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NSAA OFFICERS
CHAIR
document that will be updated periodically. Visit http://www.nsaa.org/growing- Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
(208) 622-2042
the-sport/conversion-cookbook to download your free copy.
VICE CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
(802) 583-6360
Ski Area Retention Fee Bill Proceeds in Congress TREASURER
There is exciting news for ski areas on Forest Service land: the Ski Area Fee Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
Retention Act of 2018 was introduced in the House on March 6 by representa- SECRETARY
tives Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Ann Kuster (D-NH), and in the Senate by senators Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
(716) 699-2320 x15
Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). PAST CHAIR
The bill will retain ski area permit fees on the local forest to support ski area Blaise Carrig, Vail Resorts Inc., CO
(303) 404-1806
permit administration and processing of ski area proposals for future improve-
REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
ments. For more info visit nsaa.org. CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
Conversion Cup Challenge Approaches (303) 404-1809
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
NSAA will soon announce the finalists in the 2017-18 Conversion Cup Challenge, Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
which celebrates ski areas with the best programs to convert skiers and snowboard- (575) 776-2291
Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
ers into lifelong participants. The competition is sponsored by HEAD USA. (970) 871-5400
David Perry, Intrawest – CMH
The finalists will be revealed shortly before the NSAA Convention and (303) 749-8220
Tradeshow, held May 3-6 in Marco Island, Fla. The winner of the Cup will receive MID ATLANTIC
Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
special recognition along with a large trophy to display at the area. (716) 699-2320 x15
Scott Romberger, Snow Time, Inc, PA
(717) 757-1508 x11
NSAA Releases New Avalanche Blasting Resource Guide Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
(518) 734-4300 x1379
NSAA has updated the Avalanche Blasting Resource Guide to incorporate changes MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
to the NSAA Explosives Guidelines on fuse testing, updated ATF guidance, a sam- (231) 549-6000
ple FAA Manual for aerial (helicopter) deployment of explosives, and new sample Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
(231) 378-2000 x2501
forms for annual reporting to ATF regarding unrecovered misfires. Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
Lutsen Mountains, MN
The Guide is available to NSAA members for $75. Visit nsaa.org to order your copy. (218) 663-7281
NEW ENGLAND
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
Industry Groups Gear Up for Conferences (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
Four industry trade groups are preparing for their annual conferences on a variety (413) 738-5806
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
of issues and updates relevant to lift operations managers, mountain managers, and (802) 583-6360
other interested ski area personnel. Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
(802) 422-6203
The 41st spring Lift Maintenance Seminar (LMS) will be held April 17–19 at NORTHERN ROCKIES
Jiminy Peak Resort, Mass. About 70 sessions are slated, covering everything from lift Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
(208) 255-3032
operations and maintenance to slope maintenance. A supplier reception will be held Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
(801) 536-5776
on the afternoon of April 18. For more information on LMS, visit ma-lms.org. Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
(435) 649-8111
The PNSAA (Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association) Spring Conference Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
and Tradeshow is slated for April 24–26 at at the Riverhouse Hotel & Convention (208) 622-2042
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Center in Bend, Ore. Session tracks include mountain operations, facilities manage- Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
ment, F&B, human resources, marketing, and a “Growing the Sport” educational (503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
track. For more information on the conference and how to exhibit, visit pnsaa.org. (509) 672-3101
The RMLA Spring Conference and Tradeshow is May 7–10 at the Two Rivers SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
Convention Center in Grand Junction, Colo. Lift operation and maintenance per- (559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
sonnel will have access to more than 80 educational sessions, including all-day spe- (530) 426-9000 x6713
Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, CA
cial classes on May 7 for extended training. Visit rmla.org to learn more about the (530) 584-6210
courses offered and how to exhibit. SOUTHEAST
Ken Hess, Massanutten Ski Resort, VA
The SAVMI (Ski Area Vehicle Maintenance Institute) Conference and (540) 289-4094
Tradeshow is scheduled for May 14–17, also at the Two Rivers Convention Center in SUPPLIER MEMBERS
John Jacobs, Reliable Racing Supply, NY
Grand Junction, Colo. The agenda includes more than 45 presentations, along with (518) 793-5677 x226
Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
several hands-on classes covering snow grooming, shuttle bus maintenance, person- (720) 708-6403
nel issues, safety regulations, and other topics. For more information visit savmi.org. SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800
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