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NORTHWEST SKI CLUB COUNCILNorthwest SkiClub Councilby Mary Olhausen, PresidentNorthwest Ski 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 Far West Ski Association.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 Ski Areas Association(PNSAA), the National SkiAreas Association (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 Ski Council Federation(NSCF). The NSCF alsobrings you lots of member benefitsfor your ski world. Visit them atwww.skifederation.org . We arealso associated with Ski Oregon.Our kick off event for ski seasonis our annual Ski 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 SkiFever and Snowboard Show (Oct.26-28) and Portland Ski 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, NorthwestSkier’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 Ski 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 Ski 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/Ski & RideFor A Cure, Mt. Bachelor Ski EducationFoundation, Mt. HoodCultural Center & Museum, Mt.Hood Ski Education Foundation,Mt. Hood Ski Patrol, OutdoorsFor All Foundation, NorthwestTrail Alliance, Oregon AdaptiveSports, and Oregon Cancer SkiOut. Some of the great events/programs we support are, AdoptA Highway, Ski to Defeat ALS,Adaptive Skier Programs, HopeOn The Slopes/Ski & Ride For ACure, Susan G. Komen, OregonFood Bank, and Special Olympics.In addition, three of our memberclubs support the FWSA AthleticScholarship Program: SkiyenteSki Club, Mountain High SnowsportClub, and Bergfreunde SkiClub. 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 Ski 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. Skiyente 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.▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 75