We provide our members with an opportunity to learn, improve skills and network with other members through our educational events, technical trainings, and our employee-centered podcast.
The Mountain Works Conference and Tradeshow
Brings together ski area staff members from nearly all aspects of the business and offers attendees the opportunity to listen and interact with respected ski industry leaders, conference speakers, confer on work-related issues with peers, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn what is new and innovative from your industry suppliers.
Mountain Operations Training
In collaboration with the PNSAA, Oregon State University developed two ski employee training courses. Oregon State University’s trainings are self-paced and optimized for mobile devices, meaning your employees can complete the course whenever and wherever it is most convenient for them.
New this year:
– Managers can now enroll multiple employees at once, with potential bulk discounts available based on volume (not combinable with other offers).
– PNSAA member ski areas receive 30% off with code PNSAALMT2526
Lift Maintenance Technician Training
Since its inception, the Lift Maintenance Technician Training has set a new standard for online employee training in the ski industry. This Level 1 training, aligned with the NSAA Lift Maintenance Training Resource Guide, opens the door for your high-potential employees to advance their careers.
This course is designed in English and Spanish for new seasonal hires to promote polished guest experiences, effective lift operations, and superior training documentation. Save money, labor, and time.
Backed by decades of best-in-class online education, key takeaways from OSU’s groundbreaking Lift Maintenance Training, and aligned with NSAA’s Lift Operations Resource Guide, this course raises the bar for lift operations training.
Learn more and enroll your employees today!
In collaboration with the National Ski Areas Association, the fall risk management seminar offers the latest in industry risk management and legal issue trends, regulations, new technologies, and operational advances across the industry. Each fall we gather in Hood River, Oregon.
Providing insider intel on how ski areas happen. Created by and for ski area employees in the northwest.
