US EditionU.S. Ski Resorts Report 61.5 Million Visits in 2024-25, Second-Highest Showing on Record
- U.S. Ski resorts recorded 61.5 million visits in the 2024-25 season, marking the second-highest figure on record nationwide.
- This high visitation follows four of the five busiest seasons since 2021 and reflects a possible lasting increase from the pandemic demand surge.
- The Pacific Northwest experienced a record high with 4.7 million skier visits, while the Rocky Mountain region saw 26.4 million visits—a slight decrease from its previous peak but still marking its third-best season on record.
- NSAA President Michael Reitzell noted that although the definition of "normal" may still be shifting, the current season provides a valuable benchmark demonstrating steady and healthy industry growth, reflected in a 1.7% rise compared to last season.
- The sustained high visitation and growth in season passes suggest the 2024-25 season may establish a new baseline for the ski industry despite ongoing weather variability.
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61.5 million skier visits recorded in U.S. during winter 2024-25. Where does that rank historically?
Preliminary data released Monday from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record to U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits.
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U.S. ski resorts report 61.5 million visits in 2024-25, second-highest showing on record
The nation’s ski areas logged 61.5 million visits in 2024-25, the second highest showing for American resorts and a sign that the pandemic bump may be permanent. Since 2021, the U.S. resort industry has counted four of its five busiest seasons ever. Before the pandemic, the resort industry launched a concerted effort to boost visits above 60 million, a high mark only surpassed in the 2007-08 and 2010-11 ski seasons. Visits have surpassed 60 mill…
61.5 million skier visits recorded during winter 2024-25. Where does that rank historically?
Preliminary data released Monday from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record to U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits, according to a statement from the association.
U.S. Ski Industry reports 2024–25 as second-busiest season on record - TownLift, Park City News
Preliminary figures from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) show the 2024–25 ski season drew 61.5 million skier visits nationwide, making it the second-busiest winter on record. The total marks a 1.7% increase over last season, trailing only the pandemic-era boom of 2022–23. Historical Skier Visitation data from NSAA The rise in visits was driven by strong snowfall across most regions, a resurgence at small and mid-sized resorts, and reco…
2024-25 US Ski Season Second-Highest Visitation on Record (61.5 Million Skier Visits)
The folks at the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) just held their national convention for resort owners and operators where they shared some incredible stats including 61.5 million skier visits for American ski resorts during the 2024/25 ski season. This marks the second highest total skier visits behind the 2022-23 season which is viewed as a post-Covid surge and “widely considered an anomaly across the travel and recreation industries.” H…
U.S. Ski Areas Saw 61.5 Million Skier Visits in 2024-25 Season, 2nd Highest Ever - SnowBrains
Second-highest skier visits ever for U.S. ski resorts. | Photo: SnowBrains Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record at U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits, a 1.7% increase over the previous season. This number trails the record-setting 2022-23 season by 3.9 million visits, or just under 6%. However, that post-COVID surge …
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