Far West Ski Association (FWSA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization with emphasis on skier safety, ski travel, ski area development, communications, club programs and family ski involvement. Since its beginning in 1930, FWSA has made its purpose to develop and provide benefits for all affiliated clubs and members. In doing so, the Association has benefited all skiers.  We welcome all snow sport enthusiasts, young and old.

FWSA encourages participation in all snow sports, as well as providing numerous other activities. We encourage involvement in your local ski club and Council. Ski Clubs provide an opportunity for finding friends and friends who share the same interests. The ski clubs have active, year-round recreational and social events, including numerous ski trips, water skiing, river rafting, roller blading, potlucks, dinners, cruises, theater, service auctions, diving, biking, car rally, 'mystery' day, building sand castles, wine touring, camping and nearly any other activity you can name! If you want to join with other active, social people and get discounted rates for your favorite event, a ski club is the place to find it!

Far West Ski Association is one of the country's largest ski associations. Eleven active councils represent skiers and boarders in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah. In California, there are six individual councils: Bay Area, Central, Inland, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. Arizona Council is headquartered in Phoenix, New Mexico Council in Albuquerque, Sierra Council in Reno, NV. Oregon and Washington are covered by the Northwest Council in Portland, OR. Intermountain Council represents Idaho, Montana, Utah and Colorado.  If your ski club is affiliated with one of these eleven councils, you are a member of FWSA.

Through your ski club and Council, you may participate in FWSA activities. Each year FWSA provides several trips to domestic and international locations, ski and board racing for adults and juniors, and other recreational activities.  Members also have an opportunity to attend the annual Convention and Silent Auction to bid on ski vacations and products.

If you are not a member of an affiliated club, you may become a direct member of FWSA to participate in our trips and activities. Please check out the Membership page. Many FWSA and club events are family oriented. However, some FWSA and club events are limited to 21 years and older.

Far West Ski Association invites you and your family to join us. Whether you are an alpine or Nordic skier, prefer to cut air on your board, or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, look for a club near you. You will be glad you did!  Far West Ski Association is a member of the National Ski Council Federation. You may want to check out their web page if you are planning a move to a different area.