September 2026
Beyond Orientation: New Approaches to Staff Readiness
Six resorts are doing more than one-and-done onboarding to better prepare new hires and managers alike ahead of the busy winter season.
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No System, No Season
Why ski areas need to rethink snowmaking infrastructure, workforce development, and capital planning for the next 20 years.
Lessons in Leadership
Summit Series mentors share leadership lessons on navigating change, building culture, developing people, and growing careers.
NSAA Injury Study: Good News for Incident Rates
Topline data from National Ski Areas Association’s 10-Year Interval Injury Study showed improvement over previous studies.
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Rising Leader Program
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Our jobs are different. Our leadership development should be, too. Participants will strengthen practical leadership skills they can put to work right away, guided by people who get it: a coach with firsthand industry experience, mentors who’ve been in their shoes, and peers doing the work alongside them.
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Parts & Resource Board
The Parts & Resource Board is a free resource for subscribers to post wanted items, track down hard-to-find parts and supplies, or seek technical advice from fellow operators. The board creates a trusted community for ski area professionals to share knowledge and help each other find what they need. Every request is reviewed before it goes live.
