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Falls Ski Club Newsletter

January 2013

Sign up for trips: Big Sky; Targhee; Sun Valley; IFSC Hut Chile Party; Yellowstone, Old Faithful; Discovery Basin/Mt. Haggin; Snowbird; Craters Of The Moon Go To www.ifskiclub.com for details on trips What a deal, $10adults/$5junior Lessons for Downhill, Snowboard, X-Country, Telemark, Skate Ski

Targhee Instructional 1 was a huge success with 246 lessons,72 Junior and 68 Adults participated. Come join us in February and March to take advantage of the great lessons from Targhee’s Experienced Instructor’s.

Targhee Instructional#2 Targhee Instructional I February 1 - 3 Targhee Instructional#3 March 1 - 3

Contact: Moira Solle 208-524-6323 Sign up form can be copied from our website 2 Avalanche Awareness Night By Wray & Lani Landon

The Idaho Falls Ski Club, the American Avalanche Institute, and Wray and Lani Landon presented the 4th An- nual Avalanche Awareness night at Taylorview Junior High School. This educational event was held December 3 and provided information that served as a refresher for experienced winter backcountry travelers while also providing basic knowledge for those considering the backcountry.

Sarah Carpenter and Don Sharaf, owners of the Institute, split the evening between avalanche basics, a checklist approach to decision making, and a discussion of this year’s snowpack in the Tetons.

The night ended with 52 door prizes. Many in the crowd of 90 left not only smarter about the risks of winter backcountry travel but also with smiles on their faces from the prizes. We had $3000 worth of great prize sup- port from: Grand Targhee Resort, , Sun Valley Resort, Big Sky Resort, Mammut Sports Group, Great Harvest Bread Company, Idaho Mountain Trading, Idaho Nordic Ski Patrol, Peaked Sports, Play it Again Sports, Bucks T4, Post Register, Yostmark Mountain Equipment, Barrie’s Ski & Sports, 4600 Bread, East Idaho Off-Piste, Kate’s Real Food, Fred Meyer, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Walmart Idaho Falls, Walmart Ammon, and Sams Club.

Both Jerry Painter and Clark Corbin from the Post Register wrote great articles for the event. We really appreci- ate District 91 and Taylorview for allowing us to use Taylorview’s Auditorium.

Wray Landon Don Sharaf Avalanche Training Level 1

Again this year, the Idaho Falls Ski Club is offering level 1 avalanche training during the Jackson Hole Week- end, January 16 & 17,19 & 20, 2013. The American Avalanche Institute will be conducting the training either on the or behind King Resort. Contact Wray and Lani Landon at (208) 525-5277 or email to [email protected] for information and to sign up. This course is a must for anyone venturing into the back- country. 3 7pm Friday Feb.8, 2013 $15 Reserved Seating Colonial theater 498 A Street (522-0471) http://www.idahofallsarts.org/

Brian Edgerton Cross Country at Kelly Nordic Area Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol

Established in 1976, the Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol that year Jerry Jensen won the coveted National Nor- offers winter outdoor education to the general public dic Ski Patroller of the Year. and Outdoor Emergency Care to Nordic skiers in east- ern Idaho. One of our founders, Marty Huebner, Fundraiser's are vital to maintaining an effective vol- served several years on the National Ski Patrol Board unteer organization. We are pleased to host the Banff as the Nordic Advisor. Mountain Film Festival World Tour on February 8, 2013 Friday night at 7 PM at the Colonial Theater. All Our primary patrol area is Harriman State Park (558- seating is reserved ($15). Tickets are available at Co- 7368), which provides 20 miles of dual track, groomed lonial Theater (498 A Street, 522-0471) and on-line skating lanes, and user defined touring trails. Through ticketing http://www.idahofallsarts.org/. The previous an agreement with the Targhee National Forest, Harri- four shows were sold out. Proceeds from the benefit man also grooms trails for skiers to bring their dogs. are used for first aid equipment, training, supplies, and The patrol coverage is provided on weekends begin- maintenance of the patrol hut at Harriman State Park. ning from Christmas week through the end of March. By Clarke Kido Harriman averages 4000 skier days in the season.

As time and trail conditions permit, the Nordic patrol provides secondary duty on the backcountry trails past Kelly Canyon Resort. The Idaho Falls Ski Club main- tains 2 warming huts for club members and general public. The area has 15 miles of marked Nordic trails, groomed on a volunteer basis, and 10 miles of snow- trails.

Nordic patrollers have served in various capacities within the Intermountain Division as First aid, CPR, avalanche and Mountaineering Instructors. The 2002 season brought special memories, when 8 patrollers served with the Soldier Hollow Nordic Ski Patrol in Heber City, Utah to support the Nordic races at the Salt Lake Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Later Don Rasch Cross Country Skiing at Harriman State Park 4 Kelly Setup By Don Rasch -Alpine Director

On Thursday, December 27, 2012, a group of volunteers arrived at the Kelly Mountain hut location to erect the Kelly Mountain Hut for the Ski Club. While the hut materials were being snow machined to the Kelly Mountain location, several volunteers were removing the appropriately 16 inches of snow off the hut platforms. Once the materials arrived, the volunteers were able to erect the hut in about 2 hours. Once the hut was up, the stoves, chairs, and cots installed, it was time for a nice ski trip back to the parking lots. The Kelly Mountain Hut is in a beautiful location and can be rented for overnight stays through Glen Hayes by calling 208-589-4333. The Morgan Summit Hut has been erected in a similar manner. Both huts are open to the public and ready for visitors. If you would like to volunteer to help maintain the Kelly Nordic Area trails or want to volunteer to help remove the huts this spring, please con- tact Ken Hahn at 208-201-5353.

Snowshoers and hikers, please do not walk on the groomed cross-country ski tracks. It makes it nicer for the skiers and the roads are wide enough for everyone. Also, there are lots of wildlife in the Kelly Nordic Area, so be careful and do not approach them as they are extremely unpredictable this time of year. Have fun and be safe! Happy skiing or snow- shoeing! 5

FallThank Skiyou all,Party We hope at youSnow had aEagle great time! Brewing & Grill

On the first Friday night in November 2012, over 200 Ski Club members arrived at the Snow Eagle Brewery for our fall Party. The Ski Club provided drinks, food, and over $3000.00 in prizes, including free night stays in Jackson, Sun Valley Lift Tickets, Skis, Snowboard, and much, much more. At this Party, many people were able to renew their memberships for the season and talk to many of the Ski Club Board Members about trips, Nordic Area activities, and future plans. Sherrie Rohner organized this event and ar- ranged for many of the prizes. Sherrie is now focusing on the Spring party scheduled for April 2013. If you have any suggestions for Party events or would like to assist in the preparations or setup, please call Sherrie at 208-313-3769. 6 IFSC Information and Updates 2013

IFSC Photo Contest:

Last year, IFSC had four winners of the first member’s photo contest. We are doing the contest again this year. Any member can enter a picture of another member enjoying skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. The picture can be on a club trip or your own personal trip. All photos need to be submitted by April 30, 2013 to Deborah Rasch at [email protected]. Send your photo in a JPEG format, at last 3MB in size. In your entry, please include your name as the photographer, your member number, the name of those in the picture, along with the date and location where the picture was taken. If you have any questions concerning the contest, please contact Deborah via email or call 529-5880.

Open Board Meeting for Nominations for 2013-14 Board of Director Positions:

At the March 4, 2013 Board Meeting, nominations will be accepted for Board of Director positions to the 2013-14 Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Idaho Falls Ski Club Board of Directors, please plan to attend the Board Meeting at the Idaho Falls Public Library, starting at 7 PM. If you cannot attend this meeting and are interested in a Board position, please contact any current Board member or send an email indicating your interest to Don Rasch at [email protected]. If you need more information, please contact Don Rasch via email or call 529-5880.

Pomerelle Instructional:

The first Instructional went very with 16 Ski Club Members enjoying lift and lessons in one package. The second Pomerelle Instructional is scheduled for March 9, 2013. If you are interested in coordinating this trip, please con- tact Don Rasch at 529-5880 or send an email to [email protected].

1944-2013

In January 2013, Karl Quigg passed away from compli- cations following bypass surgery in December 2012. Karl has been a friend, ski partner, and a trip coordina- tor for the Idaho Falls Ski Club and our members. Karl coordinated the Pomerelle Instructional for many years. Karl’s energy and enthusiasm for skiing was outstanding and a willingness to help others. Karl will be greatly missed. 7 Kelly Canyon Ski Team: “Putting kids on the podium of life” for 50 years By Pat Revallier About Us... The Idaho Falls Ski Training Facility, Inc. is a non-profit What KCST is currently doing... 501©(3) ski education foundation which operates the Kelly KCST has seen a jump this year from last in enrollment. Canyon Ski Team (the “Ski Team” or “KCST”.) Founded Travel Team (USSA racers, ages 8 & up) is currently at 13 in the 1960’s, the Ski Team competes in the Intermountain kids with Devo Team training 6 skiers. Pat would like to Division (IMD) of the Ski & Snowboard As- see 20 on the Devo Team next season. Devo Team is train- sociation (USSA). ing Saturdays at Kelly Canyon Resort and competing in a club race series at other local resorts such as Grand Tar- IMD includes Idaho, and Utah. KCST com- ghee, Jackson Hole Mt. Resort, Snow King and Kelly Can- petes against the Sun Valley Ski Team, Ski yon Resort. KCST will host a club Series race at Kelly Team, McCall Ski Racing Team, Jackson Hole Ski Club as Canyon on Saturday February 9th. well as many teams and clubs from the Salt Lake City area The Travel Team competes in age class races within the including Park City, Snowbasin, Snowbird and the Row- Intermountain Division. Latest results include Brooke mark Ski academy. IMD is typically one of the most com- Vankampen, 11 year old U12 racer. 6th place at the Mc- petitive divisions in the country and regularly places Call North Series Slalom on January 12th. Landon Curtis, athletes on the national team, aka the US Ski Team. Such 10 year old U12 racer placed 11th at the same race. These athletes from IMD are Ted Ligety, Julia Mancuso and Ste- are great results. This division is among the most competi- ven Nyman. In relatively brief history, KCST has placed tive in the country. These racers and others are competing two athletes on the US Ski Team. for spots in the division championship events held in the spring at the Sun Valley and Park City resorts. About 60 KCST strives to keep team fees low, so area athletes are athletes in each gender will earn spots in these champion- able to compete in the IMD. Mainly staffed by volunteer ship events. So Brooke and Landon are looking quite good coaches, the Ski Team relies heavily on sponsorship from at this time. the Idaho Falls Ski Club, area businesses, donations and U14 (age 12 & 13) athletes begin their race season with a grants. It is only through such sponsorship and support that Super G at JHMR January 19-21. They will also be com- KCST is able to assist financing equipment, travel and race peting for very hard to come by spots in a championship costs to local area athletes. event by racing in a series that travels them from Park City, UT to Sun Valley, ID. KCST deals with woes and lows, hires new coach... The Ski Team has seen a significant decline in numbers Where KCST wants to go... the past couple of years with the closing of Sunday skiing KCST needs more kids. Getting the word out that this is and training at it’s hill, Kelly Canyon Resort. KCST a reputable, competitive program that encourages healthy and it’s group of dedicated board members have shown lifestyles, hard work and builds a strong sense of self is vi- their commitment to the Ski Team and ski racing by hiring tal to the success of the facility. Skiing and ski racing is a full time director and head coach for the 2012-2013 ski family oriented and a great way to grow up. The sport of race season. Pat Revallier has joined the team and brought skiing is fun, healthy and builds independence and self con- 20 years of professional USSA coaching with him. Pat has fidence. The kids get to travel, ski other resorts and meet coached for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and friends from all over the world of skiing. KCST encourages worked as a director of skiing for the Hailey Ski Team and families to take an active roll in their child’s racing by help- Tamarack Sport and Education Foundation. In his short ing at local races, traveling to away races and supporting time here, he has secured training space at Grand Targhee their young racers through triumph and trial. Resort to accommodate the early season training needs and fill the Sunday training gap. Pat brings tremendous positive energy to the small program that will inevitably return it to the proud, youth enriched team in which it needs to be. This means, increasing the numbers of the Development Team, ages 10 and under. “We need to build a foundation first and get families involved and skiing again at Kelly Canyon.” Idaho Falls Ski Club PO Box 52301 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405

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Board Contact Information

Karin Brown Donald Rasch Richard Lee [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 524-0513 or 709-6025 529-5880 403-2508

Robin Villarreal Jeni Baker Glen Hayes [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 521-4800 523-8610 589-4333

Andrea Heady Bob Lugar Gail Rochelle [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 681-3500 745-7064 or 525-5218 604-0712

Dave Brown Ken Hahn Greg Olson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 524-0513 or 351-9461 201-5353 523-4794

Bev Novak Sherrie Rohner Justin Pond [email protected] rclint4msn.com [email protected] 522-3076 208-313-3769 724-6265

Deborah Rasch Sam Alessi [email protected] [email protected] 529-5880 569-3437