How many people participate in snow sports? It seems like a simple question with a straightforward answer, so why are there very different answers coming from several different studies? Which one is right? Why does the Physical Activity Council (PAC) data say there are 11 million downhill skiers when the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) data says there are only 6 million? Different studies use different definitions and methods and consequently, have widely varying results.
In our latest edition of Snow Source Weekly, we break down the statistics, carefully examining the differences among the studies’ definitions and methodologies.
Read the full article to find out the differences between the studies, and why each contributes to our understanding of how many people participate in snow sports.
