Crested Butte, CO – 2027
March 30 — Grooming & Snowmaking Workshops
March 31 — Conference Day 1
April 1 — Conference Day 2
General Information
Join us for an unforgettable experience in Crested Butte, Colorado, where spectacular mountain scenery and outstanding cross country skiing provide the perfect setting for learning, networking, and connecting with the Nordic ski community.
The Conference will be an engaging blend of education, networking, socializing, and, of course, skiing. We’ve taken everything you value about the CCSAA Conference and created a schedule that delivers great industry content while leaving time to experience one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain towns.
Come early and stay late! Crested Butte is renowned for its exceptional Nordic trail system, vibrant downtown, restaurants, shops, and authentic mountain-town atmosphere. Our schedule is designed to give you the flexibility to enjoy the trails, take part in Conference sessions, connect with industry colleagues, and experience everything Crested Butte has to offer.
From educational sessions and industry discussions to on-snow workshops, groomer demonstrations, social events, and plenty of skiing, Crested Butte is the perfect backdrop for the CCSAA Conference, March 30 – April 1.
Attending a CCSAA Conference is the single most professionally productive, informative, and inspiring part of my year. Every time, I can look forward to enjoying new faces as well as longtime friends, new research and products and concepts. These meetings are a unique, cutting-edge resource for anyone in the Nordic ski business.
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Complete conference cost includes the Tuesday Grooming Workshop and 2 days of meals.
All skiing, grooming and afternoon sessions and meals take place at the Crested Butte Nordic.
Book Lodging
Comming Soon
March 30
Snowmaking and Grooming Workshop
Snowmaking
The snowmaking workshop will kick off at noon at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. Over the course of two hours, we’ll dive into a hands-on tour of a real Nordic installation. You’ll walk the trails and explore the pump house. It promises to be a highly informative and engaging session. Location: Crested Butte Nordic Center – Meet at the lodge.
Grooming
The grooming session will be on snow where the group will inspect and discuss the product the machines are putting down. The groups will view proper grooming and improper grooming and discuss technique challenges. We will also view interactions and proper track setting. Bring your questions and ideas. We will also tour the Crested Butte Maintenance Facility.
March 31
Skiing, Grooming, Indoor Sessions, Vendor Expo, Socials & More
AM – Skiing the Crested Butte Trails and Groomer Demos.
Attendee and vendor introductions – Let’s take some time to make new connections.
Session #1 –Keynote – TDB
Session #2 – Panel Discussion (choose one to attend)
Panel #1 – TBD
Panel #2 – TBD
Session #3 – Discussion Groups – (choose one to attend)
Group #1 – TBD
Group #2 – TDB
Group #3 – TBD
Group #4 – TDB
CCSAA Annual Meeting
April 1
Skiing, Grooming, Indoor Sessions, Vendor Expo, Socials & More
AM – Skiing the Canmore Trails, Groomer Demos
Session #4 – STBD
Session #5 – Panel Discussion
Panel #1 – TBD
Panel #2 – TBD
Session #6 – Discussion Groups – (choose one to attend)
Group #1 – TBD
Group #2 – TBD
Group #3 – TBD
Group #4 – TBD
The Conference Begins!
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Event Highlights
Complete conference cost includes the Wednesday Grooming Workshop and 2 days of meals.
All afternoon sessions and meals take place at the Coast Hotel, skiing and grooming will be the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Book Lodging
Old Town Inn, Crested Butte, CO
Standard Room – $179
Booking info coming soon
Snowmaking and Grooming Workshops
Snowmaking
The snowmaking workshop will kick off at noon at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. Over the course of the hour, we’ll dive into a hands-on tour of a real Nordic installation. You’ll walk the trails and explore the pump house. It promises to be a highly informative and engaging session. Location: Crested Butte Nordic Center – Meet at the main lodge.
The grooming session will be on snow where the group will inspect and discuss the product the machines are putting down. The groups will view proper grooming and improper grooming and discuss technique challenges. We will also view interactions and proper track setting. Bring your questions and ideas. We will also tour the Soldier Hollow maintenance facility. Location: Crested Butte Nordic Center. Follows the snowmaking workshop.
Session #1 –Keynote – TBD
TBD
Session #3 – Discussion Groups – (choose one to attend)
Group #1 – TBD
Group #2 – TBD
Group #3 – TBD
Group #4 – iTBD
Session #5 – Panel Discussion (choose one to attend)
Panel #1 – TBD –
Panel #2 – TBD – S
Session #2 – Panel Discussion (choose one to attend)
Panel #1 – TBD – TBD
Panel #2 – TBD – TBD
Session #4 – TBD
TBD
Session #6 – Discussion Groups – (choose one to attend)
Group #1 – TBD –
Group #2 – TBD –
Group #3 – TBD –
Group #4 – TBD –
Social Events and Networking
For years, Conference attendees have agreed that time spent together on the trails, over lunch or at a social event is one of the most important elements of the Conferences. Please join us at 5 pm after the Snowmaking and Grooming Workshops for happy hour.
It will not only be great fun but will allow participants to have that time over a drink to build those critical relationships. Details to come.
Lodging Booking Deadline
Ski Rentals
TBD
1 on 1 Meetings and Right Seat/Left Seat Grooming
Thank you for your interest in the 1-on-1 meeting program. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity to schedule a 30-minute conversation with representatives from companies you would like to connect with. They are designed for deeper discussions about your specific projects, needs, or operational questions.
Feel free to bring details about your project or plans. Having this information on hand will help manufacturers provide more meaningful insight and guidance.
All 1-on-1 meetings will take place in the Crested Butte Nordic Center and in the on-snow demo area.
Right Seat / Left Seat Cat Sessions
This one-hour session gives operators the opportunity to spend time in a snowcat with another operator discussing grooming techniques. Participants will rotate seats, spending 30 minutes in each position, driving, observing, and sharing ideas.
If you sign up for a cat session, please confirm that the time slot corresponds with the specific machine you would like to operate.
Cat sessions will meet in the Cat Demo Area in the stadium.
Registration Comming Soon.
Group Ski
On Snow – TBD
Vendor Trade Show
The vendor trade show is always a highlight and a great source of learning and knowledge sharing. Participating vendors will showcase their products and be available to discuss their offerings during each of the primary snow days.
Vendors List Coming Soon
Getting to Crested Butte
Make The Most of Your Conference Attendance
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Silent Auction
We will again have a silent auction as part of the Fall Conference. If you have an item or service, please contact Reese for information on getting it listed.
Please remember to bid high and often as your silent auction dollars help CCSAA continue to work for you, the members.
Live Auction Update – Best Nordic Ski Great Escapes will offer a LIVE Auction item of a 2-pg feature valued at $1,200; or one full page ad if a supplier purchases it.
