WINTER 2004 VOLUME 41, ISSUE 2
NOR’WESTER
COME ON SNOW - WE’RE READY! BARB DIXON, DIVISION DIRECTOR [email protected] (208) 347-3143 Many areas in the PNWD were not Copies of the Policies and Proce- tend the Program Supervisors meeting. open by Thanksgiving. It is snowing to- dures should be in hard copy form to In between the DD’s will meet with each night so my holiday wish is that all of the each Patrol Director by the first of Jan- other as well as each of those groups. areas in the Pacific uary and you will be able May the New Year find you and your Northwest will be open to get copies from them loved ones happy and healthy. May the VERY SOON. I also or contact myself or your ski season be all we could wish for. May hope you have all had RD. Along with that, we continue to be the very best rescuers a chance to do some don’t forget that we have we can be. Have a very fun and active INSIDE THIS ISSUE: conditioning before you a new set of By-Laws ski season. tackle the slopes and all that was approved at the the responsibilities of August meeting. Calendar Dates to Note 2 patrolling. Remember, Something to a Patrollers Cross is not consider – Currently the something we try to Nor Wester is published Divison Awards Summary 4 earn. four times a year. With It is snowing tonight, so I was only able to the deadlines being my holiday wish is that attend two Region Meet- September 1, December all of the areas in the Ski Flight 2006 6 ings this year, North- 1, March 1 and June 1. west and Southern Idaho. Northwest, Printing is now approximately 3 weeks Pacific Northwest will Inland Empire and Oregon were all on from those dates. The awkward issues be open VERY SOON. the same day. Hmm, let me see, Spo- are September and December due to Division Directory 11-17 kane to Seattle to Willamette Pass all in timing of the convention, the ski season one day. Doesn’t work. We have some itself, and then the holidays. Think about strong Region Directors and things are the possibility of publishing three times a running smoothly. That was also re- year with the due dates being October 1, flected in the refreshers that I attended. February 1 and June 1. This should help Great job everyone! Do you feel re- us get calendar information into the freshed? You should. October issue, National Board meeting The Executive Board has completed information in both the January and June the first ever (to our knowledge) Policies issue and of course convention infor- and Procedures for the Pacific Northwest mation also in the June issue. Contact Division. After several drafts and mul- your RD’s or Deb Garcia with your ideas tiple phone conferences we feel we have and suggestions. a very workable product, and we intend Next week I’ll be heading to Denver to to add to it as we review the last 10-15 meet with all of the other DD’s. I’m going years of minutes. Items from those min- one day early to attend the OEC con- utes will be incorporated on an annual ference and staying one day late to at- basis. 2 Nor’wester AWARDS ALL YEAR LONG ANNE GREENWOOD, AWARDS ADVISOR [email protected] (503) 399-3518
Greetings from your new PNWD division and national, not “outside” the Awards Advisor. I look forward to helping patrol as in at work. CALENDAR DATES you with your awards questions, concerns Be specific. An example of course and suggestions. Of course, I may have description should look something like my own questions, concerns and sug- this: gestions, so please be patient. Ski patrollers are patrollers all year OEC: Taught a complete course of long, not just during the ski season. We 20+ students – (date) MTR 1 and Avalanche 1 classes — Cascade Nordic patrol because we like to help all sorts of Taught a section at the last 3 Cascade Nordic Ski Patrol will be conducting MTR 1 and people, not just skiers, and of course we refreshers to a patrol of 75+ - Avalanche 1 classes this season. Please pass the following do like to ski. Keep this in mind for (dates) info on to your patrollers who might be interested in MTR 1 or awards. You may have a candidate for a Was refresher chair for – (date) merit star in the summertime. Listen to Avy 1. Or, if you know of candidates/patrollers who are interested, please send Dick Willy their contact info. the stories family members tell, or other This same format can be used for patrollers. You may be surprised to learn Avalanche, Mountain Travel, etc. of an event that took place while no one Tentative dates are as follows: was looking. Region Awards Advisors: A few suggestions when completing Classroom (location, Seattle area, east side) awards: Sue Garcia – Inland MTR 1 Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8 Review Jim Whittaker’s article from 4200 Highway 231 Avy 1 Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10 the Fall 2004 issue of the Nor’Wester. It Springdale, WA 99173 focuses on the outstanding/patrol award (H) 509-258-4359 Field trip (location, Stevens Pass) categories, the merit star categories, the MTR 1 Mar 5 - 6 meritorious service award and the Mike Klein – Mt. Hood Avy 1 Mar 6 distinguished service award. When in 20939 SW Martinazzi Ave. doubt, review the NSP “Policies and Tualatin OR 97062 Procedures, Chapter 10”. (H) 503-691-2256 Instructors of record are: Dick Willy, MTR and Mike McGoey, Use the most current form. Yes, Avalanche.Please contact Dick Willy, Cascade Nordic,206-772- award nominations have been returned Unfilled Position – Northwest 1228 to register or for more information. because of the wrong form or outdated form being used. The forms are available Jeff Faust – Oregon Southern Idaho Region Clinics online at: www.nsp.org 2910 Tulip St 1. “Login” with your member number Eugene, OR 97408 Jan. 8 Sr. Clinic Brundage (H) 541-345-3605 and password Jan. 22 Ski Enhancement Soldier 2. Go to Member Services, click on Carol Fountain – Southern Idaho Jan. 22 Toboggan clinic Ferguson My Bookshelf Jan. 29 Ski Enhancement Brundage 3. Look for Reference & Resource 906 McKinley Street Jan. 29 Snowboard Clinic Bogus Materials, click on Downloads Boise, ID 83712 Another source for forms is your (H) 208-345-6934 Feb. 5 Senior Clinic Bogus regional awards advisor. Feb. 26 Ski Enhancement Anthony and Brundage Clark Noble – Southern Idaho Investigate each question on the Mar. 5&6 Senior Test Anthony P.O. Box 1193 form and answer it with the appropriate Boise ID 83712 information. An example: Beyond the McCall ID 83638 Patrol level means, section, region, (H) 208-634-2712
LETTER OF INTENT - DIVISION DIRECTOR ELECTION BARB DIXON, DIVISION DIRECTOR [email protected] (208) 347-3143 Dear Dear Patroller: mittee has identified five areas of concern This is my statement of intent to run and we are working toward a plan that for the office of Division Director of the coincides with our new Vision and Mission Patroller Pacific Northwest Division for the term Statements. beginning May of 2005. I think we have accomplished a lot in I have currently held the office for a a short period of time and I would like to little over a year and a half. In that time I continue to serve you as your Division have traveled throughout the Division Director for the next term. visiting refreshers, Region meetings, senior exams and patrol meetings. Sincerely, We have developed new By-Laws and a set of Policies and Procedures for the Barb Dixon, DD Division. The Strategic Planning Com- 3 Nor’wester AVALANCHE ED GATELY, AVALANCHE ADVISOR [email protected] (509) 327-3756
As I write this, the snow is on the with an average build. Their program choice of grid size, a guidon cord, porate this new method into my in- mountains in most areas. Although it’s allowed for many variables, such as the and a well marked search area. struction. maybe not enough for skiing as of yet, way the body was positioned, how much To all instructors who have registered hopefully it will come soon. area was to be covered, how many pass- Recommendations courses, thank you. The rest of us who The avalanche community had its bi- es to make and most importantly the We feel it is important to remember are going to do an Avalanche course, get annual get together - The International spacing of the probes. what part probing should play in ava- them registered as soon as possible. Snow Science Workshop was held at They ran the program with many lanche rescue as well as to use efficient If there is anything I can do to help, Jackson Hole WY, on September 19-24, different scenarios each one was run and effective probing technique. please contact me. 2004. This conference was attended by through 10,000 trials. Also the number of over 700 people who are interested in holes per step (HPS) was taken in to Use a 50 cm square grid with Thanks to all for the great work. snow and its effects on those of us who account. Some of the findings of the three holes per step enjoy snow. probe program: a 30x30 cm grid gives a I was most impressed by a young lady 99.9% POD on the first pass; a 50x50 cm Use a guidon cord to facilitate named Erica Davis, a high school student grid gives an 88% POD on the first pass; precise probe placement and who saw a problem and decided to do while a 75x70 cm grid gives a 59% POD offsetting in subsequent passes something about it. The main topic of her on the first pass. There is more infor- Mark the area with wands or presentation was the effects of snow mation in the poster presentation such as flags so that a second pass can be fence variables on wind patterns, and the estimated time to discovery. offset consistently from the first geometry and volume of snow collected in The following is a direct quote from Whenever a probeline is to be Organized probelines are drifts. This question arose from the need their poster: used, try to limit the area to be to capture winter’s blowing snow to tremendously resource probed based on all available improve water supply during a drought Conclusions consuming. The rescuers should evidence. and protect critical areas from blowing The numbers do not lie but many not start using probelines until snow. interpretations are possible. One can Organized probelines are tremendously resource consuming. the Immediate Search has been A poster was presented by Lin Ballard, always choose which ones to weigh more adequately completed. Henry Ballard and Dale Atkins. I will not heavily. The rescuers should not start go through the complete poster; I will only using probelines until the Imme- diate Search has been adequately hit the highlights as an article will be in Probing really does take a completed. the Ski Patrol magazine. long time We have had for years a standard For a copy of this information visit Three holes per step is better probing spacing of 70x75cm for the http:// geosurvay.state.co.us/avalanche/ coarse probe with estimated probabilities than 2 papers/ of discovery (POD) of 75%, that is if Vertical probing gives better At this time there has been no everything is perfect. Well, everything is PODs than angled probing official acceptance of the group’s recommendations, but I think we as not perfect. To find a technique they could The articulated body model rescuers need to weigh as much recommend, the group created a com- gives lower PODs for the 75x70 evidence as is available and use the puter program that would generate bodies cm grid than earlier models of different weights and heights. They probing method that is best. With that The expected time of discovery settled on an average height of 175 cm said, I have already started to incor- may be lessened with the right
IMPORTANT TO KNOW INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATION FRANK ROSSI, MTR ADVISOR [email protected] (425) 271-8114
ARE YOU TAKING AN NSP COURSE? when the individual is not a NSP Certified When you register as a student for any I ask this question because I have had Instructor. The course cannot be NSP course, the Instructor of Record will MTR about six patrollers who have claimed to registered and no one will get credit. be able to give you the NSP Course have taken a Level I Avalanche Course, Others have paid large fees to take Number that has been assigned. If they Central Division has a website for that cannot be verified. Level I Avalanche courses taught by non-NSP instructors. If cannot give you the number, they either information for Mountain Travel is a mandatory prerequisite to Level II you pay the fee you should get a course are not NSP certified instructor or have and Rescue (MTR). Avalanche and MTR2 courses. completion certificate. Ask, what not registered the course. NSP Courses Check it out at In one case a patroller took a “Level I certification does the Instructor have? not registered before the start may not be Avalanche Course” at another patrol. NSP Certified Instructors have covered by the NSP insurance. If the www.centraldivisionmtr.org However that patrol has not had a NSP certification cards. Are they teaching course is not shown on the NSP website, Certified Avalanche Instructor for several from the NSP/AAA/USFS/NSAA you should be asking questions before the years. The student could not produce a Avalanche Instructor’s Manual 2001? If course and not afterwards. “course completion certificate”, and did the course does not show on your not know the name of the Instructor. I patroller card, and you do not have a have seen a patrol directors tell an course completion certificate, you will not individual to teach an avalanche course, get credit. 4 Nor’wester
2003-2004 AWARDS “NUTS AND BOLTS” ANNE GREENWOOD, AWARDS ADVISOR BOB BARCI, SNOWBOARD ADVISOR [email protected] (503) 399-5158 [email protected] NATIONAL AWARDS Outstanding Student Patroller Purple Merit Stars Well, the refreshers are over and the Forrest Schwyn Mt. Spokane Saving Human Life snow is coming. During the past month, National Outstanding Alpine Patroller Gail Pilger – Crystal Mt. I’ve been calling some region snowboard Gold Merit Star Outstanding Patrol Representative Ray Gardner – Willamette Pass and ski/toboggan advisors to introduce Bob Freund Santiam Pass Charles Hemphill Alpental myself and to ask about their plans for Blue Merit Stars the upcoming season. Also any chal- Outstanding National Chairman’s Outstanding Administrative Patroller Life Saving Attempt lenges they are looking at that I may be Administrative Patroller–Gold Merit Star Michael Ryan Crystal Mt. Andrew Slaughter – Silver Mt. of help with. One comment, “we have David Ulrich Soldier Mountain Shaun Michael – Silver Mt. some snowboard candidates” that we Outstanding Professional Patroller Collin Cascadden – Silver Mt. need help training. I have volunteered to Nat’l Runner-Up Alpine Patrol (Small) Gary Deaver 49 Degrees North Dave Chambers – Silver Mt. send some written toboggan information Silver Merit Star Greg Bauermeister – Crystal Mt. directly relating to snowboard specific Soldier Mountain Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol Joseph “Bud” Duncan – Spout Springs terms and techniques. That information Summit at Snoqualmie–Central Clarice Duncan – Spout Springs is in the mail, and as I continue to call Nat’l Runner-Up Patrol Representative Brian Fullen – Sprout Springs advisors, I’ll be glad to forward the Silver Merit Star Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol Taylor Everett – Mission Ridge information I have. If anyone would like Jon Sullivan Hyak at Summit East Ferguson Ridge Marco Colella - Mission Ridge this information I’ll be glad to forward it Kevin Bibby - Mission Ridge on. Please call 425 222 5058 or email at Yellow Merit Stars Outstanding Nordic Patrol Oliver Dickman - Mission Ridge [email protected]. Alissa Garner, Silver Mt., Outstanding Hyak Nordic Ski Patrol Brad Whiting - Mission Ridge A couple of upcoming dates for “away Student Patroller missions” are planned and if there is an Vickie Brooks, Silver Mt., Outstanding DD’s Outstanding Administrator Green Merit Stars interest in hosting a toboggan session let Instructor Eric Geisler, Nordic Advisor Arduous Rescue with Life Saved me know as soon as possible. The ses- Laura Schmidt, Mt. Bachelor, Outstanding Deb Letendre – Mt. Spokane sions I have conducted in the past have Auxiliary DD’s Distinguished Service Award Alan Berk – Mt. Spokane included ski patrollers, snowboard Bill Wassberg, Registrar Pat Stimpson – Mt. Spokane patrollers, new candidates, and senior Unit Citation Jerry Swayne – Mt. Spokane candidates. Originally the idea was to Alpental Pro Patrol Division Outstanding Instructors Jim Reugh – Mt. Spokane invite ski patrollers to run toboggans with Snoqualmie Pass Alpine Ski & Toboggan: Walt Langkait - us snowboard patroller, but it seems to be Hyak Heroic Efforts at Avalanche Scene a variety of interested patrollers nowa- Meritorious Service Award Avalanche: Patrick Stanton - Alpental Terry Ruby – Soldier Mt. days. Hank Gimmel CPR: Joanne Bottenberg - Alpental Mike Barron – Soldier Mt. Two annual events are on the horizon. Glen Dodge OEC: Karen Alfonso King – Bogus Basin Jeff Roebuck – Soldier Mt. The 21st Legendary Banked Slalom Fred Hoheim Snowboard contest at Mt Baker is coming Sue Garcia National Appointments Yellow Merit Stars up usually the last weekend of January. Douglas Lundgren #8353 Assit Life Save Attempt For those snowboarders that haven’t been Distinguished Service Award Dixy Campbell #8355 Bob Orr – Silver Mt. to the Banked Slalom, it’s a must event – Gloria Fletcher Chris Vetter #9916 Brian Johnson - Silver Mt. a competition and cultural gathering in- Myer Avedovech Elsie Krause #9918 Mark Rau – Silver Mt. cluding some of the best snowboarders Mike Gooderham Stephen Haistings #10022 Dave Bishop – Silver Mt. from around the world. The second event Jeffrey Blyth #10024 Larry Skogen – Silver Mt. is the “Nuts and Bolts” toboggan seminar. DIVISION AWARDS Roark Nagler #10026 Brian Polston – Willamette Pass This event is usually the first weekend of Bob Barci #10028 Robert Schumutzler – Mission Ridge June at Timberline Ski area at Mt. Hood. Jon Sullivan #10030 Bill Boyd – Mt. Hood Ski Bowl It is an exceptional opportunity for ski and Outstanding Alpine Patroller Ben Palmer #10032 Rick Kruger – Mt. Hood Ski Bowl snowboard toboggan instructors to Ed Gately Silver Mountain Steve Eversmeyer #10042 Steve Eversmeyer – Mt. Hood Ski Bowl sharpen their skills, learn new methods, Matt Rea #10044 and meet patrollers from around the Outstanding Auxilary Patroller John Malowney #10046 division. New tools for the instructors tool Tom Yadon Crystal Mt. Gordy Winterrowd #10048 box! There is also a growing participation Albert Volk #10092 among patrollers to attend and sharpen Outstanding Nordic Patroller Dan Bolduc #10094 their skills. I would like to invite the re- Bill Rostad Hyak Joseph Calbreath #10096 gional snowboard advisors and other Larry Schulze #10098 interested patrollers to consider attending Outstanding Instructor Charles Turnbull #10118 the “Nuts and Bolts”. I view it as an Karen Alfonso King Bogus Basin opportunity for us to meet and develop some ideas for the future. Any questions, please call or email, and a good season ahead. 5 Nor’wester
OREGON REGION - WINTER 2004 JOSIE D. ELTING, OREGON REGION DIRECTOR [email protected] (541) 342-1105
August: Also in September the Oregon Region guests. Refresher was not completed at Oregon Region Hosted the PNWD meeting was held September 25th, the time of writing but should be com- 2004 Convention with 145 Patroller’s hosted by Willamette Pass, during which pleted by time of this printing. attending. time the Oregon Region training calendar Additional Information: September: and budget was set. Everyone in atten- Please visit the Oregon Region web With instruction from Bernie Goddard dance appreciated the gondola ride to the site at www.nsp-orregion.org for infor- and Jim Benton an Instructor Develop- top for a great lunch and a great view. mation on our calendar of training and ment Course was held Sep-tember 11th in October & November: events. All changes will be reflected in Eugene, with 10 patrollers from three Four OEC Re-freshers were held in the contact information. Please check patrols, Willamette Back-country, San- the region in October and November. the web frequently. tiam Pass, Willamette Pass attending. All Santiam Pass reported 37 local and 18 We have had a very busy pre-season have been assigned men-tors, and are guests were refreshed. Willamette Pass so far and have our patrollers refreshed on their way to becoming instructors in reported 63 patrollers, 1 Alumni and 2 and our candidates through the OEC our region. Associates, Willamette Backcountry Course. We are now ready for the snow Two OEC classes began in Sep- reported 8 patrollers, 2 Alumni, 1 to fall and put our refreshed skills on the www.nsp-orregion.org tember. One class by Mt.Bachelor Ski Associate. No report from Ashland or Mt hills and in the backcountry. Patrol. And the other class by Willamette Bachelor. Back-country Ski Patrol with students December: Think Snow. from Santiam Pass, Willamette Back- Warner Canyon Refresher December country and Willamette Pass attending. 5th expects 20 or so local patrollers and 6
SENIOR PROGRAM - OEC & THE SENIOR EMM MODULE OSBJECTIVE CEOMPONENT EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABL PERFORMANCE HAROLD HEACOCK, ASST. OEC SPVSR. [email protected] (509) 586-4960 DECISION P;roblem Assessment Approach appropriately, evaluate situation MAKING determine all essential issues and safety needs.
In looking back at the last several During these training sessions the Pratient Assessment Conduct urgent survey, during interview, conside years Senior Program EMM Modules it is individual will improve their leadership, trauma and medical outcome. apparent that there is still some confusion problem management, and decision- and misunderstanding regarding the in- making skills while utilizing proper OEC Appropriate Determine single patient, hurry case or not; prioritizing assignment of multiple patients, triage. tent and content of the EMM module. The skill/treatment techniques. Likewise, purpose of this article is to layout what during the evaluation clinic the candidates Odverall safety Take all actions to identify, protect, mark, an the content of the EMM (Emergency Man- will be evaluated on their leadership, move. agement Module) portion of the Senior problem management, and decision- PROBLEM Rsesources - people Request, use, and direct resource Program is, what it includes, and hope- making skills. It should be noted that the MANAGEMENT appropriately; keep busy without allowing fully clear up some of the confusion re- utilization of proper OEC skill/treatment independent actions garding the program. techniques are an important part of this First the use of the term Senior OEC process and fall under the problem man- Rsesources-equipment Request, use appropriately; ensure patroller apply correctly. Program is not a valid term. There is a agement heading. Senior Program with an EMM component. Your Region OEC Adminstrators and P;lan of action Manage problem flow, lack of repeat actions The Senior EMM module contains a set of the Division OEC staff are available to direct follow-through that is logical for patient training and evaluation components which review the module concept with you and condition; allot time for activities. include: provide updated evaluation forms for your Annticipation Plan for what will follow; avoid commo Verification of an individuals OEC use in next years Senior program EMM problems, duplication, unnecessary moving. skills at the home patrol level evaluations. Additional information re- garding the Emergency Management OdEC Skills Directo or apply according to patient need an Participation in a number of practice Module may be found in the Patrollers in accordance with OEC skill performance guidelines. scenarios Handbook, 14th Ed.., Chapter 18 and in Completion of 2 open ended written the NSP Policies and Procedures Manual, T,ransportation Arrange transportation using planned scenarios Chapter 17 (available on the NSP web supportive, appropriate means, position in site). toboggan; hurry case or not, adequate number Completion of writing one new of helpers. senior level incident scenario which is submitted to the Region LhEADERSHIP Communication wit Inform patient of what is happening; give OEC administrator. patient, helpers, instructions to helpers; direct bystanders without bystanders confusion. Participation in a Regional (non EMM Evaluation Terms home patrol) incident training The chart to the right is an explanation A.ttitude Be positive, reassuring, outgoing of how the terms on the EMM evaluation session form relate to expected performance. Aebility to direct Be assertive, not helper directed; us Participation in a Regional final resources; provide clear direction and evaluation clinic instructions to helpers. C.onfidence Be confident; know what to do and how to do it
T.eam interaction Build and use a team approach; control 6 Nor’wester SKI FLIGHT 2006 - INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA JACK MELILL, SKI FLIGHT ADVISOR [email protected] (425) 313-4632
RATED ONE OF ‘BEST’ SKI CENTERS SKIING INNSBRUCK MOUNTAINS AND cobblestone alleys and lanes and wide IN EUROPE AND THE DESTINATION AREAS open squares. OF SKI FLIGHT 2006 Full Tour $1250 to $1499 Twice the hosts of the winter Olympics, MOZART’S 250TH BIRTHDAY Innsbruck has six different areas to ski, CELEBRATION Innsbruck, Austria is known as the with it’s Super Ski Pass. They are Axa- GRAND TOUR of Europe for skiers an mer Lizum (Olympic women’s downhill Our trip in 2006 happens to coincide with area where Tyrolean culture and tradition course), Hungerburg (men’s downhill), a huge festival in Europe for Mozart’s meet with impressive mountains. The city Mutters (bobsled course), Schlick 2000, 250th birthday. So you may take a 3-day now 800 years old is located on the banks Stubai Glacier (at !0,000ft.) and Igls. extension to Salzburg and it’s Ski Safari of the River Inn surrounded by snowy or Vienna to enjoy the Mozart celebration. Alps and an ideal skiers or non-skiers Your may also ski Kitzbuhl or St. Anton More details on this later. vacation experience. one day during the week. The Birgitkopfl on the opposite side of the valley was the IT’ALL INCLUDED WITH THE TOUR SKI PATROL SYMPOSIUMS AND site of the men’s giant slalom race this EXCHANGES VALUABLE and other slopes are a real threat to even The tour scheduled for February 3 the most accomplished skiers. A new through February 11, 2006 includes: Our meetings and exchanges of patrol chair now links the Hungerford Resort round trip air on Scandinavian Airlines, all information have always been most val- with the Axamer Lizum where skiing transfers, 7 nights at 3 or 4 star hotels, uable and productive in Innsbruck. As the varies from long groomed cruising runs to breakfast daily and 3 dinners, one dinner capital of the Tyrol all the rescue and expert alpine chutes and off piste. The six is a Farm night party at Heiligwasser avalanche protection agencies are cen- areas insure superb skiing and good snow (Holy Water a former pilgrimage site on tered here. In past years Ski Flight have is always available at Stubai Glacier. Patscherkogel mountainside). Price for experienced some of our most worthwhile the trip range from $1250 to $1499 and productive meetings when visiting GOTHIC ‘OLD TOWN’ SPECIAL (based on 3 or 4 star hotel choices). Ski Innsbruck ATTRACTION Flight Advisor, Jack Melill, escorts the tour to and from Europe. A symposium is in planning for another The inner walled ‘old town’ of Innsbruck is productive meeting and exchange with the a mélange of Gothic Renaissance archi- Ski Flight is the official ski tour fundraiser for the Austrian ski patrol, avalanche teams and tecture, Baroque facades, shops, res- Pacific Northwest Division of the National Ski mountain rescue groups of this Alpine taurants, golden gilded roof, narrow Patrol. Center.
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Mail to Jack Melill Ski Flight Advisor at 25406 SE 138th St. Issaquah, WA 98027 or e-mail to [email protected] telephone 425 313 4632. 7 Nor’wester SPRING FLING AT SUN PEAKS, CANADA JACK MELILL, SKI FLIGHT ADVISOR [email protected] (425) 313-4632
SPRING FLING SET FOR SUN PEAKS skiing mountains with Nancy or another z snowmobiles. For the more adven- groomed run. Variety is the name of the FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 4, 2004 Sun Peaks mountain host. turous, try flying down the mountain on a game at Sun Peaks with its117 runs to inner tube. choose from. Sun Peaks is second only in Ski Flight’s fun filled Spring Fling is at PATROL SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD For something really different hitch a size and scope to Whistler but located on Sun Peaks February 27 through March 4, WITH CANADIAN SKI PATROL ride on a grooming machine. It’s called the colder drier more powdery side of the 2005 (Sunday to Friday). This award Meet and discuss mutual ski patrol “Cat Trax”. Cross country enthusiasts can Coast Mountains winning Tyrolean styled village is nestled problems with the Canadian National Ski enjoy over 40 km of trails mostly set and in a storybook setting surrounded by three Patrol members, inspect equipment and groomed throughout the tree-lined valley. IT’S ALL INCLUDED magnificent skiable mountains plus an perhaps an on-hill demonstration or hill Other non-skiing activities include: a Ski Flight’s Spring Fling based on excellent Symposium with our Canadian orientation session. New Ice Skating Rink, Kids Adventure double occupancy, cost per person is National Ski Patrol counterparts for com- The Canadian Ski Patrol organization Park, sleigh rides, backcountry snow cat $795 and includes: paring patrols techniques, problems and is similar to ours in that they have both adventure and the heated outdoor pool organization. A place to get away from it volunteers and professional ski patrollers. and sports center. • 6 Nights at Cahiltly Lodge **** all for a relaxing vacation. You can discuss how they are organized • 5 Full Days All Lift Passes and handle “speed skiers” and “lost THREE MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINS • Patrol Exchange CNSP CONDO FACILITIES AT NANCY souls”. Check out their new equipment For skiers Sun Peaks offers terrain for • Family Casino Night GRENNES CAHILTY LODGE and the Canadian “Bombadier” rescue every level of skier and boarder. Experts • 8 X 10 Group Photograph Our slope side accommodations are at toboggan. can enjoy Tod Mountains open bowls, • Welcome Wine Reception with Nancy Cahilty Lodge with kitchen equipped con- beginners and intermediates Sundance’s Greene dominiums (sleeps 4), heated garage, SO YOU DON’T SKI ? groomed cruising runs, and on Mount • Velocity Challenge World Cup Race secure ski room, plus restaurant, exercise Besides the Tyrolean village you have Morrisey everyone can ski both its glades • Nancy Greene’s Challenge Race room and hot tub. A ski in and ski out over 3,600 acres of resort to explore and steeper (double black diamond) lodge, makes hill access a breeze. either on a snowmobile or from behind a chutes. It’s terrain you will love. Ski Flight is the official fund raising ski event for the Enjoy a welcome reception and meet team of sled dogs. Try a snowshoe tour Pacific Northwest Division of the National Ski Patrol. For more info contact advisor Jack Melill at Nancy Greene, Canadian Olympic cham- and see a secret side of the resort. Ride a In a matter of minutes you can sweep [email protected] or call 425 313 4632. pion. Later orient yourself to the three horse-drawn sleigh or scoot about on mini from an open powder bowl to a glades or
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MOUNTAIN TRAVEL & RESCUE TWO JOE ANDERSON, MTR INSTRUCTOR, MISSION RIDGE NORDIC PATROL DIRECTOR, CCMR BOARD MEMBER [email protected]
Spending the night in the snow with call it the freeze-out, MTR2. During the survival the wind blowing, machine gunning the classes they learn to not only survive in concerns tent and dropping the temperatures down the cold but how to function and actually are staying into the negative numbers is unthinkable enjoy the increment weather. In con- warm while for the “normal” person. Whoever said junction with Mission Ridge Professional sleeping, that those hardy patrolmen who forsake Patrol, Brad Whiting and Jeremy Fenno, melting the comfort of a warm bed to face the and Chelan County Mountain Rescue, snow for daunting sub-zero weather were normal? CCMR, personnel the class has become water and These are the few who take the Mountain very practical and exciting. The curri- cooking. Travel and Rescue 2 class. Not only do culum put forth by the NSP is closely The they get to snow shoe long miles with adhered to and benefits all agencies. In techniques heavy packs, set tents in ten feet of snow, the mountains surrounding the Wenat- of making make igloos but they get the privilege of chee valley there is use for the high a snow spending three days and two nights at the trained ski patrolmen and all three agen- kitchen special camp site. cies work together for the betterment of with its For the last couple of years Mission the public. snow Ridge Ski Patrolman, Joe Anderson and During the training the participants refrigerator team, have been offering the Mountain learn that there is the planned and un- are always Travel & Rescue, MTR, courses which planned techniques such as: seeking a favorite culminate with the long campout; some shelter in a tree well or under a log, and useful. building snow One year Left to right: Ken Clarke, Dave caves and igloos they Arseneault,and Garry Arsenault or building up observed windshields the pro-fessionals control for avalanches around tents. As and watch the CCMR do a raising and Several of the trained members were in any winter lowering of a stretcher off the cliff bans contacted and were flown in by helicopter snow outing the surrounding Mission Ridge. The and with their assistance the CCMR was three main avalanche probe training was put to able to recover the body using the actual on scene techniques learned in class. It is always use last fall when good to be able to use the skills learned in a snow-mobile class but not all rescues end up with a Whoever said that those hardy happy ending. patrolmen who forsake the “high marked” on a peak in the Take the risk and sign up for one of comfort of a warm bed to face back country and the great classes being offered this year the daunting sub-zero weather was caught and by the NSP and expand your knowledge, were normal? buried in an experience and ability to be of service to avalanche. others.
Left to right: Ken Clarke, Dave Arseneault, Garry Arseneault, and Joe Anderson
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FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AT PACIFIC NORTHWEST SKI AREAS SCOTT KADEN, PNSAA [email protected] (541) 386-9600
Wednesday, December 1, 2004 expansion area. Mission Ridge expanded added four lanes to its Autobahn Tubing to its Terrible Edith trail and constructed a Hood River, OR – As the population of the square footage of its SnowSports Park and improved key stretches of its Over bigger half pipe and terrain park in Chair 2 the Pacific Northwest region grows, ski area Center by 30 percent and added and Easy Trail. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Bowl. operators add capacity to the various improved trails at the top of Chair 3. Mt. Resort installed the Vista Express high components of their ski areas to keep up Baker Ski Area’s Chair 6 was converted speed quad chairlift, expanded its park MONTANA Big Mountain Resort with the growing demand for snow sports. from a fixed-grip double chair to a fixed-grip offerings with the creation of Vista Park, completed a comprehensive trail-thinning “The majority of guest ‘first impressions’ quad chair. Mt. Spokane Ski & and launched its new EpiCenter Snow initiative that re-gladed Good Medicine, occur during winter holiday periods and on Snowboard Park expanded and relocated Sports Learning Center, Gear Box retail Larch, Powder Bowl, Toni Matt’s headwall, busy weekend days in January and its terrain park to the Half Hitch and shop, and Meadows Boutique and Wine and Langley. Village guest service February. Every ski area operator in the Lamonga Pass trails. Stevens Pass Bar business enterprises. Mt. Hood amenities have been improved, including region is committed to making the Winter Resort expanded its park and pipe SkiBowl refurbished its day lodge buildings significant enhancements to the Base necessary investments to ensure a high features – three pipe offerings include an in- and developed additional overnight Camp Kids Center. quality recreational experience on each and ground Superpipe and intermediate and accommodations at nearby affiliate Collins every day of the ski season,” remarked beginner half pipes – and re-contoured the Lake Resort. Ski Anthony Lakes For additional information on these and Scott Kaden, president of the Pacific lift unload area of the Daisy beginner enlarged its Nordic skate and classic trail other facility enhancements, contact the Northwest Ski Areas Association. During chairlift. The Summit at Snoqualmie system to 40 kilometers. PNSAA office at (541) 386-9600. the summer and fall months of 2004, the installed a moving sidewalk (i.e., conveyor region’s ski area operators completed belt) beginner lift at Summit Central and IDAHO Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation noteworthy facility enhancements. The lengthened and realigned Summit West’s Area completed a 6,000-square foot larger projects are noted below: existing conveyor belt lift. Improvements addition to its base lodge, and will operate a were made to existing day lodges and new Top of the Mountain Café this winter. WASHINGTON Crystal Mountain surroundings, including the construction of Schweitzer Mountain Resort gladed Little constructed the Campbell Basin Lodge – a additional fire pits in the base area plazas at Blue and added three trails to its official 12,500-square foot lodge situated near the Summit Central and Summit West. mountain map – Grant’s Nosedive, Pucci’s top terminal of the Forest Queen Express Chute, and Australia. Silver Mountain’s Chairlift. 49° North’s Chair 2 was OREGON Cooper Spur Ski Area added Morning Star Lodge at Gondola Village is upgraded and extended to an elevation just a carousel teaching lift to its ski school under construction (grand opening above Midway. In addition, 49° North terrain and a canopy to its base area expected next spring). In addition, the developed nine ski trails in its East Basin sundeck. Hoodoo Mountain Resort resort developed off-piste terrain adjacent
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OREGON REALIZES SECOND-BEST EVER VISITATION WITH 1.64 MILLION SKIER VISITS SCOTT KADEN, PNSAA [email protected] (541) 386-9600
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 “With snowfall blanketing Oregon’s moun- are moving through grade school and are Hood River, OR – Summertime visits to tains in early November, ski area operators beginning to embrace snow sports in Mt. Bachelor, Timberline, and Willamette had snowpacks that delivered a gratifying noteworthy numbers,” noted Pignone. “As Oregon’s population grows, Pass helped Oregon ski area operators season of skiing and snowboarding. It was For additional information on the 2003- particularly the growth in achieve second-best-ever, single season nice to witness such enthusiasm for snow 2004 snow sport season, and for Oregon’s metropolitan areas, the attendance of 1.64 million skier visits during sports,” commented Kaden. comparison numbers from neighboring state’s demand for skiing and the 2003-2004 snow sport season. (Ore- “As Oregon’s population grows, states, contact Scott Kaden at (541) 386- snowboarding will intensify,” gon’s all-time, single season attendance particularly the growth in Oregon’s 9600. record of 1.65 million skier visits was set in metropolitan areas, the state’s demand for 2001-2002.) The state’s five-year average skiing and snowboarding will intensify,” Note: A skier visit is a standard measure of annual visitation statistic has eclipsed 1.50 added Rick Pignone, Oregon Zone visitation. It is defined as one person million skier visits. Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Ski visiting a ski area for all, or part, of any day “Considering the health of the regional Areas Association and general manager of or any night. Visits by snowboarders are economy, Oregon state ski area operators northeastern Oregon’s Ski Anthony Lakes. included in skier visit tallies. are very pleased with the resiliency of “In addition to population growth, a operations in all parts of the state,” com- significant number of ‘early retirees’ are mented Scott Kaden, president of the Pa- rediscovering the fun of nordic and alpine cific Northwest Ski Areas Association. skiing. Equally important, ‘echo boomers’
PNSAA ELECTED NEW OFFICERS FOR THE 2004-2006 BIENNIUM SCOTT KADEN, PNSAA [email protected] (541) 386-9600
Friday, October 8, 2004 assume the PNSAA Secretary position. manager of White Pass Ski Area; Hood River, OR – The Pacific Northwest Jeff Hanson, general manager of Mt. Ash- Ron Nova, general manager of Schweitzer Ski Areas Association (PNSAA) elected its land, will serve as PNSAA Treasurer. Mountain Resort; and leaders for the 2004-2006 biennium at the In other elections, Duncan Howat, Dave Riley, vice president and general organization’s annual meeting on October general manager of Mt. Baker Ski Area, manager of Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort 7, 2004. Dan Brewster, general manager was selected to serve as chairman of the and Cooper Spur Ski Area. of The Summit at Snoqualmie (Snoqualmie PNSAA - Washington Zone. Rick Pig- Riley and McCarthy also serve on the board Pass, Washington), was elected PNSAA none, general manager of Ski Anthony of directors for the National Ski Areas Chairman. A veteran of the ski industry, Lakes, was re-elected to his third term as Association (NSAA); McCarthy was recently Brewster has been active in the Association chairman of the PNSAA - Oregon Zone. elected NSAA Secretary. for decades, serving the past five years as The following individuals were elected to chairman of the PNSAA - Washington serve on the PNSAA Board of Directors for Zone. Brewster succeeds Dave Riley, vice the 2004-2006 biennium: president and general manager of Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort and Cooper Spur Ski John Eminger, president of 49° North Area, who held the PNSAA Chairman post Mountain Resort; P N S A for the past four years. Dan Rutherford, John Gifford, general manager of Stevens president of Mt. Bachelor, will serve as Pass; PNSAA Vice Chairman. Mark Milliette, Scott Kaden, president of the PNSAA; general manager of Mission Ridge, will Kevin McCarthy, president and general 11 Nor’wester
Rnegion Director Ctraig Schwy 4621 S Custer C Res: 509-448-0346 [email protected] Spokane, WA Bus: 509-327-9737 Tnreasurer/Registrar Ndancy Espeli 4514 N Isenhart R Rtes: 509-891-5044 [email protected] Spokane, WA 99216-1568 Ssecretary Vlicki Brook 5819 N Birch P Rmes: 509-238-6150 [email protected] Spokane, WA 99205 Lyegal Lrarry Brine 5521 S Custe Res: 509-448-4244 [email protected] Spokane, WA 99223 Bus: 509-456-6392 Section Chief A6lex Kerr Box 418 Res: 509-989-1635 [email protected] Apple Valley - 765 East Wenatchee, WA 98807 Bus: 509-679-0281 Section Chief Deave Warnica 11015 E 19th Av Res: 509-926-3944 [email protected] E. Washington - 753 Spokane, WA 99206 Bus: 509-921-6728 Section Chief Beob Marr 1027 Fiddler's Ridg Rmes: 208-875-0446 [email protected] Clearwater - 754 Potlatch, ID 83855 Section Chief Rdobert Johnson 7510 E Gem Shores R Rmes: 208-722-9838 [email protected] North Idaho - 755 Hayden Lake, ID 83835 Aawards S1ue Garci 4200 Hwy 23 Res: 509-258-4359 [email protected] Springdale, WA 99173 Bus: 509-935-5272 Aeuxiliary Jeaniene Ris 13807 E 46th Av Res: 509-924-1757 Spokane, WA 99206 Irnstructor Development A6lex Ker PO Box 418 Res: 509-989-1635 [email protected] East Wenatchee, WA 98807 Bus: 509-679-0281 OrEC Co-Administrator Jdackie Bratche 37210 N Timothy R Rmes: 509-292-8896 [email protected] Deer Park, WA 99006 Stki/Toboggan BEill Bernhard 892 East St N Rtes: 5090-786-6242 [email protected] Moses Lake, WA 98837 Shenior Coordinator Berenda Steinbac 10345 West Prairie Avenu Rmes: 208-773-4077 [email protected] Post Falls, ID 83854 Nzordic Kneith Schult 1103 East Baldwi Res: 509-327-7784 [email protected] Spokane, WA 99207 Bus: 509-482-7561 Ayvalanche Eed Gatel 5819 N Birch Plac Rmes: 509-327-3756 [email protected] Spokane, WA 99205 OtEC Co-Administrator Keim Degenhard 1540 E Miles Av Rmes: 208-772-3588 [email protected] Hayden Lake, ID 83835 Ssnowboards Jsanet Andrew 1201 Hasting Res: 208-64-4509 [email protected] Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814 Bus: 208-676-9032 Patrol Directors Loup Loup-012 J9ay Welfelt Rt 2 Box 64 Rmes: 509-996-2610 [email protected] Apple Valley Section Winthrop, WA 98862 Cottonwood Butte-041 B1arbara Michels RR1 Box 325 Res: 208-962-3408 [email protected] Apple Valley Section Cottonwood, ID 83522 Bus: 208-962-3251 Mission Ridge 013-Liason Moarv Barham 675 Colorad Res: 509-884-2780 [email protected] Apple Valley Section East Wenatchee, WA 98802 Bus: 509-663-5161 Bald Mountain-049 Ddavid Owsley 2076 Konkolville R Res: 208-476-3622 [email protected] Clearwater Section Orofino, ID 83544 Bus: 208-476-4591 49 Degrees North-046 Jdohn Phillips 8002 W Mission R Rtes: 509-624-4118 [email protected] Eastern Section Spokane, WA 99224 Mt. Spokane-017 Brob Streich 5117 E. Glenaire D Res: 509-448-1150 [email protected] Eastern Section Spokane, WA 99223 Bus: 509-325-3024 [email protected] Ski Bluewood-051 Fnred Hector 262 East Mai Bus: 509-382-4725 Eastern Section Dayton, WA 99328 Lookout Pass-009 Dtick Zollars 745 SE Greenhill Cour Res: 509-332-8633 [email protected] North Idaho Section Pullman, WA 99163 Bus: 509-335-2670
Silver Mountain-039 Sdcott Lindahl 2804 S Fox R Rmes: 509-928-4551 [email protected] INLAND EMPIRE North Idaho Section Spokane, WA 99206 12 Nor’wester
REegion Director Meichael Ryan, P Roadwar Rmes/Bus: 206-719-3344 [email protected] PO Box 1145 Lake Stevens, WA 98258-1145
Czontroller Pteter Schwart 1535 NW 100th S Res: 206-783-1235 [email protected] Seattle, WA 98177 Bus: 206-381-6746
Tgreasurer Bhob Goldber 12615 NE 6t Rtes: 425-445-7304 [email protected] Bellevue, WA 98005
Andmin. Asst. Chhuff Barde 3512 NE 178t Res: 206-364-9263 [email protected] Seattle, WA 98155 Bus: 206-628-6323
Rnegistrar Rehonda Shee 9120 NE 22nd Plac Res: 425-455-2944/ [email protected] Bellevue, WA 98004 425-747-6430
Srecretary AEnn Werne 14238 143rd Ave S Res: 425-255-6578 [email protected] Renton, WA 98059 Bus: 253-396-8915
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Iknstr. Development Haarold Heacoc 760 S. Tacom Res: 509-586-4960 [email protected] Kennewick, WA 99336 Bus: 509-586-8289
Aivalanche FErank Ross 8031 128th Ave S Rmes: 425-271-8114 [email protected] Newcastle, WA 98056
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CePR & AED Mike Wyn
Pdublic Relations BEernie Goddar 802 108th Ave S Rmes: 425-455-1844 [email protected] Bellevue, WA 98004
Ndordic BWill Rosta 111 236th Pl S Rmes: 425-486-3217 [email protected] Bothen, WA 98021
OyEC Administrator LEynn Coffe 18219 58th Ave N Rtes: 425-483-4091 [email protected]
Administration Kenmore, WA 98028
OgEC Administrator L3inda Leg PO Box 17 Rtes: 425-434-6314 [email protected] Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
Officers, Advisors & Snnowboard Jnerry Nelso 3956 SW Austi Rtes: 206-937-0559 [email protected] Seattle, WA 98136 northwest 13 Nor’wester
Allpental - 037 Cthuck Hemphil 20128 SE 292nd Stree Res: 253-631-2964 [email protected] Kent, WA 98042-6862 Bus: 206-679-1055 Allpental Asst. - 037 Peggy Hemphil [email protected]
Sinoqualmie Pass - 028 CEeleste Onorat 22209 123rd Pl S Res: 253-631-9174 [email protected] Kent, WA 98031 Bus: 253-630-7571 Snnowqualmie Pass Asst. unfilled positio
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Summit At Snoqualmie Liz Dodge [email protected] Central - 027 Ssummit - Central Asst MEichael Jame 5023 120th Ave Res: 2553-826-8566 [email protected] Edgewood, WA 98372 Bus: 206-423-5503 Stummit - Central Asst Gtene Theure 12245 SE 261st S Res: 253-360-1737 [email protected] Kent, WA 98030 Bus: 425-413-7845 Snummit East - 008 S8ally Bankso PO Box 18 Res: 425-434-6295 Snowqualmie Pass, WA 98068 Bus: 206-284-9652 Srummit East Asst Jtay Magrude 18 W Fulton S Res: 206-282-5730 [email protected] Seattle, WA 98119 Bus: 206-284-9652 Snummit East Asst CWhris Jacobso 32225 23rd Ave S Rmes: 253-661-0112 [email protected] Federal Way, WA 98023 Stummit East Asst WEalt Langai 11631 140th Ave S Res: 425-271-0554 [email protected] Renton, WA 98059 Bus: 206-662-5572 Cyascade Nordic - 048 Rand 21406 SE 292nd Pl Res: 360-886-0507 [email protected] Stephenson Kent, WA 98042 Bus: 253-859-9724 Csascade Nordic Asst KEevin Stoop 16532 34th Ave N Res: 206-367-6662 [email protected] Seattle, WA 98155 Bus: 206-684-7053 Hnurricane Ridge - 202 Peat Crai 123 Alderview Driv Rtes: 360-452-6062 [email protected] Port Angeles, WA 98362 Heurricane Ridge Asst J6ohn Melros PO Box 31 Rmes: 360-394-2474 [email protected] Keyport, WA 98345 Mdt. Baker - 015 Beruce Rusta 3904 "M" Av Rtes: 360-293-3329 [email protected] Anacortes, WA 98221 Crrystal Mountain - 006 JEohn Kirne 6108 Nahane West Drive N Res: 253-927-3663 [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98422-4225 Fax: 253-924-1177 Wzhite Pass - 034 A4drian Fernande PO Box 147 Res: 360-374-5651 [email protected] Forks, WA 98331 Bus: 360-374-8221 Patrol Directors Wrhite Pass Asst Tded Poole 501 SElah Heights R Res: 509-697-5094 [email protected] Selah, WA 98942 Bus: 509-966-7000 Wshite Pass Asst PEete Elli 29115 26 Ave Res: 263-847-6463 [email protected] Roy, WA 98580 Bus: 263-732-9600 northwest 14 Nor’wester
Rgegion Director Jeosie Eltin 3867 Peppertree Driv Rmes: 541-342-1105 [email protected] Eugene, OR 97402
Siection Chief-Northeast Jeim Swirczynsk 297 Hawthorne Av Rges: 541-688-7641 [email protected] Eugene, OR 97404
Srection Chief - Northwest Seteve Ode 1865-1/2 NE Seavy Av Rmes: 541-758-3008 [email protected] Corvallis, OR 97330
Sfection Chief - Southern A4lex Boutacof 1339 Old Highway 23 Res: 541-826-6445 [email protected] Eagle Point, OR 97524 Bus: 541-826-5538
Ardministrative Assistant Weayne Deete 77541 Land Lan Rtes: 541-942-0824 [email protected] Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Cdontroller AEnne Greenwoo 960 Sunmist Ct. S Rmes: 503-399-3518 [email protected] Salem, OR 97306-1201
Mledical Ddr. David Herfindah 4515 Oberlin Roa Res: 530-842-7079 [email protected] Montague, CA 96064 Bus: 530-841-4047
Lsegal Btrett Chytrau 2010 NW Ravenwood C Res: 541-926-8478 [email protected] Albany, OR 97321 Bus: 541-926-2255
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Ayuxiliary L4aurie Coventr PO Box 9 Rmes: 541-491-1204 [email protected] Shedd, OR 97377
Arvalanche Kdathy Alexande 19409 Cherokee R Rmes: 541-312-9493 [email protected] Bend, OR 97702
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Mht. Travel & Rescue Jtoseph Calbreat 948 Island S Rtes: 541-726-9025 [email protected] Eugene, OR 97477-3599
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Ngordic/Nordic Senior Dron Eltin 3867 Peppertree D Rues: 541-342-1105 [email protected] Eugene, OR 97402
OnEC Administrator Jyim Peterso 14740 SW Culver Hw Res: 541-546-2843 [email protected] Culver, OR 97734 Bus: 541-480-6963
Aclpine Ski/Toboggan D6an Boldu PO Box 54 Res: 503-749-4324 [email protected] Sublimity, OR 97385 Bus: 503-580-7560
Wreb Advisor Wnayne Deete 77541 Land L Rtes: 541-942-0824 [email protected] Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Patrol Directors
Wrillamette Backcountry Weayne Deete 77541 Land Lan Rtes: 541-942-0824 [email protected] Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Wtillamette Backcountry Asst Jteff Faus 2910 Tulip S Rtes: 541-345-3605 [email protected] Eugene. OR 97408
Woillamette Pass Ldaura Monic 2955 Hayden Bridge R Rses: 541-276-4722 [email protected] Springfield, OR 97477 oregon Mst. Bachelor Lrarry Hick 3010 NW Clubhouse D Rtes: 541-383-0054 [email protected] Bend, OR 97701
Mnt. Bachelor Asst Berad Hinma 712 NE Quimby Av Res: 541-388-8335 [email protected] Bend, OR 97701 Bus: 541-388-9890
Siantiam Pass J.ane SanRoman 677 Sterling Dr Res: 541-688-5425 [email protected] Eugene, OR 97404 Bus: 541-736-0044
Srantiam Pass Asst Vyal Lusche 2616 NW Westminster Wa Rtes: 503-928-8279 [email protected] Albany, OR 97321
Mrt. Ashland Glreg Chandle 384 N Laure Rves: 541-488-2366 [email protected] Ashland, OR 97520
Mnt. Ashland Asst S9hawn Kampman PO Box 45 Res: 541-488-1464 [email protected] Ashland, OR 97520 Bus: 541-482-5009
Wdarner Canyon Jdim Copelan 19085 Airport R Rses: 541-947-3087 [email protected] Lakeview, OR 97630
Wrarner Canyon Asst Rtick Dolbea 403 S "E" S Res: 541-947-3722 Lakeview, OR 97630 15 Nor’wester
Rgegion Director Ryod Leg 279 NW Sundown Wa Res: 503-292-1384 [email protected] Portland, OR 97229 Bus: 503-578-2380 Apdmin. Asst. Rreba Shar 14710 NW Oak Hills D Res: 503-629-6278 [email protected] Beaverton, OR 97006 Bus: 503-415-5346 Ryegistration Geina Malamph 10140 SW Riverwood Lan Rmes: 503-620-8256 [email protected] Tigard, OR 97224 Erquipment Seteve Eversmeye 261 Se Morlan Av Res: 503-665-4517 [email protected] Gresham, OR 97080 Bus: 503-944-7418 Lnegal Mlike Peterse 9611 SW 18th P Res: 503-245-0897 [email protected] Portland, OR 97219 Bus: 503-286-5895 Ciommunications Ceurt Jutz 3220 SW Upper Driv Res: 503-636-6146 [email protected] Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Bus: 503-696-8080 Section Chief Dyon Gardner 18809 SE Autumn Wa Res: 668-7598 [email protected] Barlow 780 Sandy, OR 97055 Bus: 503-668-6700 Section Chief Boill Boyd 5433 NE Sacrament Res: 503-281-5548 [email protected] Nile River 781 Portland, OR 97213 Bus: 503-525-6269 Section Chief Lisa Wilberding 4122 NW Oxbridge Dr. Res: 503-466-2311 [email protected] Wy-East 767 Hargrave Portland, OR 97229 Bus: 503-439-9665 Ahuxiliary E8ric Einspruc PO Box 27 Res: 503-675-1258 [email protected] Portland, OR 97207 Bus: 503-223-8248 Csontroller Adl Klasciu 10425 SE Bull Run R Rmes: 503-695-2824 [email protected] Sandy, OR 97055 Mnt. Travel & Rescue Mdac Sheldo 20580 S May R Res: 503-650-9833 [email protected] Oregon City, OR 97045 Bus: 503-650-9833 Ienstructor Development Keathy Le 6535 SE Jennings Av Rues: 503-654-7494 [email protected] Milwaukie, OR 97267 Anwards Meike Klei 20939 Sw Martinazzi Av Res: 503-691-2256 [email protected] Tualatin, OR 97062 Bus: 503-692-5932 Arvalanche Seteve Eversmeye 261 SE Morlan Av Res: 503-665-4517 [email protected] Gresham, OR 97080 Bus: 503-944-7418 OtEC Co-Administrator JEim Tret 1248 Greenwood Dr N Res: 503-393-1380 [email protected] Keizer, OR 97303 Bus: 503-390-9111 OeEC Co-Administrator Keathy Le 6535 SE Jennings Av Rues: 503-654-7494 [email protected] Milwaukie, OR 97267 Shtandards/Toboggans Ryobert Smit 6582 Palomino Wa Res: 503-656-9654 [email protected] West Linn, OR 97068 Bus: 503-353-3900 Patrol Directors Mt. Hood Meadows Ddebbie Norvell 17221 S Holcomb R Res: 503-631-2485 [email protected] Barlow Section Oregon City, OR 97045 Bus: 503-722-8262 Ski Bowl Deaniel Dean 7835 31st Av Res: 503-777-0933 [email protected] Barlow Section Portland, OR 97202 Bus: 503-245-2911
Timberline Dnave Wheeler 17225 S. Beckma Res: 503-631-8410 [email protected] Mt. Hood Barlow Section Oregon City, OR 97045 Bus: 503-518-4653 Mt. Hood Ski Patrol Ctarl Gatzke 904 SE Lambert S Res: 503-231-0860 [email protected] Nile River Section Portland, OR 97202 Bus: 971-563-4900 Summit Dtiana Kindall 811 Warren S Res: 503-557-8404 Nile River Section Oregon Cityk OR 97045 Bus: 503-557-2912 Cooper Spur J.ohn Gass 4090 Green Mtn. Dr Res: 541-352-7070 [email protected] Wy-East Section Mt Hood Parkdale, OR 97041 Bus: 541-352-5557 Mt. Hood Nordic MWichael Curtis 2844 Hoover Ave N Res: 503-508-6041 [email protected] Wy-East Section Salem, OR 97304 Bus: 503-378-3055 x55004 16 Nor’wester
Rsegion Director T1om Fellow Box 57 Res: 541-566-2268 [email protected] Athena, OR 97813 Bus: 541-278-5424 Lsegal Dtan Norri 612 SW 3rd S Rtes: 541-889-4160 [email protected] Ontario, OR 97914 Section Chief- Deebra Brown 372 NW 5th Av Rmes: 541-889-3706 [email protected] Powder Lakes Ontario, OR 97914 Section Chief- unfilled position Snake River Ahuxiliary R2obin Ulric PO Box 9 Res: 208-934-8528 Gooding, ID 83330 Cio-Awards Ctarol Fountain 906 McKinley S Rmes: 208-345-6934 [email protected] Boise, ID 83712 Ceo-Awards C3lark Nobl PO Box 119 Res: 208-634-2712 [email protected] McCall, ID 83638 Bus: 208-630-4418 Assistant Region Rachel 2062 N Whittier Pl Rses: 208-887-6346 [email protected] Director Montgomery Meridian, ID 83642 Tlreasurer Heank Gimme 7200 Court Driv Rtes: 208-375-0556 [email protected] Boise, ID 83704 Section Chief- MEike Barron 2026 11th Ave Res: 208-733-9619 Sawtooth Twin Falls, ID 83301 Section Chief- Rachel 2062 N Whittier Pl Rses: 208-887-6346 [email protected] Treasure Valley Montgomery Meridian, ID 83642 Nnordic unfilled positio
Rregistrar Aert Gree 501 F Av Rmes: 541-963-7479 [email protected] La Grande, OR 97850 Ansst. Registrar unfilled positio
Edquipment D.usty Malan 20037 Crawford Dr Res: 509-525-6477 Walla Walla, WA 99362 Atvalanche Jdohn Tagger 5020 W Franklin R Res: 208-888-9601 [email protected] Meridian, ID83642 Bus: 208-396-3460 Mgt. Travel & Rescue A5lan Wernsin Box 10 Rtes: 541-566-3814 [email protected] Athena, OR 97813 Srki/Toboggan R6alph Mille Box 406 Res: 208-634-3947 [email protected] McCall, ID 83638 Bus: 208-634-6336 Administration Adsst. Ski/Toboggan Atndy Youngbloo 1006 J Stree Res: 541-962-0705 [email protected] La Grande, OR 97850 Bus: 541-962-6530 Nsewsletter C1onnie Fellow Box 57 Res: 541-566-2268 [email protected] Athena, OR 97813 Bus: 509-527-4535 Officers, Advisors & OhEC Administrator D8ave Ulric PO Box 4 Res: 801-369-2731 [email protected] Lehi, UT 84043 Bus: 801-767-5333 Ansst. OEC Administrator Kyaren Jense 606n N Katie Wa Rmes: 208-922-1282 [email protected] Kuna, ID 83634 Innstructor Development Cyarol Fountai 906 McKinle Rmes: 208-345-6934 [email protected] Boise, ID 83712 Ssnowboard D1ain Bate PO Box 128 Cell: 208-861-7428 [email protected] McCall, ID 83638 Bus: 541-785-3336 Southern idaho 17 Nor’wester
Patrol Directors
Bogus Basin - 004 Kraren Alfonso King 5075 Sunderland D Res: 208-860-9992 [email protected] Patrol Representative Boise, ID 83704 Bus: 208-332-3576 x3472 Bnogus Basin Asst. Gtary Clawso 1542 Independence S Res: 208-345-8798 [email protected] Boise, ID 83706 Bus: 208-378-9590 So. Idaho Nordic-002 Ltisa Applebee 6900 West Tamarindo C Res: 208-853-6562 [email protected] Patrol Representative Boise, ID 83714 Bus: 208-334-8919 Soldier Mountain - 029 GEary Champlin 3775 N 3300 Res: 208-736-0358 [email protected] Patrol Representative Kimberly, ID 83341 Bus: 208-539-0359 Snoldier Mountain Asst Pnhil Dixo PO Box 683/111 Forbis L Bmus: 208-481-2267 [email protected] Bellevue, ID 83313 Ferguson Ridge-016 Ddave Yost 65013 Klages R Rmes: 541-426-9104 [email protected] Patrol Representative Enterprise, OR 97828 Fnerguson Ridge Asst. unfilled positio
Spout Springs-030 Bdrian Fullen 6241 Cottonwood R Rtes: 509-525-1456 [email protected] Patrol Representative Walla Walla, WA 99362 Snpout Springs Asst. unfilled positio
Anthony Lakes-001 Cyraig Dixon 2002 Jupiter Wa Rmes: 541-963-7381 [email protected] Patrol Representative La Grande, OR 97850 Arnthony Lakes Asst. Thacher Carte Res: 541-962-7491
Payette Lakes-022 T1om Stewart PO Box 203 Res: 208-634-5882 [email protected] Patrol Representative McCall, ID 83638 Bus: 208-634-8023 So. Idaho Ptayette Lakes Asst. D5ave Pfos PO Box 1 Res: 208-634-4205 Lakefork, ID 83635
4r9 Degrees North Gsary Deave 3621 W. Franci Res: 509-327-5202 Spokane, WA 99205 Bus: 509-935-6649 x 112 Biogus Basin Jy.C. (Jaker) Merlin 4857 Anderson Wa Res: 208-461-6749 Nampa, ID 83687 Bus: 208-366-4500 Crrystal Mountain P.aul Baughe 33914 Crystal Mt. Blvd Btus: 360-663-3062 [email protected] Crystal Mt., WA 98022 Mgission Ridge B8rad Whitin PO Box 166 BmusL 509-663-6543 x 260 [email protected] Wenatchee, WA 98801 Met. Bachelor Mtike Blum 22970 Superior C Res: 541-388-2094 [email protected] Bend, OR 97702 Bus: 541-382-2607 Mst. Hood Meadows H4enry Hughe PO Box 16 Res: 503-352-7877 [email protected] Mt. Hood Parkdale, OR 97041 Bus: 503-337-2222 x 299 North Cascade R3andy Sackett PO Box 38 Res: 509-996-2507 Heliskiing Winthrop, WA 98862 Pnayette Lakes P5eggy Brya PO Box 56 Res: 208-634-5532 [email protected] McCall, ID 83638 Bus: 208-634-4151 Sschweitzer Mt. B2ob Morri 325321 North Hwy Res: 509-447-0306 [email protected] Newport, WA 99156 Bus: 208-263-9555 x2275 Spilver Mountain Dnave Bisho 418 W Mulle Rmes: 208-784-8702 [email protected] Kellogg, ID 83837 Snoldier Mountain C6lare Olso PO Box 13 Res: 208-764-2588 Hill City, ID 83337 Snummit At Snoqualmie unfilled positio
Tpimberline Jdim Trip 27343 E Henry Creek R Bmus: 1-800-452-1335 [email protected] Rhododendron, OR 97049 Directors Wshite Pass J0im Matthew PO Box 303 Res: 509-672-3105 White Pass, WA 98937 Bus: 509-672-3101 Paid Patrol 18 Nor’wester PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION ADMINISTRATION & ADVISORS
DIVISION DIRECTOR Barb Dixon PO Box 759 408 N Heigho St New Meadows, ID 83654 Res: 208-347-3143 [email protected]
SECRETARY CONTROLLER REGISTRAR Ann Werner Dolores La Liberte Bill Wassberg 14238 143rd Ave SE 24271 N. Fishlake Road Box 50224 Renton, WA 98059 Rathdrum, ID 83858 Bellevue, WA 98005 Res: 425-255-6578 Res: 208-687-1032 Res: 425-649-9353 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
ASST. REGISTRAR LEGAL Al Richardson Chuck Coffey WEBMASTER 19819 10 Ave. NW PO Box 82156 Dave Marshall Seattle, WA 98117 Kenmore, WA 82156 [email protected] (425) 481-0821 Res: 206-542-7527 [email protected] [email protected]
PUBLICATIONS - Nor'wester AWARDS HISTORIAN Deb Garcia Anne Greenwood Shirley Cummings PO Box B 960 Sunmist Ct. SE 305 Webster Pt Rd NE Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Salem, OR 97306 Seattle, WA 98105 Res: 541-443-6821 Res: 503-399-3518 Res: 206-522-5551 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
EQUIPMENT/SPLINTS COMMUNICATIONS/ALUMNI MEDICAL Roger Parks Bernie Goddard Dr. Dave Herfindahl 14621 E. Olympic Ave 802 108th Ave SE 4515 Oberlin Road Spokane, WA 99216 Bellevue, WA 98004 Montague, CA 96064 Res: 509-924-7860 Res: 425-455-1844 Res: 530-842-5939 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
SKI FLIGHT AUXILIARY NORDIC Jack Melill Dixie Campbell Eric Geisler 25406 SE 138th St. 21836 Hideaway Hills Ct. 21775 S Cave Bay Rd Issaquah, WA 98027 Bend, OR 97701 Worley, ID 83876 Res: 425-313-4632 Res: 541-388-4897 Bus: 208-686-5030 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
CONVENTION & MEETING COORD 2005 CONVENTION OEC SUPERVISOR Shirley Cummings Chuff Barden Jim Benton 3005 Webster Point Road NE 3512 NE 178th 19320 58th Pl NE Seattle, WA 98105 Seattle, WA 98155 Renton, WA 98058 Res: 206-463-2034 Res: 206-364-4263 Res: 425-483-3567 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
ASST. OEC SUPERVISOR ASST. OEC SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT James Whittaker Harold Heacock Bernie Goddard PO Box B 760 S Tacoma 802 108th Ave SE Pilot Rock, OR 97868 Kennewick, WA 99336 Bellevue, WA 98004 Res: 541-443-6821 Res: 509-586-4960 Res: 425-455-1844 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 19 Nor’wester PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION ADMINISTRATION & ADVISORS (cont.)
ALPINE SKI/TOBOGGAN SNOWBOARDS AVALANCHE Roger Gresley Bob Barci Ed Gately 3542 Lakeway Drive 36110 SE 25th 5819 N. Birch Place Bellingham, WA 98226 Falls City, WA 98024 Spokane, WA 99205 (360) 676-8089 (425) 222-5058 (509) 327-3756 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
LEADERSHIP MT. TRAVEL & RESCUE SENIOR/CERTIFIED Rachel Montgomery Frank Rossi Don Keenan 2062 N. Whittier Place 8031 128th Ave SE Box 351 Meridian, ID 83642 Newcastle, WA 98056 Jacksonville, OR 97530 (208) 887-6346 (425) 271-8114 (541) 899-1234 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION REGIONAL DIRECTORS
INLAND EMPIRE MT. HOOD NORTHWEST REGION Craig Schwyn Rod Legg Michael E. Ryan, PE 4621 S Custer Ct. 279 NW Sundown Way Roadware Spokane, WA 99223 Portland, OR 97229 PO Box 1145 (509) 448-0346 (503) 292-1384 Lake Stevens, WA 98258-1145 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
OREGON SOUTHERN IDAHO Josie Elting Tom Fellows 3867 Peppertree Dr. Box 571 Eugene, OR 97402 Athena, OR 97813 (541) 342-1105 (541) 566-2268 [email protected] [email protected]
Most of the above photos are courtesy of Barb Dixon. We are asking everyone in these charts to please make a photo available for publication in the Nor’wester. If you have a digital file, it can be emailed to [email protected], or you can USPS a copy to Deb Garcia, PO Box B, Pilot Rock, OR 97868. Please provide clear instructions about returning any photos mailed to me. Thanks!
The PWND Administrative Directory contained errors for Rod Legg, Dolores LaLiberte and Jim Whittaker that have been corrected in the above information. NEWS BRIEFS
National Safety Awareness Week International Skiing History National Board Meeting PNWD Calendar January 15-21 Association Denver, January 7-8, 2005 Brian Merryman is the man in Brush up on the Responsibility They have a great website that charge of the calendar. Have Code and help your area make covers lots of topics, articles, calendar dates to publicize? this a special fun week. information and a link to ski museums worldwide. E-mail Brian Merryman at: www.skiing.org NSP Program Conference (360) 446-7838 Home and Work Session (253) 381-0506 Cell VERB Appreciation Day OEC Supervisors (360) 446-1584 Fax December 4, 2004 National Board Elections Division Directors [email protected] This was developed to activate Ballots were due December 15. National Program Directors kids especially “tweens” to play Remember if you don’t vote it’s Denver, December 10-13, outside this winter. Check out the counted as a yes vote. Three 2004 website www.VERBnow.com of the four candidates are which helps kids get started. already on the Board and Parents should check our Robert McLaughlin will be www.Verbparents.com returning to the Board. All will be serving three year terms and their last under the current National By-Laws.
NON-PROFIT NOR’WESTER ORGANIZATION PACIFIC NORTHWEST DVISION, NATIONAL SKI PATROL US POSTAGE DEB GARCIA, EDITOR/PUBLISHER PAID PO BOX B PENDLETON, OR PILOT ROCK, OR 97868-0030 PERMIT #73