Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Industry Research Reports
Ski and Snowboard Resorts
http://www.ibisworld.com
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
National Ski Areas Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Industry Stats
http://www.nsaa.org/media/industry-stats/
Information available in this section includes U.S. skier visits by region; downhill skiing and
snowboarding participation; participant demographics; number of ski areas by state; and mountain
resort ownership. All information can be viewed free online.
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/store?subcat=51
Annual publication provides an in-depth analysis of ski areas from an economic and financial standpoint,
with topics covered including season overview; ski area operating and economic characteristics;
revenue and expense analysis; balance sheet data; and financial and operating ratios. Table of
contents can be viewed free online.
Kottke National End of Season Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/store?subcat=51
Annual end-of-season survey provides a detailed analysis of skier and snowboarder visit data on
a national and regional basis, and examines the relationship between this data and other factors
such as season length, days open, lift capacity, snowfall, night skiing, and snowmaking. Table
of contents can be viewed free online.
National Demographic Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/store?subcat=51
Annual survey provides demographic information for ski resort visitors on a national basis, and
includes a geographic analysis of visitor origins and destinations based on resort region and
place of residence. Table of contents can be viewed free online.
Ski Facilities
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research industry profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, business challenges, issues, trends, and opportunities, and include a five-year
industry growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Ski Area Management
SAM Magazine
http://www.saminfo.com/magazine
Bi-monthly trade publication features news and information for the mountain resort market, with topics
covered including management, marketing, personnel, operations, and more. Selected articles from current
and prior issues can be viewed free online.
Snowsports Industries America
Information resources available from this organization include:
Snow Sports Fact Sheet
http://www.snowsports.org/FactSheet/
Snow sports fact sheet provides summary information on snow sports participation, participant
demographics, and retail sales data and trends, with sales data reported by major product category
and sales channel. All information can be viewed free online.
Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report
http://www.snowsports.org/IntelligenceReport/
Comprehensive market research report provides detailed information on snow sports participation,
participant demographics, retail sales data and trends, and other financial and operating measures,
with data reported in both aggregate and by specific snow sports category. Detailed table of contents
can be viewed free online.
Industry Financial Ratios
Skiing Facilities
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "713920"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for skiing facilities.
Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up versions. Sample
financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Ski Areas Association
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/store?subcat=51
Annual publication provides an in-depth analysis of ski areas from an economic and financial standpoint,
with topics covered including season overview; ski area operating and economic characteristics; revenue
and expense analysis; balance sheet data; and financial and operating ratios. Table of contents can
be viewed free online.
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Ski and Snowboard Shops and Stores
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Sporting Goods Stores
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