Snowsports Industries America (SIA) said it kick off a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. Joining SIA will be leaders of some of the largest winter outdoor organizations in the country including the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ski Patrol (NSP), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), and Share Winter Foundation, as well as the Executive Committee of the SIA Board of Directors.
SIA hopes that by undergoing this journey together, the industry can begin to develop a more cohesive and successful path for change.
“Inclusion is extremely important to SIA, and we’re proud to come together with these leaders to better understand how the winter outdoor industry can affect positive change,” said Nick Sargent, SIA president. “SIA is eager for the opportunity to embark on this journey and collaborate with our peers on a topic that’s critically important to our industry now and well beyond.”
SIA and industry leaders will meet twice per week for a total of roughly 24 sessions, helping leaders unpack and identify ideas and best practices to the benefit of their organizations. Although the six-month training course is exclusive to the leaders of these organizations, SIA said it will continue to offer educational resources and training on inclusion to all members via its education platform, Town Halls, workshops, and website.
