Jan 2014 issue PDF 3.2MB

President’s Message
By Jo Simpson, Sierra League & Sierra Council President
Happy New Year Sierra Skiers! The snow gods have not been
generous with us, but thanks to manmade snow, we are skiing
and racing! Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved and
moving them from Squaw to Alpine Meadows, we completed
our first two races on schedule. (results link on race schedule
page)
Board Members
President:
Jo Simpson
775-787-7556
[email protected]
Vice President:
Nan Carnal
530-550-5228
[email protected]
Secretary:
Glynis Foulk
916-638-4066
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Elaine Hilliker
602-541-6448
[email protected]
VP Travel:
Debbie Stewart
559-734-9294
[email protected]
Head Gatekeeper:
Lauri Thompson,
916-837-1603
[email protected]
Snowbasin Mini Trip, Feb. 22-27. This is a great bargain trip within a one-day drive from
most of our Sierra club cities. Complete details are in the flyer at this link Snowbasin Flyer.
Contact is Gloria Raminha [email protected].
New Head Gatekeeper. Your board has elected Lauri Thompson as Head Gatekeeper, replacing Ileana Tibuleac who has resigned. We thank Ileana for her service as Head Gatekeeper last season and for getting us off to a great start this season. Welcome back Lauri to
the board and Head Gatekeeper.
Support the Women’s Ski Jumping Surge to Sochi. Women’s Ski Jumping USA has
launched a campaign to raise $70,000 to meet their last minute needs. The Far West Ski
Foundation needs your to send them to Sochi. FWSA was an early supporter of including
Women’s Ski Jumping in the Olympics. Please consider making a donation to the first ever
USA Women’s Ski Jumpers to compete in the Olympics. See the flyer in this newsletter for
details on how to donate.
Like us on Facebook! Ileana Tibuleac is doing a great job of keeping our Sierra League
Facebook page fresh. Please visit and “Like” it and invite your friends to do so.
Snow dancing is mandatory!!
Highest lift in North America
Newsletter:
Steve Hilliker
480-427-8444
[email protected]
Webmaster:
Pavel Bosin
408-685-6470
[email protected]
Race Chair:
Pavel Bosin
Facebook Coordinator:
Ileana Tibuleac
[email protected]
Race Training:
Paul Laudenschlager,
530-582-9593
[email protected]
Anybody recognize this ski resort?
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Jan 2014
www.sierraleague.com
SINGLES/SIERRA & OPEN LEAGUE RACING SCHEDULE for 2013-14 SEASON
January 4
GS
January 5
GS
January 18-19
Race 1 results
Race 2 results
MLK Weekend
Jan 25- Feb 1
FWSA Ski Week
(Beaver Creek)
February 8
February 9
SL
SL
February 15-16
Northstar (All leagues)
Northstar (All leagues)
Presidents’ Weekend
Sierra League Clinics @ Boreal
February 22
February 23
Super G
Northstar Super G Clinic
Northstar Sierra/Singles
March 1
March 2
SL
GS
Alpine Meadows (All leagues)
Alpine Meadows (All leagues)
March 22
March 23
GS
GS
Homewood (All leagues)
Homewood (All leagues)
April 4-6
FWRA Finals @ Mammoth
Pacesetting Trials & Clinics Friday
SL Saturday, GS Sunday
Click the following link for 2012/2013 results: All Sierra League Results for 2012/2013
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Race times for the rest of the season :Upper at 10am, Middle at 11:30am and Lower at 1pm.
Times are subject to change based on snow conditions.
For the Upper course (S0-S4) and the
Middle course (S5-S7), racers must
complete two runs for a combined time.
For the Lower course (S8-S10), racers will
have the option to do two runs and the best
run will count.
John Walsh-Singles League Race Chair:
416-596-7234
[email protected]
Jo Simpson-Sierra League President:
775-787-7556; 775-722-6468 (cell)
[email protected]
Debi Phelps-Open League Director of Racing:
707-342-0595 (cell)
[email protected]
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Update on Lila Lapanja, 2013-14 Frank App Memorial Scholarship Winner
Condensed from an email update from Lila’s mother, Margie
Happy 2014!!!!!
A new year, new plans, new hopes and new GOOD TIMES to all!
In Ski Racing, we LOVE "good times!" Happily, many were "earned" by Lila in several of her Colorado series races
in November and December and she had personal bests (my new favorite term: "PB") in Slalom and SuperCombined (SC: results of 1 super-G run and 1 slalom run).
She now has her slalom points in the teens and has jumped up in international rankings in Slalom and SC. "It is by
tiny steps that we ascend to the stars..."
Now the true work-horse hard work begins; the transformation from a young, strong albeit "dark horse" with
unlimited potential into a Golden Pegasus with wings! The test: Europa Cups. These races feature most of the World
Cup racers on their home turfs in Switzerland, Austria and Italy with great start positions in their pockets due to
having EC points.
She will be racing in Europe until the end of the month....and then.....?????!!!!!
Many of you have asked about the "S" word---SOCHI!! Lila's trying not to think about it because she wants to keep
her focus on "What's Important Now"=W.I.N. One race at a time.....We are as excited and eager as anyone to see
how the "Naming of the Olympic Team" cards play out. Lots in Flux at the US Ski Team headquarters....
What we know is true: ***Lila's now ranked 4th in Slalom on the US Ski Team, and there are 4 Olympic spots per
discipline IF the US Ski Team is given it's full quota by the IOC and IF it then chooses to FILL that quota. We have
been told that the quotas will be set on Jan. 22nd and then....?????!!!!!!!! Trust me--you will all be the first to know!!
So PLEASE keep Lila in your thoughts and prayers, triple cross your fingers and toes, and "Press her thumbs" these
next days and weeks--See her Strong, Powerful, FAST and Happy....and the rest of The Dream will naturally
unfold!!
Thank you, Thank you, Hvala, Danke, Grazie, Merci to everyone for supporting her and sending good Mojo!!
We love having you on this Journey with us.
Peace-Love & Ski Racing.
Happy New Year!!
Margie
January Schedule:
Jan 9 & 10 - Slaloms (Europa Cup) - Melchesee Frutt, Switzerland
Jan 14 & 15 - Giant Slalom (FIS) - Maria Alm, Austria
Jan 16 & 17 - SL (FIS) - Hippach, Austria
Jan 20 & 21 - GS & SL (EC) - Kirchberg, AUT
Jan 23 & 24 - GS & SL (FIS) - Chiesa, Italy
Jan 28 & 29 - GS & SL (EC) Sestriere. Italy (WHEW!!)
Loveland NorAm GS December 2013
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Member Clubs and Contacts
Alpine Ski and Snowboard Club
www.alpineskiandsnowboardclub.co
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Michael Phillips, President
[email protected]
Please note: "Dave Garner is retiring and Reno Mountain Sports is closing. We thank Dave for
his steadfast support of Sierra League racing and wish him all the best in retiring."
Reno Mountain Sports is selling all of their inventory so you can get some great deals - stop in
and say Hi and Thanks, we have all appreciated the support so we could race.
Cabernet Ski Race Club
Donn Bryant, President
[email protected]
530-550-9452
Capital Ski & Sport Club
www.capitalski.org
Walt Johnson, President
[email protected]
Code 3 (inactive)
Jim Sommer, Racing
[email protected]
775-322-5805
Las Vegas Ski Snowboard &
Sports Club
www.lasvegasskiclub.com
Barbara Gottlieb, President
[email protected]
Reno Ski & Recreation Club
www.renoskiandrec.com
Diane Hilliard, President
[email protected]
Ken Simpson, Race Director
775-787-7566
[email protected]
RU SKI Club
Pavel Bosin, President
[email protected]
408-374-1648
Sacramento Fagowees
www.sacramentofagowees.org
Norman Benedict, President
[email protected]
Sequoia Ski Club
www.sequoiaskiclub.com
Woody Hogan, President
[email protected]
559-679-7545
Thanks to Clif Bar and Gary Erickson
for sponsoring Sierra League racing
Sugar Bowl Ski Club
www.sugarbowlskiclub.com
Carson Levit, President
[email protected]
Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine
Ski Club
www.tdski.com
Jim Pyle, President
[email protected]
John McGregor, Race
Director
Tahoe Rat Pack
Kris Buttenberg
[email protected]
775-851-0696
Thanks to Dave Garner of
Reno Mountain Sports for
his sponsorship of Sierra League
and Council. Visit Reno Mountain
Sports for your skiing and racing
needs.
Top Gun Ski Club
Greg Peairs
[email protected]
www.Renomountainsports.com
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Habervision is a sponsor for the
FWRA. Save 50% off retail prices for
polarized sunglasses and ski goggles.
Go to website: www.habervision.com.
Enter the affinity member code:
FWRA giving credit to FWRA for your
purchase.
First Races of 2014 - please thank Ken Simpson for his handiwork with a camera & taking the time to get the pictures
Note: If you would like to have your pictures in the Newsletter, please send them to me @
[email protected] or call me @ 480-427-8444
Click link below
for slideshow of
the Race Weekend Pictures:
Slideshow
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National Ski Club Newsflash
VAIL’S EPIC RACE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
After 28 days and skiing 26 resorts in four countries, 10 lifetime Epic Passes were awarded to the winners of the Vail Resorts’
Epic Race to Ski the World. The Epic Race was a season-long adventure to ski all 26 resorts spread across four countries on the
Epic Pass, while capturing and sharing specific elements of their journey. The winners were:
-Nick Annis of Loveland, Colo., a student at the Colorado School of Mines.
-Scott Annis of Loveland, Colo., who skied with his son Nick.
-Cory Heintz of Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
-Brittany Heintz of Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
-Joe Jensen of Denver, Colo.
-Steve Sacco of Denver, Colo.
-John Victor of Denver, Colo.
-Michael Lahey of Longmont, Colo.
-Devin Rhinehart of Denver, Colo.
-Greg Hydle of Golden, Colo.
There are still hundreds of skiers and riders continuing the quest to visit some of the world’s most iconic ski destinations on
one incredible season pass hoping to receive a 2014-15 Epic Passes when they complete their journey.
To compete in the race, each racer had to ski or ride all 26 resorts on the Epic Pass (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado; Canyons in Park City, Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe;
Afton Alps, Minnesota; Mt. Brighton, Michigan; Verbier, Switzerland; Arlberg, Austria – St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, St. Christoph
and Stuben; and Les 3 Vallées, France – Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle). Epic Racers were required to document and share their experiences at each resort to be eligible
to win.
To see all the contestant photos and videos, go to http://epicrace.epicpass.com. To watch the latest Epic Race episode, visit
EpicLifeMag.com.
BEAVER CREEK’S NEW CHONDOLA
Beaver Creek is replacing its primary express quad from the base area with a new chondola, a high-speed combination chairlift
and gondola. It’s expected to be in place for the 2014-15 ski season. The gondola cabins and chairlift will be served by two
separate lines. The resort plans to begin installation in this summer and complete the project by the 2014-2015 ski season.
SQUAW VALLEY OFFERS FREE CHARGERS FOR ELECTRIC CARS
Squaw Valley has installed four new electric car chargers at the resort, making it the first ski resort in California to install
charging stations for electric cars. They installed two new CS-40 pedestal chargers from Clipper Creek, offering four 30 amp,
240 volt, J1772 charging stations. J1772 charging stations are a SAE standard for electrical connectors for electric vehicles,
meaning the chargers will be compatible with most electric cars on the market today. The new charging stations are located at
the western edge of the Far East Building at Squaw Valley, next to the Cornice Cantina. Guests are asked not to leave their
cars at the charging stations for more than 10 hours at a time.
CBMR SUBMITS NEW MASTER PLAN
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has submitted a new Master Development Plan to the U.S. Forest Service, which incorporates
previous approvals at the main mountain, as well as adjacent private land development projects, new proposals for terrain outside the resort’s existing permit area on Crested Butte, and a reduced proposal for Snodgrass Mountain --the source of controversy in the past.
The new plan proposes study for different levels and types of low-impact winter and summer activities on Snodgrass, such as
backcountry skiing and riding or snowcat operations, but does not propose plans for lift service on Snodgrass Mountain, proposing instead, on expanding terrain and lift capacity on Crested Butte itself, including expanding the amount of intermediate
terrain there.
They propose to add 18 new trails on 133 acres of newly developed terrain. When fully implemented, Crested Butte would have
101 trails on 771 acres, for a 21 percent increase. The plan also adds more than 300 acres of undeveloped sidecountry-style intermediate and expert terrain, a 33 percent increase. CBMR is seeking a 440-acre expansion of the current Special Use Permit
(SUP) boundary to accomplish this.
FIVE FULL WEEKENDS IN AUGUST
Clubs should be aware and perhaps use all the weekends in August -- because it’s the only time you will see this phenomenon
in your life: August will have five Fridays, five Saturdays and five Sundays. We are told that it happens only once every 823
years. The Chinese call it 'Silver pockets full. Check it out and take advantage!
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Some General Info and Tips to think about not only at the
beginning of the Ski Season but all Season long
Here is the link to the 2013-2014 Skiers Guide: 20113-2014 Skiers Guide
Ski Fitness
Skiing is a demanding sport. It subjects your body to repeated stresses and involves strenuous exertion at
high altitude. The fitter you are, the better and longer you will be able to ski each day, and the lower your
risk of injury will be. Any fitness program should include coordination, balance and flexibility.
Anaerobic Fitness. Skiing calls for anaerobic fitness, the strength and ability to sustain short bursts of
exertion. Skiing bumps, short radius turns and schussing all require power, as well as stamina.
Aerobic Fitness. Perhaps most importantly, you need to be aerobically fit in order to exercise in the thin mountain air. There’s only
one way to achieve this, and that’s though some sort of program of exercise which raises your heart rate and keeps it there over a
period of at least 15 minutes. Finally, your ski fitness program should improve your coordination, balance and flexibility, allowing
you a more dynamic range of movement.
Ski Safety Tips
Wear a helmet. One of the best ski safety tips is really a matter of personal choice — whether or not to wear a helmet while skiing.
The NSP (National Ski Patrol), the NSAA (National Ski Areas Association) and the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America)
encourage wearing a helmet, but, it isn’t mandated for adults, yet. The most important safety tip regarding wearing a helmet would be
to wear a certified helmet.
Wanna RACE?
If you’d like, you can test your skills in a race course, as a member of Sierra League & Council in Far West Ski Association sponsored races. More information is available at www.sierraleague.com.
Exercise in advance. You will have much more fun on the slopes if you’re in good shape. Work your way up to skiing by exercising
year-round on a regular basis. Use proper ski equipment. Don’t borrow equipment. Rent from a ski shop or at the ski resort. Make
sure your ski boots are fitted properly and your bindings are correctly adjusted.
Prepare for the weather. Wear layers of clothes and wear a helmet liner, a hat, or a headband. Wear gloves or mittens. Bring an extra
pair in case the first pair gets wet.
Get proper instruction. Sign up for ski lessons. Even experienced skiers should polish up their skills with a lesson now and then.
Wear goggles. Wear ski goggles that fit properly around your helmet with at least a UV400 rating.
Take a break. If you’re tired, take a break and rest for a while in the lodge. While you’re resting, make sure you eat and drink
enough. Know when to quit.
Ski with a friend. It’s always safer to ski with a friend so he can watch out for you and vice versa. Prearrange a meeting place in case
you get separated and use walkie-talkies or cell phones to stay in touch.
Respect your limits. Do not ski trails that are above your skill level. Trails will be clearly marked as to what level skier they are appropriate for. On a similar note, stay in control of your skis and focus on the trail you are skiing. Accidents happen more readily
when we are distracted.
Follow the rules. Do not go off-trail. And don’t forget to obey posted trail signs.
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