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SIA at Summer OR 2021 - The Boom Is Just Beginning

August 10, 20212:00pm MT

The pandemic has given the outdoor industry a tremendous gift: a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts looking to get more involved and connect with the community around their sport. Hear how the outdoor, snowsports, and bike indu...

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Snowsports Consumers

August 4, 202111:00am MT

Join us for a high-level overview of the latest SIA Consumer report. This session will broadly answer the following questions: What outdoor activities have snowsports consumers participated in over the last year? How did their exp...

Welcoming New & Diverse Participants to the Winter Community

December 3, 202012:00pm MT

COVID-19 has energized people to get outside in unprecedented numbers. How can the winter community be more welcoming and inclusive in effort to expand winter sports participation among new, casual and diverse participants. As a n...

SIA + SAM Present: Exploring Alternatives to Resort Based Downhill

October 15, 202012:00pm MT

Overview: What alternatives exists for participants who are not able to partake in traditional downhill activities this year including night touring, fat bikes, Nordic, uphill.

SIA + SAM Present: Resort Operations – An update on the 20/21 Winter Season

October 1, 202012:00pm MT

Overview: An update from resort operations leaders from regions across the US on what the 20/21 season is going to look like at their resort. Take-away:  Gaining a clear picture as to what the season will look like for consumers and sharing best resort-wide practices that have been adopted.