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NSAA OFFICERS
CHAIR
Jo Tarallo, LSSM/BAF executive director. Program organizers are confident they Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
(208) 622-2042
will surpass one million beginner lessons next year, she said.
VICE CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
(802) 583-6360
NSAA Conducts Membership Surveys TREASURER
NSAA recently surveyed member ski areas and suppliers to gauge satisfaction Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
with the association and help the organization identify priorities going forward. SECRETARY
Working with longtime research partner RRC Associates of Boulder, Colo., NSAA Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
(716) 699-2320 x15
has assembled the data, which is available on nsaa.org (member log-in required). PAST CHAIR
Kelly Pawlak, NSAA’s CEO/executive director, discusses some of the prelim- Blaise Carrig, Vail Resorts Inc., CO
(303) 404-1806
inary findings from the ski area component of the survey in her opening letter to
REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
the Convention Program on page C2 of this issue. CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
Using NSAA Resources, Products & Services (303) 404-1809
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
One of NSAA’s most important roles is to develop education resources that sup- Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
port year-round mountain recreation operations at areas of all sizes and configu- (575) 776-2291
Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
rations throughout North America. Here is a partial listing of the tools that are (970) 871-5400
David Perry, Intrawest – CMH
available to NSAA members. Visit nsaa.org to order. (303) 749-8220
GROWTH, CONVERSION & OPERATIONS—Information, guidelines, and MID ATLANTIC
Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
resources related to NSAA’s Model for Growth, including the 2018 Conversion (716) 699-2320 x15
Scott Romberger, Snow Time, Inc, PA
Cookbook, Beginner Conversion Study sample reports, the Learn to Ski & (717) 757-1508 x11
Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
Snowboard (Month)/Bring A Friend initiatives, the Crisis Communications Resource (518) 734-4300 x1379
Guide, and Forest Service webinars. MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
GUEST SAFETY—Posters, rack cards, videos, downloadable (customiz- (231) 549-6000
able) materials, and website links to support snowsports safety, including Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
(231) 378-2000 x2501
#RideAnotherDay, Your Responsibility Code, terrain park safety, helmet aware- Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
Lutsen Mountains, MN
ness, lift safety, and snow immersion awareness. (218) 663-7281
EMPLOYEE TRAINING & SAFETY—Snowmobile safety, grooming safety, OSHA NEW ENGLAND
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
job hazard assessments, incident investigation, guest service, and lift operations (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
training and safety. (413) 738-5806
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
RESEARCH & FACT SHEETS—Core industry data, including NSAA’s Economic (802) 583-6360
Analysis of US Ski Areas, National Demographic Survey, Kottke End of Season Survey, Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
(802) 422-6203
and Wage & Salary Survey. NSAA fact sheets on avalanche safety, lift safety, hel- NORTHERN ROCKIES
met use, injuries, snow immersion, skier/snowboarder visits, number of ski areas Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
(208) 255-3032
in operation, number of ski areas by state, ski areas by year opened, and resort Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
(801) 536-5776
ownership. Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
(435) 649-8111
SUSTAINABILITY—Resources supporting the industry’s environmental efforts, Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
including Climate Challenge reports and talking points, Sustainable Slopes Grant (208) 622-2042
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
and Program reports, the Ski Industry Climate & Sustainability Partners Chart, Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
The Green Room Environmental web pages (state/resort), information on the (503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
Golden Eagle Awards, and tips for guest/outreach campaigns. (509) 672-3101
NSAA JOURNAL—The current and back issues of the Journal going back to 2010. SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
(559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
(530) 426-9000 x6713
Get Mobile! Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, CA
(530) 584-6210
If you are attending the NSAA Convention and Tradeshow May SOUTHEAST
Ken Hess, Massanutten Ski Resort, VA
3–6 at Marco Island, Fla., be sure to check out the event mobile (540) 289-4094
site found at the top of the NSAA homepage at www.nsaa.org SUPPLIER MEMBERS
John Jacobs, Reliable Racing Supply, NY
the day before the Convention kicks off. The icon will link to a (518) 793-5677 x226
schedule, event highlights, and more at the touch of a button! Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
(720) 708-6403
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800
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