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and overtime issues—both with state and federal governments, and with the media. CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
Having this data available allows NSAA to strongly support the ski industry and to (802) 583-6360
underscore that for most of our entry-level seasonal jobs, we are paying well above VICE CHAIR
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
the federal minimum wage. (970) 513-5722
The data is equally critical in countering the inaccurate representations from TREASURER
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
non-industry organizing groups. In addition, the data is extremely valuable in helping (303) 404-1809
ski areas apply for H-2b visas and even J-1 summer work travel visas. Accessing this SECRETARY
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
data helps NSAA set the record straight on broader issues of unions, immigration, (509) 672-3101
and changing labor laws. PAST CHAIR
Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
While the majority of NSAA ski areas contribute data to the study, NSAA (208) 622-2042
strongly encourages every resort to participate to help ensure the accuracy and overall REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
integrity of the results. The added incentive is that you get a sharply reduced rate CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
($125) for both a PDF version of the full report, along with a free searchable, (303) 404-1809
electronic Excel spreadsheet for easy sorting and comparison. Resorts that do not Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
participate by providing data for the survey may obtain it for $400. Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
(575) 776-2291
Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
National Avalanche School has New Program Director (970) 871-5400
David Perry, Alterra Mountain Company
Mike Ferrari is the new program director for the National (303) 749-8220
MID ATLANTIC
Avalanche School (NAS). Ferrari has worked for Mt. Rose Wes Kryger, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, NY
Ski-Tahoe, Nev., for the past 30 years, the last 20 as the (607) 835-6300
Scott Romberger, Snow Time, Inc, PA
resort’s patrol and risk manager. (717) 757-1508 x11
Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
Ferrari replaces Andy Lapkass, who is stepping down (518) 734-4300 x1379
from the position to pursue personal interests. Lapkass MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
is credited for maintaining a strong relationship with the (231) 549-6000
Mike Ferrari with Kona American Avalanche Association (A3) after the launch of Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
(231) 378-2000 x2501
the US Professional Training Program. He also worked closely with the American Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
Lutsen Mountains, MN
Avalanche Institute (AAI) in its transition to NAS field session program provider. (218) 663-7281
Ferrari has been a longtime supporter of NAS; he attended the classroom NEW ENGLAND
Jesse Boyd, Peak Resorts, MO
session in 1997, a field session in 1999, and has been sending staff from Mt. Rose (314) 920-0804
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
since 2001. He was actively involved in the resort’s planning process with the US (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
Forest Service to open The Chutes in the 2004–05 season, with some of the steepest (413) 738-5806
sustained vertical inbounds avalanche terrain in North America. He is the past Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
(802) 583-6360
treasurer of A3, and is a recreational course provider and instructor for the Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
(802) 422-6203
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). NORTHERN ROCKIES
Ferrari lives in Reno, Nev., with his wife, Daniela, and three daughters. He has Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
(208) 255-3032
a 7-year-old border collie (Mac) and a 2½-year-old German shepherd (Kona) that Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
(801) 536-5776
work with him on the mountain. He says he looking forward to giving back to a Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
program that started his formal avalanche education. (435) 649-8111
Alan Henceroth, president of the National Avalanche Foundation and the COO PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colo., said he is looking forward to working with Ferrari (503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
in his new role. “With the National Avalanche School being the premier education (509) 672-3101
opportunity for ski area avalanche workers, we are lucky to have Mike as our new SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
program director,” Henceroth said. “With his extensive ski patrol background at (559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
Mt. Rose and his passion for avalanche education, he is the ideal person for this job.” (530) 426-9000 x6713
JR Murray, Arizona Snowbowl, AZ
(928) 779-1951
NSAA Member Directory Goes Green SOUTHEAST
NSAA’s annual Membership Directory contains contact information for personnel Chris Bates, Cataloochee Ski Area, NC
(828) 377-0167
at member ski areas, supplier companies, and affiliated and associated members. SUPPLIER MEMBERS
The online version has up-to-the-minute updates and is available to all members Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
(720) 708-6403
and their staff. Next season the directory will be available exclusively online. Kent Sharp, SE Group, CO
(970) 262-4351
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800
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