December 6, 2018 Newsletter Spring Conference 2019 The 2019 Spring Conference website is now live!  Exhibitor information, pricing and a high level draft schedule of events is now online. Become a conference sponsor by January 11 and get first choice of trade show booths (plus many other great benefits).  Sponsorship enrollment is now active. Conference registration will open on January ...

November 9, 2018 Newsletter The Season is Here! Snowmaking crews are working around the clock, staff training is underway, and the lifts are beginning to turn. This weekend marks the official launch of the 2018/19 Season in Canada with four...no five... ahh make it six Alberta Ski Areas opening.  Canyon opened on Thursday evening and Lake Louise, Nakiska (weekends only), ...

October 11, 2018 Newsletter Fall Meetings The CWSAA Fall Meetings have just wrapped up with strongly engaged delegates and speakers.  All CWSAA members can access presentations from the meetings through the Member’s Only portal. We’d like to recognize the tremendous dedication of many committee members, presenters and industry partners who are key to holding on these events.  All of the presenters ...

September 13, 2018 Newsletter Fall Countdown It’s almost that time of year, already.  As the two month count down gets underway to ski season, the preparations are in full swing for another year of operations.  The Fall meetings are part of that process for many – an opportunity to hear must-know information prior to the season, get involved in new ...

August 15, 2018 Newsletter Fall Meetings Early Bird Deadline Approaching Register by Friday August 24 to save on your meeting registration rate. Hotel group bookings will end soon (ASM at Sheraton ends Aug 24 and BCY at Sun Peaks Grand ends Sept 7).  After that time room rates will increase and availability may be limited. Vendor showcase deadline In order ...

July 11, 2018 Newsletter 2018-2020 CWSAA Strategic Framework CWSAA is an association dedicated to serving the collective needs of the ski industry.  Over the last 90 days, CWSAA collected member feedback through email surveys, spring conference sessions, and detailed Board of Directors input to identify four areas of focus for the association. On June 12, the Board of Directors spent ...

June 14, 2018 Newsletter Safety – Growth – People – Advocacy These are the new four strategic directions that will guide CWSAA initiatives for the next three years. The CWSAA Board of Directors met on June 11 & 12 for its summer Board meeting and strategic planning workshop.  Survey input from members and directors identified the areas that CWSAA should ...

May 17, 2018 Newsletter 2018 Spring Conference, by the numbers 67 ski areas participated in the conference & 93 associate businesses - an increase of 9 ski areas and 10 associates from 2017. Over 600 individuals participated in the conference - our largest ever! 55 sessions and courses were delivered over 3 days. 3945 meals were served. $6,040 was raised ...

April 5, 2018 Newsletter Spring Conference Countdown It's just over 2 weeks away until 500+ delegates from the ski industry will take over the Chateau Lake Louise. It's not too late to join in - registration is still available. A few reminders for those attending: Get your National Parks Pass. Annual passes can be purchased at MEC, or day passes ...

February 28, 2018 Newsletter Spring Conference Register for Operations Courses: Did you know that in addition to open sessions, there are many operations courses available at the Spring Conference, including Parkscapers, Gearbox inspections, Confined spaces, Fall protection and Lift 151, 152 & 153. The operations courses require pre-registration and have a specific number of spaces available. Please ensure you register ...

January 16, 2018 Newsletter Registration opens in One Week! Keep your eyes open for an invite to register for the 50th CWSAA Spring Conference on Tuesday Jan 23. It is highly recommended to get a jump start and book your accommodations soon, especially if you have a preference for rooms with two beds.  Many room types will quickly sell out, ...