In July 2021, our CWSAA ski family lost two of its industry greats. Peter Alder, 1930-2021 Mike Wiegele, 1938-2021 Peter and Mike spent their entire lives sharing their passion, talents and ambition for skiing with the industry.  Their legacies have...

On Wednesday July 7th, 2021, CWSAA held its Annual General Meeting virtually. CWSAA is pleased to welcome three new Directors elected to the CWSAA Board during Wednesday’s meeting: BC-Yukon Division Director, Darcy Arnold, Big White Resort Director at Large, Katherine...

The CWSAA Board of Directors has selected and congratulates three award recipients this year.  During April 27 & April 29 virtual conference Awards & Industry Showcase events, the 2021 recipients were announced and recognized through special video presentations.  The...

February 10, 2021 Attn: CWSAA Members The last eleven months of intense industry preparation and exhaustive operations management has allowed our 92 ski areas to successfully serve families and communities throughout the west.  The ski sector continues to be viewed as...

Value of Ski Areas in Western Canada The ski industry in western Canada is defined by several key metrics that are derived from two important reports:   CWSAA Ski Area Financial Analysis, and the Value of Ski Areas in Western Canada. ...