[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] November 24, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1637789962765{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]CWSAA wishes to acknowledge the many emergency workers and volunteers assisting recovery efforts from the wake of the recent weather systems in southwest BC. The catastrophic and heart-breaking event has taken life and …
October 21, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] October 21, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1634848275696{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]CWSAA Directors Penny Lindballe and Katherine Seleski concluded a call with community ski areas this week by asking for success stories. The responses were fantastic. From covered conveyors to new cats to lodge …
September 24, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] September 24, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1632499580062{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] President & CEO message Since last year, like many, I have been saddened by the pandemic’s tragedy, and motivated by those that see light at the end of the tunnel. As an …
August 19,2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] August 19, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1629394360508{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;border-left-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] Message from the President: The Winter Ahead Like all businesses, the ski industry is trying to anticipate …
July 22, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] July 22, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1626978754216{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]Message from the President Consumer demand for outdoor pursuits is evident throughout the west this summer, though visitation compared to past norms varies by jurisdiction. The tourism sector recently received welcome news of …
June 23, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] June 23, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1624479817604{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] Message from the President Vaccinations, protocols, and health orders continue to surround CWSAA daily activity. Ski areas have affirmed their commitment to enter the summer operations period with proven protocols similar to …
May 25, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] May 25, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1621960180914{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]Summer operations are about to begin for many ski areas. General managers met during spring conference and this past week and have agreed that they will enter summer with the same high level …
April 22, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] April 22, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”11799″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcwsaa.org%2F2021-spring-conference%2F|title:2021%20Spring%20Conference”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619110431683{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”] Countdown to Conference In just a few days, over 600 registered delegates will participate in the 2021 CWSAA Virtual Spring Conference. While we are disappointed to not see everyone in person again this year, …
March 24, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] March 24, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1616607327927{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]CEO Confessions The end of spring break brings the close of ski season for many areas in the west, others close following Easter, and some will operate into at least May. Regardless of …
February 25, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] February 25, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1614275582966{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]The ski industry can be proud of its effort this season to serve its constituents and communities. The mammoth effort to prepare and open safely in our pandemic world, has only been exceeded …
January 29, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5886″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] January 29, 2021 Newsletter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row background_palette=”” css=”.vc_custom_1487191112329{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487191100539{padding-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text white_text=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1611943122183{border-bottom-width: 3px !important;background-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-color: #73a0c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”] Message from Christopher Nicolson The COVID safety protocols that ski areas across the west have developed, implemented, and enforced are the primary reason lifts remain turning in our industry. In each jurisdiction, …