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CWSAA is a not-for-profit trade association that represents the ski areas of Western Canada. CWSAA was founded in 1967 and incorporated in 1973, under the Canada Corporations Act. Regular Membership is open to all ski resorts, day areas and helicopter / cat ski operators. Associate Membership is available to suppliers to the snowsports industry.

Benefits of Membership

Access to CWSAA Membership Directory

Product/Service Exposure

Access to Industry Safety Materials

Continued Industry Education

Connections with Industry professionals & suppliers

Why become a member?

As a Member you'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded business professionals, hear from world-renowned thought leaders, and have access to exclusive information.

Membership Benefits

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Membership Types & Dues

The following membership dues are effective April 1, 2024.

REGULAR MEMBERS

ALPINE & NORDIC SKI AREAS

Alpine Ski Areas with surface conveyors, aerial lifts and/or gondolas.
Nordic Ski Areas (including Nordic Clubs).
Annual dues are based on skier visits
Click HERE to see schedule 

HELICOPTER & CAT SKI OPERATORS

Helicopter & Cat Ski Operators (without Lift Infrastructure).
Annual Dues: $550.00 + GST.

BUSINESSES WITH LIFTS, BUT WITHOUT SKIING

Tourism businesses that operate lifts, but do not host snowsports.
Annual Dues: $415.00 + GST.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

CORPORATE
A company or person supplying products and / or services to the ski industry. This membership type also includes regulators and governments.
Annual Dues: $615.00 + GST

OTHER SKI AREAS
Ski areas, or lift-based tourism operations, that are NOT located in Western Canada. This also include ski areas in any location, including Western Canada, that are not actively operating, under construction or in concept.
Annual Dues: $615.00 + GST

NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Associations and other not-for-profit organizations, not including those that meet the definition of a Regular Member.  These may include, but are not limited to Destination Marketing Organizations, Provincial/National Sports Associations and other industry associations.
Annual Dues: $560.00 + GST

Conditions of Membership

Regular Members & Associate Members:

To actively support the Mission, Goals and Objectives of the Canada West Ski Areas Association.

To promptly pay membership dues and other fees legitimately assessed by the Association.

To comply with laws and regulations set forth by government agencies concerning the ski industry.

Additional Conditions for Regular Members

To support and honour the CWSAA Competitor Pass Program.

To report the following information, when requested by CWSAA, to establish the size and growth of the industry: Number of employees (full-time and part-time); Skier visits, including season pass usage; Number and type of all lifts with length, vertical and capacity; Number of skiable acres in the area.

Regular Members must be actively engaged in operating a ski area, or lift-based tourism operation, in Western Canada.

Conditions of Membership

  • 1
    To actively support the Mission, Goals and Objectives of the Canada West Ski Areas Association.
  • 2
    To promptly pay membership dues and other fees legitimately assessed by the Association.
  • 3
    To support and honour the CWSAA Competitor Pass Program.
  • 4
    To report the following information, when requested by CWSAA, to establish the size and growth of the industry. Number of employees (full-time and part-time). Skier visits, including season pass usage. Number and type of all lifts with length, vertical and capacity. Number of skiable acres in the area.
  • 5
    To comply with laws and regulations set forth by government agencies concerning the ski industry.
  • 6
    Regular Members must be actively engaged in operating or building a ski area, or lift-based tourism operation, in Western Canada.

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    Associate Membership Application

    A company or person supplying products and / or services to the ski industry.

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    Regular (Ski Area) Membership Application

    Alpine Ski Areas; Nordic Ski Areas; Helicopter/Cat Ski Operators; Tourism businesses that operate lifts, but not snowsports.
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