From across Canada and the United States (and sometimes New Zealand and Australia) ski area professionals gather for 3 days to review their nordic operations, discuss changes, and in general share information with one and other. The agenda creates a friendly and valuable nordic network of ski industry professionals. Meals are eaten together as a group, time is provided daily for skiing (often with skill improvement clinics from the finest instructors & coaches), and all the lodging is at one property further inviting casual networking. Attendance is high at the seminars and presentations, generally followed by lively discussion. It's not unusual for ski areas to feel that one good idea from the CCSAA Convention more than covered the expense of registration and travel.

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The season kick-off is always the CCSAA Eastern Meeting in late fall. Our meeting often brings the first flakes or  early dusting to the host area. Everyone leaves with cases of Nature Valley Granola Bars for sampling to their cross country skiers during the winter. So, make room in the car.

If you've got a bit of drive to get to the meeting's location, CCSAA has arranged for affordable overnight accommodations as well as some casual fun networking the evening prior. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

A trade expo and parking lot display of grooming vehicles is scheduled for early morning and is where the continental breakfast will be available. Vendors pay the same registration as attendees.

The SIA Snow Show, January 27-30, 2011 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, is the first global trade show for snow sports delivering the largest, most concentrated and authentic event for the industry trade. Launching the trends, innovations, culture and energy of this market, you’ll see and experience complete product lines showcased from the 11.12 collections of 900 leading snow sports brands; fashion, equipment and accessories, while meeting with key principals. Over 95% of the market share in snow sports, including over 85% for cross country/snowshoe is at SIA. Close to 20,000 industry professionals meet to engage in business, networking opportunities, parties, brand events and seminars to feel the true essence of snow sports.

Following the Show, the On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest at Winter Park and Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Colorado is where, for the first time, the market can try out the equipment and experience the latest technologies for ski, snowboard, AT, telemark, backcountry, cross country and snowshoe while continuing to network, do business and socialize. Discover the intense passion and culture of this industry on and off the snow.