The dates for the Winter Games of Oregon has been moved to March 11-13 instead of Mar. 4-6. They will still be held at Mt Hood SkiBowl. Visit www.wintergamesoforegon.org for more information.
PACRAT RACING:
Jack Folliard has announced that PACRAT has formed a partnership with Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) to assist in training their athletes who will be going to Nagano for the World Games!! PACRAT will host a SOOR team consisting of the athletes and their coaches at no charge in the PACRAT race program this season! Please welcome these world class athletes to our program!
. The Oregon Cancer Ski Out (17th annual) is a 2-day fund raiser to contribute to hospice care, cancer research, education and awareness, while enjoying your favorite sport. Five-member teams compete at Mt. Hood Meadows. The winner is not the fastest team, but the most consistent. Team registration $1000. A deposit of $200 per team is required to hold your team's space. For more info, and to register, go to: www.cancerskiout.org . Become a corporate sponsor. Call Larry Chadwick at 503-699-6922. Volunteer! Call the Ski Out office at 971-221-5872 if you would like to lend a hand to the event.
MT. BACHELOR:
March 17 -20, 2005. All clubs are invited to show up at Bachelor on this weekend. A joint NWSCC sponsored party will be held on Saturday night. Check out the multi-million dollar improvements at the Inn of the 7th Mountain. March 18 ski for $10 with coupon from any Wells Fargo.
March 18 - 20, 2005. 2 or 3 nights/days. All PACRAT racers are pre-qualified to race, but non-racers also welcome, just for fun! A special package has been arranged at Horizon Casino Resort (Last year it was 2 nights for $111 per person.) Call Horizon Casino Resort to reserve: 1-866-478-8463. Ask for Carol. Mention "Far West". NWSCC plans to host a room party for any NWSCC club members attending these races. Contact Sheri Parshall at 503-245-3782 or cougskier@... for further details. Racing fee (slalom & GS) is $35. Races on Saturday & Sunday. Optional race clinic Friday.Racers pre-register with Dale dale.parshall@...
April 17 - 23, 2005 . "6 Days & 6 Nights in Majestic Banff National Park!" ONLY $810 (USD, Per Person/Double Occupancy)
The Tour Package includes: Roundtrip Coach Airfare between Portland or Seattle and Calgary. Roundtrip Motorcoach Transfers
(3) Nights Lodging at the Sunshine Inn in Sunshine Village (ski in/ski out) Welcome party with one drink & snacks (3) One-Day Lift Tickets for Sunshine Village (3) Nights Lodging at the Banff International Hotel in Banff . THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS FROM PORTLAND/SEATTLE! THIS IS A JOINT TRIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES SKI CLUB COUNCIL.
Lodging:The Sunshine Inn is Banff's only ski-in/ski-out hotel. Nestled in the centre of the Sunshine Village ski area at 7200 feet and accessed via a high speed gondola, the Inn provides a high altitude respite from the crowds of Banff. 3200 acres of skiable terrain greet you outside your room window, and over half of Sunshine Village's lifts are within walking distance of the Inn's front door. With one of the largest outdoor hot tubs in Canada, a European dry sauna, fitness room and massage and chiropractic services, live entertainment, nightly activities, and a large family room with a big screen TV, wood burning fireplace and a pool table, there is always enough happening at nights to keep you busy.
The Banff International Hotel is a deluxe 4-star hotel located in downtown Banff and features a coffee shop, international gift shop, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, ski/snowboard lockers and tune-up room. Dining, shopping and attractions can be reached by simply walking out the front doors. Ski buses stop in front of the hotel.
Once in Banff you will be free to tour, shop, or even ski some more if you desire (optional). Lake Louise is only 20 minutes away, and buses to the ski areas stop by the front door of the hotel on a regular schedule. Optional Activities: NASTAR style race between NWSCC & the LA Council: $ 5.00 Pub Crawl/Scavenger Hunt in Banff Thursday night: $ 10.00
For planning purposes, you will need to sign up for these activities by February 28, 2005. Deposits: Initial deposit of $50 is due immediately to hold your spot and is refundable until January 31, 2005. The next deposit of $250 is due by January 31, 2005. The balance of the trip price, as determined by your lodging and optional activities choices, is due February 28, 2005, and is nonrefundable. Travel insurance is available through our tour operator; details and forms will be provided with your confirmation. For further details or to sign up contact Linda McGavin at 503-412-3531 or Trips3x@.... Make checks payable to "NWSCC" and mail to P.O. Box 1915, Portland, OR 97207. Please put "Sunshine Trip" on your check. Washington Seller of Travel #602-275-142.
SUN VALLEY, EXCLUSIVE NWSCC PACKAGE:
January 8 15, 2005. Any member of any NWSCC Club can individually purchase any number of nights during this week through Ski Pak, a NWSCC commercial member. Rates are only $94.50 per person, per night (double occupancy) for lodging and lift ticket. Lodging choices are Sun Valley Lodge or Sun Valley Inn. Airfare is also available from either Seattle or Portland for as low as $190 including transfers. Call Ski Pak at 1 800 446 4688 and mention the NWSCC Exclusive Sun Valley Package.
CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS:
Look at the NWSCC website at www.nwskiers.org to see an updated list of member benefits and discounts, and check out the FWSA website at www.fwsa.org under Membership to see the current discounts across the western United States and Canada. Telluride and Sun Peaks are offering special discounts this year. Half price ski day for NWSCC club members at Stevens Pass, Washington, on February 27, 2005. Show your NWSCC member card at the ticket window to receive the discounted lift ticket. NWSCC members can also obtain benefits through the National Ski Council Federation. A current list of NSCF benefits can be found at www.skifederation.org in the Members Only section. The user name is skigroup and the password is 24councils.
CARR SUBARU (and Chevrolet & Suzuki) BENEFIT:
- by Emilio Trampuz -
Let me tell you how you can get a good deal on an excellent car built for the snow. For me, that's a Subaru, but you can also get a Chevy or a Suzuki. For my brand new 2005 Subaru Outback, I paid about $1000 less than the sticker price, and probably at least $500 better than I could find anywhere else. Thanks to a deal arranged by NWSCC, all club members have access to SPECIAL FLEET PRICING on Subaru, Chevrolet, or Suzuki vehicles at Carr Auto Group! Prices range from a few hundred dollars over factory invoice for next year's models to possibly thousands UNDER factory invoice for this year's or prior year's models. Fleet pricing will also be available on used cars. Not only will your NWSCC membership card get you these special prices, but you can also skip all the hassles of buying a car! Click on the link on the NWSCC website, www.nwskiers.org , and go to the Carr fleet website www.carrautofleet.com , where you will access a drop-down menu to select "NorthWest Ski Club Council" pricing. The login is "skiclub" and the password is "downhill." Select the car you want, and you'll get a price quote, with no obligations. You will deal directly with Nanda Kishore, a very nice gentleman, who has been to our Council meetings and knows some of us in person. You are purchasing over the internet! For any of our members living outside of Portland, your desired vehicle can be delivered to a dealer near your home! In such case you won't be able to utilize a trade in, because Carr will not be able to evaluate your car. You may be asked to show your NWSCC card as proof of membership.
In my case, I had done a lot of research, so I knew the features I wanted and the price I could expect. The price Kishore quoted me was excellent. I emailed him back that I accept, and we then met for a quick signing of all the needed documents, and I drove out of there an hour later in my new Outback! No pressure, easy, painless, and a good price to boot! I would recommend it to everyone,
Guest Speaker: Robb Hutson from Mt. Hood Ski Bowl and Mark Thoreson from Sun Valley Resort
Location:
Sylvia's Restaurant
5115 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR
SKI NEWS:
SUNSHINE/BANFF, CANADA, April 17-23 2005:
Another late season trip, but we're going to an area that is famous for late spring snow, including some big powder dumps (Linda McGavin skied in 10" of fresh powder two years ago at this time in April!). Plans call for 3 nights at Sunshine (ski-in, ski-out with 3 days of skiing), and 3 nights in Banff to enjoy whatever activities you may desire, including more skiing at either Lake Louise or Sunshine. Only $810 including air; $50 deposits due right away. This will be a joint trip with the Los Angeles Ski Council! Contact Linda McGavin at 503-412-3531 or lindam@.... Note: If you have a Yahoo e-mail address, please call Linda rather than e-mailing.
HILLCREST MOVIE NIGHT:
Movie night at Hillcrest 82nd Street Store. Thursday, December 9th, 8:30pm. Call 503-771-5200 for more info.
Saturday, December 11th (all day). 20% off your entire purchase. You MUST show your NWSCC/FWSA membership card to receive the discount. (excludes pro golf, fitness equipment, package pricing & inventory reduction items--not available with other promotions or discounts). Three stores:
BEAVERTON: Canyon Town Center, 11959 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
CLACKAMAS: Clackamas Town Center, 12200 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR
JANTZEN BEACH: Jantzen Beach Supercenter, 1766 N. Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR
SALEM STORE---will also honor the 20% discount.
MOUNTAIN SHOP - DEMO DAYS--Sunday, December 12:
Mountain Shop, along with other local ski shops, and the Ski Industry Representatives are hosting a "FREE" on snow Demo.
Sunday, Dec 12th, Mt Hood Meadows. Come on up and test the newest and greatest skis and snowboards.
Mountain Shop staff will be there to offer help. Mountain Shop will be offering a one day special on the mountain for those who wish to purchase. See us there for details. Look for the Mountain Shop tent! Let it snow!
STEVENS PASS SKI DAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH:
NWSCC Half Price Ski Day @ Stevens Pass, WA. All NWSCC members will need to show their member card at the ticket window to receive the discounted lift ticket.
High Cascade Snowboard CampPresents Freestyle Camps at Meadows this Winter 4-Time sessions offered Saturdays and Sundays from January through April. Holiday camps presented at Christmas and Spring Break. MT. HOOD, OR – High Cascade Snowboard Camp (HCSC) will present freestyle snowboard camps at Mt. Hood Meadows this season. HCSC has earned an international reputation for high quality camps on Mt.Hood, primarily in the summer. The winter camps are designed for intermediate and expert snowboarders age 12 and older who want to improve their freestyle and big mountain riding technique. Mt. Hood Meadows Vice President Dave Riley expects great things from the partnership. “High Cascade provides exceptional coaching and on-snow experiences for teenage snowboarders. We are excited about this unique partnership which will unite the experience and expertise of HCSC coaches and proven program with the terrain and freestyle offerings at Mt. Hood Meadows.” “Campers are placed in groups with others of similar ability and a coach takes them out riding. Getting as much on-snow time as possible and logging miles really helps the coach to pass on tips to the riders. Camps have two different formats – Four consecutive Saturdays or Sundays each month from January through April; and consecutive day holiday camps will be presented during Christmas and Spring Break. Information on the HCSC Snowboard Camps at Mt. Hood Meadows can be found on-line at www.skihood.com or www.highcascade.com
Facility Enhancements at Pacific Northwest Ski Areas:
Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA) PRESS RELEASE Scott Kaden, PNSAA, (541) 386-9600, Release Date:December 1, 2004
Hood River, OR–As the population of the Pacific Northwest region grows, ski area operators add capacity to the various components of their ski areas to keep up with the growing demand for snow sports.“The majority of guest ‘first impressions’ occur during winter holiday periods and on busy weekend days in January and February.Every ski area operator in the region is committed to making the necessary investments to ensure a high quality recreational experience on each and every day of the ski season,” remarked Scott Kaden, president of the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association.During the summer and fall months of 2004, the region’s ski area operators completed noteworthy facility enhancements.The larger projects are noted below:
Crystal Mountain, WA: Constructed Campbell Basin Lodge – a 12,500-square feet, situated near the top terminal of the Forest Queen Express Chairlift.
49° North, WA: Chair 2 was upgraded and extended to an elevation just above Midway. Developed nine ski trails in its EastBasin expansion area.
Mission Ridge: Expanded the square footage of its SnowSportsCenter by 30 percent and added and improved trails at the top of Chair 3.
Mt.Baker, WA: Chair 6 was converted from a fixed-grip double chair to a fixed-grip quad chair.
Mt. Spokane, WA: Ski & Snowboard Park expanded and relocated its terrain park to the Half Hitch and LamongaPass trails.
Stevens Pass, WA: Winter Resort expanded its park and pipe features – three pipe offerings include an in-ground Superpipe and intermediate and beginner half pipes – and re-contoured the lift unload area of the Daisy beginner chairlift.
The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA: Installed a moving sidewalk (i.e., conveyor belt) beginner lift at Summit Central and lengthened and realigned Summit West’s existing conveyor belt lift.Improvements were made to existing day lodges and surroundings, including the construction of additional fire pits in the base area plazas at Summit Central and Summit West.
Cooper Spur Ski Area, OR: Added a carousel teaching lift to its ski school terrain and a canopy to its base area sundeck.
Hoodoo Mountain Resort, OR: Added four lanes to its AutobahnTubingPark and improved key stretches of its Over Easy Trail.
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, OR: Iinstalled the Vista Express high speed quad chairlift, expanded its park offerings with the creation of VistaPark, and launched its new EpiCenterSnowSportsLearningCenter, Gear Box retail shop, and Meadows Boutique and Wine Bar business enterprises.
Mt. Hood SkiBowl, OR: Refurbished its day lodge buildings and developed additional overnight accommodations at nearby affiliate Collins Lake Resort.
Ski Anthony Lakes, OR: Enlarged its Nordic skate and classic trail system to 40 kilometers.
Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, ID: Completed a 6,000-square foot addition to its base lodge, and will operate a new Top of the Mountain Café this winter.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID: Gladed Little Blue and added three trails to its official mountain map – Grant’s Nosedive, Pucci’s Chute, and Australia.
SilverMountain, ID: Morning Star Lodge at GondolaVillage is under construction (grand opening expected next spring).In addition, the resort developed off-piste terrain adjacent to its Terrible Edith trail and constructed a bigger half pipe and terrain park in Chair 2 Bowl.
Big Mountain Resort, MT: Completed a comprehensive trail-thinning initiative that re-gladed Good Medicine, Larch, Powder Bowl, Toni Matt’s headwall, and Langley.Village guest service amenities have been improved, including significant enhancements to the BaseCampKidsCenter.
For additional information on these and other facility enhancements, contact the PNSAA office at (541) 386-9600. The Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association is a non-profit trade association, which represents the interests of ski and snowboard facilities located in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.The Association’s member ski areas – most of which operate on public land – collectively host an estimated 4.5 million skier visits annually.For additional information on Pacific Northwest skiing and snowboarding, contact the PNSAA office at (541) 386-9600, or visit www.skiwashington.com, www.oregonski.org, www.idahowinter.org, or www.ski-inlandnorthwest.com to link to the web site of your favorite mountain.
NWSCC has four (4) Mt. Hood Meadows 10-Time Punch Passes for Sale. The cost is $295.00 each. Please reply ASAP, if you are interested in urchasing a Meadows 10-Time pass and want your name in the drawing. We will put names in a hat and have a drawing at the December 15th, NWSCC meeting. You do not have to be present at the meeting to win. All buyers need to respond to me at contact@.... You MUST submit your full name, club name, email address and phone number where I can reach you in the evening.
Open house on Saturday, Dec 4, 6:00pm--9:00pm. In the heart of Government Camp!!!! (503-272-9204)
COPELAND SPORTS SALE:
Saturday, December 11th (all day). 20% off your entire purchase. You MUST show your NWSCC/FWSA membership card to receive the discount. (excludes pro golf, fitness equipment, package pricing & inventory reduction items--not available with other promotions or discounts). Three stores:
BEAVERTON: Canyon Town Center, 11959 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
CLACKAMAS: Clackamas Town Center, 12200 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR
JANTZEN BEACH: Jantzen Beach Supercenter, 1766 N. Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR
SKI ANTHONY LAKES:
Ski Anthony Lakes, North Powder, Oregon, was able to open and run the Rock Garden Chairlift Sunday, November 28, our first day of operation for the 2004-2005 season. The Nordic Center had 6k of groomed trail. The upcoming weekend will be our first full weekend of operation. We will be open on Saturday and Sunday (December 4 & 5), 9am-4pm. Burton Demos – December 4. Victorian Christmas – December 4. Food Drive – December 4-5 & December 11-12. Our snow report is available via the internet – www.anthonylakes.com, and the telephone – 541-856-3277 x1.
MT. BACHELOR SKI RESORT:
January 6-9, 2005 will see the best snowboarders in America at the Chevrolet US Snowboard Grand Prix.In 2006 this stop on the Grand Prix circuit will be a US Olympic Team qualifying event.Snowboarders interested in making the US squad for the 2006 Winter Olympics will be here this January to check out the venues. Chris Johnson, Communications Manager, cjohnston@..., 541-693-0957
SALOMON OASIS PROJECT HITS OREGON & WASHINGTON
Sixth Annual Salomon Oasis is gearing up to hit 13 winter resorts this season. The weekend-long celebration features free equipment and apparel demos, giveaways, contests and a variety of entertainment options. Win free gear, test ride skis & snowboards from Salomon, Bonfire & Arc'Teryx. Over 200 pairs of skis & snowboards available for FREE demos.
Visitors can stay warm and dry by testing the latest GORE-TEX fabric technology found in Salomon, Bonfire and Arc’Teryx apparel and outerwear. “Oasis is an awesome event,” said Doug Graham of GORE. “It’s a fun way to give people a feel for our products and to show them how our technology works on the hill.”
This Saturday, November 27th, meet Meg Oster (pro skier). She will be in our stores signing posters on November 27th.
2pm at the Gresham Store. 5pm at the 82nd store.
We we also be premiering the movie Soul Purpose on Saturday, November 27th, at our 82nd Store, @ of our in-store theater system at 7:30pm.
9515 SE 82nd Portland 97266. More Info: 503-665-HILL.
MT. BACHELOR SPECIAL:
Here is a special offer from Mt. Bachelor Village Resort. Please pass this on to your club members:
It is snowing in Bend and Mt. Bachelor is scheduled to open beginning November 19th! Take advantage of the early season specials - only when staying at Mount Bachelor Village Resort! Stay November 18 - December 17 - excluding Thanksgiving Week and get lift tickets for $10.00!! Go to www.mtbachelorvillage.com/mtbachelor. Stay three nights or longer over Thanksgiving and recieve a delicious Turkey Dinner for four brought to your room - on us! Call 877-444-8304 for details on either promotion. Mention you received this email blast!
AND don't forget your NWSCC/FWSA membership card gets you $6.00 off at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.
COPELAND SPORTS SALE:
Saturday, December 11th (all day). 20% off your entire purchase. You MUST show your NWSCC/FWSA membership card to receive the discount. (excludes pro golf, fitness equipment, package pricing & inventory reduction items--not available with other promotions or discounts). Three stores:
BEAVERTON: Canyon Town Center, 11959 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
CLACKAMAS: Clackamas Town Center, 12200 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR
JANTZEN BEACH: Jantzen Beach Supercenter, 1766 N. Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR
SEASON PASS INSURANCE:
Here is some information about season pass insurance with accident insurance coverage. I thought some of our members might want to look into this. Link: www.skierinsurance.com "Season passes can be a real bargain but, as most are non-refundable/non-transferable, they may be a 'use-it-or-lose-it' proposition. Experienced skiers know that an unplanned occurrence can arise, before or during the ski season. Missing out on skiing is bad enough -- but to lose your investment in a season pass (cross-country or downhill) would be even more disappointing." "That's where this insurance program comes in. It covers loss of use due to a covered injury or illness. In addition, other valuable benefits are provided while skiing at the resort which issues your season pass. For example, if you are injured on the slopes and require evacuation -- even by helicopter -- this program covers you up to $15,000. That's important whether you have health insurance or not! In addition, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance up to $10,000 is provided." Cost of insurance is based on price of the season pass, less that $7 per hundred. Quote is $28 for insurance on a $400 4x4 pass at Mt. Hood Meadows. Link to press release and related articles: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb165930.htm
(Movie will be shown on our new theater in-store system)
Movie not rated
The Bend Ski Club and MBSEF will once again sponsor two NASTAR races at Mt. Bachelor. The dates are: Sunday Jan. 16, 2005 (Martin Luther Kings Birthday weekend) and Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 (Mt. Bachelor's Winterfest weekend). The race on February 13th will be the Second Annual Mike Puddy Memorial Race.
These races are the only NASTAR races to be held in the states of Oregon and Washington. They will make it possible for local and regional skiers and snowboarders to qualify for the highly successful NASTAR National Championships which will be held in Park City, Utah on March 24 - 27, 2005. For more information on NASTAR racing log on to www.nastar.com.
Volunteers are needed for publicity and day of race registration. Sponsors will be most welcome. Please respond by return email if you can help in any way.
Here's one last announcement about SKI FAIR----Tuesday, Nov 9th @ Monarch Hotel, 6:00 pm-----event is open to the public and FREE admission.
There will be CHILDREN'S HELMETS FOR SALE. Bring those young ones and get them a great helmet at a great price!!!!
And don't forget the GREAT SEASON PASS DEALS from ski resorts!!
Northwest Ski Club Council invites all ski/snowboard club members and friends to SKI FAIR.Tuesday, November 9, 2004. @ Monarch Hotel, Clackamas, OR.I-205 & Sunnyside Road (Exit 14).(12566 SE 93rd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon.West side of I-205.503-652-1515).Join us to kick off the ski season (really, it’s just around the corner!!).Admission is FREE and Ski Fair is open to the public.Doors open at 6:00 pm.The show highlights ski/snowboard resorts, retailers and clubs.Also a fashion show, safety programs, racing programs, helmet sales, and a silent auction & raffle.Mt Hood Resorts & Bachelor will be selling discount passes.No-host beverages will be available.For further information, please contact Mary Olhausen, 360-892-1814,contact@...,www.nwskiers.org
Attached is the Mt. Hood Meadows 10-Time Punch Pass. This pass will sell at the SKI FAIR on Tuesday, November 9th, @ Monarch Hotel. This pass form is specific to Ski Fair and Northwest Ski Club Council----good only the night of Nov 9th----at the low price of $295.00. We'll have forms available at Ski Fair also!!
Thanks!!!!!
Northwest Ski Club Council
Northwest Ski Club Council invites all ski/snowboard club members and friends to SKI FAIR.Tuesday, November 9, 2004. @ Monarch Hotel, Clackamas, OR.I-205 & Sunnyside Road (Exit 14).(12566 SE 93rd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon.West side of I-205.503-652-1515).Join us to kick off the ski season (really, it’s just around the corner!!).Admission is FREE and Ski Fair is open to the public.Doors open at 6:00 pm.The show highlights ski/snowboard resorts, retailers and clubs.Also a fashion show, safety programs, racing programs, helmet sales, and a silent auction & raffle.Mt Hood Resorts & Bachelor will be selling discount passes.No-host beverages will be available.For further information, please contact Mary Olhausen, 360-892-1814,contact@...,www.nwskiers.org
The October 20th NWSCC meeting has a new location---
Sylvia's Restaurant, 5115 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR
Ski News:
MT. BACHELOR OPENING:
As this cam shot illustrates, Mt.Bachelor is receiving a pretty good amount of snow.We’re hoping for November 19 as Opening Day with 8-10 inches in spots right now! http://www.mtbachelor.com/mountain_services/
EBONY ROSE SKI CLUB - SKI 101 EVENT:
Yes, “We Do Ski” and this Portland Ski Club will host its Annual Ski 101 Session, an overview on Skiing and Snowboarding. Not only do we Ski, but the Ebony Rose Ski Club combines the joy of Snow Skiing with other off-slope activities. Join us at Ski 101 on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Matt Dishman Community Center and learn more about skiing and snowboarding.We’ll have Equipment Demonstrations, Ski Trip Information, a Fashion Show, Door Prizes, Ebony Rose Ski Club Membership Information and more.
The October 20th NWSCC meeting has a new location-----Sylvia's Restaurant, 5115 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR
HILLCREST SKI & SPORTS 2nd Annual EQUIPMENT NIGHT WHAT: Race, performance & recreational at Incredible Prices DATES: 10/14/04 & 10/15/04 TIME: 6:30- till your done??
WHRE: HILLCREST SKI & SPORTS, 82nd Street (between Johnson Creek Blvd & Krispey Kreme--Otto Road)
Preview this year's state of the art skis , boots, and bindings at INCREDIBLE PRICES!!! MEET THE REPS from ROSSIGNAL, K2, ATOMIC, VOKL, HEAD, and SOLOMAN on 10/14/04.
This is a one time opportunity. All sales will be on an order only basis to insure the best pricing available. A wide range of equipment will be offered. Everthing from WORLD CUP RACE ROOM STOCK to HIGH PERFORMANCE RECREATIONAL!!! QUESTIONS??? CALL DEXTER HILL at 503-771-5200 or GARY GUNDERSON at 503-258-8051
2004 SKI FAIR
November 9th, Monarch Hotel, Clackamas, OR (I-205 & Sunnyside Road, Exit 14)
Take advantage of this early opportunity to visit with snowsport industry reps, see new fashions, and visit other club members. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Admission is FREE and this event is open to the public--so invite all your co-workers, friends & neighbors. No host beverages available. Special sale on helmets - only $12 for children's helmets and about half price on adult helmets - an unbeatable deal! The SILENT AUCTION will be a biggie this year---come and bid on some awesome ski trips and equipment. We're having a RAFFLE also--buy tickets ($1.00 each) and try your chance at winning!! Mt. Hood Meadows: Will sell "10-Time Punch Pass" for $295 to club members--this night only!!! (They will be $330 to the general public and at the Portland Ski Show.)
Mt. Bachelor: Will sell 5-Day Mini-Pass for $179 (that's less than $36 per day), no blackouts, no restrictions, no consecutive day requirement. Also selling Express Pass for $20 which offers direct-to-lift convenience.
Mt. Hood Skibowl: Will sell $199 Season Pass, good day/night, Sunday-Friday and any day after March 1st. And will sell a 10-Time Night Pass for $125 and a 10-Time Day/Night Pass for $235.
DONATE - DONATE - DONATE FOR SKI FAIR!!! At SKI FAIR, we're having a Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit the many programs which receive NWSCC's support, including the new Mt. Hood Museum, Northwest Snowsports Foundation, and many others. Any prize you are willing to donate for this exciting and fun event will be appreciated! Items should be new--suggestions range from ski equipment/clothing; lift tickets; services such as restaurants/catering, sports, car repair, entertainment--just about anything you can think of!! In return for your support, you will be listed in our program with telephone numbers and/or web site information (if you wish), and we'll also display any promotional literature that you provide.
NEED MODELS FOR SKI FAIR:
At Ski Fair we will have an awesome fashion show! We need your help---volunteer to be a model. I need boys and girls, about 3-4 of each. Clothing will be provided by a NWSCC commercial member. You will need to go to the store once before Ski Fair and try on the clothing (we'll let you know the schedule).
If you are interested in booth space, volunteering for this fun kick-off event, or donating items, please contact Mary Olhausen at 360-892-1814 or omary@....
PRAY FOR SNOW PARTY
Schnee Vogeli Ski Club's Pray for Snow party is scheduled for Saturday night, November 13 at Charlie's, in Government Camp. Tickets are $10. Presell only--no ticket sales at the door. Please contact: Dale Parshall dale.parshall@..., 503-245-3782 or Gordon Lusk gordyski@..., 503-804-8363.
SKI FEVER & SNOWBOARD SHOW:
November 5-7 at the Portland Expo Center (2060 North Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97217). Show hours are:
Friday, Nov. 5: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturd., Nov. 6: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 7: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
All major ski resorts and retailers will be present. It's a great place to purchase new equipment at good prices.
Volunteers are needed to staff the NWSCC booth, where all NW clubs will be represented. Volunteer for a 3-hour shift, and receive free admitance to the show. Contact Mary Olhausen, 360-892-1814, or email: omary@....
Ski-Pak has put together a second annual Sun Valley Ski Week for NWSCC. Price stays the same as last year - $94.50 per person per night. Includes daily lift ticket, lodging at Sun Valley Lodge or Sun Valley Inn and more......
TIMBERLINE SKI RESORT PASS INFORMATION:
The Weekday Plus Pass: Here is a super new seasons pass deal! New this season, the Weekday Plus Pass sells for only $149 and provides the pass holder with skiing any Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Then (here's the Plus part) it turbo charges into a Spring Pass, and becomes good 7 days a week starting March 28th, including holidays! This is truly our best value. To purchase your Weekday Plus Pass or any of our other season pass products, contact our Portland Sales Office at 503 219-3192.
Mt. Hood Meadows 4Buy4 Season Pass:
On sale as of September 1 (and will only be available till November 7). It's a great deal. Only $400 for an unlimited season pass. The only catch is that there must be 4 people purchasing 4 passes at the same time. Remember, each person must have a separate email address. Even a married couple must have 2 separate addresses to be counted. You can easily open a free web-based email account at places like: www.mail.com, www.yahoo.com, www.hotmail.com, www.juno.com
Also, for comparison, keep in mind that the 10-time pass will be a bit more expensive this year. Last year, it was $325 at regular price (or $275 at discount, if purchased early). This year, it will be $330 regular (or $295 early discount, if purchased by November 7.-------and $275.00 for those attending Ski Fair on November 9th)
Tammie Anstedt from Vail Resorts, will be at the Council meeting on Wed, Aug 18th. She will have some door prizes and a slick presentation (as only Tammie can do). We are promoting the Beaver Creek/Vail trip in December. Spread the word. Let's pack the pizza parlor with club members, Pacrat racers, etc. Let's give her that Big Portland Welcome.
Reminder------Club Membership Renewal Forms Are Due August 18th---if you haven't sent them in to us, please bring to the Council meeting!!
Also, several clubs have not sent in their FWSA Officer Update list----it was requested that a copy be sent both to FWSA in California and to NWSCC. We are now past the deadline on this-----your club will not be listed in the upcoming Skiers Guide if we don't receive these forms.
August 21, 2004. 7:00pm to 11:00 pm. Everyone is invited to the 25th Anniversary of NWSCC. Cruise on the Willamette River with dinner and dancing--in Margaritaville!!! All for $45 per person. Contact Debbi Kor at ijustwannarun@..., 503-682-1563, or Mary Olhausen, 360-892-1814, omary@....
NWSCC Membership Dues, Application Form & NW Skiers Guide Updates:
NWSCC dues & memberhsip reneal packets have been sent out this week. These are due back to us by August 18th. My apologies for the short deadline, though some clubs have sent in their dues checks already (thanks!). If you have questions about membership or web site, please contact Mary Olhausen. For questions regarding NW Skiers Directory, please contact Linda McGavin. We desparately need your updated information for the Skiers Directory which has a firm printing deadline. Membership Packets inlcude:
1. Cover Letter
2. Dues Invoice & Form
3. NW Skiers Directory Update Form & Proof from the Directory
4. Calendar Listing (please send us your clubs' trips & activities for the calendar)
5. Web Site Listing
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FWSA 2005 Club Awards Competition:
Forms to express interest in submitting your club's newsletter and website, for competition in the FWSA 2005 Club Awards Competition are due no later than September 1st. Please see the FWSA web site, www.fwsa.org, to download the application form and information about competition.
FWSA Officer Update Form:
We're still waiting for a few clubs to submit their FWSA Officer Update forms. Mary Olhausen is collecting these as well, for updating our records here locally. Forms were previously sent via snail mail as well as electronically. We have only two more weeks to get these forms to FWSA. Clubs still outstanding are : Altair Ski Club, Bend Ski Club, Ebony Rose Ski Club, Four Seasons Sports & Rec, Mt. Bachelor Ski Edu Foundation, Mt. Hood Meadows Race Team, Mt. Hood Ski Education Fdn, Mt. Hood Ski Patrol, NW Snow Sports Fdn, PUMP, Skiyente, Solstice Ski & Sports, Desert, Eco Ski Club, Longview Ski Club, NW Ski & Rec, S'noJoke, Sahalie, Seattle Singes, Seattle Ski Club. We appreciate receiving these forms ASAP--contact Mary if you need the form sent to you electronically.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT:
NWSCC welcomes Carr Subaru Northwest & The Carr Auto Group as a new commercial member. Here's a great deal that could save you thousands of dollars on a purchase of a new or used car!! Through the NWSCC web site you can access the special fleet pricing on Subaru, Chevrolet, or Suzuki vehicles. Login: skiclub, Password: downhill. From here you can make a request for the type of car you desire, options, etc. Kishore, our Carr Subaru Representative will take you through the whole purchase deal--you don't have to step foot in a car dealership! See the NWSCC web site for more details.
Send in your best photos for the cover of the next NWSCC Skier's Directory. The prize is a 10-Time pass to Mt. Hood Meadows, worth $325. Photos should be vertical, sized to 4" wide x 9" tall. Submit digital photos to the graphic designer, Leslie Baird at leslie@..., or call at 503-245-4268.
NWSCC GOLF TOURNAMENT
July 25, 2004. The Annual NWSCC "Clubs 4-Play Golf Tournament" will be held July 25th at the Oregon City Golf Course at Lone Oak (8:00am tee off).Only $49 for tournament, food and prizes.Cart extra.Contact Marilyn Sigler at marski@... or phone 360-883-6937.
NWSCC ELECTIONS
Elections will be held at the June 16th NWSCC meeting--we encourage all clubs to have their club rep available at the meeting to Vote!! Nominations being accepted for President, Vive-President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Board positions.
NWSCC 25th ANNIVERSARY ON THE STERNWHEELER ROSE
August 21, 2004. 7:00pm to 11:00 pm. Everyone is invited to the 25th Anniversary of NWSCC. Cruise on the Willamette River with dinner and dancing--in Margaritaville!!! All for $45 per person. Contact Debbi Kor at ijustwannarun@..., 503-682-1563, or Mary Olhausen, 360-892-1814, omary@....
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT:
NWSCC welcomes Carr Subaru Northwest & The Carr Auto Group as a new commercial member. Here's a great deal that could save you thousands of dollars on a purchase of a new or used car!! Through the NWSCC web site you can access the special fleet pricing on Subaru, Chevrolet, or Suzuki vehicles. Login: skiclub, Password: downhill. From here you can make a request for the type of car you desire, options, etc. Kishore, our Carr Subaru Representative will take you through the whole purchase deal--you don't have to step foot in a car dealership! See the NWSCC web site for more details.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES:
FWSA--Scandinavia: August 26--September 8, 2004. The Fjords, Copenhagen, Stockholm. Oslo, Bergen and Helsinki are the destinations. The cost is $2350 including RT airfare from New York. Some spots available; 44 total can go. For more information go to www.FWSA.org or call Kathy Hoffman, FWSA VP of International Travel, at 510-278-5900.
NWSCC Beaver Creek & Vail: December 9-14, 2004. Five nights lodging in luxury 3 BR, 3 BA condos at Beavercreek; a 3-day lift ticket to either Vail or Beavercreek, airfare and bus transfer from Seattle/Portland to Beavercreek, all for the amazing low price of $730 per person! Additional lift tickets may be purchased for only $31.00 apiece. This trip is limited to 48; contact Steve Coxen at 503-285-7491 or sacoxen@... to sign up. This will be a joint trip with the San Diego Ski Council.
FWSA SKI WEEK-Aspen/Snowmass: January 29--February 5, 2005. A $50 deposit made to the NWSCC will hold a spot, fully refundable until final pricing come out later this summer. Approximate pricing is $1150 to $1250, which includes RT airfare, 7 nights lodging, d/o, 5 of 7 days lift ticket for Aspen Mt., Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass plus lots more. For further details contact Debbi Kor at 503-682-1563 or ijustwannarun@....
NWSCC Whistler/Blackcomb: April 7-10, 2005. In the works for a bargain trip at this time of the year, with lodging in the village. Contact Mary Olhausen at 360-892-1814, omary@...
NWSCC Sunshine/Banff-Canada: April 17-24, 2005. Another late season trip, but at an area famous for late spring snow, including some big powder dumps. Tentative plans call for 3 nights at Sunshine (ski in, ski out) and 4 nights in Banff to enjoy whatever activities you may desire including more skiing at Lake Louise or Sunshine. This is an "accountants special" planned to take place after April 15, but also a great trip at a great price for everyone. Contact Linda McGavin.
MEMBER BENEFITS
NWSCC is a member of Far West Ski Association and the National Ski Council Federation.All club members of NWSCC clubs receive FWSA/NWSCC membership cards and are entitled to benefits too numerous to list here from all three organizations.Check out the websites below to get a full listing of benefits available:
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SYNERGY SUMMER MASTERS CAMP ON MT. HOOD:
Camp is scheduled for Saturday, July 17 (arrival) through Friday, July 23. The summer Masters Race is Saturday, July 24th & Sunday, July 25th. We are trying to limit the camp to 20 people or less and plan to have 3 - 4 coaches. We will focus on GS and slalom and have daily video and analysis. We will do timing as much as possible when logistics allow and when beneficial. We are planning special presentations and guest speakers throughout the week. We are working to provide boot fitting, stance & alignment evaluation and service from the leading professional in the field. As you know, lodging in Government Camp becomes increasingly difficult so we hope to make commitments and lodging arrangements as soon as possible, preferably by the end of May. If you are at all interested in the July Camp, please email your interest at your earliest convenience. Additional information on gtisports camps is available at www.gtisports.com or www.skiracecamps.com. For those of you looking ahead to November, the gtisports / Synergy Camp in early November in Colorado (Winter Park) is scheduled for Saturday, November, 13--Saturday, November 20, 2004. To contact us directly regarding either of the above camps, please call Greg at 1-877-SKI GATE or 541-383-3062 or email to gtimm@....
Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA) PRESS RELEASE
Strong Numbers for Pacific Northwest Ski Areas
Hood River, OR–Washington state ski areas recorded 1.86 million skier visits during the winter of 2003-2004.Oregon’s ski area operators are projecting visitation of 1.63 million skier visits.Ski area operators in Alaska and northern Idaho also reported strong business volumes last winter.Assuming Oregon operators realize their summer attendance forecasts, the Pacific Northwest will enjoy its third best season ever by tallying a combined 4.71 million skier visits in 2003-2004.
“Considering the health of our regional economy, the operators are pleased with the resiliency our industry demonstrated this year,” commented Scott Kaden, President of the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association.“Last ski season proved once again that the Northwest ski industry is experiencing strong demand, particularly near the large metropolitan areas,” added Dave Riley, Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association and Vice President and General Manager of Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort and Cooper Spur Mountain Resort.
Preparing for the Future
As the population of the Pacific Northwest grows, not surprisingly, so does the region’s interest in snow sports.In addition to regional population growth, demographically, a significant number of “early retirees” (i.e., 50- to 65-year olds) are enjoying the sports of skiing and snowboarding.Equally important, the “echo boomers” are moving through grade school, coming of age, and picking up snow sports in noteworthy numbers.As a result, Pacific Northwest ski area operators must prepare for larger volumes of visitation. The demographic changes are evident at Pacific Northwest ski areas.In addition to strong visitation, operators have detected a trend of ever larger peak attendance days – more pronounced than what occurred in the 1980s and 1990s.Most guests concentrate their skiing and snowboarding in the months of January and February when several holiday weekends allow families – sometimes three generations – the opportunity to spend more time together in the mountains. Over the past 15 years, the region’s ski area operators have added capacity to the critical components of their ski areas to ensure the quality of the guest experience doesn’t decline appreciably during periods of peak attendance.“Chairlift and slope grooming technology have really changed how Northwesterners are able to enjoy the mountains,” commented Kaden.“In particular, our operators have fashioned networks of ski lifts and slopes that are designed to help skiers and snowboarders progress through the ‘learning curve’ even more quickly.In addition, ever-improving snow sports gear, and continuous refinement in coaching methods, result in guests being able to pick up our sports with much greater ease.Ultimately, this means higher levels of guest satisfaction and a higher likelihood that weekend trials will result in lifelong enjoyment of our sports.”
Note:A skier visit is a standard measure of resort use.It is defined as one person visiting a ski area for all, or part of, any day or night.Visits by snowboarders are included in skier visit tallies.
The Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association is a non-profit trade association, which represents the interests of ski and snowboard facilities located in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.The Association’s member ski areas – most of which operate on public land – collectively host an average of 4.5 million skier visits annually.For additional information on Pacific Northwest skiing and snowboarding, contact the PNSAA office at (541) 386-9600, or visit www.skiwashington.com, www.oregonski.org, www.idahowinter.org, or www.ski-inlandnorthwest.com to link to the website of your nearby mountain.
COVER CONTEST - PICTURES WANTED! We're starting to plan next year's Northwest Skiers' Directory, and are now accepting submissions for the annual cover contest sponsored by Mt. Hood Meadows, and for pictures for the interior of the Directory. The winner of the cover contest receives a 10-time punch pass for Mt. Hood Meadows, valued at $325! Digital pictures may be e-mailed to Leslie Baird, our graphic designer, at leslie@.... Pictures for the cover contest should be in vertical format that Leslie can crop to 4"x9", and should be as high resolution as possible (the more pixels, the better!). Please be sure to provide your name, address, and telephone number so Leslie can get in touch with you with any questions. Credit will be given to the photographer for all pictures used in the interior of the Directory, but no monetary compensation is paid. Photos of skiing or snowboarding, of club activities, or anything related to the mountains will be considered. Don't have a digital camera yet? Arrangements can be made with Leslie to mail her photographs which she will scan; call her at 503-245-4368.
Thanks!!
Linda McGavin Editor, Northwest Skiers Directory _______________________________________________________
Inter-ResortPass Deal at Mt.Bachelor
Mountain to Give $10 Ticket Discount
Bend, Ore.— April 26, 2004 –Starting Monday, April 26 and continuing through the end of the ski and snowboard season, Mt. Bachelor guests can purchase $20.00 Spring Adult All-Day lift tickets when they present a 2003-2004 season pass from any ski and snowboard resort.According to Mt.Bachelor spokesman Chris Johnston most resorts are already closed for the season, but Mt.Bachelor will accept season passes from any ski and snowboard resort open or closed.“We have more than 10 feet of snow on the ground and the weather is beautiful,” Johnston said.“This pass deal is a great way to take advantage of some of the best conditions in North America!”Mt.Bachelor, open daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM until May 31, 2004, sells regularly priced adult tickets for $30.00.As long as conditions allow the Mountain will operate the Pine Marten Express and Summit Express chairlifts, the Superpipe, and the Air Chamber terrain park.Guests can show their 2003-2004 season pass from any other ski and snowboard resort at any open ticket window or in the Bachelor Ski and Sport shop at WestVillage and receive a Spring Adult All-Day lift ticket for just $20.00.Other resort pass holders must show their own pass and may purchase one ticket per person, per day.Only passes from the 2003-2004 Season will be accepted.For more information please visit www.mtbachelor.com or call 800-829-2442.
28th Anniversary U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle...May 15, 2004 Bend, Oregon Registration deadline May 5th
The largest MBSEF fundraiser of the year! A multi-sport event attracting over 2800 competitors who alpine ski, cross country ski, bike, run, paddle and sprint/run to the finish.They compete from Mt.Bachelor to Les Schwab Amphitheater. Registration fees are $48 for individuals, $76 for pairs and there are team registrations for teams of 3, 4 , 5, 6 and 7.The deadline is April 30th for early registration and May 5th is the final cutoff. Over 600 volunteers are needed to make it a success!Contact Kalisha Fleischmann (see information below).
Attached is the March-April 2004 NWskiers’ Notes and Calendar in .pdf format.
Next Meeting Location: Gourmet Stuffed Pizza, Lake Oswego
From I-5, take Lake Oswego/Hwy 217 Exit Drive east on Kruse Way toward Lake Oswego Turn right on Mercantile (next to sign for the Keg Restaurant) into the business park.
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The NWSCC Board of Directors met on Wednesday and approved the following Council trip schedule for 2004-05.
Beavercreek and Vail. December 9-12, 2004 5 nights odging at Beavercreek luxury condos, 3 day lift ticket, good for Vail and Beavercreek with option for additional days at $31 per day. Air and bus transportation from Portland/Seattle to Beavercreek
Joint trip with San Diego Council. Number of spots for Northwest - 48
Cost approximately $730. Contact Steve Coxen - sacoxen@...
FWSA Ski Week at Aspen. January 29-February 5, 2005
7 nights lodging in luxury condos with options in Aspen or Snowmass. 5 of 7 day lift ticket, good for Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, Buttermilk. Air & ground transportation from Portland/Seattle to Aspen. Welcome party, Mountain Picnic, Apres Ski Party with Fireworks, Farewell Banquet.
75th Anniversary of Far West Ski Association. Racing (optional).
Number of spots for Northwest - 64 (FWSA has 650 total spots). Cost-approx $1,150 (Snowmass) and $1,250 (Aspen).
St. Patrick's Day Weekend at Mt. Bachelor - March 17-20, 2005
Details to follow.
Whistler-Blackcomb - April 7-10, 2005
Third year of annual all-club trip. Contact Mary Olhausen - omary@...
Sunshine Village and Banff - April 17-24, 2005
Details to follow. Joint trip with Los Angeles Council. Contact Linda McGavin - lindam@...
TIMBERLINE LODGE ROOMS:
Come out and play! We have nearly 200 inches of snow, Palmer will be open shortly and we want to share it with our friends at NWSCC with a special spring room rate of $100 for weekday nights during April & May. We’d also like to discount your lift tickets for the days of skiing around your stay to $26. Spring is epic on the Mountain. Where else do get a shot at 12 inches of new on a blue bird Palmer day in April. Or it may just rain. But as the saying goes, “It’s all good”, because Chef Benson will set you up with his renowned northwest fare and "The Ram’s Head" is always fully stocked. Seriously, this is why we live here. We have one of the best backyards in the world! Go play in it! To make your reservations call 1-800-547-1406 and refer to code NWSCC. This offer is subject to availability.
Rick Wargo - Sales & Marketing Manager Timberline Lodge 538 SW Madison, Portland OR 97204 Ph: 503-219-3183 Fax:503-295-1855 rickw@...
We invite you and your employees to form a team to compete in the First Annual Corporate Speed Challenge.Our fundraiser, on April 3rd and 4th, is open to all levels of racers, non-racers, skiers or snow boarders.It’s very simple--you gather three of your fastest friends, forming a team of four, one being of the opposite sex, to compete for title of fastest team. With a purse of $1750, who could resist a weekend of hanging with friends, in the sun and ridding or skiing as fast as your legs can take you.Fun starts at 10am on Saturday with practice runs down the yellow chair.Meadows race team will be on hand to offer up some of their best tips.At 2pm there’s lunch, beer and the opportunity to bid on some really cool stuff. Cost per member is $125, but hey- we’re throwing in a Columbia Fleece jacket, lunch, lift tickets for both Saturday and Sunday.On top of that you might bring home some great prizes……like CASH! For more information or to sign up your team, please visit our web site at www.meadowsraceteam.org
Being that Meadows Race Team is non-profit, your entry fees are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your support. Please forward this to others who enjoy the sport of racing.
RIDERS FOR THE CURE @ MT. BACHELOR:
To raise awareness, money and the level of fun, Mt. Bachelor is sponsoring Riders for the Cure, a Superpipe and Rail Jam on Sunday, April 4, 2004 to benefit the Sara Fisher Breast Health Project. Hosted by Mt. Bachelor Freeride Team member Leslee Olson, Riders for the Cure will use live music, skiing, snowboarding and sponsor prizes to attract charitable donations and educate the public about breast cancer.The cost to enter is just $35, but a variety of prizes will be awarded for those generating greater amounts of pledges.The top three fundraisers win a new snowboard or pair of skis from Salomon.Those donating at least $75 receive an event day lift ticket and a “Riders for the Cure” t-shirt.Other prizes include DaKine packs, Capita Snowboards, SMITH goggles, Roxy outerwear, and TransWorld SNOWboarding and FREEZE magazine subscriptions.Registration and check in on the day of the event begins at 8:00 AM in the Lower West Village Lodge.The event starts at 10:00 AM in the Superpipe with DJ Harlo spinning tunes.Live music on the West Village Lodge deck begins at 1:30 PM.
For more information please visit www.mtbachelor.com or call 800-829-2442.
HIGH CASCADE SNOWBOARD CAMP - PHOTO WORKSHOP:
High Cascade Snowboard Camp in partnership with international award-winning photographer Trevor Graves, TransWorld Media, and the Brooks Institute of Photography welcome action sports photographers to Mt. Hood, Oregon for the 3rd annual High Cascade Snowboard Photo Workshop. Workshop dates are July 28–August 2, 2004. The workshop is designed for action sports photographers, team managers or anyone who just would like to improve their action sports photography skills. Renowned industry photographers, Trevor Graves, Chris Owen, Kevin Zacher and Embry Rucker will make up the workshop faculty. During the hours spent shooting on snow, participants will focus on advancing their technical and creative skills shooting many of the professional riders that ride High Cascade’s summertime facilities. The roster of snowboard talent that have been available for our past workshops include Josh Dirksen, Barrett Christy, Billy Anderson, Roberta Rodger, Abe Teter, Louie Fountain, Ami Voutilainen, Pat Moore, Sean Genovese, Alexis Waite, Corey Smith, Jessica Dalpiaz and JP Tomich. Film is processed daily and returned for evening critique sessions. Classroom sessions will cover the wide range of skills required by anyone aiming for the top ranks of snowboard photography. The world famous Brooks Institute has been fundamental in devising the curriculum for the course and in providing ongoing consulting. Student assistants from the Brook’s Institute of Photography will be on hand to help answer questions. The price for the workshop, which runs from the afternoon of July 28th through August 2th, is $1325. This inclusive price covers all accommodation, meals, lift tickets, instruction, professional snowboard talent and E-6 film processing. Students provide their own film and photo-equipment. For more details call 800.334.4272 or visit http://www.hcscphotoworkshop.com
Contact: Christy Chaloux christy@...High Cascade Photo Workshop is owned by High Cascade Snowboard Camp. High Cascade Snowboard Camp, in operation since 1989 is the world’s leading provider of authentic snowboard coaching programs. HCSC offers camps throughout North America, Japan, and New Zealand, with specific programs for kids, adults, women, photographers, and skateboarders. Visit http://www.highcascade.com for more info.
71st ANNUAL GOLDEN ROSE SKI CLASSIC:
Timberline Ski Area, The Mt. Hood Ski Education Foundation and The Northwest Snowsports Foundation cordially invites you to participate in the 71st Annual Golden Rose Ski Classic, June 5, 2004. Be part of history and join us for the longest, continually run ski race in North America. Make up a team of 7 ski racers and send your registration form in today. Race order will be assigned when registration forms are received. Teams must have one female racer. Teams consist of eight racers. The drawing for the eighth racer will take place at the Mt. Hood Brew Pub pre-registration party Friday June 4th. The pool of racers to draw from will consist of current Mt. Hood Racers and NWSSF recipients. The time of the eighth racer will count in the event of a tie. The Golden Rose Ski Classic afternoon social activities are fund raisers for both the Mt. Hood Ski Education Foundation (MHSEF) and the Northwest Snowsports Foundation (NWSSF). The MHSEF, one of the premier Western Ski Academies will host a casino and raffle; net proceeds will help support their foundation. MHSEF educates and trains skiers for national and international competition. The race training program is a significant training ground for the Western Region and ultimately for the U.S. Ski Team. The NWSSF will be hosting the silent auction as one of the afternoon activities. NWSSF promotes the development of junior snow sport competitors throughout the Pacific Northwest through monetary scholarships. NWSSF has contributed to nearly 50 local racers. Be part of the afternoon activities and support these non-profit organizations. Join in on the fun, who knows... you might even win the grand prize drawing or out bid a rival racer at the silent auction.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday June 4, 2004 6pm - 8pm: Pre-registration at the Mt. Hood Brewing Company in Government Camp. Draw for your eighth racer, remember in the event of a tie their time will count. Get a sneak peak of the silent auction items and purchase your winning raffle tickets! Saturday June 5, 2004: New this year, all activities (other than lunch at Silcox) have been moved to the Wy'East Day Lodge. Also, we will have a live band. Dance the night away in your "TOGA!".
7am - 9:30am: Team registration in the Wy'East Day Lodge by the fire place. Breakfast and Silent Auction preview in the Market Café located in the Wy'East Day Lodge. 7am Lifts open.
8:30am - 10am" Practice course.
10:30am: The first of two runs.
11:30am: Lunch and team photo's Silcox Hut 12:30pm: The second Run of the race (actual start time may vary) 3pm - 4pm: Race day video and no host bar Market Café and deck 3pm - 5pm: Silent Auction in the Market Café to benefit the NWSSF 4pm - 6pm: Casino Party and Raffle Wy'East Day Lodge to benefit the MHSEF 6pm - 11pm: Awards Banquet in the Wy'East Day Lodge. Dance to live music by "Too Loose." Don't forget your "TOGA" $675.00 Entry includes: * Breakfast buffet and lunch, Souvenir T-Shirt and wine glass, Afternoon activities, Lift ticket, team photo,
Banner exposure for sponsored teams, Seven entries, Award dinner, dance, Live music by, "TOO LOOSE". This year's theme, "TOGA PARTY". Register your team today; call or email Camille. (503) 622-0750. cfrederick@... Race order will be assigned when registrations are received. Registration deadline is May 15, 2004. Limit, 20 teams.
NWSCC has four (4) adult lift tickets to Mission Ridge, good for 03-04 ski season only ($37. + tax value). I will collect names for one week and perform a drawing for the tickets. Please email Mary Olhausen at omary@... if you want your name in the drawing.
Saturday February 21st is NWSCC Family Day at Cooper Spur Ski Area. Bring your family to Cooper Spur for a day of skiing, snowboarding, tubing at a discount rate. To purchase tickets just take your group to the ticket booth and show your NWSCC card. Look for Jodie Dierickx & Steve Coxen if you have any questions. Have Fun!!!!!
28th Annual Pajama party Friday February 27th 6pm-midnight Holds and pre purchases begin Sat. Feb.21st
Everything in the store 30%off Last marked price But you have to show up in your PJ’s on the 27th to pick up your goods.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Cooper Spur Resort on Mt. Hood. Bring the kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews---to Cooper Spur. Snowboarding, tubing, lots of fun in the snow!! Discount prices, beginner ski packages available. Contact Marilyn Sigler at 360-883-6937, marski@.... See you there!!!!
NEWS FROM COOPER SPUR---FOR NWSCC MEMBERS
Show your membership card at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and receive this discount:
50% OFF Sunday - Thursday Night Lodging, March 1 - May 27, 2004 (excluding Oregon spring break--March 21-25, 2004). Based on space availability--new reservations only. Can not be combined with any other discounts or offers, such as the Free Midweek Lift Ticket to Mt. Hood Meadows or the Free Midweek Nordic Track and Equipment Rentals at Cooper Spur Nordic Center.
Join NWSCC at Mt. Bachelor for a ski week, March 14-21. Stay at The Inn of 7th Mountain and receive a 15%discount on all rooms (based on availability). When making reservations you must ask for the "15% discount for NWSCC Group". NWSCC will have a get-together on Saturday evening at The Inn. Check with board members for time & location!! And----don't forget your "Flash for Cash" at Mt. Bachelor---receive $6.00 off your lift ticket with your FWSA/NWSCC membership card.
HEAVENLY SKI TRIP - NWSCC
April 1-4, 2004 $465.00
Skiers, races, non-skiers, snowboarders & gamblers!! This trip is for you----includes round-trip air fare on SW Airlines, airport shuttle, welcome wine & cheeze reception, 3 nights lodging at Lakeland Village Condos, continental breakfast daily, jacuzzi, heated pool, fuly equipped kitchens & fireplaces, private shuttles to Gondola, Heavenly & Casinos. Also includes 3-day lift tickets (same discount as FWSA), and a famous group dinner hosted by Ron Onslow & Sandy Schill. Please call ASAP to reserve your space on this fun-filled trip.
Attached is the February 2004 NWskiers’ Notes and Calendar in .pdf format.
Next Meeting Location: Gourmet Stuffed Pizza, Lake Oswego
From I-5, take Lake Oswego/Hwy 217 Exit Drive east on Kruse Way toward Lake Oswego Turn right on Mercantile (next to sign for the Keg Restaurant) into the business park.
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Cocaan Free Ski Day: Mt. Bachelor will host the 14th annual free ski day, Friday, January 30, 2004. Skiers and riders can bring three non-perishable food items or a cash contribution to the mountain or the Nordic Center and receive a free all-day lift ticket valid for that day.Food and cash donations will benefit COCAAN’s Feed the Need program.
"Flash for Cash". Just show your FWSA/NWSCC card and picture ID--get a $6 discount, any time till April 12.
Mt. Bachelor Discount Week - March 14-21, 2004
NWSCC has teamed up with Mt. Bachelor to present an unstructured ski week, or come just for the weekend, March 14-21. Lodging is on your own, but there will be a party on March 20. Contact Marilyn Sigler at marski@... or phone 360-883-6937.
Alpine, Snowboard & Hood River Meadows for Cross Country & Snowshoe.
Time wise we are looking at competition beginning at 10:00 ish - with set up happening from 8:00 on & all athletes need to catch the bus by 3pm. This means we need to wrap & do awards around 2ish for Alpine & 1ish for XC. This year will be bigger - teams from Washington County, Clackamas, Multnomah, Hood River & The Dalles areas are expected to attend.
Volunteers are needed for both Nordic & Alpine in these areas - both skiers and non-skiers!!! We need KEY volunteers for the following positions: Tournament Director or Co-Director- for the cross country side, Competition Crew... those to help with start line, staging, finish area, results, course monitors, timers, awards, etc., Equipment Crew & Set-up/Clean-up - each location. Need help with the snowboarding competition - 6 athletes competing in this and we are looking at Slalom & GS with 2 beginner and 4 intermediate level athletes. Also, if you are not quite sure what you want to do, but would like to get involved in this one day competition - just let me know!Volunteers will receive lunch, lift tickets or trail passes and any necessary rental equipment. Competition is usually complete by 3:00 on the Alpine side & by 1:30 on the XC sideand then you can ski on your own. Jan Hull - Director of Sports - Special Olympics Oregon , 5901 SW Macadam Ave. #100, Portland OR 97239. Phone - 503.248.0600 x13, Toll Free - 800.452.6079 x13. Fax - 503.248.0603 Website - www.soor.org,
John Hansen, owner of the Ski Chalet in Portland, visted the NWSCC meeting on December 17, 2003, and made us the following offer: The top PACRAT team at this year's Timberline Golden Rose race in June will have their race fees paid for the next season's Golden Rose race. But, it has to be a team consisting mainly of PACRAT racers. Ski Chalet is located in the Raleigh Hills Shopping Center, 4800 SW 76th Ave., Portland, OR. Phone: 503-297-1891.
CASCADE SKI LODGE in GOVY---AFFORDABLE LODGING:
Here's one more benefit of being a NWSCC club member! You can stay inexpensively at Cascade Lodge in Government Camp. The Cascade Lodge is owned by the Cascade Ski Club, which has graciously extended an invitation to all NWSCC members (all ski club members of all ski clubs in NWSCC). We can all spend the night at the lodge, in a bunk bed, dormitory style, for only $15. (Normally, Cascade club members pay only $10, and their guests pay $20). You can also have a good breakfast there for about $3 - $6. Cascade Lodge is located right accross from Charlie's pub, at the intersection with the road to Ski Bowl East. It's just a tad downhill from Huckleberry Inn. It has its own parking lot.
STEVENS PASS HALF PRICE DAY:
Sunday, March 7, 2004. Just show your FWSA/NWSCC membership card and get a 50% discount. The ticket will cost $23.85.
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN HALF PRICE DAY:
Sunday, March 28, 2004. Just show your FWSA/NWSCC membership card and get a 50% discount. Tickets are normally $45--so half of this, plus tax. Same day as the PRSCC day.
SCOTTY GRAHAM MEMORIAL X-TREME FUNDRAISER:
February 20 - 22, 2004. Mt. Hood SkiBowl - Government Camp OR.
Annual fundraiser for Scotty Graham Memorial Fund.Scotty's Fund gives grants and scholarships for winter sports teen athletes, focusing on financial need, ability, goals, etc.This foundation has assisted 29 teenagers from Oregon & SW Washington high schools with grants for equipment, gear, competition fees, etc., and scholarships for college and training in sports- related fields (including buisness, management, medical, technical, marketing, and teaching. Registration is limited to 80 competitors.Fees are $25 + discounted lift tickets.Racing helmets are required. Contact: PO Box 390; Scio OR 97374 or 503-394-3526. Adrienne or Jack at 503-394-3526 or email Fundmaster97@....
WINTER GAMES OF OREGON:
February 27-29, 2004. Neck-breaking speeds, thrilling competition, champions, givaways! Enter the 2004 Winter Games of Oregon. They are open to everyone! Test your skills, and compete for the gold. Medals are awarded to winners in different age groups. There are events for skiers and snowboarders, and all age groups, from kids to seniors. You can compete in any of the following: Giant Slalom, Super G, Speed Trap, Extreme Competition, and Slope Style. The GS and Super G are quite similar to our PACRAT races. But it is recommended that you just watch the Extreme Competition instead of participate, unless you regularly ski out of bounds and jump over cliffs. Events are held at Timberline and at Ski Bowl. You can compete in more than one. To sign up, send you name, mailing address and email to Oregon Amateur Sports Foundation, 4840 SW Western Ave., Suite 900, Beaverton, OR 97005. For more information, go online at: www.wintergamesoforegon.com or call 503-520-1319.
SKI THE GLADE DAY:
March 6, 2004. The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum, located across the road from Huckleberry Inn and only a few yards higher up the road, in Government Camp, organizes an annual "Ski the Glade Trail" Day. This is the only day when you can legally and safely ski all the way from Timberline to Government Camp. There's also food and festivities.
This event has been moved to May 8th. Venue to be announced. We will have a wonderful sit-down dinner and a no-host bar, music and gaming tables, as well as great raffle prizes, and a silent auction. This event was a great success last year, but was small as the first year. We're trying to build it up this year, and it is a charitable event, with a portion of the proceeds to go to the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Contact Debbi Kor at (503)682-1563 or ijustwannarun@... if you'd like to purchase a couple tickets. It's going to be a great 'black-tie optional' event.
FWSA - ALSASKA CRUISE:
September 19-26, 2004. We will be sailing Alaska's Inside Passage on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the Serenade of the Seas. This cruise departs and returns to Vancouver, British Columbia. The easiest way to sign up for this trip is to go to www.fwsacruises.com and sign up on-line using your credit card. If you don't want to do that, you can call The Cruise Company directly at 800-274-3866, or contact me, Lynnell Calkins at 310-370-6948. Questions--please call or email Lynnell Calkins , FWSA Domestic Travel , 310-370-6948 FWSATRVL@...
NWSCC Clubs 4 Play Golf Tournament - July 25, 2004
Mark your calendars for this fun event. Location and details forthcoming.