An array of issues important to the Colorado ski industry will be discussed at Colorado Ski Country USA’s 41st Annual Meeting and Forum at the St. Regis in Aspen, Colo. on Thursday, June 9- Friday, June 11, 2004.

“At the close of each ski and snowboard season in Colorado, we look forward to the Annual Meeting and Forum to celebrate our successes of the previous season and converse on our strategies for the upcoming season,” said Rob Perlman, President & CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA). “It is the perfect opportunity to hear from industry professionals who both inspire and educate our guests, and recognize leaders in the industry for their outstanding contributions.”

Four speakers will headline CSCUSA’s Annual Meeting and Forum during the general session on Thursday, June 10. Speakers include Jeff Potter, President and CEO of Frontier Airlines, Todd Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy and Planning of MTV: Music Television, John Temple, President, Publisher and Editor of Rocky Mountain News, and Stina Sternberg, Senior Editor of Golf for Women magazine.

Also during the general session, CSCUSA will release Colorado skier visits for the 2003-2004 ski and snowboard season. In addition, CSCUSA will recognize the 2003-2004 Colorado Ski Industry Award winners in the following categories: Adaptive Athlete of the Year, Ski/Snowboard Instructor of the Year, Ski Patroller of the Year, Female All-Star Athlete of the Year, and Male All-Star Athlete of the Year.