Ski Resorts Trade Associations

Association des stations de ski du Québec (ASSQ)

Quebec’s sector association representing the province’s ski areas; focuses on advocacy, safety, marketing, and enhancing guest experience across the network.

https://maneige.ski Membership: 75

Atlantic Snow Resort Association (ASRA)

Regional association for Atlantic Canada promoting alpine, Nordic, and snow-resort experiences across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

https://snowatlantic.ca Membership: 12

California Ski Industry Association (Ski California)

Statewide trade group (also known as Ski California) that advances safety education, advocacy, and marketing for California and Nevada resorts; publishes the industry’s operating guidelines and safety resources.

https://skicalifornia.org Membership: 36

Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA)

Western Canada’s umbrella trade association providing safety/risk management, advocacy, workforce development, and industry growth programs for ski areas and suppliers.

https://cwsaa.org Membership: 272

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA)

Colorado’s not‑for‑profit association representing the state’s ski areas with marketing, policy advocacy, education, research, and pass programs.

https://www.coloradoski.com Membership: 20

Idaho Ski Areas Association (Ski Idaho)

State association marketing and advocating for Idaho’s ski industry and its areas, plus education and outreach programs.

https://www.skiidaho.us Membership: 19

Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA)

Michigan’s snowsports industry association supporting resorts, retailers, and programs that grow participation (e.g., White Gold Card and school initiatives).

https://www.goskimichigan.com Membership: 33

National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)

The U.S. national trade association for ski area owners/operators; leads on safety, sustainability, research, policy, and education for the resort industry.

https://www.nsaa.org Membership: 300

North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA)

State trade association for North Carolina’s ski industry; coordinates marketing, research, and policy work for the state’s resorts (e.g., Gold Card program).

https://www.goskinc.com Membership: 6

Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA)

Ontario’s provincial ski area association supporting member operations with safety programs, education, and advocacy (e.g., Schools on Snow).

https://skiontario.ca Membership: 49

Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA)

Regional association serving resorts across AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, and WA with education (Mountain Works), safety initiatives, and advocacy.

https://pnsaa.org Membership: 43

Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA)

Statewide trade association for Pennsylvania’s ski areas; promotes participation, safety education, and industry programs (e.g., Snowpass).

https://www.skipa.com Membership: 21

Ski Areas of New York (SANY)

New York’s statewide resort association (SANY) providing advocacy, education, marketing, and industry research for member ski areas.

https://www.iskiny.com Membership: 50

Ski Maine Association

Maine’s alpine and Nordic trade association focused on government affairs, education/training, and public affairs for member areas.

https://skimaine.com Membership: 37

Ski New Hampshire (Ski NH)

New Hampshire’s statewide resort association supporting 30+ alpine and Nordic areas with advocacy, education, marketing and partnerships.

https://www.skinh.com Membership: 30

Ski New Mexico

New Mexico’s industry association representing alpine and Nordic areas; leads marketing, public affairs, and governmental advocacy for the state’s resorts.

https://skinewmexico.com Membership: 10

Ski the Northwest Rockies

Regional marketing and advocacy organization (Inland Northwest Ski Association) for the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area resorts.

https://skinwrockies.com Membership: 4

Ski Utah

Utah’s 501(c)(6) that markets and advocates for the state’s resort industry, coordinates community programs, and supports research and government relations.

https://www.skiutah.com Membership: 15

Ski Vermont (Vermont Ski Areas Association)

Vermont’s alpine and cross‑country resort association (VSAA) providing government affairs, marketing, and public affairs support.

https://skivermont.com Membership: 47

Ski California (California Ski Industry Association)

State and cross‑border trade association for safety education, advocacy, and season‑long programs across CA & NV; known publicly as Ski California.