2005/06 Early National Numbers Show New Skier Visits Record

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced at its annual National Convention and Tradeshow that skier visits for the 2005/06 season set an all-time record of 58.8 million visits nationally. This number is up over 3% from last season, and 2 percent higher than the previous record set in 2002/03 season. Five of the six best seasons ever have all occurred in the past six seasons. Industry analysts relate these numbers to a successful marketing of the sport to both baby boomers returning to the slopes and to attracting new younger skiers.

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