March 26, 2009 – In an effort to support the excitement and value of the upcoming Cross Country Ski Areas Association’s annual Convention April 15-17, hosted at Whistler Olympic Park, BC, SkiTrax Magazine is sponsoring a contest for delegates to win a 2-night lodging package at Fairmont Chateau Whistler with lots of extras from Tourism Whistler including ground transportation from Vancouver airport, Whistler Blackcomb Mountain sight seeing passes, and Zip Trek experience and Cultural Centre passes.

The prize drawing will take place on the final night of the convention during the closing banquet at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler where one lucky convention delegate will be awarded this fabulous prize. The contest is only open to registered delegates – for more on the Contest click here.

The CCSAA Annual Convention is an educational forum for resorts, clubs, parks, and trail systems across the continent engaged in cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Special focus will be lessons to be learned for existing cross-country centers from the newly constructed, world-class, 2010 Olympic venue for Nordic sports. Speakers will address: sustainability and environmental stewardship; business strategies for the social web; growing the cross-country market using guerilla marketing tactics; and modern grooming systems and grooming with less energy. In addition the convention features a trade expo and on-snow component for testing grooming vehicles and ski equipment. Ski clinics for personal skill improvement are on the agenda as well.

It’s estimated that over 100 professionals working at ski centers and parks are expected to attend the 3-day, 4-night convention. The registration package includes meals for the 3-day program. Day rates are also available. Lodging is at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler while the majority of presentations take place at Whistler Olympic Park.

For a complete program agenda, rates, and to register click here.
All Contest info and rules are available here.

Cross Country Ski Areas Association is a non-profit, membership trade association whose purpose is to promote cross country skiing and further the development of cross country ski areas. Membership is available to all facilities, public and private, in Canada and the United States that provide opportunities for cross country skiing.