Industry Directory

The Nicholas Hill Group is honored to provide a first-of-a-kind, custom Nordic Center insurance program only available to members of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association. Through this member exclusive benefit, participating Nordic Centers will enjoy peace of mind knowing that coverage was designed to specifically cover their day-to-day activities, including grooming, trail building and maintenance activities as well as options to cover lodging, food/beverage (liquor liability) operations, equipment (inland marine), property, auto (hired & non-owned as well as owned autos) and more. As avid skiers ourselves, we look forward to meeting CCSAA members and growing a successful and sustainable partnership for years to come

Founded by two-time Olympian John Morton, Morton Trails provides expert guidance in the planning, design, and construction of sport and recreational trail systems for cross country skiing, walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. We also help landowners, state and local governments, developers, non-profits, and other organizations create sustainable, economically vibrant, active outdoor communities.

As the global market leader for vehicles designed to maintain ski slopes and cross-country ski-trails, not to mention beach cleaning and vehicles which can operate in impassable terrains, we set high standards for everything we do. Our focus is on top quality products, constant new and further technical developments and on stable-value, highly practical products. We seek to constantly improve our market position and secure our long-term success by concentrating on our ability to innovate, our expertise, our understanding of market requirements and by providing top quality service.

HKD Snowmakers is a North American company that manufactures and supplies energy-efficient snowmaking technology. Our team is driven by the demand for performance, operational ease, longevity, and the fundamental economics of snowmaking. Our innovative product line includes the HKD Impulse, HKD fan gun, and HKD KLIK hydrants. HKD Snowmakers also offers a full range of engineering and system planning solutions.

Fischer stands for the development, production, marketing and distribution of first-class skiing equipment. As a single source supplier for both Alpine and Nordic skiing equipment, Fischer offers only premium quality products.

Innovation, product leadership and development expertise in the core areas form the basis that secures the success of the company in the long term. As an independent company that has been under family ownership ever since it was founded, Fischer is a reliable partner for its customers, its top athletes and its employees.

We are a global supplier of cutting-edge snow making machines, and resort master planning construction and engineering services. We have served over 800 resorts around the world, from simple to very complex snow making system designs. SMI SnowMakers, Inc. is a service-oriented firm, dedicated to creating and delivering energy-efficient, quality snowmaking equipment and solutions to our customers. Our customer-focused commitment to snow making innovation and technology, as well as our extensive history and range of experience, has made SMI a world-leader in snowmaking systems and services.

Inter-Mtn. is the premier supplier of signs, specialty products, & event supplies for the outdoor recreation industry.

Swix Sport AS operates primarily in Oslo and Lillehammer, Norway. Our products are distributed through subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany, the United States and Japan with sales to other markets handled through distributors.
During our more than 60-year history, Swix has been one of the strongest and most recognized names in the ski industry. Swix products are one of the few Norwegian industrial products found in stores worldwide.
The company is wholly owned by Ferd Group, a leading privately-held investment company. Ferd's vision is to create lasting value and to leave clear footprints.

Rossignol is the iconic winter sports brand. Rossignol offers a wide array of products for both amateurs and experts in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding.

Rossignol can draw strength from its 100 years of forging expertise and breaking new ground, and its close relationship with the greatest champions to mastermind a range of hi-tech and intuitive products designed to give everyone an intense and rewarding on-snow experience that can be shared with others.

NASJA is the North American Snowsports Journalists Association is an organization of professional communicators including members of the media (travel writers, photographers, editors, content developers, and influencers) and corporate members involved in marketing, public relations, social media, web site development and management, events management and consumer relations. The organization’s role in the snowsports community involves promotional and educational outreach to industry professionals who want to reach a variety of audiences and engage more participants in snow sports. NASJA media members publish content in all types of media outlets - print, radio, blogs, websites, photography and video - to increase awareness of and engagement in snow sports.