioning Learn to Ski or Snowboard Day as a celebration of skiing SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
and snowboarding,” said Mary Jo Tarallo, LSSM executive director. “Our partners (559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
will find suggestions in the toolkit on how to make this event really fun!” (530) 426-9000 x6713
SOUTHEAST
Chris Bates, Cataloochee Ski Area, NC
Membership Renewal Reminder (828) 377-0167
With ski and snowboard season just around the corner, it is now time to submit SUPPLIER MEMBERS
Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
your NSAA membership renewal forms! (720) 708-6403
Kent Sharp, SE Group, CO
If you haven’t updated your company information for the season, please visit (970) 262-4351
nsaa.org and fill out the renewal form found in the “My Account” section. Only SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
authorized personnel are eligible to access renewals. (802) 775-8800

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