NEW MEXICO SKI CLUB COUNCILIn addition to local day trips, the New Mexico CrossCountry <strong>Ski</strong> Club offers multi-day ski touring trips. Often,they reserve huts within the 10th Mountain Division hutsystem like this one near Leadville, Colorado. A skier mustbe capable of carrying a full pack and have at least a ClassII ability level. photo by Bill HeitzNew Mexico <strong>Ski</strong>Club Councilby Diane Stearley, PresidentThe New Mexico <strong>Ski</strong> ClubCouncil was formed in 1999 andis still the smallest council in the<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. We servemostly the Northern and Centralarea of New Mexico with all clubslocated in the Albuquerque area.Even though our clubs all haveskiing in common, they each arefriendly, vibrant clubs with theirown diverse character and size ofmembership.This year, our clubs enjoyedseveral ski trips mostly in NewMexico and Colorado. Taos, RedRiver, Santa Fe, Telluride, CrestedButte, and Pagosa Springs, were allclub organized trips with manysub-groups within the clubs trippingout to destinations far andwide.The New Mexico CrossCountry <strong>Ski</strong> Club and the Sitzmarkers<strong>Ski</strong> Club are year roundclubs and enjoy water skiing, boating,camping, softball leagues, backyard parties, and just hanging outtogether.Being a member of a FWSAski club has many great benefits,including: group travel, the opportunityto race, receiving the <strong>Far</strong><strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide magazine, FWSAsupport to local clubs on local issuesregarding insurance and legislation,and networking withother similar minded ski enthusiasts.If you have not yet found aski club in the New Mexico area,please check out one of these greatclubs and join us on the slopes thiswinter, or at one of our other greatoutdoor adventures.New Mexico <strong>Ski</strong>Club Councilwww.skinewmexico.orgPresident: Diane Stearley505-281-3755dmstear@att.netNew Mexico <strong>Ski</strong>Club CouncilMember Clubs &Contact InformationALBUQUERQUESKI CLUBVirtual Clubwww.abqskiclub.comPresident: Ray TowneNEW MEXICOCROSS COUNTRYSKI CLUBwww.nmccskiclub.orgPresident: Wayne KirkbySITZMARKERS SKI CLUBwww.nmsitzmarkers.orgPresident: Paul AdkinTaos, New Mexico’s largest ski resort, has a variety ofterrain attracting snowsport enthusiasts of all abilities.It also has a top rated ski school. photo courtesy of Taos <strong>Ski</strong> Valley2012 WESTERNREGION SKISHOWScompiled by Scott BowkerSeattle <strong>Ski</strong>Fever &Snowboard ShowOctober 26-28Washington State ConventionCenter, Seattle, WABoise Basin <strong>Ski</strong> andBoard SwapNovember 2-4Expo Idaho, Boise, IDColorado <strong>Ski</strong> &Snowboard ExpoNovember 2-4Colorado Convention Center,Denver, COPark City <strong>Ski</strong> SwapNovember 2-4Basin RecreationField House,Park City, UTPortland <strong>Ski</strong>Fever &Snowboard ShowNovember 2-4Portland Expo Center,Portland, ORSnowBomb San Francisco<strong>Ski</strong> & Snowboard FestivalNovember 2-4Fort Mason Center,San Francisco, CASan Diego Snow JamNovember 9-11Del Mar Fairgrounds,Del Mar, CAUNR <strong>Ski</strong> SwapNovember 9-11Reno SparksConvention Center,Reno, NVSnowBomb Sacramento<strong>Ski</strong> & SnowboardFestivalNovember 10-11Cal Expo,Sacramento, CA<strong>Ski</strong> Dazzle Los Angeles<strong>Ski</strong> Show & SnowboardExpoNovember 15-18LA Convention Center,Los Angeles, CALas Vegas Snow JamNovember 16-18Cashman Field Center,Las Vegas, NVSnowBomb SiliconValley <strong>Ski</strong> & SnowboardFestivalNovember 16-18Santa Clara CountyFairgrounds,San Jose, CA<strong>Ski</strong> Pro Avalanche<strong>Ski</strong> SaleDecember 7-9Phoenix Convention Center,Phoenix, AZ74 <strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13
NORTHWEST SKI CLUB COUNCILNorthwest <strong>Ski</strong>Club Councilby Mary Olhausen, PresidentNorthwest <strong>Ski</strong> Club Council,organized in 1979, represents 35ski and snowboard clubs in Oregon,Washington, Alaska andHawaii. That’s roughly about10,000 snowriders! Our clubs offermany snowsport activities in thewinter months, as well as, a fullslate of summer activities. There’ssomething for everyone! We havea variety of clubs that offer bothalpine and nordic skiing and a varietyof snowsports activities formembers. Activities come in allshapes and sizes with clubs offeringbiking, cycling, hiking, golfing,sailing, and really fun social activitieslike specialty trips, wine tours,chocolate parties, seafood parties,and club picnics.NWSCC meets every othermonth at Portland area venues fora lively meeting with varyingthemes and guest speakers. Topicsinclude travel, safety, outreach andcharities, ski resort news, and clubactivities. When you join aNWSCC club, you are automaticallya member of <strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Association</strong>.FWSA offers a memberbenefits program whereby you canreceive discounts on lodging,rentals, and ski gear. Each year,they hold their Annual Convention- complete with optional activities,educational sessions, silentauction and travel expo, awardsbanquet, business meeting andgreater than great skiing athletesand legends.NWSCC is affiliated with PacificNorthwest <strong>Ski</strong> Areas <strong>Association</strong>(PNSAA), the National <strong>Ski</strong>Areas <strong>Association</strong> (NSAA), andphoto by Emilio TrampuzSeveral members of the Mt. High Snowsport Club gatheredatop Snowbasin, in Utah. A luxurious resort, it is bestknown for its wide-open bowls, gladed runs, manicuredgroomers, powder stashes and that gorgeous lodge!the National <strong>Ski</strong> Council Federation(NSCF). The NSCF alsobrings you lots of member benefitsfor your ski world. Visit them atwww.skifederation.org . We arealso associated with <strong>Ski</strong> Oregon.Our kick off event for ski seasonis our annual <strong>Ski</strong> Fair on November5, 2012 at Holiday InnAirport, in Portland. This event isopen to the public and memberclubs have an opportunity toshowcase their clubs. In addition,at this one-night trade show, weoffer ski industry booth displays,discounted ski passes, a silent auctionand door prizes. NWSCC willalso participate in industry skishows - Seattle’s Washington <strong>Ski</strong>Fever and Snowboard Show (Oct.26-28) and Portland <strong>Ski</strong> Fever andSnowboard Show (Nov. 2-4). Allof these shows provide our counciland clubs an opportunity toprovide information to the publicabout the benefits of ski club membershipand our various activities.Our publication, Northwest<strong>Ski</strong>er’s Directory, is published eachfall, in conjunction with our commercialmembership program.The Directory provides club profiles,ski resort stats and interestingski-related stories. Look for a copyin your favorite NW outdoor store!The <strong>Ski</strong> Challenge program providesencouragement for skier visitsto our supporting resorts inAlaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington,Alberta and British Columbia.Collect lift tickets and win prizes!Each year we hold our annualcouncil golf tournament, Clubs 4Play, in July.Our advocacy group, NorthwestSnowsports Advocates, is developedto partner with our skiindustry friends when our opinionscan make a difference withpublic affairs and ski area development.One of the greatest benefitsof membership in NWSCC andFWSA are the ski trip opportunities,with exceptional offerings oflocation, lodging and lift tickets.And, don’t forget the FUN you willhave skiing new places, with newfriends! NWSCC will participatein the FWSA <strong>Ski</strong> Week to Aspen.We expect to have about 50 in attendance.We will be supportingand encouraging attendance at theupcoming Mt. Bachelor SpringtacularBLAST, April 20-28, 2013.This is a trip for fabulous springskiing combined with adventureactivities like hiking, biking, golf,climbing, kayaking or shopping(shopping is an adventure!).The Annual FWSA mini-ski weekwill be at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon(March 25-30, 2013). FWSA alsoholds an annual dive trip and adventuretrip, as well as an internationalski week.Racing is a big part of NWskiing. Our recreational raceleague, PACRAT, will hold fiveraces on Mt. Hood this year. Thisrace league is open to skiers andsnowboarders of all abilities. Firsttime racers are especially encouragedto participate in this fun activityby signing up through theirclubs. The end of season raceparty, fondly known as the Rat Attack,is held in April. For more informationon racing withPACRATS, please visit their websiteat www.pacrats.org.When our clubs are not skiingand having fun in the sun,they can be found doing charitableand community outreach –often very ski related! A few ofthe organizations we support are,Hope On The Slopes/<strong>Ski</strong> & RideFor A Cure, Mt. Bachelor <strong>Ski</strong> EducationFoundation, Mt. HoodCultural Center & Museum, Mt.Hood <strong>Ski</strong> Education Foundation,Mt. Hood <strong>Ski</strong> Patrol, OutdoorsFor All Foundation, NorthwestTrail Alliance, Oregon AdaptiveSports, and Oregon Cancer <strong>Ski</strong>Out. Some of the great events/programs we support are, AdoptA Highway, <strong>Ski</strong> to Defeat ALS,Adaptive <strong>Ski</strong>er Programs, HopeOn The Slopes/<strong>Ski</strong> & Ride For ACure, Susan G. Komen, OregonFood Bank, and Special Olympics.In addition, three of our memberclubs support the FWSA AthleticScholarship Program: <strong>Ski</strong>yente<strong>Ski</strong> Club, Mountain High SnowsportClub, and Bergfreunde <strong>Ski</strong>Club. Each of these clubsraises funds to support youngjunior racers.A big congratulations to ourmember clubs and NW ski resortsfor their wins in the recent 2012FWSA Awards program. SchneeVogeli <strong>Ski</strong> Club was a finalist forthe 2012 Charity and CommunityService Recognition. MountainHigh Snowsport Club won 1stplace (AAA), Tollakson OutstandingClub, and 1st place inthe Wentworth Outstanding ClubPublication. <strong>Ski</strong>yente won 2ndplace in Outstanding Club Website.Jon Tullis from TimberlineLodge won the Bill Berry FeaturedNews Award. Bob Bourquardfrom Mt. Bachelor won theBill Mackey Award. Debbi Korand Bruce Ellison, both of MountainHigh Snowsport Club wereMan and Woman of the Yearfrom NWSCC.For more information onour council or any of our clubs,trips and activities, and a link toSnowsports Advocates, pleaselink to www.nwskiers.org.▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 75
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