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 a leader in its attention to risk and safety management, and as cited repeatedly…
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. Key highlights include: $2.51 billion annually is generated by ski areas for local and provincial…
Each spring, by way of survey, CWSAA reaches out the membership to find out how we can best serve the membership and current areas of priority. Given the unprecedented global situation, additional focus was added related to COVID-19. This year, 69 members participated in the survey. Members continue to report an increase in how familiar…
On Wednesday August 19, 2020, CWSAA held its Annual General Meeting virtually. Over 75 individuals participated. CWSAA is excited to welcome four new Directors elected to the CWSAA Board during Wednesday’s meeting: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba (ASM) Division Director Kim Jones, WinSport Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba (ASM) Division Director Penny Lindballe, Valley Ski Club BC-Yukon Division Director…
April 30, 2020 Each year, CWSAA recognizes extraordinary leaders in the Western Canadian ski industry. Like every other year, there were so many names put forward that are deserving of recognition. Unlike before, this year, the awards could not be announced and celebrated in person. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has forced every event worldwide to…
Reduce the impact: transporting people to and from resorts As stewards of the land, Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) members take a serious responsibility to protect the biodiversity in each area, minimizing pollution and reducing their impact on the land, wildlife, air and water. Throughout the winter, we are highlighting leading examples from various…
Following up on Falls from Heights It’s the time of year, when the snow is accumulating, and occasionally roofs and other elevated surfaces need to be cleared or inspected. While falls from heights are relatively rare, when they do occur they can have serious consequences. It’s not just those who climb lift towers and onto…
Get a handle on the Load: Manual Lifting Safety Lifting, pushing, pulling and reaching with load are part of many jobs working at a ski resort. Whether a shovel full of snow, or a guest who needs assistance, it’s likely that everything about the lifting task will be ergonomically unfavorable – and more times than…
Fit for Duty: Stack your Snack Working at a snowsport resort is an energy intensive job. You’ll need to fuel all that shoveling, lifting, pushing, turning and more, but keep in mind that you also need to fuel up your brain in order to make good decisions – and your safety, and the safety of…
Beginners Win with Never Ever Days Contributed by Michael Fulton, Canadian Ski Council If I were to tell you that the average Canadian skier is a university-educated white man in his 40s, would that surprise you? Probably not. That's been the stereotype of a skier for some time and, in reality, it's not that far…
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