China Peak Opening New Central California Adaptive Sports Center
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CHINA PEAK TIMES skichinapeak.com Winter 2014 - 2015 Issue #5 China Peak Opening New Central California Adaptive Sports Center The passion, dedication and hard ity were generously covered by a donation work of China Peak Ski Patrol Director from Roger E. Petersen Investments of Randy Coffman and his wife Lisa has led Clovis. The resort’s building staff, led by to the opening of an amazing new facili- newly-promoted Director of Operations, ty at the resort for the 2014/15 season, the Paul Gray, spent two weeks putting the Central California Adaptive Sports Center building in place, painting, building access (CCASC), which will provide year round utilities, and creating a large sun deck and access to skiing, snowboarding, mountain easy access for adaptive participants. biking, and more to many who have suf- Continued on page 24 fered mental or physical injuries. “I’ve spent some time volunteering Staff Announcements at the Adaptive Sports Center in Crest- Even though China Peak Mountain The New Central California Adaptive Sports Center will provide year around access to skiing, Resort has one of the most experienced, snowboarding, mountain biking and more to those who have suffered mental or physical injuries. ed Butte, Colorado, and have seen what it does for the mind and spirit of those long tenured management teams in the in- China Peak Is Voted West’s Best Family who have suffered catastrophic injuries at dustry, with many key managers logging some point in their lives,” said Coffman. over 20 years at the resort, there’s always Ski Resort By Website OnTheSnow.com “With the size of our local population and a new face, or an existing one that takes on China Peak received one of the indus- Managing Partner Tim Cohee. “I think the the number of people who would enjoy a new challenges. try’s top prestigious awards recently from viewers rate our friendliness, family atmo- mountain experience, Lisa and I felt we “The core of our management has OnTheSnow.com, one of the most popular sphere, slope side lodging and overall af- could do something special with the help been in place for a long time, which has ski resort websites in the nation, receiving ford ability very high. of China Peak, the Children’s Hospital, nu- a lot to do with our operational success,” millions of views per season. A family vacation at China Peak is merous Veterans organizations and Fresno said resort General Partner, CEO & Gen- They were quoted as saying China hundreds of dollars less that most resorts; State University. It’s been a lot of work, but eral Manager Tim Cohee. “As we enter our Peak is, ‘The West’s Best Family Resort, while the larger resorts certainly have more now it’s finally come together.” fifth season as the new China Peak, we’ve as determined by the amenities, the fact is families with kids are The cornerstone of CCASC’s facilities seen very little turnover, which in our case vote of our viewers.’ more interested in the overall cost, as long is a 1,300 square foot building donated by is a testament to the quality of our team. In “There are a lot of as the resort offers a quality experience, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) that was some companies you see a lack of turnover fantastic family resorts which we certainly do.” moved from Auberry to China Peak this as a sign of complacency; with us, it’s a in the Western Region, China Peak’s family friendly terrain past fall. The expenses to move the facil- Continued on page 10 so frankly this is a bit was no doubt a factor in the high rating. of a surprise, especially “Academy Run is one of the most unique Veteran Paul Gray Now Director of Operations given the quality of the audience that uses offerings anywhere in the nation, and there Paul Gray, a 28 year veteran of Sierra the OnTheSnow.com website for making isn’t a resort that wouldn’t trade five runs Summit and Chink Peak, has been promot- family vacation decisions,” said resort Continued on page 3 ed to the newly created position of Director of Operations, announced resort managing partner, CEO and General Manager Tim IN THIS ISSUE: Cohee. New Adaptive Sports Center Look Who Has Been Promoted “Since I met Paul in May of 2010 he Sequoia Brewing “Garage Sale Ale” For Safety’s Sake - Plan Ahead has consistently demonstrated a high lev- Interview With Joe Weirick Huntington and Shaver Snowmobiling el of commitment to the resort’s success, New Bus Service to China Peak Snow Park Passes - Family Fun great judgment in critical times, a keen Meet Mike Cornell Shaver Lake Visitors Bureau sense of efficient operating philosophies Good Managers Make a Difference China Peak Ski Team and capital improvements, and perhaps “The West’s Best Family Ski Resort” Focus on Ann Louise - Inn Manager most importantly, a real focus on provid- Paul Gray - Director of Operations Ski & Snowboard Series in 4th year Bombers - What a Great Experience ing our guests with a great product on the sort career, and I would rate Paul Gray Lodging Opportunities Meet Chris Neely mountain,” said Cohee. “I’ve worked with among the best.” Improvements on the Horizon Dining at Lakeshore and Shaver Lake dozens of top talent in my 35 year ski re- Continued on page 16 CHINA PEAK TIMES Shaver Lake Area Listings Wildßower Village Bretz Mountain Granite Ridge Musick Ridge $1,999,000 | MLS#414644 $1,149,000 | MLS#423591 $795,000 | MLS#426635 $749,000 | MLS#433945 Granite Ridge Ridge Top Wildßower Village Camp Sierra $625,000 | MLS#433389 $595,000 | MLS#434735 $459,000 | MLS#423852 $250,000 | MLS#431563 We donÕt just sell the lifestyle, we LIVE it! 559.841.4200 www.ShaverLakeGuarantee.com Knobcone Lane, Shaver Lake Madrone Lane, Shaver Lake Located in the West Village Located in the West Village Sleeps 6-8 people For more information on the availability of these Sleeps 4-6 people Rates starting at $140 a night Rates starting at $100 a night Linens Provided cabins, please call Linens Provided Cable TV Zoe @ 559-349-1846 WIFI + Netßix + HBOGO BBQ Or check out VRBO.com #630059 & #603588 BBQ VRBO#630059 VRBO#603588 China Peak Times - page 2 CHINA PEAK TIMES People Who Make a Difference For Ann-Louise, The Inn is a Family Affair While most jobs at a mountain resort buttoned up. can be difficult at times, few are as chal- Not with Ann-Louise; her staff knows lenging as running a hotel. If something the details, and it’s impressive how they goes wrong, it’s often at night, when the consistently provide a high quality experi- only people at the resort are minimal staff ence, from check in, cleanliness and friend- and guests staying overnight. liness to quality and service in the bar and It takes a unique personality to run any restaurant.” Above all other elements of business open 24 hours a day, particularly her role as Inn manager, what Ann-Louise when it’s miles from most everything else. is most proud of is the relationships she has Enter Ann-Louise Jorgenson, Manager with long time guests. of the Inn @ China Peak, who just happens “China Peak has become my family in to have just that personality. many ways,” she says. “I’ve watched small “I’ve worked with hotel and overnight children grow up here, go to college, get accommodations managers for 21 years, married and even meet their kids. and have never met anyone more well suit- I find many of our loyal guests are here ed to handle the extreme challenge of run- ning a hotel,” said resort managing partner Tim Cohee. “It takes the right combination of service, compassion, focus on quality, leadership, patience and toughness to be really good. Ann-Louise is about as ideally suited to succeed in hotel management as they come - guests love her, the staff she For the convenience of guests staying at The Inn@China Peak, the resort staff spent several hours finds are great, and she can be tough as building a new covered entrance affording them protection from the elements during winter storms. nails when she has to be. Discover Central California’s Best Kept Secret, I know plenty of people who are great with the guest, or tough as nails. She has Visit Fresno County’s Sierra Nevada Paradise found the sweet spot to be both, and that is When it comes to scenic beauty, natu- to involve the entire community in respon- rare.” Like many Central Valley residents, ral wonders and recreational opportunities, sibly promoting tourism and the overall Ann-Louise is a transplant from Southern Fresno County’s Sierra Nevada provides economic health of the mountain area in California who moved to Clovis 14 years endless opportunities for all ages and ad- and around Fresno County’s Sierra Neva- ago to be closer to her family. venture seekers of every kind. da. It is a designated 501(c)3 non-profit “I worked hard and made a lot of This is the home of California’s best group and is dependent upon donations. friends in the Fresno/Clovis area, and I en- kept secret. Whether you are looking for The SLVB meets the second Tuesday joyed being close to my family, but I found world class hiking, skiing, fishing, off- of each month at the Shaver Lake Village myself always keeping an open mind to road trails, snowmobiling, rock climbing, Hotel’s breakfast room at 5:30 pm.