November / December 2004 www.lacouncil.org 2004-05 Directors Jacquie Nemor President [email protected] 310.399.0945 Congratulations Steve! Ed Knott Past President Congratulations to Steve Lefkowitz [email protected] who will be going on behalf of The 310.313.1902 Unrecables to Steamboat Springs for Karen James the LAC ski week. In order to send Secretary Steve and his companion, we are [email protected] 818.249.5982 asking the clubs to make a donation to support The Unrecables Ski Club. Ray Craig Treasurer The Unrecables Need You— [email protected] 805.496.6720 The Unrecables are looking for skiers to be companions for their members at Iris Williams Membership Mammoth. You will receive a free lift [email protected] ticket by doing so. To volunteer, 310.638.2826 contact The Unrecables president, Bonnie West Inge Hobo-Scheinfarb at 310-558- Jacquie Nemor, Sigrid Noack, Steve Lefkowitz Travel 4665 or [email protected]. with Laura Sturges of Steamboat [email protected] 562.699.8880 Catherine Ohl Communications [email protected] 858.467.9469 Inside This Issue Kathy Knott Faris Tripping Around It’s A Wrap Competition Features [email protected] President’s Message . . . 2-3 LAC Snow Gala ...... 9 Volleyball ...... 7 310.470.2522 October Meeting ...... 9 Membership Matters . . . . 3 Ski Dazzle ...... 6 Travel Tidbits ...... 5 Calendar Celeste Coleman LAC Steamboat ...... 4 Programs Racer’s Edge...... 6 LA Council Clubs . . . . 22 [email protected] Nuts &Bolts ...... 11 FWSA Aspen/Snowmass . 9 FWSA ...... 22 626.797.0892 Kid’s Korner ...... 17 LAC Salt Lake City . . . . 7 LA Council ...... 23 Advertisers ...... 21 Ron Dun LAC Sunshine / Banff . . . . 8 Volleyball Check out NSCF deals at— [email protected] Public Affairs LAC Race Camp...... 14 310.513.1401 Fitness ...... 12 www.skifederation.org FWSA 2005 Convention . 10 Safety ...... 12 Username: skigroup Fay Mumbauer Mammoth Trips . . . . . 18-19 Ski Dazzle Ski Resort News ...... 13 password: 24councils [email protected] Far West History ...... 16 Other Trips ...... 20 323.773.5330 Message from the President Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Jacquie Nemor, LAC President www.lacouncil.org
Snow Gala, November 6, 2004— What YOU Can Do for LAC— Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! That’s the Speaking of planning ahead, the following are the theme for this year’s Snow Gala. Lo and behold, LAC board positions that will be open for election Mammoth is open! The first time in a decade next year: President, VP Programs, VP Mammoth opened in October. What an exciting Communications and Treasurer. President is a one- way to celebrate the kick off of the snow season at year term and the other positions are two years. the Snow Gala to be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at the beautiful dockside Marina del Rey Celeste Coleman as VP Programs will be able to Hotel. Come out and celebrate your club’s run again because she has not held her position candidates for the Man and Woman of the Year. for two terms. I, as president, will not be running It’s our once-a-year formal dinner dance. Tickets for a third term. are still available. Contact Ed Knott • VP Programs chairs the Snow Gala and any immediately at [email protected] other events that LAC organizes. to make your reservation. • VP Communications produces a bi-monthly Raffle tickets are a book of 11 for $10 newsletter. or a dollar each. Win a trip for two to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, February • The Treasurer makes sure we remain solvent. 5-12, 2005. If you’re not the winner of An accounting or bookkeeping background is the grand prize, there are many other preferable for this position. fantastic ski getaways, lift tickets and • The President runs the board and general valuable prizes to win. Winner need meetings and is the liaison between the clubs and not be present! the council. The president is also a member of the Far West Ski Association and the National Ski We Shopped ‘Til We Dropped— Council Federation. FWSA meetings are No one left disappointed, even if you quarterly and the NSCF meeting is annually. In didn’t leave with a shopping bag in hand, on order to run for president you must be a past October 31, 2004 at H&H Jobbing in Redondo LAC board member. Beach where we hosted our Second Annual Shop ‘Til You Drop event. If you weren’t shopping, you There are many of you who are very qualified to were riding the Virtual Snow ski ramp or talking run for these positions and especially the with the local mountain reps and various ski club president’s position. So think ahead. April will be members. here before you know it! LAC Ski Trips— FWSA 2005 Convention— Now that you have your new ski outfit you can Remember, LAC is the host for the 75th anniversary plan for your next ski vacation by going on one of at the 2005 FWSA Convention in Long Beach, June the various ski trips LAC is offering: Steamboat 9 –12, 2005. Catherine Ohl has been organizing Springs, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; and this grand event with many of you already Banff/Sunshine Village, Canada. FWSA will be in participating, but we will need volunteers. Golf on Aspen/Snowmass the week before we are in Friday morning, June 10, 2005 is open to everyone Steamboat Springs. So you can arrange a two- even if you aren’t a delegate. You can register for golf week ski vacation by going on both trips. And now at www.fwsa2005celebration.org. since you are planning ahead, FWSA will have a page 2 — Nov/Dec 04 cruise to Hawaii next year for your enjoyment. C See page 3 for more from The President! Membership Matters Are You Ready for Winter? Iris Williams, LAC Membership VP www.lacouncil.org
Winter is here! Are you ready for Mammoth yet? tri-folds for the LAC booth this year. Please clubs, Get your skis tuned and your legs ready, because have your members man the booth and help spread it looks like we are going to have a long ski the joy of membership in LA clubs! season. Yes, there is a God! Clubs with youth membership should Please join me in welcoming Buckhorn check out Mountain High for great Ski/Snowboard Club & Resort and the Santa pricing. And don’t forget about Big Bear. Barbara Ski & Sports Club to LA Council! The whole mountain is one giant terrain Everyone wants to meet and greet you so I hope park and is the bomb. your crews come down for our annual Snow Gala extranzanza on November 6, 2004. See you on the slopes. Ski Dazzle is on the horizon and we need your Iris
Message from the President Membership has C Continued from page 2 its NSCF Benefits Ski Dazzle— National Ski Council Federation Volunteers are also needed for the Ski Dazzle has new benefits for club members which include: LAC booth and Ski Swap to be held December Cellular Abroad, EcoQuest Interntional, Bollé [see 2-5, 2004 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. page 12], East West Resorts, Rentskis.com, Crazy The times are as follows: Heads, Geardirect.com, Breeze Ski Rental, Nonofilm, Thursday 4-11 PM Sports Express, Sports Basement, Snowprodeals.com, Friday 4-11 PM Resort Quest, Christy Sports, Terry Sports, Screen Saturday 11 AM - 11 PM Printing, Pro Sports, and much more. Sunday noon - 6 PM Check out www.skifederation.org for the To sign up to work the LAC booth, contact complete list of National Ski Council Federation Celeste Coleman at [email protected] or Membership Benefits. Go to the “Members Only” 626.797.0892. To sign up for the swap, contact area and input skigroup as the user name and Fay Mumbauer at [email protected] or 24councils for the password. 323.773.5330. Ski/Race/Board Camps— Did You Know? The week after Ski Dazzle, December 13-17, The fastest growing segment of new skiers are 19- 2004 is the LAC Learn to Ski/Snowboard and 29 and 40 plus. More women are joining ski Race Camp at Mammoth. The registration form clubs. So are singles and singles with kids. can be found on page 14 or on the LAC Web site Families are not necessarily joining clubs, though at www.lacouncil.org. they are a large segment of the skiers. First time Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! snowboarders are on the decline. One of the best ways to get members to join your club is to serve food and wine and welcome those newbies. Jacquie Nov/Dec 04 — page 3 ae4—Nov/Dec 04 4 page All Photos Courtesy Steamboat / Larry Pierce Steamboat Stats Steamboat nulSofl 337” Snowfall Annual Beginner 13% 3 65 acres 2,939 Terrain Run Longest feet 3,668 142 Trails feet 6,900 feet 10,568 Acres Vertical Summit Base 56% Intermediate56% 31% Advanced 31% + + miles miles & & For Information— For Options— Include— to Package • Bonnie West, Bonnie VP LAC Travel • or leader trip club your Contact • Feb5- Jan29 Aspen, to trip FWSA the Add • Registration On-line Optional • All TaxesCharges Service & • SkiWeek PinSouvenir • Dance Farewell& Banquet • total) runs NASTAR(4 2 Races • Picnic Mountain • WelcomeReception • Lift DayTicket Six Five of • occ.] [dbl. Lodging Nights Seven • Round TripGround TransferAirport from • Round TripDenver or Hayden to Air • 562.699.8880 or [email protected] or 562.699.8880
CST 2038064-40 Travel Tidbits Trips for 2005 & Beyond by Bonnie West, LAC Travel www.lacouncil.org
Trip schedules wanted! I’ve Salt Lake City, UT— your LAC rep know received no club trip schedules February 24-28, 2005 your interests. We’re to put on the LA Council web Contact Britt Johnson for a getting bids for Vail, page! If you want your club quickie four-day four mountain Telluride, Sun Valley trips on the Council site, then trip to Salt Lake City. This is an and Crested Butte. please send them to me! inexpensive trip which includes What would your club support? Steamboat, CO— air, lodging, mountain transfers February 5-12, 2005 and 4 days of lift tickets for only Ski you soon. $545! By the time you read Bonnie this, clubs had to Money talks – make a decision on if you have Steamboat Ski Week club members on whether to cancel who want to condos. This had to be attend, let Congratulations— done by October 31. Steamboat Courtesy them know This means that each to get their Congratulations to Steve club may have only money in Lefkowitz for being the person from The Unrecables chosen to limited availability left soon! attend LAC Ski Week for this trip! Of course, [See page 7 in Steamboat. I know there are always last- for more he is excited about the minute cancellations that information] trip. LA Council would happen for one reason or Sunshine/Banff— like your club’s support another, so even if you are on a for this adaptive skier wait list, your chances of April 17-23, 2005 and his companion to getting on the trip are still Sunshine/Banff is planned for offset the cost of his trip. pretty good. April 17-23, 2005. Sigrid Noack is taking deposits for Please send your contri- Aspen/Snowmass, CO— this trip. There is still plenty of bution to LA Council at January 29 - February 5, 2005 snow and good skiing at this P.O. 83338, Los Contact Judith Miller if you time of the year in Sunshine Angeles, CA 90083. Be sure to put in the memo are interested in attending and Lake Louise and the “For The Unrecables.” FWSA Ski Week at weather isn’t so cold. Take Aspen/Snowmass. She has only advantage of this late-season a few spots remaining so don’t opportunity! wait! There are quite a few Thank You Tri Valley— people who are going to Aspen [See page 8 for more information] Tri Valley Ski Club has donated then coming over to Steamboat Ski Week 2006– $1,000 to the fund to send an for the second week. Catherine Unrecable and his companion on As I write this, I’m getting the Steamboat Ski Week. While Ohl is handling the air for several bids in for Ski Week many clubs cannot do as much, if those people who are interested 2006. Yes – we start planning each club can give what they can, in doing the back to back trip these years early! A decision it will surely help. The rewards to Aspen and Steamboat. should be announced in the for an Unrecable is [See page 9 for more information] next issue of Snow Scene. Let immeasurable. Nov/Dec 04 — page 5 Racer’s Edge Winter is Here! by Kathy Faris, VP Competition www.lacouncil.org
Mammoth is OPEN! More Training— LAC Leagues Schedule— As most of you know, In addition, there will be a The current schedules for Mammoth Mountain opened number of race training ROKKA and ULLR leagues are: on October 21, 2004! A VERY weekends this season. These early opening. The snow weekends are open to everyone, 12/6-10/04 ROKKA Race Camp coverage was terrific, and the but will be run by the ROKKA 12/11/04 ROKKA I mountain is open from the top. league and generally coincides 12/12/04 ULLR I with Rokka race dates. After 12/13-17/04 LAC Race Camp It looks like it’s going to the race weeks in December, 1/8/05 ULLR II be a great and long the only way to race train in 1/9/05 ROKKA II season. With that in Mammoth will be to join one 1/22/05 ROKKA III mind, I hope most of of these training sessions, or to 1/29/05 ULLR III you have made your organize your own training 3/12/05 ULLR IV plans for your session with the mountain 3/13/05 ROKKA IV 4/16/05 SOCAL/LAC* Mammoth trips, and, (which could be very costly). hopefully, for your 4/17/05 SOCAL/LAC* early season training. Get your skis waxed and let’s * We’re still working on the go skiing! Ski/Race/Board Kathy format for these dates. Camps— ROKKA week runs Early Ski Area Openings— from [Monday - Ski areas have been opening at a record pace across the West as a series Friday] December 6- of storms and favorable snowmaking weather have cloaked the 10, 2004 and LA Council week Rokka Week mountains in the white stuff. Loveland, CO, was the first to open on Laura Priess is [Monday - Friday] December October 15, 2004. Arapahoe Basin, CO, followed on October 22, 2004 818-364-8923 13-17, 2004. for its earliest opening ever. [email protected] The first club races are the California has been whacked by a series of storms (with more on the Jessica Freeman weekend between the two way). Bolstered by nearly five feet of natural snow, Mammoth opened 805-520-3460 October 21, 2004 with top-to-bottom skiing. Boreal Ridge also opened camps— December 11, 2004 [email protected] October 21, 2004 with three feet of new snow. (ROKKA I) and December 12, LAC Week 2004 (ULLR I). So, choose a And that was just the beginning for California. Kirkwood received more John Funtsch camp that fits into your than three feet of snow and opened October 24, 2004. Other early 310-545-9349 openings planned for October 29-30, 2004 include Squaw Valley, Sugar [email protected] schedule and sign up for Bowl, Mountain High, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Tahoe Donner. training. John Catozzi 858-674-7454 [email protected] December 2-5, 2004 your club does not have a booth and would like to earn money Th, Dec. 2 4 PM to 11 PM working the swap, you can sign Please Call 7 - 9 PM. Fri, Dec. 3 4 PM to 11 PM Sat, Dec. 4 11 AM to 10 PM up through LA Council. Sun, Dec. 5 Noon to 6 PM Contact Celeste Coleman at 626-797-0892 or [email protected] to sign up for LA Convention Center – West Hall LA Council will have a booth and LAC booth. Free admission with minimum 1201 S. Figueroa, LA we will need help staffing it. If 4 hours worked. Must pay own parking. page 6 — Nov/Dec 04 • Package Includes— - Round-trip air from LAX to Salt Lake City - Leave after work on Thursday, return on Monday after skiing - Four nights lodging at the Ramada Inn (double occupancy) - Four days of lifts included (Snowbird Tram included) - Transportation to the slopes included each day - Non-skiers deduct $160 - Pizza Party with pizza & soda provided
• Stay at Ramada Inn Salt Lake - Deluxe continental breakfast each morning - Hot tub & pool - Price based on double occupancy
• Information & Reservations - Britt Johnson at 310-379-8972 or fax 310-379-5964 - Send check, payable to LA Council to Britt at CST 2070260-40 321 - 28th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
A-Division: B-2 Division: 1st Balboa (Keith Wichner) 1st Beach Cities Ski (Marc Berget) 2nd Recreation Ski (Bob) 2nd Sports-R-Us (Carl Gunther) 3rd Newport Coast (Terri Murphy) 3rd Beach Cities (Keith Nielson) 4th Sports-R-Us (Will Binegar) 3rd Balboa Ski (Cliff Bonner) 4th Fred Tabuena 5th Long Beach Ski (Yvonne ) Volleyball Results— by Ron Dun B-1 Division: B-3 Division: 1st Sports-R-Us (Marilyn Stein) 1st Beach Cities Ski (Andy Smith) LAC Ski Clubs spent their summer playing 2nd Beach Cities (Charlyn Cooper) 2nd Beach Cities (Lynn Logan) volleyball. We really had a great time. Here 3rd Sports-R-Us (Susan) 3rd Aerospace Ski (Wayne Sult) are the results of LAC 2004 Volleyball 4th Aerospace (John Nolan) 4th Beach Cities Ski (Tom Stangl) Season. 4th Sports-R-Us (Lita) Nov/Dec 04 — page 7 LA Council presents
April 17-23, 2005
LA will be joining the Northwest Ski Club Council
Package Includes— • Round Trip Air LAX to Calgary • Round Trip Transfer from Airport Courtesy Sunshine Village Sunshine Courtesy • Transfer between Sunshine Village and Banff International Hotel • Three Nights Lodging at Sunshine Inn, Banff's only ski-in/ski-out Hotel • Three days of skiing at Sunshine • Three Nights Lodging at Banff International Hotel • Welcome Reception at each Hotel • All Taxes and Required Fees including Banff National Park User Fee • All Gratuities for Bellmen and Maids Services
Optional Activities— • Two days skiing at Lake Louise • Council Challenge Race [$5] $850 • Pub Crawl [$10] per person [dbl[dbl occ]occ] Information & Reservations— • Sigrid Noack at [email protected] or 310-823-1373 • $200 deposit due NOW • Send checks, payable to LA Council, to Sigrid at Courtesy Ski Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine 4918-1/2 McConnell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066 page 8 — Nov/Dec 04 Cost is based on exchange rate of $.75 USD to $1.00 Canadian CST 2060973-50 the of ExperienceAspen • Snowmass Power • Highlands Four • Buttermilk
Package Includes— Courtesy Aspen/Snowmass by Matt Powers Matt by Aspen/Snowmass Courtesy • 7 Nights Lodging in Snowmass [Double Occupancy] • Round-Trip Air from LAX • Transfers to and from Airport • 5-of-7-Day Lift Ticket at Four Fantastic Mountains • Welcome Party Sunday Evening • 3 Races, Mountain Picnic, 2 Après-Ski Parties • Farewell Banquet & Dance • Registration, Activity Fees, Taxes • The Usual Parties, Souvenirs & much More! Reservations & Information— • Send $800 deposit payable to LACouncil [Balance due November 17, 2004]
Judith Miller, 1701 Scott Road, #208, Burbank, CA 91504 Courtesy Aspen/Snowmass by Biege Jones • Contact Judith Miller at 818.841.4192 or [email protected]
Cancellation Policy will apply CST 2036983-40 Must be a member of a FWSA member club October Meeting LAC Snow Gala Wrap— Saturday, November 6, 2004, 6 PM At LA Council’s October 4, 2004 Marina del Rey Hotel we were treated to two very special 13524 Bail Way, Marina del Rey 310.301.1000 guest speakers. Evening Events— First, Laura Sturges from 6 PM No Host Bar Steamboat [www.steamboat.com] 7 PM Elegant Sit Down Dinner $50* gave her pitch on the mountain - Salmon, Prime Rib or Vegetarian [we are already sold on Steamboat 8 PM Men & Women of Year Awards since we will be invading the 9 PM Dancing to Patti Stone & River Rock Band mountain in February 2005] and - Raffle Prizes given away through out the evening gave away some very nice prizes. - Lots of Great Door Prizes - Parking is FREE Second, Claude Swonger from Ski 00 Net [www.skinet.com] brought in Raffle Tickets $1. each— the latest selection of skis and • Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Steamboat, Feb 5-12, 2005 boots for our review. It’s amazing – Includes Air, Lodging, Lift Tickets, Parties, More! what out there and how much the • Lots of Other Great Raffle Prizes technology has changed and • Winners need not be present improved in just one year. Dinner Tickets & Reservations— Contact Ed Knott Up next month, Chad Martin – 11930 Avon Way, #105, Los Angeles, 90066 from Mammoth will be visiting – 310.313.1902 or [email protected] us. Dress is Cocktail /Formal! page 9 — Nov/Dec 04 * Dinner is $70 after November 1, 2004 The Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs is already hard at work Convention Highlights th planning the 2005 FWSA Convention and 75 Anniversary • Special 75th Anniversary Celebrations Celebration to be held at the Westin in Long Beach on June • History Reunion, Reception & Exhibit 9-12, 2005.Thanks to our generous sponsors this is going to be an extraordinary event. • Silent Auction & Travel Expo • Saturday Awards Luncheon & Dinner Dance with Special Guests— Celebrity Guest Speakers As a special treat, Michael Adams, son of Ansel Adams, is • FWSA Business Meeting scheduled to present his father’s ski photographs. Guest celebrities planning to attend include Jimmie Heuga, Billy Kidd, Dave Reservations at The Westin Long Beach & Roma McCoy, Nancy Greene, and Deb Armstrong. • $129 before May 15, 2005 - (Single, double, triple, quad occ) History Exhibits— • Call 800-228-3000, say you’re with Far West Ski The focus of the weekend will be the display of our ski history. Association The exhibits will be impressive as a number of national ski • Visit www.FWSA2005Celebration.org museums, ski resorts, and clubs have already committed to • Room rate available 3 days before/after event display their history of skiing.
Museums that will be participating include Western Skisport Optional Fun Activities Museum, Mammoth Ski Museum, US Ski Hall of Fame & • Thursday Pub Crawl Museum, Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum, and the • Friday Golf with the Celebrities for $85 California Ski Library. • Friday Queen Mary guided tours with lunch for $45 • Friday Aquarium guided tour with lunch for $40 Resorts participating include Red Mountain, Snowbasin, Vail, Steamboat, Aspen/Snowmass. • Friday Kayaking and lunch at Alamitos Bay for $30
Your Participation— Nearby Attractions for the Whole Family Anyone who has been involved in the evolution of the Far West Aquarium of the Pacific, The Queen Mary, Catalina Ski Association will be welcome to attend. If you would like to Island,The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Shoreline Village, participate or have any old photos [electronic or photos/ Disneyland & California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm, negatives we can borrow for scanning], please contact Universal Studios, Beverly Hills Catherine Ohl at 858-467-9469 or [email protected]. Information If you are interested in signing up for a booth for the display • Catherine Ohl, [email protected] or of snowsport history, contact John James at 818-249-5982 858-467-9469 or [email protected]. • www.fwsa2005celebration.org page 10 — Nov/Dec 04 Nuts & Bolts A Word (or two) from the Editor by Catherine Ohl, LAC VP Communications www.lacouncil.org
Ski Pass Insurance— timers and beginners, which are Pass medallions that offer access to Many skiers are now taking out positive indicators for the future. thousands of ski trails in the US. SkierGuard insurance for their Some shifts noted for this season The Gold Pass, fully transferable, is Season Pass. There are a include the continued aging of the the only such program of its kind number of resorts in visitor base, especially aged over allowing friends, family members Colorado that allow you 45. There was a slight increase in and corporate clients to take full to buy insurance at the the proportion of visitors wearing advantage of the pass. For $5,000 same time you purchase helmets and a slight increase in that is partially tax-deductible as a your pass. And you can season pass usage. charitable donation, it is one of send for insurance at a skiing's real bargains. later date. Insurance Other interesting trends noted in will cost you 6 percent the report included an increase in Yellowstone Snowmobiling— the price of your pass. children's lessons and a slowed A federal judge struck down a ban growth of snowboarding as a on snowmobiles in Yellowstone There are three proportion of total visits. benefits to the and Grand Teton National Parks. SkierGuard insurance Gold Pass— U.S. District Judge Clarence policy The US Ski and Snowboard Team is Brimmer ruled that the Clinton-era o A partial refund if you can't use selling the 2004 Gold Pass, the ultimate ban was invalid because it did not the rest of your ski pass because lift ticket that gives skiers incredible involve adequate public participation you are injured. access to slopes around the country. and failed to follow federal law. o $15,000 worth of coverage for The US Ski and Snowboard National Park Service officials are emergency evacuation off the Association (USSA), the national already drafting new rules for the next ski slope to the nearest governing body for Olympic skiing three winters. The tentative plans call adequate medical facility. and snowboarding, in partnership for up to 720 guided snowmobiles a with the National Ski Areas day in Yellowstone and 140 a day in o $10,000 for accidental death or Association (NSAA) since 1973, Grand Teton and the highway that dismemberment. mints a limited quantity of Gold connects the two parks. Information available at 800-624- 0039 or www.skierguard.com. 2004 Ski Demographics— For Kids Only— The National Ski Areas Association How about skiing and boarding this winter (NSAA), in conjunction with with your family, and you get to ski/board research firm RRC Associates, have for free!? If you’re in the 4th, 5th or 6th released the 2004 National grade (or born in 1993, 1994 or 1995), you Demographic Study summary can apply for a California Snow Passport. report. The results are based on 123,731 surveys conducted this The California Snow Passport has pages of year at participating resorts around coupons for lift tickets, trail passes, special offers the US. for ski and board lessons and equipment rentals at 30 participating California and Nevada resorts. The study reveals that there are Apply now. There is a service fee of $18. Passport signs of a gradual increase in applications are available by going to participation by children, as well http://www.californiasnow.com/passport.htm. as steady visitation by first- page 11 — Nov/Dec 04 Safety, Health & Fitness
by Catherine Ohl, LAC VP Communications www.lacouncil.org
Bollé Helmet Offer— So, you shift into park, unlock In Case of an Accident— NSCF Member Benefit your doors and jump out to Many people do not know remove the paper. When you what to do [or not do] in the NSCF member ski clubs can reach the back of your car, that is case of a skiing accident. Here's take advantage of a major when the car-jackers appear out the short list. discount in the cost of Bollé Helmets. NSCF members of nowhere, jump into your car • Do not remove the injured receive helmets and goggles at and take off! person's skis or snowboard. • Do not move the injured up to 40% savings off retail. Your engine was running, (ladies person unless you are trained would have their purse in the car) Bollé is launching a new ski to do so. helmet. This state-of- and they practically mow you • Cross your own skis uphill the-art helmet exceeds down as they speed off . These from the incident. safety and people now have your car, home • Send someone to the nearest performance address and your keys! standards. lift or open building to The police advise you to just report the location, type of NSCF clubs may drive away and remove the injury and description of the request a represent- paper later. injured skier. ative sample size of helmets shipped for display at meetings. Contact Shari, Avoiding Sore Muscles— Customer Service, Many skiers assume sore muscles are part of skiing. But muscle at 1-800-784-4090 strain doesn't need to be part of your ski vacation. for samples. An essential part of avoiding muscle strain is to make sure you Individual club members can warm up and stretch your muscles gently before you undertake check www.bollehelmets.com or any strenuous activity. Light stretching after you have exercised www.skifederation.org will also help prevent muscle soreness setting in. [username skigroup, password 24councils]. Be sure to During exercise our demands for oxygen go up causing us to mention membership in the generate more damaging free radical molecules than normal. The National Ski Council effect of free radicals is to cause our muscles to feel sore and achy Federation. a day or so after exercise. Car Jack Safety– Antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and bioflavonoids may help offset the damage that muscles endure during exercise. Be aware of new car-jacking Taken on a regular basis these nutrients reduce the incidence of scheme being used at local sports injuries and shorten the time it takes to recover from a shopping mall. You walk to muscle injury. Take 1000 mg (milligrams) of vitamin C and your car, unlock the door, get bioflavonoids, 2-3 times a day. inside, lock all your doors, start the engine, and shift into But of course, the best way to avoid those sore muscles is to get reverse. When you look back and in shape before you go skiing. Skiing to get in shape is never a you notice a piece of paper in the good idea. page 12 — Nov/Dec 04 middle of the rear window. What’s News at Western Ski Resorts by Catherine Ohl, LAC VP Communications www.lacouncil.org
Big Bear Mountain Resorts— Tamarack Resort, the first all- 2004-05 season. Two new At Big Bear Mountain Resorts you season resort to be permitted in chairlifts, the Judge Lift and the get more options than ever before! the US in 22 years, has received Silver Strike Express, have been One lift ticket is good for both national attention for having not installed in the Flagstaff area, also resorts, a complimentary shuttle one, but three spectacular crown home to two new runs between the resorts. Two full- jewels: a world-class ski mountain, intermediate ski runs. service resorts means 23 lifts, 430 a Robert Trent Jones II signature The runs are accessible developed acres, 50+ runs and the golf course and the beautiful Lake from the new Silver most amazing collection of parks, Cascade. Strike Express, Quincy pipes and jibs around. Express, Red Cloud and New Air Service for Northside Express lifts. As an additional bonus, Bear Kelowna— Additional glade skiing Mountain only passes are valid for Great news for winter visitors to Big has been added in both Snow Summit night sessions so White Ski Resort and Silver Star the Empire Canyon snowboarders can ride world- Mountain Resort. As of December and Flagstaff areas of the Resort. famous Westridge almost every 17, 2004, Air Canada will replace its Courtesy Park City Mountain Resort Friday and Saturday night, all Dash 8 service with an A320 jet on season long! its 11:15 am departure from Park City Vancouver to Kelowna. Mountain Resort- Tamarack, Idaho— Park City Mountain Resort Tamarack Resort, The A320 will hold up has replaced its beginner lift with a America's to140 passengers and new high-speed, four passenger newest, all- provide all the comfort and detachable lift. The new lift will season speed of jet service. The give beginner snowboarders and destination Airbus will return from skiers a better learning resort, Kelowna at 12:50pm environment and more efficiently announced arriving back into move riders and skiers out of the a grand Vancouver at 1:40pm each lower base area of the Resort. opening date day in time to make easy of December Resort Tamarack Courtesy connections to the US. 15, 2004, and outlined The Canyons- an array of Buy two or more days of winter skiing at The Canyons recreation Resort, and you'll get an opportunities additional day on the slopes and ski-in, ski-out lodging for free. In order to redeem this available to Tamarack visitors this offer, guests must pre-register at winter season. www.thecanyons.com/freedaydeal. After registration, participants will Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will access an online certificate. By Only asking $7million! have access to 25 downhill runs via presenting the certificate at the five lifts, including the Tamarack ticket window, guests can redeem Express and Summit Express [both an additional day of skiing with high-speed detachable quads] the purchase of a multi-day ticket. which will carry skiers and riders to Tamarack's 7,700-foot summit Deer Valley- and provide a continuous 2,800- Deer Valley has invested $8 vertical-foot descent to the base area. million in improvements for the Nov/Dec 04 — page 13 LAC Ski, Board, and Race Week Registration Form www.lacouncil.org http://www.southbayskiclub.org/laracecamp/
December 10 – 19, 2004 V C L Mammoth Mountain, California
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T-Shirt (Men’s sizes) Air Quality Lesson Request (Check One) (Circle One) (Circle One) Racing Technique Only ______(1) 50% Skiing / 50% Racing ______(2) Small Smoker 75% Skiing / 25% Racing ______(3) Medium Non-Smoker Skiing Technique Only ______(4) Large Do Not Care Beginner Ski Lessons ______(5) X-Large Snow Boarding (Beginner) ______(6) Snow Boarding (Int, Adv) ______(7) Trip Package (Select package 1, 2, or 3) Contact 1. Registration, lessons, nine nights lodging. No Lift Tickets. $985 ______7:30 - 9 AM or 7 - 9 PM (lodging is Friday night through Sunday morning, Dec. 10-19, 2004) John Funtsch 2. Registration, lessons, seven nights lodging. No Lift Tickets. $870 ______310-545-9349 (lodging is Sunday night through Sunday morning, Dec. 12-19, 2004) [email protected] 3. Registration and lessons ONLY. (includes all activities, Dec. 13-17, 2004) $455 ______John Catozzi + Add 5-day Lift Ticket to any Package. $205 ______858-674-7454 (5-day lift ticket begins Monday for 5 of 6 consecutive days) [email protected] + Add 4-day Beginner Skier Lift Ticket to any Package. $185 ______(No ticket needed for first day) 5 Days Ski, Board and/or Race Lessons - Monday - Friday, Five Hours a Day - Ski & Board Technique for Beginner to Advanced - Learn Racing Technique for Intermediate to Elite Racer - Class Size of Six to Eight with Two Days Video - Welcome Registration Cocktail Party - Friday Night Awards Banquet &Huge Raffle of Skis, Boots, Dinners, Discounts & more
To Sign Up ($100 deposit due NOW, Full Payment Due November 15, 2004) Make check payable to LA Council Ski & Race Camp and send with this form to page 14 — Nov/Dec 04 - John Funtsch, P.O. Box 1090, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 More Ski Options Lessons & Cat Skiing
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Backcountry Skiing for Intermediate Skiers— Lessons at Aspen/Snowmass Backcountry skiing offers vast by Eileen Tschernenko, Auslich Ski Club expanses of soft, consistent Eileen and her husband Stan are currently working as part-time Ski Pros at powder snow in remote and Aspen/Snowmass. If you are planning a trip to Aspen/Snowmass, here's some spectacular high-mountain insider information. settings. Often considered the I'm sure you have heard that Buttermilk is the easiest, Snowmass the domain of hardy and self- biggest and most versatile, Aspen the bumpiest, and Highlands the reliant ski touring enthusiasts, steepest. This affects lessons offered. Beginner-Novice lessons are backcountry skiing is now only offered at Snowmass and Buttermilk. Only lessons level 5 easily accessible to inter- and above are offered at Aspen and Aspen Highlands. mediate-level snowcat skiers. Small Group Lessons— Snowcat skiing is typically Classes are called “Small Group Lessons” for a reason— that much more affordable than means 3 to 4 people in a class. Those 3 to 4 people will be at the helicopter skiing and can be same ability level. Of course the option of private lessons is more adaptable to skier ability. available and you can have up to 5 in a private lesson. Also, it requires no special equipment or backcountry At all levels, show up for a lesson the next day and the same Ski Pro will teach you so you can start right where you left off. experience. However, good physical fitness is desirable, This next item is awesome but seldom happens. Should you especially in skiers with little pair up with some folks you know for a ski class (remember Courtesy Aspen/Snowmass by Matt Powers powder snow experience. same ability) and the whole class wants to ski Highlands the next day, your Ski Pro from Snowmass can join you there for the next day’s lesson. Guides are expert in finding Yes, you can form a group lesson with your desired group but if there is “lines” for skiers of differing a split in ability, the Ski Pro will have to select terrain suitable to the ability. Better skiers might most struggling member. enjoy some “steeps” or “pop” The Best Deal Around— off bumps while others in the Beginning Level 1 classes through Intermediate Level 4 classes offer a group are guided on a more package deal of lesson, lift ticket and equipment (short skis of “mellow” line. Everyone has 120cm-140cm). A one-day lesson costs $125 with $99 unlimited ample opportunity to challenge extensions. Aspen-Snowmass really wants you to be a skier! The new themselves. short skis make skiing so much easier. Last year I watched an 80- year-old learn how to ski!!! -Lockie Brown To be continued backcountrywintervacations.com
Local Warren Miller Movie Schedule— You won’t want to miss Warren’s lastest movie”Impact.” Here’s the schedule for LA & Orange. Brentwood Wadsworth Theater Sat, Dec 4 8PM Irvine Irvine Barclay Theater Thu, Dec 2 6PM / 9PM Laguna Beach LBHS Artists Theater Sun, Dec 5 5PM / 8PM Long Beach Carpenter Center Wed, Dec 1 8PM Pasadena Pasadena Civic Auditorium Fri, Dec 3 8PM Redondo Beach Redondo Union High Fri, Dec 10 8PM Thousand Oaks Fred Kavli Theatre Thu, Dec 9 8PM Nov/Dec 04 — page 15 Skiing in the Far West The Early Years of FWSA www.lacouncil.org
California Ski Association– In 1931, Wilbur Maynard, representing CSA, The California Ski Association (CSA) came went east and was successful in securing the NSA into being as a direct result of California Championships in Jumping and Langlauf (cross- loosing the 1932 Winter Olympic Games to country) for 1932. CSA organized its first annual Lake Placid, NY. Both Yosemite and Big championships on February 21-23, 1931 at the Pines made a bid for the Olympics but the Olympic Hill of the Lake Tahoe Ski Club near world saw California as the “land of eternal Tahoe City. This event was sanctioned by NSA sunshine” and couldn’t believe there was any and used as the “California Olympic Tryouts” for snow in the state. the 1932 US team. In addition, many in California didn’t want Ski Patrol– the world to know they had snow because In the winter of 1936, the Auburn Ski Club they thought it would hurt tourism. But skiers instituted the first ski patrol unit in California, in the state wanted an opportunity to secure a after a skier froze to death on Mt. Lincoln above 1930 California Race sanctioned meet and invite the world to Donner Pass. The patrol was formed as an embryo experience what California had to offer. organization with the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department. To do this, California needed a statewide organization affiliated with the National Ski The five members of the patrol— Harry Association. Rosenberry, Al Bequette, Herb Clegg, Jr., Roy Sands, and George Gianni— completed advanced A special meeting of the Winter Sports first aid and instructor courses at their own Committee of the California State Chamber expense in Sacramento. The City of Auburn of Commerce was held on Tuesday, October purchased a resuscitator and other first aid 7, 1930 at the Palace Hotel in San equipment for the patrol. The men aided stricken Francisco. Wendell Robie of Auburn Ski or lost skiers and checked trails for people and Club was elected president of the newly obstacles. formed California Ski Association. In 1938, the NSA formed the National Ski Patrol Others elected were Frank Deuprey of the System (NSPS) and the Auburn Ski Club became California State Chamber of Commerce, affiliated with the national organization. Far West Wendell Robie Secretary; W. A. Wadsworth of Los Angeles, patrols developed a rescue toboggan equipped with Treasurer; Vice Presidents: Don Tresidder, first aid supplies that was later adopted by the Yosemite; Herbert Fleishhacker, Jr., San NSPS and other skiing associations throughout the Francisco, for the northern part of the US. State; George L. Eastman and J. B. Hanson of the Viking Club, both of Los In 1938, Don Tresidder of Yosemite was the first Angeles, for the southern part of the State. Far West patroller inducted into the NSPS and was assigned number 14. In 1941, Dorothy The election of the directors was left to the McClung Wullich of San Diego Ski Club was four originating ski clubs— Truckee Ski named the first woman ski patroller and assigned Club, Auburn Ski Club, Yosemite Winter number 1. Club and Viking Ski Club of Los Angeles— to name two each from their respective clubs. World War II– A resolution was passed asking that there be At the CSA Convention at Fairmont Hotel in San an entrance fee of $20 for each club desiring Francisco, CA on October 18, 1942, the current Dorothy McClung to affiliate with CSA. California was admitted board was led by President Dr. Frank Howard. into the National Ski Association on page 16 — Nov/Dec 04 December 14, 1930. To be continued Kid’s Korner Outfitting the Kids excerpted from http://skiing.about.com/ www.lacouncil.org
Budget— With one pair of medium- the helmets. weight or light-weight socks Budgeting for kids’ equipment Poles— and still being able to afford the there should be enough room for Initially, young kids lift tickets can be a daunting the toes to wiggle. Taking the will not use poles task, but with a few creative liner out of boots during try-on because they are tactics, you should be able to is a good idea for parents to be cumbersome and Keystone Courtesy balance the load. sure of the proper fit. [You should be able to a two finger distracting. Smaller Common hints include buying width behind the heel when the kids tend to use their kids' equipment at ski-swaps, toes touch the front of the boot.] upper body for balance consignment stores, or lease/ and as a turning buyback programs at retail Bindings— mechanism. shops, and buying new only for Bindings are designed to release As kids grow taller and the oldest child. when you fall. The brakes stop the ski from traveling down the more experienced, they For slopeside savings, always mountain. Skier weight and will need them to push call ahead to find out about ability determine the binding across flats. Finding the special promotions and pricing. settings, measured in "DIN," proper length is simple. At many resorts, kids of a which stands for Deutsche Have the child stand Crested Butte certain age ski free, stay free Industrie Norm. with the pole grips in and even fly free. their hands, bottoms As weight and skiing ability touching the floor, Ski— increase, the higher the DIN will elbows should create a Popular adult "shaped skis" be set. Small children's bindings 90 degree angle, have been shifted to kid sizes. should be good quality and have forearms parallel with With a narrow waistline, wide a DIN setting that goes low the floor. tips and tails. These skis are enough (maybe down to 0.5). designed for use in shorter DINs on bindings should be set Clothing— lengths than traditional models, by a knowledgeable ski shop A warm, dry child is are softer and turn more easily, technician. a happy rider. while not creating excess Outfitting a growing pressure on your child's legs. Helmets— child every ski season Children and adults should wear can be a drain on the Boots— protective helmets for safety and wallet, but investing in Boots come in traditional Ameri- warmth. They should fit snugly, a warm ski jacket and can sizes and also "mondo" which and you should be able to see layering smartly is is simply the length of the boot in peripherally and hear normally. critical to children's centimeters. Googles should fit securely over skiing success. Mountain Big Courtesy
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Dates Club* Contact Email / Phone Nov 19-21, 2004 TU Karen Finfer– [email protected] / 310.998.8550 Nov 24-28, 2004 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Nov 24-28, 2004 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 Dec 06-10, 2004 Rokka Patrick Bennett– [email protected] / 818.364.8923 Dec 09-12, 2004 TVSC / AUS Ron Guidotti– [email protected] / 909.947.4506 Dec 10-12, 2004 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 Dec 10-12, 2004 CCSC Michelle Hollister– [email protected] / 818-363-4080 Dec 10-12, 2004 CSSC Susan Revello– [email protected] / 818.704.0377 Dec 10-12, 2004 ESSC Roy Megahan– [email protected] / 818.780.5736 Dec 10-12, 2004 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Dec 10-12, 2004 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 Dec 10-12, 2004 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597 Dec 10-12, 2004 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Dec 10-12, 2004 TU Karen Finfer– [email protected] / 310.998.8550 Dec 13-17, 2004 LAC John Catozzi– [email protected] / 310.546.4630 Dec 16-19, 2004 WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 Dec 17-19, 2004 ASBCLA John Okanishi– [email protected] Dec 30 - Jan 02, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Jan 06-09, 2005 SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 Jan 06-09, 2005 TVSC / AUS Mary Albritton– [email protected] / 562.856.0922 Mammoth Terrain Park Jan 06-09, 2005 WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 Jan 07, 2005 Slalom clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 * Legend of Ski Clubs Jan 07-09, 2005 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 AEA Aerospace Jan 07-09, 2005 BSSC Rod Rice– [email protected] / 949.360.3757 [weekdays] ASBCLA Asian Jan 07-09, 2005 CCSC Michelle Hollister– [email protected] / 818-363-4080 AUS Auslich Jan 07-09, 2005 CSSC Susan Revello– [email protected] / 818.704.0377 BCSC Beach Cities BSSC Buckhorn Jan 07-09, 2005 ESSC Roy Megahan– [email protected] / 818.780.5736 CCSC Century City Jan 07-09, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] CSSC Conejo Jan 07-09, 2005 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 ESC Edelweiss EXB Executive Board Jan 07-09, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 FWRA Far West Racing Assoc. Jan 07-09, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] FWSA Far West Ski Assoc. Jan 07-09, 2005 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597Feb 4SW Four Seasons West Jan 07-09, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 GSC Grindelwald HSC Hughes Jan 07-09, 2005 TU Karen Finfer– [email protected] / 310.998.8550 KSC Kronenstadt Jan 07-09, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 LAC Los Angeles Council Jan 20-23, 2005 SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 LBSC Long Beach Jan 21, 2005 GS clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 LPSC Los Padres Jan 21-23, 2005 ESSC Roy Megahan– [email protected] / 818.780.5736 NBS Nat’l Brotherhood of Skiers PRA Pacific Rim Alliance Jan 21-23, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] RRR Radar River Rats Jan 21-23, 2005 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597 SAGA Saga Jan 21-24, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 SBSSC Santa Barbara Jan 23, 2005 Slalom clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 SSCLA Single Jan 27-30, 2005 TVSC / AUS Debbie Russell– [email protected] / 909.624.8737 SSSC* Slope Surfers Jan 27-30, 2005 WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 SSC Snow Busters SBSC South Bay Jan 28-30, 2005 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 TVSC Tri Valley Jan 28-30, 2005 ASBCLA Candice Ota– [email protected] / 310.397.7472 TRW The Right Way Jan 28-30, 2005 CSSC Susan Revello– [email protected] / 818.704.0377 TU Unrecables Jan 28-30, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 USRSA US Recreation Ski Assoc. Jan 28-30, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] WSC Wailers Jan 30, 2005 GS clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 WWSC Westwood Feb 04-06, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] WFSA Winter Fox Feb 11-13, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 *SSSC trips are for BCSC, HSC, SBSC, Feb 11-13, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 SSSC, and TRW Feb 12, 2005 GS clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 page 18 — Nov/Dec 03 Feb 13, 2005 Slalom clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 More Mammoth Trippings with LAC Clubs
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Dates Club* Contact Email / Phone Feb 18-20, 2005 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597 Feb 18-21, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Feb 18-21, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] Feb 18-21, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Feb 24-27, 2005 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 Feb 24-27, 2005 SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 Feb 25-27, 2005 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 Feb 25-27, 2005 ASBCLA Ruby Tsou– [email protected] Feb 25-28, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Mar 04-06, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Mar 04-06, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 Mar 04-06, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Mar 04-06, 2005 WSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Mar 04-06, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Mar 11, 2005 Slalom clinic Scott Peer– [email protected] / 818.500.0488 Mar 11-13, 2005 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 Mar 11-13, 2005 CCSC Michelle Hollister– [email protected] / 818-363-4080 Mar 11-13, 2005 CSSC Susan Revello– [email protected] / 818.704.0377 Mar 11-13, 2005 ESSC Roy Megahan– [email protected] / 818.780.5736 Mar 11-13, 2005 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 Mar 11-13, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] Mar 11-13, 2005 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597 Mar 11-13, 2005 WFSA Cheryl Cowley– 310.892.2358 Mar 11-16, 2005 TVSC / AUS Debbie Russell– [email protected] / 909.624.8737 Mar 18-20, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Mar 18-20, 2005 WSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Mar 18-20, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Mar 18-21, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Mar 24-27, 2005 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 Mar 25-27, 2005 AEA Lena Gorgi– [email protected] / 310.540.3996 Mar 25-27, 2005 ASBCLA Craig & Evie Pitcairn– [email protected] Mar 25-27, 2005 SSCLA Sandy Blackwell– [email protected] / 818.352.2597 Mar 31 - Apr 03, 2005 SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 Apr 01-03, 2005 CCSC Michelle Hollister– [email protected] / 818-363-4080 Apr 01-03, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Apr 01-03, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 Apr 01-03, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] Apr 01-03, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Apr 01-03, 2005 WSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Apr 01-03, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Apr 08-10, 2005 KSC Jean Evans– [email protected] Apr 14-17, 2005 TVSC / AUS Debbie Russell– [email protected] / 909.624.8737 Apr 15-17, 2005 CSSC Susan Revello– [email protected] / 818.704.0377 Apr 15-17, 2005 ESSC Roy Megahan– [email protected] / 818.780.5736 Apr 15-17, 2005 LBSC Julie Elder– [email protected] / 562.437.3943 Apr 15-17, 2005 LPSC Tom Reed– [email protected] / 805.485.6717 Apr 15-17, 2005 SAGA Marc– [email protected] Apr 15-17, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 Apr 15-17, 2005 TU Karen Finfer– [email protected] / 310.998.8550 Apr 15-17, 2005 WFSA Cheryl Cowley– 310.892.2358 Apr 15-17, 2005 WSC / GSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Apr 16-18, 2005 BSSC Rod Rice– [email protected] / 949.360.3757 [weekdays] Apr 22-24, 2005 WSC Rob Townsend– [email protected] / 626.792.9371 Apr 29 - May 01, 2005 SSSC* Mike Madden– [email protected] / 310.416.5346 May 13-15, 2005 TU Karen Finfer– [email protected] / 310.998.8550 Nov/Dec 03 — page 19 Tripping Around the World with LAC Clubs Dates Destination Club* Contact Email / Phone www.lacouncil.org Dec 03, 2004 Big Bear, CA WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 Dec 27 - Jan 01, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT CSSC Peggy San Filipo– [email protected] Dec 27 - Jan 01, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT TRW Marc Forman– 800.350.7544 Dec 29 - Jan 02, 2005 Ogden, UT SSCLA Judith Miller– [email protected] / 818.841.4192 Jan 05-09, 2005 Park City, UT SAGA Marc– [email protected] Jan 13-17, 2005 Whistler, Canada 4SW Stephanie Hemphill– [email protected] / 310.644.3099 Jan 13-17, 2005 Whistler, Canada NBS www.nbs.org Jan 13-17, 2005 Whistler, Canada WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 Jan 14-17, 2005 Ogden, UT AUS Nancy Sanford– [email protected] / 909.585.5594 Jan 15-18, 2005 Tahoe, CA CSSC Peggy San Filipo– [email protected] Jan 16-23, 2005 Aspen, CO SAGA Marc– [email protected] Jan 21-24, 2005 Yosemite NP HSC Sue DiJulio– [email protected] / 310.838.0776 Jan 22-29, 2005 Sun Peaks, Canada LBSC Mil Green– [email protected] / 626.357.1090 Jan 28 - Feb 05, 2005 Saalbach, Austria WSC Hal Richey– 213.248.1949 Jan 29 - Feb 04, 2005 Vail, CO SBSSC Dennis Dierenfield– [email protected] / 805.965.3137 Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2005 Aspen, CO FWSA Judith Miller– [email protected] / 818.841.4192 Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2005 Breckenridge, CO CCSC Dave Felker– [email protected] / 310-215-9999 Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2005 Snowmass, CO AUS Hal Mankau– [email protected] / 562.924.0979 Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2005 Snowmass, CO GSC Ann Lawson– [email protected] / 323.666.1039 Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2005 Snowmass, CO PRA / RRR Gene Fulkerson– [email protected] / 858.467.9469 Jan 31 - Feb 06, 2005 Whistler, Canada SAGA Marc– [email protected] Feb 04-06, 2005 Grant Grove HSC Karen Hopkins– [email protected] / 310.318.7173 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO LAC Bonnie West– [email protected] / 562.699.8880 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO AUS Hal Mankau– [email protected] / 562.924.0979 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO CSSC Peggy San Filipo– [email protected] Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO LPSC Sylvia Barnes– [email protected] / 805.648.7040 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO PRA / RRR Gene Fulkerson– [email protected] / 858.467.9469 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO SBSC Britt Johnson– 310.357.1090 Vail Corduroy Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO SSCLA Laura Priess– [email protected] / 818.364.8923 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO TVSC Elaine Guidotti– [email protected] / 909.947.4506 Feb 05-12, 2005 Steamboat, CO TRW Phillip Weisgerber– [email protected] / 310.921.9341 Feb 05-12, 2005 Vail, CO NBS www.nbs.org Feb 05-12, 2005 Vail, CO WFSA Nat Powers– [email protected] / 919.676.7335 * Legend of Ski Clubs Feb 06-12, 2005 Sun Valley, ID AUS Nancy Sanford– [email protected] / 909.585.5594 AEA Aerospace Feb 06-13, 2005 Steamboat, CO AEA Lisa Mann– [email protected] / 310.257.1432 ASBCLA Asian Feb 10-15, 2005 Tahoe, CA SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 AUS Auslich Feb 19-26, 2005 Big Sky, MT BSSC Judy Hopkins– [email protected] BCSC Beach Cities BSSC Buckhorn Feb 19-26, 2005 Big Sky, MT HSC Mickey Klinger– [email protected] / 310.802.8190 CCSC Century City Feb 19-26, 2005 New Mexico GSC Ann Lawson– [email protected] / 323.666.1039 CSSC Conejo Feb 19-27, 2005 Nagano, Japan FWSA Tucker Hoffmann– [email protected] / 510.278.5900 ESC Edelweiss Feb 23-27, 2005 Summit County, CO SAGA Marc– [email protected] EXB Executive Board Feb 24-29, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT AUS Hal Mankau– [email protected] / 562.924.0979 FWRA Far West Racing Assoc. Feb 24-29, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT LAC Britt Johnson– 310.357.1090 FWSA Far West Ski Assoc. Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2005 Jackson Hole, WY CCSC Dave Felker– [email protected] / 310-215-9999 4SW Four Seasons West Feb 25 - Mar 9, 2005 Portes du Soleil CSSC Peggy San Filipo– [email protected] GSC Grindelwald Feb 26 - Mar 05, 2005 Telluride, CO TRW Bob Shepard– 562.430.5346 HSC Hughes Mar 02-06, 2005 Tahoe, CA SAGA Marc– [email protected] KSC Kronenstadt LAC Los Angeles Council Mar 03-07, 2005 Tahoe, CA LPSC Sylvia Barnes– [email protected] / 805.648.7040 LBSC Long Beach Mar 04-15, 2005 Val Gardena, Italy LBSC Mil Green– [email protected] / 626.357.1090 LPSC Los Padres Mar 05-13, 2005 Bormio, Italy LPSC Sylvia Barnes– [email protected] / 805.648.7040 NBS Nat’l Brotherhood of Skiers Mar 05-13, 2005 Bormio, Italy PRA / RRR Gene Fulkerson– [email protected] / 858.467.9469 PRA Pacific Rim Alliance Mar 06-13, 2005 Aspen, CO ASBCLA Steve Ott– [email protected] / 661.259.3929 RRR Radar River Rats Mar 09-13, 2005 Florence, Italy AUS Nancy Sanford– [email protected] / 909.585.5594 SAGA Saga Mar 09-14, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT SBSSC Tom Doolittle– [email protected] / 805.964.9510 SBSSC Santa Barbara Mar 11-16, 2005 Mammoth/Tahoe, CA TVSC / AUS Debbie Russell– [email protected] / 909.624.8737 SSCLA Single Mar 12-19, 2005 Bormio, Italy USRSA Nancy Sanford– [email protected] / 909.585.5594 SSSC* Slope Surfers Mar 12-19, 2005 St. Moritz, CH FWSA Tucker Hoffmann– [email protected] / 510.278.5900 SSC Snow Busters Mar 12-19, 2005 Sun Valley, ID CSSC Peggy San Filipo– [email protected] SBSC South Bay Mar 13-18, 2005 Malta PRA/RRR Gene Fulkerson– [email protected] / 858.467.9469 TVSC Tri Valley Mar 18-20, 2005 Heavenly, CA FWRA Bob Ellis / 925.487.7771 TRW The Right Way Mar 18-20, 2005 Heavenly, CA TVSC / AUS Debbie Russell– [email protected] / 909.624.8737 TU Unrecables Mar 19-22, 2005 Sorrento, Italy AUS Nancy Sanford– [email protected] / 909.585.5594 USRSA US Recreation Ski Assoc. Mar 19-27, 2005 Grindelwald SAGA Marc– [email protected] WSC Wailers Apr 17-24, 2005 Sunshine, Banff AUS Hal Mankau– [email protected] / 562.924.0979 WWSC Westwood Apr 17-24, 2005 Sunshine, Banff LAC Sigrid Noack– [email protected] / 310.823.1373 WFSA Winter Fox Aug 2005 Chile PRA Gene Fulkerson– [email protected] / 858.467.9469 Sept 2005 China FWSA Tucker Hoffmann– [email protected] / 510.278.5900 Feb 04-11, 2006 Telluride, CO FWSA Bonnie West– [email protected] / 562.699.8880 page 20 — Nov/Dec 03 LA Council Advertisers Please Support Them
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Nov/Dec 04 — page 21 Tripping Around Los Angeles Ski Clubs & Far West www.lacouncil.org Asian Ski & Board Club of LA Conejo Ski & Sports Club Asian is headed for a fabulous Stateline Conejo will hold their annual Christmas Party on Gambling & Shopping Turn-Around on December 18, 2004. There will be dinner with November 20, 2004. Their deluxe motor coach dancing to a live band. Contact Cora Wollard at leaves at 6:30 AM and returns at midnight. [email protected] www.ConejoSki.org www.asbcla.org Long Beach Ski Club Santa Barbara Ski & Sports Club Long Beach will be skiing 7 days in Val Gardena, Santa Barbara will be hosting their annual Italy before relaxing in Venice, Italy for 3 more Fashion Show at the November 17, nights. Trip dates are March 4-15, 2005. Contact 2004 meeting at Chase Palm Center at Mil Green at [email protected]. 7:30 PM. They will be displaying the www.LongBeachSkiClub.org latest in ski, jacuzzi, and condo fashions. www.SBski.org Far West Ski Association If you are a member of an LAC club, you are a Buckhorn Ski/Snowboard member of FWSA and you can participate in the Club & Resort following events. www.fwsa.org Buckhorn’s Holiday Potluck Party is • ASPEN,COLORADO Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2005 set for Saturday, December 11, 2004, Judith Miller, LAC Trip Leader 6 PM at Ron and Holly’s home in Los 818.841.4192 / [email protected] Alamitos. Attendees are to bring a • NAGANO-HAKUBA,JAPAN Feb 19-27, 2005 white elephant gift. A-M brings dessert while M- Tucker Hoffmann, Trip Leader Z brings a side dish or appetizer. 510.278.5900 / [email protected]
www.orgsites.com/ca/Buckhorn/ • ST.MORTIZ,SWITZERLAND Mar 12-19, 2005 Tucker Hoffmann, Trip Leader South Bay Ski Club 510.278.5900 / [email protected] Tired of all that holiday baking year after year. Join • CONVENTION June 9-12, 2005 South Bay for their first ever Cookie Exchange on Westin, LongBeach Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 6 PM. This event Catherine Ohl, Chair will be at Karen & Paul Galvin’s home. 858-467-9469 / [email protected] www.SouthBaySkiClub.org • CHINA Sept 2005 Tucker Hoffmann, Trip Leader 510.278.5900 / [email protected] Auslich Ski & Recreation Club • HAWAII CRUISE Oct 9-16, 2005 Auslich is going to Temecula for Wine Tasting on Harry & Karen Davis, Trip Leader November 13, 2004. Auslich has numerous fun 800.301.9673 / [email protected] events planned for the next two months including • TELLURIDE,COLORADO Feb 4-11, 2006 the Aquarium, DooDah Parade, Christmas Parade. Lynnell Calkins, FWSA Travel page 22 — Nov/Dec 04 www.AuslichSkiClub.org [email protected] / 310.370.4617 Tripping Around Los Angeles Council
www.lacouncil.org LAC Calendar of Events Los Angeles Council NOVEMBER 2004 LAC is a member council of the Far West Ski Association 6 Snow Gala (FWSA) and the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF) and is entitled to privileges of both organizations. www.fwsa.org DECEMBER 2004 LAC is made up of 28 member clubs located throughout 2 - 5 Ski Dazzle @ LA Convention Center the greater Los Angeles region. The council offers a 6 - 10 Rokka Race Camp forum for clubs to come together to share activities and 11/12 Rokka / Ullr Races lessons learned. LAC sponsors at least one major Ski 13 - 17 LAC Race Camp Week, a four-day Ski Trip, Club Races, Race Camps, Volleyball, Softball, Gala Dance and Summer Events. JANUARY 2005 www.skifederation.org 8 / 9 Ullr / Rokka Races This newsletter is published bi-monthly. Articles for the 15 - 21 National Safety Awareness Week next issue are due December 16, 2004. Media is accepted 22 Rokka Races in electronic form (word or text). You can send 29 Ullr Races photos electronically ([email protected]) or 29 - Feb 5 FWSA Aspen Ski Week snail mail (10818 Viacha Dr., San Diego, CA 92124). All photos will be returned. FEBRUARY 2005 5 - 12 LAC Steamboat Ski Week 12 / 13 Rokka / Ullr Races Meetings Mrs. Garcia’s 24 - 28 LAC Salt Lake City 13365 W. Washington Blvd., Mar Vista 26 NSAA Substainable Slopes Outreach (1 block east of Lincoln at Glencoe) MARCH 2005 General Meetings— 12 / 13 Ullr / Rokka Races First Monday of the Month, 7 PM 18 - 20 FWRA Championships Convention Meetings— Third Monday of the Month, 7 PM APRIL 2005 3-9 Mountain Travel Symposium Board Meetings— 16-17 LAC Championships / So. Cals Fourth Monday of the Month, 7 PM 17-24 LAC Sunshine / Banff 2004/05 Tentative Race Schedules JUNE 2005 Race Camps 9 - 12 FWSA Convention, Westin, Long Beach Dec 6 - 10 Rokka Mammoth Catherine Ohl @ 858.467.9469 Dec 13 - 17 LAC Mammoth [email protected] League Races SEPTEMBER 2005 Dec 11 / 12 Rokka / Ullr Mammoth 11 or 18 FWSA trip to China Jan 8 / 9 Ullr / Rokka Mammoth Jan 22 Rokka Mammoth CTOBER O 2005 Jan 29 Ullr Mammoth 9-16 FWSA Hawiian Cruise Mar 12 / 13 Ullr / Rokka Mammoth FEBRUARY 2005 Championships 4-11 FWSA Ski Week to Telluride, CO Mar 18 - 20 FWRA Heavenly April 16 - 17 So Cals / LAC Mammoth Nov/Dec 04 — page 23 Los Angeles Council Clubs P.O. Box 83338, LA 90083 www.lacouncil.org Aerospace www.aeaclubs.org/ski/index.htm Asian www.asbcla.org Auslich www.auslichskiclub.org Beach Cities www.bcskiclub.org Buckhorn www.orgsites.com/ca/buckhorn Century City www.centurycityskiclub.org Conejo www.conejoski.org Edelweiss www.edelweissskiclub.org/ Executive Board Four Seasons West www.4sw.com Grindelwald Ski Club www.grindelwaldskiclub.org Hughes Ski Club Kronenstadt http://geocities.com/kronenstadtski/ Long Beach www.longbeachskiclub.org Los Padres www.lospadresskiclub.net Pacific Rim www.pacificrimalliance.org Radar River Rats www.radarriverrats.org Courtesy Steamboat / Larry Pierce Saga www.sagala.org Santa Barbara www.sbski.org Singles www.singleskiclub.org Slope Surfers www.slopesurfers.org Snow Busters South Bay www.southbayskiclub.org The Right Way www.therightwayskiclub.org The Unrecables http://home.earthlink.net/~unrecables Tri Valley www.trivalleyskiclub.com Wailers www.wailersskiclub.org Westwood www.westwoodskiclub.org Winter Fox Ski with Pride • Watch All Sides • Let It Ride www.winterfox.org First with Safety Awareness