http://PacificRimAlliance.org/DATESDATES Pacific Rim Snow Sports AllianceUPUP Vol. 6 • No. 4 • Spring 2003

INSIDE THIS ISSUE the Alliance The Alliance ...... 1 Features • Member Profile: Patricia Ortiz...... 2 Verbier— New Zealand— • Snowboard Strip ...... 9 It has been a long haul but our 2004 is We only have two months to go for Public Affairs all but finalized. We are going to our fabulous trip to New Zealand. We • Safety ...... 3 currently have two openings. If anyone • History...... 3 Verbier . Right now the is interested, contact Gene asap. Trip • Industry Ski News ...... 4 dates are March 12-20, 2004 but this details can be found on page 7. • Fitness: Work Out of a Champion . . . . 4 could change to March 5-13, 2004. FWSA Convention— Also the price on the 3-star may drop Tripping Around ...... 2 The Far West Convention will be in • FWSA Convention...... 6 slightly. We only have 50 spots and we • San Diego Family Picnic ...... 6 Rancho Mirage May 29 - June 1, 2003 • Wine Maker Dinner ...... 6 have already had a lot of interest so if at the Las Palmas Marriott in Rancho • New Zealand, August 2003 ...... 7 you want to go, send a $400 deposit Mirage. Call 800-458-8786 to make • Verbier, Switzerland 2004 ...... 8 (fully refundable until August 1, 2004) reservations. Trip Wrap Up now. See page 8 for details. The convention isn’t for everyone, but • ...... 5 This trip has been quite a challenge Friday night’s Silent Auction may be • Winter Park ...... 2 worth the trip through traffic as more since the US dollar is in the toilet than $100,000 in ski trips can be Sign-Up Forms...... 9 these days. Switzerland is a bit high bought for pennies on the dollar. but worth it. Remember, a three-star in Switzerland is like a 4-star in most The FWSA Convention will feature the • Ski With Pride • other countries. usual optional events— Pub Crawl, • Watch All Sides • Golf Tournament, Tennis, Celebrity •Let It Ride • As for an extension, we are looking Home Tour and Tram & Hike. The First With Safety Awareness into a post trip to Brussels / convention officially kicks off with the Amsterdam or perhaps Barcelona. Will Silent Auction on Friday. Saturday will Associate Member National keep you posted. have a Travel Expo, lunch, seminars and Awards Banquet. Sunday is the Ski Areas Wine Maker Dinner— Association general meeting and elections. nsaa.org It’s that time of year when we host our See page 6. I annual fund raiser for the Jimmie Membership in Pacific Rim Alliance gives Heuga Center for MS. We will have you membership in LA Council of Ski Clubs another fabulous wine maker dinner Our prayers and thoughts are (LAC), San Diego Ski Council (SDSC) and at our home in San Diego on with Maureen Burrows as she the Far West Ski Association (FWSA). Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 5 PM. It’s undergoes another round of only $50 and totally tax deductible. chemo. Well wishes can be This event fills fast, so get your sent to her at 5266 La Canada checks in early. I am already Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011 planning some surprises. TRIPPING AROUND MEMBER PROFILE ❖ Pacific Rim Alliance ❖ Skiing with The Unrecables • WINE MAKER DINNER ...... 19 July 2003 Catherine Ohl @ 858-467-9469 by Patricia Ortiz • NEW ZEALAND ...... 31 July - 12 Aug 2003 When I decided to go on the LAC Winter Park trip, I had several options COOK ISLANDS, NZ ...... 12-16 Aug 2003 for which group to go with, since I was the only one from Pacific Rim Gene Fulkerson @ 858-467-9469 Alliance going. After speaking with several trip leaders, I decided to buy • VERBIER, Switzerland ...... 12-20 March 2004 one of the trips that Sigrid Noack won at the Snow Gala. Gene Fulkerson @ 858-467-9469 I thought I might in some way assist • , ...... March 2005 some of the Unrecables in going. Gene Fulkerson @ 858-467-9469 Pacific Rim Alliance has, for the past ❖ ❖ several years, made annual donations Los Angeles Council to the Unrecables, so I thought I • SNOW GALA ...... tba Nov 2003 would keep up the tradition. Catherine Ohl @ 858-467-9469 Anyway, my first realization that this • WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB, Canada . . . 31 Jan - 7 Feb 2004 would be no ordinary trip was at the Bonnie West @ 562-699-8880 airport. The special arrangements that needed to be made before and after ❖ San Diego Council ❖ takeoff made me realize how many • COUNCIL PICNIC (Crowne Point)...... 29 June 2003 things I take for granted. Gene Fulkerson @ 858-467-9469 This was the beginning of counting • WINTER GALA ...... 8 Nov 2003 my blessings all week long. It was hard enough for me to manage my luggage and gear. So I was quite Gene Fulkerson @ 858-467-9469 impressed with the innovativeness of the Unrecables, especially Dee • ASPEN, CO ...... TBA Dec 2003 Armstrong, who has a system where she is able to fit all of her stuff on Mike Sanford @ 858-95-1442 her wheelchair, especially her coffee mug. ❖ Far West Ski Association ❖ One of the best parts of skiing was being able to join the Unrecables to see how they courageously do what they do. The handicap accessible • FWSA Convention (Palm Springs). . 29 May - 1 June 2003 bus would pick us up each morning and deliver us to the NSCD Judy Schultheis @ 619-461-4478 (National Sports Center for the Disabled). • AFRICA (Kenya) ...... 8-19 August 2003 When it came time to break for lunch, there were limited options for Susie Vetter @ 858-278-9026 the group, as there were not always wheelchairs available to them. • AFRICA (Kenya) ...... 12-23 September 2003 Again, something that most of us never give a second thought to. The Tucker Hoffmann @ 510-278-5900 afternoons were much of the same, although I usually stopped skiing • LAKE LOUISE, Canada 24-31 January 2004 around 3:00. Susie Vetter @ 858-278-9026 I raced for the first time and finished two NASTAR runs on Thursday. • MORZINE, 6-13 March 2004 And for some unknown reason, probably a clerical error, I got a bronze Tucker Hoffmann @ 510-278-5900 medal at the banquet on Friday night. My roommate Sherry (a Wailer), is an excellent skie, and also raced for the Unrecables and helped them win a respectable third place overall. Throughout the trip I got called more "P" names then ever before, especially by my new friend Ron Guidotti (or was it Rob or Russell or Rufus?). So I became accustomed to answering to Priscilla, Princess, Wanted Pamela, etc., but my favorite was Petunia. I want to thank all the Unrecables for welcoming me — Sigrid Noack, MEMBERSHIP VP Barbara Miyamoto, Dee Armstrong, Kathy Paisley, Gordon Cardona, Wally Cardona, Daniel Palacios and Steve Lefkowitz. CONTACT GENE FULKERSON (858-467-9469) For a final note, I encourage everyone who is reading this article who IF INTERESTED.KNOWLEGE OF EXCEL REQUIRED. has not spent any time with Unrecables to try to do so. It will be a memorable experience and oodles of fun! I pg 2 — Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ Mammoth Pass Safety: Safety Tips

Ski helmets are a good idea. Make sure wind flaps to shield zippers, snug cuffs at the helmet fits correctly. A ski helmet is wrists and ankles, collars that can be not an item you buy to grow into. Educate snuggled up to the chin and deep pockets. Season Passes Sold Out in yourself about the benefits and limitations Buy quality products. Record Time! of the helmet. Wearing a helmet doesn't Put beginners in ski school to get them The unrestricted $399 2003/04 give permission to ride faster or recklessly. on the right track. Mammoth Value Pass is no longer available. The Value Pass was a limited- Dress in layers. Layering allows you to Instructors know quantity offer, and passes sold out at a accommodate your body's constantly how to teach record pace. changing temperature. For example, skiing and snow- boarding, it's their Here are the season pass dress in polypropylene underware (top options that will be available this and bottoms) which feels good next to business. Then fall for winter 2003/04. the skin, dries quickly, absorbs sweat and you'll enjoy skiing Both passes will be keeps you warm. You should also wear a with your friends available for purchase in turtleneck, sweater and waterproof jacket. and they will be September. proud to show you their skiing abilities. • Regular season pass: $1200/adult. Be prepared. Mother nature has a mind of Be sure you have a trail map. This is a full-price, dual-mountain her own. Wear a hat, 80 percent of heat- pass with no restrictions. loss is through the . Knows when to stop skiing. For example, • Monday-Friday, non-holiday season Be sure to wear sun protection, even on if you're chilled, injured, have a problem pass: $500. Mammoth is introducing cloudy days. The sun reflects off the snow with equipment or even if you're just a new pass product that is valid at and is stronger than you think! simply worn out. It's alright to stop before Mammoth and June Mountain the end of the day. Monday-Friday, non-holiday for the Wear sunglasses or goggles . Skiing is a lot Set a meeting place if you get separated 2003/04 season. more fun when you can see. The sun can from your group. The walkie talkies now Go to http://www.mammoth- burn your eyeballs. available are convenient and a big hit on mtn.com/ for notification when the I above season passes go on sale. I When buying outer skiwear, look for fabric the slopes. that is water and wind-resistant. Look for

FWSA SKI HISTORY

California Ski Association— resulted in the authorization by the State of The organization of skisport in California was to a large extent the California for snow removal equipment on the roads result of an effort to attract the 1932 Winter Olympics. In spite of that accessed California’s emerging ski resorts. Skiing losing the Olympic bid in Yosemite, the National Ski Association was a new sport and thousands traveled to the snow in the winter. Ski Jumping was the daredevil sport of the (NSA) gave the sanction to the California State Chamber of period and ski clubs hosted huge spectator events. The ski industry Commerce to organize the California Ski Association (CSA). began to develop from small club-operated hills to larger ski areas.

October 7, 1930, “Hall of Famer” Wendell Robie of the Auburn In 1946, the Area Development Committee was formed to Ski Club, organized strong club support to form the California Ski concentrate on getting two ski areas approved — San Gorgonio Association. At the NSA convention in Chicago, December 14, and Mineral King. (Neither of which will ever be developed.) 1930, CSA was accepted as an affiliated division and California was awarded the 1932 National Ski tournament. The first sanctioned At the Convention in 1948, CSA changed its name to the Far West divisional meet was held by CSA in 1931. Ski Association (FWSA) to have a name more representative of the geographical area it encompasses — California, Nevada and January 18, 1931, CSA orchestrated a “traffic jam” demonstration that Hawaii. I

http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 — pg 3 Comeback of the Year— There may have been more prestigious victories for Austrian INDUSTRY superstar , but none more meaningful than his January World Cup super G gold medal, won in front of the home crowd at Kitzbühel, . The “Herminator” stepped onto the victor’s podium 17 months after a life-threatening Ski News motorcycle accident nearly by Catherine Ohl cost him a leg. Rahles Honored by USOC— Bode Breaks Free— Downhiller (Sugar Bowl, CA), who conquered Making the Austrians Kitzbühel’s fabled Hahnenkamm downhill for the first victory in nervous is a huge feat, but to that race by an American skier in 44 years ( in be in the running for the 1959) and had two other top-3s in World Cup races, is the U.S. overall World Cup title until Olympic Committee’s Male Athlete of the Month for January. the last race earns true respect. With Hermann USOC officials said Rahlves was cited Maier now 30 and Stephan for his historic victory in Kitzbuehel, Eberharter 34, 25-year-old for finishing second in the can be called Lauberhorn in , Switzerland, the best young skier in the the previous weekend and for world. I finishing third in a downhill in Bormio, Italy. Runnerup was tennis player Andre Agassi, who won the Australian Open. Fitness: Workout of A Champion Coincidentally, the USOC announce- excerpted from Helen Olsson, Skiing Magazine ment came as Rahlves was being honored in Kitzbuehel for his Eric Schloy— dramatic win by having his name painted on one of the resort’s Claim to fame: Ranked third overall gondolas, an honor reserved only for winners of the famous in 2001 World Cup standings for GS; Hahnenkamm, which is regarded by many as the Super Bowl of two World Cup podium finishes for ski racing. 2001; Silver at 2003World Championships for GS. Big Sky— Big Sky Resort is developing the north side of Lone Peak for the Fit thought: "Skiing's an athletic sport, so I choose exercises that 2003/2004 ski season adding over 1,000 new acres to the resort. involve athleticism. The power clean The new Moonlight expansion will include a 2 mile long, six hits all the major muscle groups, and passenger high speed lift accessing the new intermediate and it involves coordination and timing." advanced terrain. Targets: Total body, emphasis glutes, Berthoud To Remove Lifts— hamstrings, and shoulders. After almost 20 years of off-and-on operations, lift-served skiing How to: With the barbell on the floor, legs flexed, lift the bar has come to an end at Berthoud Pass. The area's two lifts are being in one motion to your thighs, bringing the shoulders back removed this summer of 2003. The triple chair is going to a ski and chest out. From there, lift with your shoulders in a area near Kansas City and the quad chair to Berkshire East in shrugging motion, bringing the bar up to your collarbone (see Massachusetts. photo). Elbows should end up under the bar, out front. Berthoud itself will continue to run as a boutique snowcat Reps & sets: Start with just the barbell, and work your way operation, as it has for the past two seasons. up in weight as you get stronger. Build to 3 sets of 12, then add weight and drop the reps. No Sleigh? No Problem. Erik's tip: Before you go to the gym, pop a ski video into the Imagine seeing 250 Santas ripping down Broadway at Sunday VCR to get fired up. "The Ski Team has highlight videos of River. As part of a local fundraiser on December 20, 2002 the winning runs playing in the gym. We lift because we have a Maine resort provided free lift tickets to anyone dressed as St. goal in mind — we're lifting to win." I Nick. Looked like fun.

pg 4 — Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ SESTRIERE 7 - 15 March 2003 For those of us who went to Sestriere, Kathy Bell walked the mountains while this WAS a memorable trip . The Gary Bunney skied all day. Teagan weather was perfect and the snow was Clive, a non-skier, really enjoyed shop- outstanding. ping and massages. She would work out everyday in the pool area. This trip certainly had its ups and down, more so than normal. To begin with our Another trip highlight was the torch light second flight to Europe got delayed in LA for parade and “typical” raclette dinner. six hours. Lufthansa did a great job getting Everyone really enjoyed this evening our folks to Sestriere as they held the plane especially the snowmobile ride back to the from Frankfurt, rushed everyone through hotel. This was probably the best meal of customs, and paid for the bus to the hotel. the week and the wine never stopped. The luggage didn’t make it until late the Richard Dombrow broke his leg the next day. Well, no one was really going first day skiing. He was pretty limited to ski since we hadn’t gotten enough in what he could do but was in great sleep. Absolutely everyone was a good spirits and decided to stay the week. sport about it. It was all up from here. Eileen Dombrow took advantage and scheduled a daily massage for herself. The highlight of the trip for most of us was the helicopter ride to Montegenvre, On the final night, Burton Griffin gave France, led by Gene Fulkerson with out gag awards. Mark Caleb was the Michael O’Connor, Kelly Roberts, RL most fun, Stephanie Erickson was most Smith, Catherine Ohl, Bruce Bivans, improved, Bernie Stanton was the iron Larry Weaver and James Davidson. Paul man, and Catherine Ohl was the whip. Grynick forgot his poles and had to rent Bob Schulz missed all the fun since he some there while Christa Stompler was in a hospital under observation after patiently waited. Paul and Christa later he fell and knocked himself out earlier. attempted to ski back to Sestriere. Larry Angione, Jeanette Day, Mark & Since we were all going off in different Naoko Caleb, Stephanie Erickson, J. directions, Gene sent Bob’s clothes and B. Hammond, Tom Erickson, Lee travel documents to him via taxi. Bob Juskalian and Bernie Stanton took a was out of the hospital in a second to taxi to Montegenvre and met us for Malpensa looking for a flight home. He lunch. The snow and terrain were so meet up with the Dombrows and Burt terrific that Montegenvre warranted a and flew home with them the next day. return trip later in the week. Michael, RL, Kelly, Franco, Bruce, Larry, Gene, Catherine, James, Jeany, Every time we stopped for lunch on the Kathy, Gary, Lee, Frank, Irene, John, mountain we would run into Heidi Barbie and Richard went by bus to Meyer and Matt Netski. Never did see Genoa, Pisa and Florence. This was one them ski but they had to had skied to of the best extensions. Genoa was a reach the on-mountain restaurant. surprise as we toured the harbor, walked There was lots to do and see besides the old streets and trekked to Portofino. skiing. Jeany & James Davidson, We sweet talked our bus driver, with the Richard Frey, John Good and Franco help of some green backs, into stopping Antonicelli spent a day touring in at Pisa. Florence was wonderful as we all Torino. Elisabeth Maier and Jim made it to see David, the Duomo, Murchey checked out the train. Battistero, and many other sites. I

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Evening Wineto include 5 Course Maker Dinner prepared Dinner to match 5 special wines Saturday, July 19, 2003, 5 PM 10818 Viacha Dr, San Diego, CA ONLY ❐ YES, please sign me up for the Wine Maker Dinner! ❐ Sorry I won’t be able to attend the Wine Maker Dinner. Here’s my Tax Deductible contribution (any amount) for the Center for MS. $50 For Information, call Gene or Catherine at 858-467-9469 Send Check (payable to Jimmie Heuga Center) to —Gene Fulkerson at 10818 Viacha Dr., San Diego, CA 92124-3421 Name(s) ______Home Phone: ______Email:______Thanks for your support in the flight against MS! Wine & Dinner donated by Catherine & Gene

100% of proceeds to benefit Jimmie Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis FWSA Convention presents 2nd Annual May 29 - June 1, 2003 FAMILY Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort & Spa 41-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 760-568-2727 PI CN IC • Fish & Burgers • Beer & Soda • Games • Prizes Convention Highlights (Registration Fee Includes)— • Silent Auction • Club Team Challenges • Travel Expo $125 • FUN!!! • Club Leadership Seminars Registration • Celebrity Guest Speakers • Kids/Grandkids Welcome • Saturday “Midnight at the Oasis” Awards Dinner Dance • FWSA Business Meeting $5* More Fun Optional Events— Sponsors— • Thursday “Lil Bit Country / Lil Bit Rock & Roll” Pub Crawl • Firestone Beer • Friday Golf,Tennis,Tram Ride & Hike, or Shopping Spree • Sportsman Seafood • Friday Afternoon Pool Party To Sign Up— Hotel Reservations— • Gene Fulkerson at 858-467-9469 • Special Room Rate of $121 / per night & tax (sgl or dbl) • Call 1-800-458-8786, use code "FWSA" • Visit www.marriott.com, use code "FARFARA" Sunday, June 29, 2003, 10 AM Information & Convention Registration— Mission Bay @ Crown Point North (off Ingram) • Catherine Ohl, 858-467-9469, [email protected] * Children under 12 FREE! Revised 2/28/03

pg 6 — Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ FUTURE OF CLUBS by Gene Fulkerson Personally, I believe the future of ski clubs lies with the families. The future is not a snowboarder versus skier issue but one of age. Of the 6 million active skiers, a full third are under the age of 18. In this article, the term “skier” is meant in the generic sense and applies to any on-snow non-motorized winter sport like downhill, nordic, telemark, boarding, ski skating, biking, tubing, etc. For the past 25 years, the amount of skier days has remained flat at about 50 millions. But we are not increasing the number of skiers, just the number of skier days. The 2000-01 season at 56.7 million skier days was the first growth we have seen in a long time. Even last year showed encouraging numbers in light of the third year in a row of marginal snow experienced in . So where would new skiers (and potential club members) come from? The family? The average age of a typical club member is mid 50s, Most of us joined our first club when we were in our 30s and everyone

Courtesy Winter Park Courtesy Winter Park was about 10 years older or younger than us. We are now in our 50s and 60s. If more than 30% of skiers are under age 18, shouldn’t this be the group (along with their parents) we go after? The 30 years olds today (x-generation) do not want to socialize with us. They have their own core group of friends they do “stuff” with. It’s a loosely knit group that prefers to have the option of deciding where to go at the last minute. There are no commitments and no up-front costs. Families are typically not welcome at many ski clubs. Families have different dynamics and needs from what most Ski (Social & Recreational) Clubs provide today. Families probably need their own club with the option to interact with us older folks. There are still a few of us relics around that have the knowledge and expertise to organize families and help them form their own clubs and organizations. I would be more than willing to help. But in the meantime, remember children are always welcome on Pac Rim trips. I

http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 — pg 7 Hotel Montpellier ****

Date could change to March 5-13, 2003 Basic Package to Include— Reputed for the quality of its rooms, the warm atmosphere it exudes, its • NON-STOP Air from LAX to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Geneva, via Lufthansa excellent cuisine and its new wellness - Complimentary In-Flight Drinks, Meals, Movies centre, the Hotel Montpellier proudly • Luxury Coach Transfer from Geneva to Verbier displays the authenticity of local materi- • Seven Nights Luxury Lodging at als and customs, welcomes you with a - Golf Hotel*** for $1,469 from smile and ensures that its facilities and - Hotel Montpellier**** for $1,799 $1,469 amenities meet the needs of the most • Private Bath, Double Occupancy demanding guests. • Seven Breakfasts and Seven Dinners • The Usual Parties, Souvenirs and much MORE! Hotel Golf *** Price Does Not Include— • Lift Tickets (about $30 a day) • US and Foreign Departure Fees, Fees and PFCs (est $116) • Excursions from Verbier • Return Extensions for Up to 30 Days Options Available TBA— For Reservations & Information— • 400 Deposit Due Now: Check Payable to "Pacific Rim" to— The Golf Hotel (formerly known as Gene Fulkerson @ 10818 Viacha Dr., San Diego, CA 92124 • For More Information, contact— the Grand Combin) is in a great loca- Gene Fulkerson at 858-467-9469 tion just outside the town centre. This Catherine Ohl at [email protected] is a friendly, traditional style hotel World On Skis World where you are guaranteed a warm wel- Cancellation Policy will Apply Must be a Member of Pacific Rim come. I

Verbier Skiing— • Facilities for everyone — swimming pools, saunas, skating A vast ski area which offers some of the most varied, exciting rink, squash, cinema, lots of shops and much, much more. and challenging skiing to be found anywhere in the world. • An excellent snow record and one of the longest seasons of Verbier's Après-Ski— any resort. Verbier's apres-ski is as legendary as the skiing itself. There are a • A traditional and very attractive Swiss village of alpine variety of bars, restaurants, wonderfully chic shops and also four chalets built in local wood and stone. nightclubs to choose from for those with the stamina to dance the night away. In addition, Verbier has a superb sports center, • An extensive and lively nightlife, including the renowned located near our hotels with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, Farm Club. sauna, steam room, massage facilities, squash courts and an ice • A wide variety of restaurants & cafes to suit all budgets that rink. I offer the chance to sample the fine local cuisine. • There is also an efficient free bus service around the resort. pg 8 — Pacific Rim Snow Sports Alliance Updates • Spring 2003 http://PacificRimAlliance.org/ SNOWBOARD Membership Application 2003-04 STRIP ALL Pacific Rim Alliance attendees must be a member to participate in one of our trips. Our membership year is from 1 July 2003 through 29 September 2004. To join the Pacific Rim Alliance, fill out the following and send with your check (payable to The town of Aspen came out of their bindings Pacific Rim Alliance) to: Sunday as local Gretchen Bleiler stomped the Buttermilk superpipe winning the keys to a PACIFIC RIM ALLIANCE 10818 VIACHA DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92124 brand new Chevy ZR5 from the U.S. Snowboard Finals Powered by Chevy Trucks. NAME(S): ______Her run of 41.0 points barely bumped 16-year- HOME ADDR:______old pipe slayer Hannah Teter (Belmont, VT) by 2.3 points. Tricia Byrnes CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______(Stratton Mountain, VT) E-MAIL ADDR: ______grabbed the No. 3 spot out of HOME PHONE: ______the five women final with 30.9 points throwing together a solid WORK PHONE: ______run stuffed with switch tricks. FAX LINE: ______On the men’s side DATE OF BIRTH: ______Steve Fisher (St. Indicate Membership (Includes membership in FWSA) Louis Park, MN) eclipsed ❑ $8 INDIVIDUAL Membership the competition with ❑ $10 FAMILY Membership—Significant other, spouse, children, friends residing at a 43.0 point run for same residence qualify the win and his first Grand Prix victory after barely missing the podium in his two previous WAIVER: I am aware that participation in the Pacific Rim Alliance events has, in addition to the usual risks, dangers and hazards associated with travel, snowboarding, alpine, Nordic, Heli tries. California bulldog Andy Finch (Fresno, & off-piste skiing, certain additional risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: CA) finished second, a full 4.2 points off Fisher, boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts; changing weather conditions; exposed or hidden but after a win at Mount Bachelor, Finch was natural or man-made objects; avalanches; failure to ski or ride safely or within one’s own ability; named the men’s national freestyle champion. and negligence on the part of other skiers and boarders, the organization or their staff. I freely 2002 Olympian Tommy Czeschin (Mammoth accept and fully assume all such risks and danger and the possibility of personal injury, death, Lakes, CA) was third with 38.1 points, also property damage or loss, resulting therefrom. posting his first Grand Prix podium on the year. Signature Date Action from the U.S. Snowboard Finals Powered by Chevy Trucks will air April 15 at Signature Date 4:00 p.m. EST on ESPN. I Pacific Rim Trip Sign-Up Form

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PACIFIC RIM Mission Statement BOARD OF DIRECTORS The PACIFIC RIM ALLIANCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of skiing, snowboarding, sight- seeing, photography, travel, public affairs and civic awareness. PRESIDENT. . . Catherine Ohl The Alliance is further oriented to the building of international relations among skiers, snowboarders and sports organizations MEMBERSHIP ...... open throughout the Pacific Rim. The Alliance is a member of San TREASURER. . . . Patricia Ortiz Diego Council, Los Angeles Council, Far West Ski Association. TRUSTEE . . . . Bernie Stanton Surplus moneys above requirements for deposits for future trips will be donated to non-profit organizations devoted to charity, TRAVEL. . . . . Gene Fulkerson research & education. We are especially interested in, but not limited to, supporting Ski Area Development, Adaptive Ski Programs, Jimmie Heuga Center and Olympic & Junior Racers. For Information & Forms, Contact— • Catherine Ohl ...... 310-538-5435 (voice e-mail) [email protected] (e-mail) • Gene Fulkerson ...... 858-467-9469 (eve) 858-565-6721 (fax) [email protected] (email) E-Mail us at [email protected]