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Convention

NSAA PHOTO ALBUM: NATIONAL CONVENTION &

TRADESHOW, SCOTTSDALE

THE NSAA NATIONAL CONVENTION AND TRADESHOW NSAA extends it gratitude to all the participants, pre-
in Scottsdale, Ariz., was by all accounts a resounding success, senters, and suppliers for their role in making this year’s
with nearly 900 people in attendance. Held May 5–8 at the Convention and Tradeshow one to be long remembered.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel, the event drew ski/ Here are some snapshots of the meeting.
snowboard industry leaders from North America and Europe
for three days of education, inspiration, and fun. All photos by Jason Wise unless otherwise indicated.

A B

C D E

F G H

A: Parker Riehle, president of Vermont Ski Areas Association (center), and his wife, Diedre, share a laugh with friends at the cocktail reception. B: (From left) Nick
Herrin, CEO, PSIA-AASI; Mile Solimano, president/GM, Killington Resort; Gates Lloyd, snowsports director, Arapahoe Basin; and Tyler Fairbank, CEO, The Fairbank
Group, discuss using data from NSAA’s Beginner Conversion Study. C: NSAA President Michael Berry presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime indus-
try leader Brian Fairbank of The Fairbank Group. D: Keynote speaker Geoff Colvin discusses the business implications of the current volatile political and economic
environment. E: (From left) Bruce Haynes, Ontario Snow Resorts Association; Paul Pinchbeck, Canadian Ski Council; and Christopher Nicolson, Canada West Ski
Areas Association, talk shop with Earl Saline (in checked shirt), NSAA’s director of education programming. F: Two families share their compelling stories during
the session “From Tragedy to Silver Linings.” (From left) Chauncy and Kelli Johnson; Nicole Lieberman, administrative services director at Sugar Bowl; Helen Chew,
MD, and Mark Henderson, MD; and moderator Tim Hendrickson, senior VP at MountainGuard. G: Area management and industry suppliers mix and mingle at the
lively trade show. H: Schone Malliet, CEO of the National Winter Activity Center in New Jersey, discusses the center’s role in inspiring future generations.

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