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Convention 2013:Mountain MagicMomentsby Dennis HeffleyPresident, Bay Area Snow Sports CouncilThe Biggest Little City in the World - Reno, Nevadahas really grown up. There is plenty to do at theconvention hotel, within the city, as well as around it!photo / Reno-SparksConvention andVisitors AuthorityYou’re invited to experience the magicwhich will take place June 6-9, 2013 duringthe 81st Annual Far West Ski AssociationConvention! The Convention is being hostedby the Bay Area Snow Sports Council, andour theme is Mountain Magic Moments!The Convention is being held at the spectacularGrand Sierra Resort and Casino inReno, Nevada. This has to be one of the easiestlocations to get to for a FWSA Convention.You can fly into the Reno InternationalAirport, which is minutes away and arrive atthe Grand Sierra Resort and Casino via thefree airport shuttle. If you are driving, the resortis about a mile south of the Highway 80& 395 interchange. Parking is complimentary!To make your reservations, call 800.648.5080or 775-789-2129. Mention our Group Namefor our special rate: Far West Ski Association2013. You can also book online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FarWestSki. There isno password required. The Grand Sierra Resort’swebsite is www.grandsierraresort. com.Our FWSA room block includes a choice of aGrand Sierra Standard Room or SummitGrand II Upgrade luxury suite (book early forthis upgrade at an exceptional price!).If you arriveearly or stay afterthe Convention, youmight want to tryout the LaketopGolf Driving Rangeor the Bunker IndoorGolf Simulator.Other options are a50 lane bowling alley, go carts, cinema, healthclub, spa, the beach and outdoor pool, hot tub,shopping, night life entertainment and gaming.There are 11 fine and casual dining restaurantsat the Resort. This is naming only a fewof the things you can do on property at theGrand Sierra Resort and Casino!The Far West Convention starts off onThursday evening with an incredible PubCrawl, once again being led by Catherine Ohland Gene Fulkerson. If you took part in the2012 Pub Crawl during the Ogden Convention,you already know what Catherine andGene bring to an event such as this. You definitelywant to register early for the Conventionand sign up for the Pub Crawl.The Grand Sierra Resort is centrally locatedin the heart of the majestic Sierra Mountains,and offersa variety ofoutdoor adventureactivities. The7th Annual MichaelGerman MemorialGolf Tournamentwill be held at theLakeRidge GolfCourse with breathtaking views of Reno andthe surrounding mountains. The course wasdesigned by golf architect Robert Trent Jones,Sr. The play is nothing too serious and everyonewill have fun . . . even if you’ve nevergolfed before! Volleyball enthusiasts can enjoysome competition on the sand volleyballcourts. Additional Mountain Magic Momentswill be experienced on Friday if youchoose to participate on a kayak adventure,hiking or other outdoor activity. Additional optionalevents are planned for cultural activitiesand a spa day. A late afternoon “beach party”is being planned at the Grand Sierra beach adjoiningthe spacious outdoor pool.On Friday evening, the Reno Ballroomwill open to all of the FWSA delegates, guestsThe newly renovated Grand Sierra Resortand Casino in Reno will be the site of the81st Annual FWSA Convention in June,2013. photo courtesy of the Grand Sierra Resortand general public to experience the very pop-42 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼