PRESIDENT`S MESSAGE - Bay Area Snow Sports Council

A member of the Far West Ski Association
and the National Ski Council Federation,
representing 30 ski and snowboard clubs
April, 2016
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Inside this issue:
President’s Mssg/Calendar of Activities
1-3
Meeting Minutes/
Travel Update
3-5
Industry Liaison
6-8
The year is going fast. We have had some exciting
events and trips so far this year. I would like to thank all
of the volunteers for making this an exciting year.
General meeting
Date: March 14, 2016 – 6:00pm social. General meeting begins at 7:30pm
Article-Not So Heavenly 9-10
Pictures from BAC ski
Trips
11
84th Annual FWSA
Convention
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2016 FWSA England &
Ireland Adventure Trip/
Registration
13-14
BAC Officers
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BAC Meetings:
7:30pm at the New Englander,
San Leandro
April 11— General Meeting
April 18 — Board Meeting
Paul Vlasveld
BAC President
Council Elections
During the April 11, 2016 BAC General Council Meeting
we will hold the final nominations and then vote for all elected offices of
the Bay Area Snow Sports Council Board of Directors. Currently we
have one (1) position without a nominee. This is Secretary. I know a
number of you who would be perfect for this position along with being a
true asset during the decision making process of our BAC BOD Meetings. Please contact myself or anyone one else on the current Bay Area
Snow Sports Council with any questions. We also have a few Appointed
Offices. In addition, if you want to volunteer to assist but not hold an office, we’d enjoy having you as a committee member!
Club Reps, You can pick-up the following at the general meeting:
1. FWSA membership cards at the general meeting.
2. Far West Skier Guide.
BAC Man & Woman of the Year
It is my honor to congratulate the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year.
Both have made major contributions to their club, Council, and FWSA.
Mary Azevedo - Snowchasers
Mike Ferketich – Rusty Bindings
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Travel
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We have had the following successful trips:
 Sun Peaks – Feb 27-Mar 4, 2016
I would like to thank Dennis Heffley for leading a very successful and fun trip to one of the
largest ski resorts in Canada.
 Park City – Mar 10-Mar 15, 2016 – Once
again the Park City trip was extremely successful.
Thanks to Paula Kinahon for organizing such
a fantastic trip.
Watch for the information about trips coming in
2017:
 BAC mini trips:
- Park City
- Canada
 FWSA Ski week – Jan – Breckenridge. Watch
for the Ski week trip announcement and when
we will start taking trip deposits.
 WE would like all suggestions for other minitrips from the clubs.
84th Annual FWSA Convention
courage your club members to sign-up as a
group so the club can sit together.
2. Individual – Pay by Paypal thru the Paypal link at the website.
Pebble Beach Golf – This event will be even
bigger this year. Watch for more information.
Racing
The racing season finished on a high note at the
FWRA Championships held on March 18-20 at
Alpine Meadows. Several race teams from San
Diego Council and LA Council gave our racing
leagues plenty of competition. Open League had
the most points.
 Open league -- https://sites.google.com/site/
openleagueracing/home
 Singles league -- http://slracing.org/index.html
As always, I would like to thank all the volunteers
and board members that contribute to the continuing success of the Bay Area Snow Sports
Council (BAC).
Please do not hesitate to contact me with your
ideas, concerns, and suggestions.
Remember Bay Area Council of Ski Clubs (BAC)
is your Council.
The 2016 Far West Ski Association Convention, The mantra is – Keep the Snow coming
June 9-12, in Scottsdale, AZ will open for regisPaul Vlasveld
tration on March 1. You can now register by
Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) President
downloading and sending in a form or register
online and pay through Paypal. All of the registration materials are located on the web site. See
the flyer in this month’s newsletter.
http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/
conventions.html
Upcoming events

11th annual A’s Game – We now have the
Date & Pricing for the 11th Annual BAC Tailgate BBQ/
Oakland A’s Baseball Game & Fireworks
Show. Proceeds benefit Achieve Tahoe
(DSUSA).
Date: August 11, 2016
Cost: Seats -- $34 Tailgate BBQ – TBD.
You can sign-up one of 2 ways:
1.
Club – Purchase a block of seats. EnApril, 2016
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Calendar of Activities
APRIL
(nothing posted)
THINGS TO COME
MAY
(nothing posted)
(nothing posted)
For more info/details go to skibac.org [Calendar
of Events]
JUNE
9-12
84th Annual FWSA Convention, Scottsdale,
AZ
DIRECTOR REPORTS
Director. Karen Davis nominated Mike Ferketich.
Mike accepted the nomination. There were no
further nominations. Dennis Heffley moved to
The Englander – San Leandro
close nominations.
March 14, 2016
Nominations were opened for Communications
Director. Dennie Warren was previously
President Paul Vlasveld called
nominated. There were no further nominations.
the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Dennis Heffley moved to close nominations.
Karen Davis
The position of Website is appointed.
Introductions by all in attenBAC Secretary
The position of Communities is appointed, and
dance.
involves Achieve Tahoe, Far West Ski Foundation, and other charities.
Past President: Dennis Heffley – Dennis reNominations were opened for Membership Diported that BAC’s Sun Peaks trip had 22 attenrector.
Cathy Wilson was previously nominated.
dees and was a great trip. Everything about Sun
There
were
no further nominations. Harry Davis
Peaks was exciting!
moved to close nominations.
Nominations were opened for BAC Treasurer.
Secretary: Karen Davis – Harry Davis moved to
Keith Wilson was previously nominated. There
accept the Feb 8, 2016 meeting minutes; secwere no further nominations. Harry Davis moved
onded by Dennis Heffley. The minutes were
to close nominations.
unanimously approved. Karen requested that
Nominations were opened for Industry Liaison.
everyone sign the sign-in sheet. Note that BAC
wants contact info from all clubs to use with Ya- Dennis Heffley nominated Norm Glickman. Norm
accepted the nomination. There were no further
hoo groups to keep everyone informed.
nominations. Harry Davis moved to close nominations.
BAC Officer Nominations:
Nominations will be opened this meeting, and Nominations were opened for Travel Director.
Harry Davis nominated Gail Burns. Gail acin April with election in April. Term begins
cepted the nomination. Dennie Warren nomiJuly 1.
nated Dennis Heffley. Dennis respectfully deNominations were opened for BAC Secretary.
clined the nomination. There were no further
Karen Davis was previously nominated. Paula
nominations at this meeting. Karen Davis moved
Kinahon was previously nominated by has deto close nominations.
clined the nomination. There were no further
Nominations were opened for Benefits Director.
nominations and Harry Davis moved to close
Sandy
Kiyomura was previously nominated.
nominations.
There
were
no further nominations. Harry Davis
Nominations were opened for Public Affairs
moved to close nominations.
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the club’s charity and/or community involvement.
That information will go to FWSA.
(2) BAC’s Hockey game will benefit the Far West
The position of Marketing is appointed.
Ski Foundation. Donations to the Foundation are
Dennis Heffley moved to close officer nominatax deductible. Note that the deadline for hockey
tions, to be reopened in April; seconded by Harry tickets has been extended, since skiers generally
Davis. Approved by all. Note the election will be
seem to procrastinate. The Foundation provides
in April, and all officers take new positions effec- scholarships for downhill racers 14-16 yrs of age
tive July 1.
and support to the fly girls now in the Olympics.
Dennis noted that the Barracuda hockey players
Public Affairs:
are NHL level players who will likely transition to
BAC’s Man and Woman of the Year awards
the Sharks team
were presented by Paul Vlasveld. Mike Ferketich (3) BAC’s A’s game needs volunteers for a better
is the Man of the Year and Mary Azevedo is the
organized event. The event benefits Achieve TaWoman of the Year. This program is sponsored
hoe.
by Big White.
Travel: Don and Veronica Shaver –
PRESENTATION by Richard Schnabel – Rich- (1) The Telluride trip for Jan 30 – Feb 6 was exard’s “Keeping Warm” was presented to BAC
cellent.
(2) BAC’s Park City March 10-15, 2016 was exmembers. Richard will enter this presentation
into the FWSA Safety Award program. Richard’s cellent.
(3) BAC’s Sun Peaks, BC Canada, Feb 27–Mar
points included Physiology, Thermodynamics,
and Common Sense in keeping warm while ski- 4, 2016 was excellent.
(4) The FWSA Ski Week will be Jan 28-Feb 4,
ing, boarding, or being on the mountain. Condi2017, at Breckenridge.
tions and staying warm are important aspects.
(5) The FWSA Mini-Ski Week to Crested Butte
The more fit someone is, the less sweating. To
determine hydration, assess the color or urine. If on March 21-26, 2016 is coming up.
urine is nearly clear, stop outside activity. Rich(6) Paul reported that if any clubs would like to
ard addressed the principles of layering. It is a
have a mini-trip or have a desired skiing location
myth that most heat escapes through the head.
BAC will help to set up that trip.
However, if the head is exposed that is the largest exposed area. It is best to use a helmet or at FWSA Convention is June 9-12, 2016 in
least a hat. When layering, use strategy for con- Scottsdale, AZ. FWSA has mailed packets to all
ditions and plan on 3-4 layers. It is essential to
clubs. The registration price goes up May 9.
keep the body core warm. If the body is shiverMembership: Paula Kinahon – No report.
ing, it is best to go inside.
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For all FWSA Awards and information including
content entry, go to www.fwsa.org.
Treasurer: Keith Wilson –
Keith reported that all accounts are in good
shape.
Communications: Dennie Warren – Dennie reported that the newsletter is now on the BAC
website, after some difficulties. The newsletter
becomes BAC’s historical record.
Industry Liaison: Norman Glickman –
Norm noted that resorts are posting next season
pass rates and information. Note that a refund
may be due to some Squaw/Alpine pass holders
if they were unable to use current passes enough
Website: Cathy Wilson - No report
this year. Resorts appear to be getting rid of senBenefits: Sandy Kiyomura – No report.
ior rates – check resort websites to learn about
all ticket rates. The Mountain Collective offers
Communities: Harry Davis –
two days at various resorts, and the passholder
(1) Harry asked all clubs to send him the name of can purchase unrestricted tickets at 50% cost.
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TRAVEL!!!!!!!
Details are in Norm’s report in the BAC newsletter. Resorts have various specials; Boreal has
$15 Fridays.
Hello to all BAC members and fellow supporters. "Life is good." If
it's not, change your
Marketing: This position is open.
course, and never be
afraid of asking for help,
Racing – Open and Singles:
if you need it. Your
Don & Veronica Shaver
Paul reported that the Northstar races was canfriends will respond.
BAC Travel Directors
celled because of too much snow. FWRA offers As I write this note
reduced rate lift tickets for the Finals at Alpine. A Don is still nursing a
clinic is being held at Squaw on Friday, 3/18.
horrible virus. He can't stop coughing, is conPacesetters are at Alpine. There is a Happy
gested, but has a runny nose too. We are in
Hour at River Ranch, with complementary appe- beautiful Mammoth to ski and just take in the
tizers and a no host bar. The Open League
beauty, and take notes for BAC. Today, it looks
Awards Banquet is Saturday 3/19 at Granlibaklike I'm going to have to go out by myself, as Don
ken. The Sunday race course is TBD, based on
didn't sleep a wink. It's 9:00 AM, and I just bought
weather and conditions.
him some NyQuil. Ironic, but sleep is important.
He told me though that he is so glad we came
History: Mary Azevedo –
here, (it's our first time), but won't be our last.
Mary has compiled a BAC History and is submit- BAC has a lot of avid skiers, and this would make
ting it to FWSA for a History Award. The report
a great place for a mini or full ski week. We are
covers 1940 – 2016. BAC will discuss the possi- staying at the Mammoth Mountain Lodge, which
bility of hard copies, and also adding the report to is at the base of the Gondola, which takes you to
the website.
the mid mountain, or the top of the hill. It doesn't
get any better than this. Mammoth has 3,500
Club Announcements: None
skiable acres, 150 trails and 28 lifts. It is also the
highest skiable terrain in CA., with a top elevation
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm by Paul
of 11,053. The terrain is 15% expert, 20% adVlasveld, President.
vanced, 40% Intermediate, and 25% beginner.
Respectfully submitted by Karen Davis, Secretary
There is plenty of skiing for everyone. One more
Upcoming Events:
awesome mountain to consider a group of us
th
coming together.
84 Annual Far West Convention – June 9-12,
2016, Double Tree Resort, Scottsdale AZ
I know we are looking at a new BAC Travel rep. I
85th Annual Far West Convention – June 7-11,
don't know if I'm at liberty to give the name yet. I
2017, Boise, Idaho
can say this person sounds great, full of enthusiasm and more great ideas. I know BAC will conUpcoming Meetings:
tinue to do well. We are a great group of people
Next General Meetings – April 11, 2016 - 7:30
whose only motives are to continue a legacy of
PM at The Englander (and officer elections)
bringing like minded active people together to enMay 9, 2016 – 7:39 PM at The Englander
gage in healthy fun activities at a price that allows
Next BAC Board Meeting – March 21, 2016 almost anyone to join in.
7:30 PM at The Englander
Have a great April. See you all soon.
Don & Veronica Shaver
BAC Travel Directors
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HELLO SKIERS AND RIDERS: It is hard to believe
we are heading into April.
Winter just moves on much
too fast. There is still lots of
snow on the mountains,
Norman Glickman
and now is a good time to
Industry Liaison
enjoy the slopes as the
crowds start dwindling. Here is the latest information I could gather regarding planned closing
dates, planned events at resorts and pre 2016-17
season pass sales. You may have noticed that
many Tahoe resorts have already posted 201617 season pass prices in the middle of March
and the deadlines for getting early bird prices.
NEWS FROM THE RESORTS and CLOSING
DATES: (If a resort is not listed or a date is not
shown, it means the resort has not provided the
information.)
Boreal Mountain: From the resort: “We will be
open until April 17th but the last week, (April)
11th through 17th, we will only be open from
10am to 6pm
Bear Valley: Closes Sunday, April 10. On Saturday, April 9, DJ Eternal will be performing at Sky
High Pizza. Also, on April 9th, Bear Valley will be
serving a free lunch to all pass holders. (current
15/16 pass holders and new 16/17 pass holders).
On Sunday, April 10, is the 11th Annual Slush
Cup Ski Race, a fund raiser for the Bear Valley
Ski Educational Foundation. It is open to skiers,
snowboarders and telemarkers of all ages who
are intermediate level and above. Entry fees are
$35.00 for adults and $25.00 for kids 18 and under and includes a Slush Cup t-shirt. Interested
individuals may register in advance online at
http://adminskiracing.com, or register on race day
and pay a $10.00 per racer surcharge.
Homewood: Closing Date: 4/10/16.
Mammoth Mountain: “Closing End of May or in
June.”
Mount Rose: Is planning to close on May 8th.
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“Will continue daily operations until April 24, then
move to Thursday through Sunday operations for
the final two weeks of the season.”
RENEWAL Party is on April 23 at the Winters
Creek Lodge: All Renewal Season Passes purchased by April 23 will be entered into a raffle for
prizes including a Grand Prize Ski Trip to New
Zealand. Also included in the raffle are 2 trips to
Las Vegas, Skis, Snowboards, Dinners & Spa
Treatments.
Northstar California, Heavenly and Kirkwood:
--All are scheduled to close April 17.
Sierra at Tahoe: On Fri., April 8: “SIERRA FAM
RAIL JAM”; Sat., April 9, is the SIERRA DUAL
ON DYNAMITE, 8 am to 4 pm; $67 Competitor
tickets are available at the Ticket Window. Also,
on Sat., “JORTS JAM 2016”; and music from the
Grateful Bluegrass Boys + Swamp Zen and All
Things Amuurrrican. Location for both events:
Sierra-at-Tahoe Soltice Plaza. See website for
more details.
On Sun. 04/10: 8TH ANNUAL SALSA SHOWDOWN + LIVE MUSIC.
For more details Re. these events, go to the SAT
website.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows: “No closing
date set yet, but plans to stay open into May and
offer the longest ski season in Tahoe.” FYI:
Their website says that if you purchase a 201617 Super Pass now, you get free skiing until
5/31/16.
2016-2017 SEASON PASS SALES:
Bear Valley: Bear Valley is launching the “BV
Peaks Club, a year-round activity club for sports
enthusiasts—“. The BV Peaks Club season pass
includes access to skiing/riding plus discounts on
products offered at the ski area and in the village.
Summer activities are also included. To learn
more about the BV Peaks Pass, go to: http://
bearvalley.com/season-passes
All other BV 2016-2017 Season Passes are on
sale. Holders of the “Forever” season pass must
renew by 4/30/16 to avoid an increase in the
pass price. The Forever Pass was introduced at
the end of last season, which guaranteed no increase in season pass prices from season to
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season as long as the pass holder renews by
4/30 of the end of the season. And, first time
buyers of a 2016-17 season pass can use it for
the remainder of this season.
Boreal Mountain/Woodward Tahoe: The two
basic all mountain passes for 2016-17: ALLACCESS PASS: Unlimited access to Boreal
Mountain Resort and Woodward Tahoe, and
UNLIMITED PASS: Unlimited access to skiing/
riding at Boreal Mountain.
Both of the above passes includes 4 FREE days
at Diamond Peak Resort on any day throughout
the 2016-17 season, except during blackout
dates. Go to http://skiboreal.com for additional
instructions and restrictions. Boreal resort is included in the M.A.X. Pass (Maximum Alpine Experience) as an add on to the ALL ACCESS
PASS for $299.00. This gives you access to the
24 other resorts in North America that are covered under the M.A.X. pass.
2 Teen/Child passes) The other package is called
the Heritage 3 Generations Pass, and includes 6
season passes (2 Adult, 2 Teen/Child, 2 Senior/
Super Senior).
The cost of your pass depends on whether you
are a new or returning pass holder, or are a LOCAL. Local and returning pass holders pay the
same discounted price off the early bird pricing,
while new (non local) purchasers pay the full
early bird price. Returning 2015/16 Season Passholders are also eligible for the Local/Returning
Season Pass pricing. First time purchasers of a
2016/17 Season Pass can ski or ride free for the
rest of the 2015/16 season.
Passholders receive:
--5 Buddy Passes per season that entitle their
guests to save 30% off the price of daily lift tickets.
--10% off food & beverage purchases at Homewood (not valid for alcohol)
--10% off rentals, demos and retail goods at
Homewood
--Skiing/snowboarding privileges at Red Lodge
Mountain Resort, Montana (no blackouts)
Diamond Peak: Their “Early Bird” 2016-17 sea- --4 days non-holiday skiing/snowboarding at Diason pass sale runs through April 30, 2016.” Pass- mond Peak Resort
holders who purchase next season’s pass now
--Discounts to Incline Village Golf Courses for the
can use it to ski or snowboard for the remainder 2016 golf season
of the 2015-16 ski season. Season passes are
available to buy online, at Diamond Peak, or the Mount Rose: Has announced pricing for 2016Incline Village Recreation Center. Ages 6 and
17 season passes. New purchasers can use it
under and age 80 and over ski or ride for FREE
for the remainder of this season and all of the
(determined by pass holders age on 12/1/2016). 2016-17 winter season:
Show your 2016-17 Diamond Peak Season Pass Adult PREMIER (age 24+): $479; Young Adult
to receive (4) free bonus lift tickets (non-holiday) PREMIER (age 16-23): $349; Child PREMIER
at each of these partner resorts: Boreal, Home(age 6-15): $229; Midweek (all ages): $379;
wood, June Mountain, Bogus Basin, Red Lodge, SPRING BEGINNER Pass (age 11+): $199
Lee Canyon, Whitefish, Purgatory, Sipapu,
PREMIER: Valid 7 days/week-No Blackouts;
MIDWEEK: Mon-Fri excluding 12/26-30/2016
Arizona Snowbowl, and Pajarito. Go to http://
www.diamondpeak.com/tickets-specials/season- Spring Beginner Pass: Is valid for the remainder
passes-pass-perks for information on how to ac- of the 2015-16 season. Lift access is restricted
to certain lifts. Check the resort’s website for
cess lift tickets at those resorts
complete details. It includes unlimited daily use
Homewood: Is offering 2016-17 season passes of rental equipment; unlimited group beginner’s
lessons; & bonus $100 credit toward purchase of
for Adults (19-61), Seniors (62-69), Super Sena 2016-17 season pass.
iors (70+), Teens (13-18, and child (5-12). Children under the age of 5 ski/ride for free. There
There was no season pass listed for the TYKE
are 2 pass packages available at a combined
price: One is a Combined Family Pass (2 Adult, category, kids younger than age 6. According to
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WORRY-FREE GUARANTEE applies to gold
and silver passes. If you don't ski or ride at least
5 days on your 2016-17 Tahoe Gold or Silver Super Pass, you will receive credit up to 4 days towards your 2017-18 pass. The amount of rollover
Sierra at Tahoe: Is offering a “Keepin” it Real
account credit for each unused day (up to 4 days)
Unlimited Season Pass and a Value Season
Pass (Sun –Fri. plus holiday restrictions) for 2016 depends on the type of pass you buy and your
-17. Go to their website for additional information. age group. Go to http://squawalpine.com for pric2016/17 passes purchased now, allow you to ski/ ing information and to purchase. Early bird pricing is good thru April 19th. Ski or ride free for the
ride FREE the rest of this season. It also inremainder of this season for first time purchasers
cludes 4 days at Squaw/Alpine* (non-holiday)
of any Tahoe Super Pass.
and $50 BFF (bring a friend/family) tickets. Restrictions Apply. Sierra at Tahoe is a member of
Sugar Bowl / Royal Gorge: Is offering unrethe Powder Alliance, a partnership of 14 resorts
stricted and slightly restricted season passes to
in western North America. Unlimited season
pass holders get 3 days (Sun.-Fri. non holidays) Sugar Bowl only, or a combined pass to Sugar
Bowl and Royal Gorge. The unrestricted pass
at each of the other 13 powder alliance resorts.
Go to http://powderalliance.com for more infor- includes 4 unrestricted days at Squaw Valley/
mation on getting lift tickets when visiting one of Alpine Meadows resort. The slightly restricted
pass includes 3 days at Squaw/Alpine with holithose resorts
day restrictions. There are many pass age cateSquaw Valley/Alpine Meadows: THE 2016-17 gories. Go to http://sugarbowl.com/seasonpass
TAHOE SUPER PASS-- Ski and ride Squaw Val- for pricing details and sale deadlines. New 201617 season pass purchasers can use it to ski/ride
ley and Alpine Meadows with the Tahoe Super
Sugar Bowl for the rest of this season.
Pass:
Gold pass: Unrestricted; Worry Free Guarantee
Silver Pass: 10 Blackout days; Worry Free Guar- Epic and Tahoe Local Passes: These passes
cover skiing and riding at the following California
antee
Bronze Pass: 17 Blackout days; does not include resorts: Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood,
and Northstar California. There are a multitude
worry free guarantee
of pass options, along with pass benefits and
Gold pass holders get 2 free days at Zermatt,
Switzerland, and unlimited 50% discounts on lift perks. Go to http://snow.com for a complete detickets at Mountain Collective resorts. Plus, Gold scription of all pass options and perks.
and Silver pass holders get limited days at Sierra
-at-Tahoe and Sugar Bowl. Gold Passholders get Direct any questions or comments to:
(4) days at each resort, valid any day starting De- [email protected]
cember 12, 2016. Silver Passholders get (2)
Your Industry Liaison
days at each resort, valid any day starting December 12, 2016 except December 26 - 31,
2016; January 14 - 15, 2017; and February 18 – Norman Glickman
the website, TYKE lift tickets FOR AGES 5 and
under are $15.
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It Wasn’t So Heavenly After All..
Karen Soo Trip Director
It’s been over 5 years since the Nisei Ski Club went to Heavenly. There’s
never a dull moment with these Nisei Ski Club weekend trips. We actually got a bus load of 36 people. Eight people were on our trip for the first
time. Some found us on the internet, NSC members bringing new friends
and 2 boarders from Santa Cruz Ski Club. Social media does works
here.
We started our adventure with same planned routine. The bus picked up
half the group from San Jose and made their way up the other half at El
Cerrito Community Center. Grady was our gracious, skilled driver. Once
our skis and luggage was stowed away, we were finally on our way. The
Nisei Ski Club ski trips are all about the food. We served a delicious dinner - Chicken Thai Green Curry over rice with Mango pudding as our
dessert.
There was no chain control on our way to the south shore, so we arrived at the Blue Lake Inn by
12:15am. Room keys were distributed and everyone scurried off to their rooms. On Saturday morning, lift tickets were distributed and everyone walk 150 yards to the Gondola to find out that the Gondola was not running. We also found out that the entire Nevada side of Heavenly was CLOSED
DOWN. Everyone had to squeezed into the crowded shuttle bus and take the lift chair from California Lodge.
Since I was the one of the last person to depart from the motel, I did not get my first run in until
11:00am. What was the problem here? We heard there were high winds at the higher elevation and
a dried tree had fallen over the transformer causing the power to go out. You can just imagine the
crowds’ cueing in line. We basically jumped on to the singles line to help add runs to our day. I
skied a total of 7800 vertical feet for the day.
Everyone made it back to Amy and David Tsuhako’s room where we broke out the beer, wine and
snacks. (Imagine squeezing in 36 people into a motel room)
We heard from the locals that the Nevada side was going to be closed again on Sunday. We decided not to take that chance and voted to go to Sierra At Tahoe. Mmm maybe it was the local’s way
of telling us to go somewhere else.
Thanks to Sandy K (BAC Benefits Director) who made a few phone calls and a few quick emails,
group rate lift tickets were ready for us when we arrived at Sierra at Tahoe. We all got on the mountain by 9:30am and we had fresh POWDER.
Sierra was very accommodating and it definitely made up our day from Saturday’s skiing fiasco.
When we left Sierra it was snowing and it took an hour just to get out of the parking lot. By the time
we were on Highway 50, Amy served her dinner. A new recipe - Sesame chicken pita wrap with
pickled carrot/daikon/onions/lettuce/cilantro topped with a squirt of hoisin sauce and shiracha mayo,
plus a side of edamame and a cream cheese brownie for dessert. She definitely went all for our
hungry patrons.
It was smooth sailing home but we did get in El Cerrito at 10:30pm and the bus arrived at San Jose
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around 11:15pm.
We all make it home safely. No skiing accidents reported. We met some new people and we all
had a great time.
Unfortunately, NSC Trip 2 is cancelled due to lack of sign ups. For the few who signed up for Trip
2, we are planning a car caravan trip. Stay tune for next month’s article on this adventure..
Waiting for the shuttle at Heavenly - Santa Cruz PeepsAryeh + Nicole, Amy + David
Snowboarders Andrea + Rick
We’re finally on the slopes – Wes, Margaret, Curtis, Morgan, Greg
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John Houseman, Dave Silva and Steve Tadevich approach the Bonanza ski lift from their rustic
and quaint Ski-In/Ski-Out accommodations at the recent BAC Park City, Utah ski trip.
Nancy Green (second from left) visiting with CVSC
club members Erica & Dave Meinhardt & Eva Lanphear at the BAC Sun Peaks, B.C. ski trip.
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Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
PAUL VLASVELD
408-247-6472
PAST—PRESIDENT
DENNIS HEFFLEY
SECRETARY
KAREN DAVIS
TREASURER
KEITH WILSON
MEMBERSHIP
PAULA KINAHON
510-357-6127
TRAVEL
DON & VERONICA SHAVER
209-543-4871
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
(OPEN)
BENEFITS
SANDY KIYOMURA
510-865-5496
COMMUNICATIONS
DENNIE WARREN
510-759-3415
MARKETING
(OPEN)
INDUSTRY LIAISON
NORMAN GLICKMAN
530-906-4328
Committee Directors
HISTORY
MARY AZEVEDO
925-944-9816
COMMUNITIES
HARRY DAVIS
925-686-3774
WEBMASTER
JENN/CATHY WILSON
DIRECTORY SALES
DIRECTORY EDITOR DENNIE WARREN
League Officers
SINGLES LEAGUE PRESIDENT
KARL SMITH
SINGLES LEAGUE RACING
JOHN WALSH
OPEN LEAGUE RACING
DEBI PHELPS
Website/Phone Numbers
BAC Web Site
skibac.org
BAC Newsletter email
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Singles League Racing
slracing.org
Open League Racing
https://sites.google.com/site/openleagueracing/
Far West Ski—Association
fwsa.org
Far West Ski—Racing
fwra.com
Web Cams on the Slopes
magnifeye.com
Road conditions
800-427-7623 or skibac.org
Weather
nws.mbay.net/home.html
Natl Ski Council Fed
www.skifederation.org
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Ski with Pride, Let it Ride, Watch all Sides
First with Safety Awareness
Slogan sponsored by
Bay Area Council of Ski Clubs
PO Box 6480
San Jose, CA 95150
BAC meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Englander
Restaurant, 101 Parrot Street, San Leandro, CA (510) 357-3571
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