Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible to join?

A: The United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club is open to all active (including anyone with a CJO) and retired employees of United Airlines. Your membership entitles you to discounts on lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, ski school lessons, and retail when you attend one of our sponsored ski weeks! Members are allowed to bring guests.

Q: How much does it cost to join?

A: Annual dues for the United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club are just $30!  This covers you for the season. There is also a 'Family' membership for only $35.

Q: What do I have to do to join the United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club?

A: Click the Membership button on the menu bar, fill out all the required information and pay the membership fee. That's it!

Q: What is NAASF?

A: NAASF stands for North American Airlines Ski Federation. As the name implies, it embodies the ski clubs from all the North American airlines and acts as the organizing and bargaining agent for our three North American ski weeks every year. NAASF negotiates the discounted rates that our members enjoy at our domestic ski weeks and is the sanctioning body for our airline ski and snowboard racing league. NAASF also runs the NAASF Foundation.  All United Ski & Snowboard Club members are required to set up an account at www.naasf.org and pre-register for the weeks you plan to attend.

Q: What does the NAASF Foundation do?

A: The North American Airlines Ski Federation Foundation was created in 1983 to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants or gifts to deserving individuals and organizations involved in competitive skiing programs. The Foundation operates under IRS 501(c)(3) status. Throughout the years the North American Airline Ski Federation has raised over $120,000 to benefit junior ski programs, junior skiers, and many individual charities through its foundation. NAASF raises these funds at the airline ski weeks held throughout the winter.

Q: What is IASF?

A: IASF stands for the International Airlines Ski Federation. It is comprised of the airline ski clubs from all over the world. Similar to NAASF for our domestic ski weeks, the IASF acts as the organizing and sanctioning body for our annual international ski week.

Q: What is the WASC?

A: WASC stands for the World Airlines Ski Championship. It is a friendly annual snow sports competition among the members of IASF, held in different ski resorts around the world. Member clubs compete in alpine Slalom and Giant Slalom skiing, Snowboard Dual Slalom, Nordic/X-C Sprint, Distance, and Relay events.

Q: What kind of discounts do United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club Members receive?

A: When you attend one of our sponsored ski weeks, you can expect to see discounts on the listed lift ticket prices, lodging costs, ski and snowboard rental costs,  ski school/lessons, and retail items!

Q: What happens at a ski week?

A: We have fun! We share our passion for skiing and snowboarding with our colleagues and friends from other airlines, we do some racing, and we have parties every night (including one theme party at each ski week!)!! Check out our What is a Ski/Snowboard Week page for more info!

Q: How do I register for a ski week?

A: First you register with the United Airlines Ski & Snowboard club to give us an idea of the number of people planning to attend. Then you register with NAASF.  Every member must create an account on www.naasf.com. To register for a NAASF ski week, you simply log in to the NAASF website, click on the 'Ski Weeks' menu button, then click on the week for which you wish to register. Click on the 'Register' button, and fill in the form and submit it. Now you'll show up in the Team Captain's list of attendees!

Q: If I join the United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club, do I have to race?

A: Not at all. While we owe our club's existence to our racing heritage, it is NOT mandatory for club members to race! Once you attend a ski week, however, you'll see just how much fun racing can be! We offer racing events for every level skier, from beginners to experts. Our "A" team is mostly made up of experienced racers (high school, collegiate and professional), but our "B" team is for everyone else and is designed for fun and to help new racers learn what they need to know if they set their sights on becoming an "A" racer!

Q: What is the Resort Registration Fee?

A: The Resort Registration Fee is charged by the resorts to cover their administrative costs for the week and to pay for the extensive work their race crew does for us. It also includes the cover charge for all of our parties during the week. The fee will vary from week to week. As an example, the fees for the 2024 Keystone week are $115 per person for non-racing and $170 for racing. Keep in mind, you'll be saving much more than that when you take advantage of our discounts on lodging and lift tickets, as well as rentals, ski school and retail!

Q: How can I order United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club hats, shirts, and other items?

A: Once it is operational, you will be able to order items through the Merchandise section of this website (active members only).  As a member of the club, you'll also receive information about discount programs we have with national ski and outdoor retailers as well as special United Airlines Ski & Snowboard Club catalogs we sometimes have with retail partners.