FWSA Ski & Adventure Trips Planned FWSA Ski & Adventure Trips

112 Pages·2013·40.91 MB·English

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he Far West Skier's Guideis published annually
in October by the Far West Ski Association and Leigh
Gieringer Graphic Services/Division of Art & Ads: 3115
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Publisher:
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Editor, Production Coordinator
& Advertising Manager:
Leigh Gieringer
Assistant Editor:
Jane Wyckoff
Contributors:
Eddy Starr Ancinas Arleigh Meiners
Mary Azevedo James Nachbar
Bruse Bailey Michelle Nightengale
John Baum Sigrid Noack
Michael Bouton Catherine Ohl
Tara Brown Mary Olhausen
Donn Bryant Sheri Parshall
Ken Calkins Jimmy Petterson
Whitney Childers Charlene Piercy
Bill Clark Gloria Raminha
Dan Crawford Eileen Sanford
Lionel Digal Mike Sanford
Bob Ellis Linda Scott
Nancy Ellis Dick Shawkey
Gene Fulkerson Jo Simpson
Jess Gorman Ken Simpson
Dennis Heffley Diane Stearley
Crissymarie King Debbie Stewart
Sandra Knapp George Stewart
Debbi Kor Jim Stewart
Amy Lawson Judy Thurman
Randy Lew Emilio Trumpuz
Fran Long John Watson
Richard Lubin, D.C. Bob Wilbanks
Lennia Machen Jane Wyckoff
FWSA Convention
Photographer - 2013:
Sebastian Diaz of Sebastian Diaz Photography
Council/Club Circulation:
Arleigh Meiners - Arizona
Dennis Heffley - Bay Area
Fran Long - Central
Dan Crawford - Inland
Michael Bouton - Intermountain
Dan Crawford - Kansas City
Barbara Bryant - Lake Tahoe
Michael Barrett - Las Vegas
Sandra Knapp - Los Angeles
Diane Stearley - New Mexico
George Kish - Orange County
Mary Olhausen - Northwest
Jo Simpson - Reno
Eileen Sanford - San Diego
Mary Azevedo - Direct Members
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2013-2014 INDEX
FWSA/FWRA:
6 Board of Directors, Trustees International Travel: 36 2013 FWSA Convention FEATURE
Ski Week - 2014 - Zermatt, Award Recipients ARTICLES:
6 President’s Message:
Switzerland / Spain
FWSA is on the Move! 36 Snowsports Celebrities
52 The Road to Sochi
5th Annual Dive Trip - 2014 - Entertain & Inform
7 FWSA Committee
TBD 55 High Hopes Exist for
Chairmen and Other 37 Candace Cable,
an Olympic & Far West
Representatives Adventure Trip - 2015 Keynote Speaker
History Museum in
South African Safari /
7 FWSA Presidents Gather 38 FWSA Safety Squaw Valley
Victoria Falls
at 2013 Convention Person of the Year
56 Zermatt: Where
Ski Week - 2015 - Val d’Isère,
8 Council Information 39 FWSA Western Ski Legends Meet!
France / Paris & Provence
Heritage Award
8 FWSA Council Services 61 How Well Do You
Adventure Trip - 2016
Supports Clubs 40 FWSA Snowsports Know Your Resorts?
England & Ireland
Builder Awards
8 National Ski Council
24 FWRA Board of Directors
Federation Brings 42 FWSA Ski Clubs & OTHER:
Councils & Clubs 24 FWRA League Race Chairs Councils Continue
Together Nationwide Generous Charity Support 10 Order Form /
24 Why Do We Race?
Far West Skier’s Guide
10 FWSA Membership: 44 FWSA 82nd Annual
25 FWRA Race Schedule
Through Clubs or Direct Convention - Volcanic Para- 29 Hope on the
26 The FWSA Athletic dise- Bend, Oregon Slopes Events
10 FWSA Direct Member
Scholarship Program
Application Form 46 FWSA 83rd Annual 29 Winter Trails Day
Helps Junior Racers
12 FWSA Communications Convention - Salute to 47 Twelve Resorts /
28 Pursue Your Passions San Diego One Pass
14 Ski Season - 2014 Through the FWSF
52 Public Affairs - 53 Lodging Options
16 FWSA Travel Program 30 FWSA 81st Annual 2013 Update
Convention - Mountain 54 Regional Ski Shows
North American Travel: 60 Has Technology Made
Ski Week - 2014 - Magic Moments- Recap Skiing Safer? 65 A Visit to the 2013-
Beaver Creek, Colorado 32 FWSA 2013 2014 Digital Edition
Convention Sponsors 66 FWSA Council & Only Insert
Mini Ski Week - 2014 - Club Information
Davis Area / Snowbasin 32 FWSA Industry
Ski Resort, Utah Award Winners
Ski Week - 2015 - 33 Convention Door
Whistler Blackcomb, Prize Donors & Milestones
British Columbia, Canada 34 2013 FWSA Councils’ Man
Mini Ski Week - 2015 - & Woman of the Year
Whitefish, Montana 34 Silent Auction & Travel
Expo Participants - 2013
It was Mardi Gras on
and off the slopes.
Participants, like Jo
Simpson - Sierra Council,
added a little festive flavor
to the occasion.
photo by Ken Calkins
Members of the Santa Barbara Ski & Sports Club
enjoy a beautiful day on the slopes at Mammoth.
photo by Tara Brown
ON THE COVER:
Sarah Hendrickson is
shown jumping in the 2013
World Championships -
Val di Fiemme, Italy in
February where she won
the competition.
photo by Sarah Brunson, USSA
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TOPLEFTTORIGHT: Lunchtime is a perfect time to relax
and enjoy the scenery before going to the race course on the
Aspen/Snowmass FWSA Ski Week.photos by Ken Calkins
The 2014 Mini Ski Week will be to Davis Area and
Snowbasin, Utah. photo coutesy of Snowbasin Ski Resort
MIDDLE: An adventure
The Aspen/Snowmass rafting excursion on the
2013 Ski Week was Truckee River was a popu-
during Mardi Gras. lar option for attendees of
Never let a great the Reno Convention.
opportunity to party photo provided by George Stewart
go to waste! After the ABOVE: Hannah DeGoey of
lifts closed, the group Mammoth Mountain and
continued the MIDDLE: Divers on the 2012 Dive Trip assembled with their Lindsay Minor of the
celebration. boat crew. photo provided by Randy Lew ABOVE: Zermatt, the site Resorts of the Canadian
photo by Ken Calkins of the 2014 FWSA International Ski Week is a charming Rockies paused a moment
pedestrian village. There are three main streets which run during the Friday Evening
along the banks of the Matter Vispa River. The waters are Silent Auction. Sabastian Diaz
mostly melted ice from nearby glaciers. photo by George Stewart / Sabastian Diaz Photography
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FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION
5573 Thunder Ridge Road Far West Ski
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Board of Directors Association
- 2O13 / 2O14 -
is on the
PRESIDENT
Linda Scott(307) 256-7535 Move!
E-mail: [email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT by Linda Scott
Randy Lew [phone] President, FWSA
E-mail: [email protected]
SECRETARY
Wanda Ross [phone] Greetings, and welcome to the 26th Edi-
E-mail: [email protected] tion of the Far West Skier’s Guide! This maga-
TREASURER zine will provide you with the information
Linda Coxen [phone] you need to find like-minded friends who ski
E-mail: [email protected] and board, while exploring new places and
VP COMMUNICATIONS fun adventures with members of the Far West
James Nachbar [phone] opt. 2 Ski Association.
E-mail: [email protected]
The Far West Ski Association (FWSA) is If you are interested in international
VP COUNCIL SERVICES a non-profit, volunteer organization that is one travel, from March 6 – 23, we are off to Zer-
Jo Simpson [phone]
of the country’s largest ski associations. Our matt, Switzerland, followed by an optional ex-
E-mail: [email protected]
11 member councils represent skiers and tension to Spain. But, that’s not all! We
VP MARKETING &
boarders in the 13 western states of Alaska, recently returned from a fun and successful
SPONSORSHIP
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, dive trip to Belize, and we will set sail from
Debbi Kor [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, November 9-16, 2013 to explore the Caribbean
Utah, Washington and Wyoming. In Califor- on the cruise ship The Norwegian Epic. In the
VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Mike Sanford [phone] nia, there are six councils: Bay Area, Central, fall of 2014, we will be venturing to the conti-
E-mail: [email protected] Inland, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. nent of Africa to go on safari and visit Victoria
VP MEMBERSHIP Arizona council is based in Phoenix, Inter- Falls. You can be a part of all of this, and
Mary Azevedo [phone] mountain is based in Boise, New Mexico is more, by joining a FWSA member club and
E-mail: [email protected]
based in Albuquerque, Northwest is in Port- council. Or, you can become a direct memeber
VP RACING land and Sierra is located in Reno. If your ski of the Association. See page 10. In addition,
Bob Ellis [phone] club is affiliated with one of these councils, our member clubs and councils offer their
E-mail: [email protected]
you are a member of FWSA! own trips and activities, so you can find
VP NO. AMERICAN TRAVEL If you like snowsports, you have come to friends and visit new places whenever you are
Nancy Ellis
the right place! Our member clubs have ac- ready to go. So join us!
Phone: [phone]
tive, year-round social and recreational events, From June 12-15, 2014, we will host our
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] including ski trips, recreational ski racing, 82nd Annual Far West Ski Association Con-
water skiing, hiking, river rafting, dinners, the- vention in Bend, Oregon. Our Convention will
VP INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Debbie Stewart [phone] ater, cruises, diving, biking, softball, wine tast- have special guests, a silent auction and travel
Fax: [phone] ing, camping, parties and just about any other expo, and lots of optional activities. These will
E-mail: [email protected] fun activity you can think of. FWSA and its include hiking, biking, golfing and our not to
member clubs and councils are the place to be missed Pub Crawl. On Saturday night, we
v v v v v
join with other, active social people, and get will have music and dancing; and an Awards
CHAIRMAN TRUSTEES discounted rates for your favorite event. You Banquet to recognize outstanding achieve-
Linda Westlund(480) 441-3523 can visit our website at www.fwsa.org, or fol- ments in snowsports. In addition to all the fun,
E-mail: [email protected] low us on Facebookand Twitterto learn more we host a Snowsports Leadership Academy
TRUSTEE/FACEBOOK CHAIR about our growing and vibrant organization. where we offer seminars in ski club leadership
Steve Coxen [phone] Far West Ski Association is offering sev- and management, safety, and snowsports
E-mail: [email protected]
eral fabulous trips during the 2014 calendar trends. We also host a Public Affairs Panel
TRUSTEE/CONVENTION CHAIR year. We kick off the year with our FWSA Ski with special guest speakers that are not to be
Jane Wyckoff [phone]
Week during the week of January 25 - Febru- missed! This fantastic weekend of events will
E-mail: [email protected]
ary 1 where we ski and have fun in Beaver be hosted by Northwest Ski Club Council. Put
TRUSTEE
Creek, Colorado. If you are looking for a it on your calendar now!
David Krupp(310) 925-4143
shorter ski trip, we will be traveling to the Far West Ski Foundation is a public ben-
E-mail: [email protected]
Davis Area, Utah, from February 22 – 27 for efit corporation, a nonprofit and tax exempt
our FWSA Mini Ski Week to ski Snowbasin. organization under IRS category 501(c)(3). It
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FAR WEST SKI ASSOCIATION
is through the Foundation that we work to
Committee Chairmen & Other Representatives
support the Athletic Scholarship Program,
Skier Rehabilitation Program, Snowsports - 2O13 / 2O14 -
History Program, and Women’s Ski Jumping.
ANNUAL CONVENTION FWSA PROCEDURES
The Foundation is growing, and we will con-
tinue to work hard to make each year more ANNUAL CONVENTION CHAIR HISTORY COMMITTEE CHAIR/
Jane Wyckoff [phone] PARLIAMENTARIAN
successful than the last. We appreciate all of
E-mail: [email protected] John Watson [phone]
our generous donors who have made the
E-mail: [email protected]
HOST COUNCIL CONVENTION
Foundation strong.
COORDINATOR - 2014 BYLAWS COMMITTEE CHAIR
It is with anticipation that we enter an
Mary A. Olhausen [phone] Robb Margrave [phone]
Olympic year, with the Sochi Winter Olym- E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
pics to be held February 7-23, 2014. Our U.S.
SILENT AUCTION/ COMMUNICATIONS/
Ski Team is stronger than ever. The Far West TRAVEL EXPO CHAIR PUBLICATIONS
Ski Association and Far West Ski Foundation Mary A. Olhausen [phone]
INFORMATION
have generated funds and support not only E-mail: [email protected]
SERVICES DIRECTOR
for junior racers and future Olympians, but FWSA RECOGNITION PROGRAMS Jim Stewart [phone]
also for Women’s Ski Jumping USA. We will E-mail: [email protected]
AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIR
especially feel a great sense of pride as we Catherine Ohl [phone] MARKETING MEDIA
watch this team compete in their first-ever E-mail: [email protected] COORDINATOR
George Stewart [phone]
Winter Olympics. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
E-mail: [email protected]
FWSA has a wonderful team of volun- COMMITTEE CHAIR
Dick Shawkey [phone] FAR WEST SKIER’S GUIDE
teers who contribute countless hours of time
E-mail: [email protected] EDITOR & PUBLISHER
and expertise to our organization. In addition,
Leigh Gieringer [phone]
CLUB/COUNCIL COMMUNI-
we could not have the outstanding level of Fax: [phone]
CATION AWARDS CHAIR
success that we achieve year after year, with- E-mail: [email protected]
Crissymarie King(559) 916-4901
out the generosity and support of our industry E-mail: [email protected] THE COUNCILMAN EDITOR
partners and sponsors. Thank you for all you Connie Burdette [phone]
COUNCILS’ MAN & WOMAN
do on behalf of FWSA! OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION E-mail: [email protected]
Great things are happening at Far West PROGRAM CHAIR FWSA.ORGWEBMASTER
Ski Association, and I look forward to seeing Donn Bryant [phone] Catherine Ohl [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
you soon, on the slopes or at our 82nd Annual
Far West Ski Association Convention in Bend, FAR WEST NEWS
Oregon next June! (cid:4)(cid:4) FLASH EDITOR
Debbi Kor [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
FWSA Presidents Gather at 2013 Convention
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
Steve Coxen [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
FWSA OUTREACH
CHARITIES & OUR
COMMUNITY CHAIR
Sigrid Noack [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
FAMILY & YOUTH
INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Fran Long [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Richard Lubin, D.C. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Several of the past Far West Ski Association presidents gathered at the 2013 FWSA TAX ADVISOR
Convention held in Reno, Nevada this past June to congratulate newly elected president, John Reinhardt
E-mail: [email protected]
Linda Scott. Pictured from left to right: Jane Wyckoff (1981-1985), Steve Coxen (2000-
2003), Harry Davis (1996-2000), Linda Scott (2013-), Randy Lew (2006-2013), and
Mike Sanford (2003-2006). photo by Catherine Ohl “The Voice of the Western Skier”
Won’t You Join Us?
FOUNDED IN 1930
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FWSA Council Services Support Clubs
2013 - 2014
Council Information
by Jo Simpson
Please check council websites Vice-President of Council Services, FWSA
for dates, times and locations
Council Services supports Far West Ski do to benefit their communities. Sigrid and her
of council meetings.
Association clubs by working through the committee have improved the judging criteria
presidents of the 11 member councils. I am and process for these awards, and we look for-
Arizona Ski Council
honored to have been elected Vice President ward to working with her to further refine the
8862 East Cholla, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
of Council Services and look forward to serv- process for 2014. The considerable charity and
President: Arleigh Meiners [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] ing in this role for the next two years. We have community work of FWSA clubs and councils
Website: www.arizonaskicouncil.org a talented and involved group of council pres- is further detailed by Sigrid on pages 42-43.
Bay Area Snow Sports Council idents and program chairs who work together The Councils’ Man and Woman of the
P.O. Box 5429, San Jose, CA 95150 to provide programs and initiatives that bene- Year is a wonderful way for clubs and councils
President: Dennis Heffley [phone] fit our member clubs. to honor their outstanding volunteers. Headed
E-mail: [email protected]
There are several great programs that by Donn Bryant, the program involves coun-
Website: www.skibac.org
Council Services oversees: Club and Council cils selecting candidates from their member
Central Council of California
Communication and Outstanding Club clubs to be honored at the FWSA Convention
1635 Canyon Crest Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Awards, Councils’ Man and Woman of the where the Councils’ Man and Woman are
Hosted by different Central Council Clubs
President: Fran Long [phone] Year Recognition, Charities and Our Commu- named. The 2013 council candidates and the
E-mail: [email protected] nity, and Family and Youth Involvement. FWSA winners are highlighted on pages 34-35.
Website: www.centralcouncilskiclubs.org Council Services has a goal to increase Most of us joined a ski club to meet and
Inland Ski Council submissions from clubs for the newsletter, socialize with active people who like to ski and
232 NE Nightshade Ct., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 website and outstanding club competitions. to take advantage of group ski trips to inter-
President: Dan Crawford [phone]
These recognitions are a great vehicle for esting resorts, as well as other socializing. The
E-mail: [email protected]
clubs to recognize their hard working volun- mission of Council Services is to provide
Intermountain Ski Council
teers; however, we would like to see more club FWSA ski clubs with tools to enhance their
9632 Dorsetshire Place, Boise, ID 83704
entries. Our Club/Council Communication success. We welcome ideas and feedback from
President: Michael Bouton [phone]
Awards Chair, Crissymarie King, has done an club members and those who are reading this
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.intermountainskicouncil.org outstanding job in her first year with this pro- publication who would like to have more in-
gram and she has great ideas for enhancing it. formation about our clubs and FWSA. You
Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs
P.O. Box 83338, Los Angeles, CA 90083 She is compiling an e-mail group of the can contact me at [email protected].
President: Sandra Knapp [phone] newsletter editors and webmasters to enhance I look forward to hearing from you. (cid:4)(cid:4)
E-mail: [email protected] communication with them throughout the
Website: www.lacouncil.org
year. We look forward to working with her to National Ski Council
New Mexico Council explore ways to stimulate entries for 2014.
P.O. Box 415, Edgewood, NM 87015 The FWSA Skin Cancer Prevention Pro- Federation Brings
President: Diane Stearley [phone]
gram and its mascot Savvy Snake, chaired by
E-mail: [email protected] Councils & Clubs
Website: www.skinewmexico.org Fran Long as part of the Family and Youth
Northwest Ski Club Council Program, have been wildly successful in en- Together Nationwide
5331 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 258, Box 438, gaging kids and parents at ski shows. The
Portland, OR 97239 stickers and brochures with a kid’s game are by Jo Simpson
President: Mary Olhausen [phone] a big hit. FWSA is funding the materials for
Public Affairs Chair, NSCF /
E-mail [email protected]
ski shows this fall. In addition to being a great
Sierra Council President
Website: www.nwskiers.org
vehicle to educate kids about using sunscreen,
Orange Council of Ski Clubs
the promotion also provides an opportunity to The Far West Ski Association and mem-
20630 Travis Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
make parents aware of the varied programs ber councils enjoy the benefits of belonging to
President: Judy Thurman [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] FWSA offers through our local clubs. the National Ski Council Federation. The Fed-
Website: www.orangecouncil.org Fran, and Bob Ellis, VP Racing, are join- eration provides Far West councils an oppor-
San Diego Council of Ski Clubs ing together in a pilot program to reach junior tunity to interact with ski councils in the
P.O. Box 17496, San Diego, CA 92177 racers and their families at the Lake Tahoe re- southern, central and eastern United States to
President: Eileen Sanford(858) 761-6192 sorts this winter. They want to engage parents exchange ideas and receive valuable informa-
E-mail: [email protected]
of junior racers in a discussion of the work of tion for our member clubs. The Federation
Website: www.skisandiego.org
FWSA, and the opportunity to apply to the meetings are structured to provide a forum for
Sierra Council
Far West Ski Foundation scholarships for council and ski industry representatives to dis-
1691 Ashbury Lane, Reno, NV 89523
promising junior racers. cuss subjects of mutual interest. The 2013
President: Jo Simpson [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] The Charity and Community Service meeting was hosted by Grand Targhee Ski Re-
Website: www.sierraleague.com recognition, chaired by Sigrid Noack, high- sort in Wyoming, September 18-22.
lights the good work our clubs and councils The Federation provides a wide variety
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