A member of the Far West Ski Association, representing 33 Ski and Snowboard Clubs April 2006 This year, as spring arrived we were greeted with ~ MORE SNOW! Inside this issue: President’s message 1-2 Membership 3 Spring + Snow = Fun 4-5 Speaking of Benefits 6 Hot Sheet 6-7 Go Kart Event 7 Ticket Return Voucher8-9 Steamboat Springs What an amazing winter we’ve experienced. Snow fall of epic proportions which allowed us to have an unsurpassed race season with both our Open and Singles League. At the FarWest Championships held at Kirkwood over March 17th ~ 19th, 2006 our very own Bay Area Snow Sports Council / Singles League took First Place. Congratulations to Bob Ellis ~ FarWest Race Director and Kirkwood for running a fabulous event! Dennis Heffley BAC President There were many trips this season including the FarWest trip to Telluride, BAC trip to Beaver Creek, The BAC / Singles League trip to Jackson Hole and many others that our individual members took. I know that we all enjoyed these adventures. When you are part of a trip, whether it is with a group or with just a few friends, please take a moment to go to the Marketing Department or Customer Service of the resort you visit, let them know who you are, where you are from and say “Hello & Thank You”! 10 BAC Meetings: April 10 General Meeting 7:30 at the Englander San Leandro April 17 Board Meeting 7:30 pm at the Englander San Leandro At our March BAC / General Meeting our guest speaker was Mr. Mark Mackay of Atomic Ski Corporation. He gave a wonderful presentation! If you are interested in having him come to your meeting and speak or have questions about Atomic Products. Please feel free to contact him at [email protected]. Our BAC Board Officer Elections are taking place at our April 10, 2006 general meeting at The Englander. On that evening nominations will be opened for the final time then the voting will take place. If you have any questions about an office, please contact me. Continued on page 2 April 2006 1 www.skibac.org FarWest Ski Association Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara ~ May 30 ~ June 4, 2007. President’s Message Continued from page 1 As with all accomplishments in the BAC and your ski club, we depend on our volunteers for their vision and energy to make things happen. There are plenty of opportunities to be a part of the 2007 FWSA Convention and assist us with all that will need to be done. Keep you eyes open for other articles and details! The 74th Annual FWSA Convention, 21st Annual Silent Auction & 19th Annual Travel Expo will be held June 8-11, 2006 at The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa in Chandler, Arizona Go to www.fwsa.org and look under “convention” for further details. It is going to be GREAT! The following year, WE ~ The Bay Area Snow Sports Council will be hosting the 75th Annual Thank you for being the one who makes the difference! BAC has just returned from exciting FWSA Ski Weeks at Davos and Zermatt. still have a great time even though they never hit the slopes. It had snowed the week before we got to Davos. The town was covered and the Alps were bathed in powder, a skiers dream. After 5 days of Davos, we boarded the Glacier Express train to Zermatt. It was an all day train ride through the countryside of Switzerland, through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Zermatt was all that we had dreamed of, lots of snow, perfectly clear weather, and an exquisite setting at the foot of the Matterhorm. Zermatt is a quaint tourist village, with narrow streets, old Swiss style buildings, where car are not allowed, and gondolas, trams, cable cars, cog trains and many other conveyances go high into the Alps. We skied a couple of days on the Swiss-Italian divide; on one side was the town of Cervinia and only Italian spoken and Italian food. On the other side everything was Swiss German. After Switzerland, 92 people continued on to Egypt and a 5 day Nile river cruise. FWSA trip leaders, Tucker and Kathy Hoffmann did a superior job as always, organizing and running the Davos, Zermatt and Egypt trip. Corner Mary or I and we’ll tell you more about the Switzerland portion. Dennis Heffley We have just returned from Davos and Zermatt Switzerland. FWSA holds an annual ski trip to Europe or some other exotic foreign place. This year’s group numbered 164 at Zermatt. We also found that several people just go for the trip and don’t ski. There is so much sight seeing that they April 2006 Norm & Mary Azevedo , [email protected] 2 www.skibac.org MEMBERSHIP Greetings from Membership Chair. What an incredible month of weather we have been blessed with this March 2006. Records have been broken with the large amounts of rain and snow we have had in California. I hope that you have been able to take advantage of the snow and get out there and ski or snowboard. I have just returned from Sun Peaks, Canada. Debi Phelps and I went for 3 great days of skiing and enjoyed the very nice Village atmosphere they have there. We were able to ski with Nancy Greene, Canada’s Female Athlete of the Century, she was given that title in 1999. She s an Olympic Gold & Silver Medallist in the 1968 Olympics. It was so exciting to ski with her. 2006 BAC Dues. Clubs need to have their funds turned in by September 30. Just a reminder that your club may not participate in the BAC discount lift ticket program or Race in Open or Singles League unless you are current with Dues Payments or have your current Roster turned in. With spring and summer approaching Clubs are having elections. Please alert you club members that pick up the mail that I have mailed Rosters for 2006-2007 for them to fill out and return to me. I will be mailing out in June the request for the I can be contacted through email or home phone number if any questions. 209-571-8125 HM [email protected] Michelle Nightengale, BAC Membership Far West Ski Association Ski Tahoe Discount Lodging Hampton Inn and Suites RATES: INCLUDES: $79* per night weekdays $119* per night weekend • Full Breakfast • Shuttle to North Star, Alpine, and Squaw • Jacuzzi, health spa, and restaurant (Rates for 1-2 people, $10 each add’l person, up to 4) Reservations: (530) 587-1197, mention FWSA (Far West Ski Association) 11951 State Highway 267, Truckee, CA 96161 Blackout dates: 12/17/05-12/31/05, 01/01/06-01/03/06, 01/13/06-01/16/06, 02/17/06-02/20/06 April 2006 3 www.skibac.org SPRING + SNOW = FUN TAHOE We are lucky to be located near lake Tahoe, which receives huge amounts of snow compared to other places. Because our snow has high moisture content it tends to stick around well into the spring, and Richard Lubin, DC even the summer someFWSA Safety Chair times. Big ski areas like Aspen or Vail are typically closed by Mid April when we still have lots of skiing left. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows seem to be the two resorts that stay open the latest, and that is typically at least until mid May. Their hours are more limited than during the regular season and they usually close by 1:30 to 3 PM. While it is usually slushy by then, last year (2003) there were times that they were closing with it snowing and fresh wonderful conditions. Occasionally on a big snow year Squaw will re-open in very limited capacity for the 4th of July. Why is spring skiing so especially good in Lake Tahoe. It relates to the high moisture content of the snow, the altitude and latitude being unique. We get what is referred to as “corn snow”. This is because the snow particles freeze, melt, and refreeze forming snow ‘kernels’, like corn Sometimes it seems more to me like it should be called “oatmeal snow” when it gets wet and slushy. There is a window of time in the day when the temperature is just right and this corn snow is just fabulous to ski or board on. Typically it is from about 10am-1pm. Of course this varies depending on the weather that day. There is really no reason to stop skiing just because it is spring. In fact this is one of the best times to go get some turns. Most of the ski resorts in Tahoe close due to lack of business, expiration of their insurance and/or lease with the forest service not lack of snow! There are many great reasons to go up this time of year LESS CROWDED fewer people, which means little or no lift lines. Everything is less crowded, the parking lots, the bathrooms, the cafeterias, yes even the traffic. When there is some new snow, which we get every spring, there are more freshies untracked for longer. RUSH RUSH RUSH Generally there is less urgency in the spring, because it tends to be icy when the places open. There is generally a more relaxed atmosphere. It’s way easy to get a good parking spot. Stay up late the night before and have an extra beer. That is unless it is a powder day. THE WEATHER This one is pretty obvious. It’s spring, its warm, its beautiful. You probably won’t need chains or 4WD, and that means a faster drive to the ski areas. You can wear less clothes work on your tan, and watch others do the same. In Tahoe we do get plenty of snow usually in March, April, and yes-even May. So be prepared if there is a system moving in. TEMPERATURE Typically the weather is warmer. The idea all the time is to stay comfortable cold or hot. Recommended is wearing a wicking, breathable shirt next to your skin. If it’s very warm you may want to wear even less. It’s great not having to worry about it being too cold. The Bad part is it might rain instead of snowing even at high altitude. Also the snow quality is usually not as good as winter. There tends to be ice early in the day and slush later on as it warms. This wet snow can make you soaked if you fall. Also, with the beautiful weather there is lots of sun and fantastic views. If you get too hot, guess what, you are CONDITIONING Most of you who have been skiing all winter are in pretty good shape by now. That always makes it more enjoyable, more endurance and a higher skill level. You can show off your toned muscles in that Hawaiian shirt. LODGING Most resort areas vary the lodging prices in accordance with the demand. Since less people are skiing this time of year, it translates into cheaper overnight accommodations. Even the big destination resorts like Aspen, Vail, or Whistler show sharp drops in prices usually starting at the end of March. Many hotels offer lodging/lift packages at a discount. April 2005 Continued on page 5 4 www.skibac.org diuresis (increased peeing) , avoid them until afterwards. SPRING + SNOW = FUN Continued from page 4 BE AWARE OF THE SUN The sun is strong in the spring. The intensity on April 21 is approximately the same as August 21. Be aware of this! Do not make the mistake of thinking the temperature has anything to do with getting sunburned. You can just as easily get sunburned if it is cold out. Even though this is obvious I always see experienced people with sunburn. Protection is easy and smart. surrounded by snow. Take a breather by laying your body down in the cool snow. SNOWBOARDING Hey what a great time of year to try snowboarding. The slushy stuff gives you a good medium to turn in. Sometimes boarding in these conditions is far more fun than skiing. Be sure to bring waterproof pants and gloves, you will get wet. If you want a lesson, talk to me. If you are a boarder you are more likely to get stuck in deeper snow and on traverses. Make sure you wax. SKIN The ultraviolet (UV) Rays are much stronger at the higher elevations; after all you are closer to the sun! But seriously, there is a lot of reflected sunlight and fewer atmospheres to filter the ultraviolet. Use a high SPF sunscreen, (at least 15) and don’t forget to apply it to those other areas, like below your chin, back of your neck, and ears. You may even want to apply it to your nostrils. You may even get sunburn with sunscreen on, be careful. Do not forget to re-apply regularly. Sweat and movement require new applications. I hope know that you can get sunburned when it’s cloudy. DRESS PROPERLY Wear a layer next to your skin that ‘breathes’. Clothing made from materials like Coolmax, polyester, Polypropylene, and similar fabrics. . Wear an outer layer that is light enough and breathes. Many nicer jackets have vents under the arms. Also unzip if you get hot. Carry things that you can take off like neck gators or a hat if you get too hot, but that you can also put back on if you are getting cold. Keep in mind that at the summit it may be significantly colder than at the base lodge. If you are snowboarding, you will likely get wet in the warmer weather. Bring waterproof gloves and pants. Avoid “FROSTBUTT”. Also if you get Oral herpes (Cold sores) be aware that UV activates this in many individuals. Make sure that you re-apply protection to these areas regularly. Acyclovir is a prescription drug available under different names( Zovirax, Valtrex) that can really help prevent and treat these outbreaks. Bring extra clothes with you. Sometimes the weather can change quickly even when it starts out as a nice day. Swap clothes if you get too sweaty or wet. EYES The ultraviolet(UV) rays can damage your eyes. Increased exposure to these is associated with increased tendency to cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye problems. Squinting will only contribute to ‘crow’s feet’ around your eyes. Wear sunglasses or goggles that block UV and preferably wrap around. The sun is strong at these elevations so bring a baseball type cap or better still a wide brim hat to decrease some of the sunlight into your eyes and head. Some helmets allow you to attach a visor to them. I have seen ‘stick on’ after market visors, which would work. A precautionary note: if you have cheap sunglasses that do not block UV well they may increase the damage to your eyes. Why? Because the shading may cause your pupils to dilate, letting in even more of the damaging UV. DRINK LOTS OF FLUIDS I don’t mean wine or beer. You would be amazed at the fluid loss during a warm ski day. Drink fluids before during and after you ski. Water backpacks, like Camelbaks are fantastic. If you don’t have one yet, consider buying one. I fill mine with ice cubes and then whatever liquid. It stays cool for hours and in addition to hydrating, helps to keep your temperature at a comfy level. If possible use electrolyte replacement drinks like Endura or Cytomax, which are scientifically formulated to replace your electrolytes(minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium). This will give you less cramping and muscle soreness. If these are not available to you, drink water and/or juice. Soda pop, coffee, and alcoholic drinks are lousy substitutes and actually cause April 2005 5 www.skibac.org * Monday, May 8th is the deadline for submitting unused tickets/vouchers and returns form - no exceptions! * Only tickets/vouchers purchased through the BAC Discount Lift Ticket program will be accepted. * Returning a ticket/voucher grants you credit toward the repurchase of a comparable ticket/voucher in the 2006-2007 season. The replacement ticket/voucher is not automatic. Details about this are set forth in the instructions. Please contact me if you require further clarification of the council policy in this regard. * No fees or money is due with the ticket/voucher return. Speaking of Benefits... Hello there & welcome to spring! Curiously, some of the finest skiing conditions of the entire 2005-2006 season are happening now. With that in mind, I regret broaching the subject of the returning unused lift ticket...but it’s that time Paula Kinahon and the deadline of May Benefits 8th will be here sooner rather than later so we must at least make a plan. I look forward to seeing you at the April BAC meeting. Meanwhile, I hope you’re having fun. The gist of what you need to know is shown below. The ticket returns form and the somewhat wordy instruction sheet are available on council website: skibac.org; and are also included in this newsletter. Club reps and presidents who have elected to receive email via BAC Yahoo Groups have been emailed the documents. I suggest a quick read through the instructions - even if you’re a veteran BAC rep - so there won’t be any surprises down the road. Best regards, Paula Kinahon BAC Benefits Director 415 983-7145 (day) 510 357-6147 (evening/weekend) [email protected] BAC Upcoming Events/Travel/Deadlines Hot Sheet April 2006 1 NorCal Championships SL - Alpine Meadows 1 BAC Ski For All/Disabled Sports USA Far West fundraiser at Alpine Meadows 2 NorCal Championships GS - Alpine Meadows 9 Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Alpine Meadows. See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details. May 2006 7 Snowchasers/Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Indoor Go-Kart fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, Contact: Harry Davis [email protected] 925-686-3774 Continued from page 4 April 2006 6 www.skibac.org Hot Sheet Continued from page 4 8 FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest entry deadline, win a free 5 day vacation for 2 at Steamboat, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689540.htm for details. 8 FWSA Safety Person of Year Contest entry deadline, win a free 6 day vacation for 2 at Aspen, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689655.htm for details. 22-6/6 FWSA Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands, $3,750-$4,400 + airport taxes/departure tax/tips, includes air from LAX, intra-South America flights ground transportation and transfers, accommodations at first class hotels with private bath (double occupancy), 3 night Galapagos Cruise aboard Galapagos Explorer, 25 meals, comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore excursions, professional English speaking tour guides, Galapagos Park Entrance fee, Contact: Kathy or Tucker Hoffmann [email protected] 510-2785900 June 2006 8-11 FWSA Convention - Chandler, AZ, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, 4494 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd, $129/night before 5/15 call 800-598-1753 now and say you are with Far West Ski Association, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/2862978.htm for registration details, early convention registration rate by 5/15/06. September 2006 11 BAC Directory Cover Contest 2006, win 2 free lift tickets, submit photo/image/artwork of skier or snowboarder or both to Scott Bowker, BAC Marketing Director at [email protected] no later than 9/11 Snowchasers Presents INDOOR GO-KART EVENT MAY 7, 2006 at LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St. Fremont www.lemanskarting.com, Phone 510-770-9001 Directions: Hwy 680 to Mission Blvd/Rte 262, right on Warm Springs Blvd, right on Brown Rd; left on Hotchkiss St. Entry Deadline: April 1, 2006 Teams consist of 2, 3, or 4 persons - COST $225. team Contact: Harry Davis, 925-686-3774 [email protected] Send entry fees to Harry Davis, P O Box 246, Clayton CA 94517 April 2006 7 www.skibac.org BAC Discount Lift Ticket Voucher Return Form DEADLINE TO BAC : Monday, May 8, 2006 INSTRUCTIONS TO CLUB BAC/LIFT TICKET REPRESENTATIVES: This form supersedes any and all previous information regarding the return of discount lift ticket vouchers through the Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC). This also supersedes any information printed on a voucher or furnished by a ski area. To be returned through the BAC, all vouchers must have been originally purchased through the BAC Discount Lift Ticket Program. Vouchers purchased through other means or by other agents will not be accepted or processed. Returned vouchers will be checked by serial number. All returns must be received by Paula Kinahon, BAC Benefits Director, by the deadline stated above. If you have questions, or cannot attend a meeting and must make other arrangements to turn in your tickets, contact me 510-357-6127(H), 415-983-7145(W), [email protected] to make other arrangements for submitting your returns. The BAC is not responsible for any vouchers returned through the mail. To claim credit for returned tickets, you MUST pay applicable fees and submit a lift ticket order for the repurchased tickets for the 2006/2007 ski season. The deadline for repurchase of tickets is the first Monday in November, 2006. Returned Alpine Meadows tickets must have club name & club member name written on face of ticket. Unused Diamond Peak, Mt. Rose vouchers are NOT RETURNABLE. BY FILLING IN THE FORM BELOW AND SPECIFYING MY CLUB’S RETURNS ON PAGE 2, I SIGNIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Returns submitted by: Name __________________________________________ Ski Club ________________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ________________________ State ____ Zip _________ Home Phone ________________________ Work Phone ________________________ E-mail address ____________________________________________________________ Return vouchers to BAC Rep: Paula Kinahon 510 357-6127 (H) 415 983-7145 (W) [email protected] April 2006 8 www.skibac.org Return Form DEADLINE TO BAC: Monday, May 8, 2006 Ski Area # of vouchers Voucher Serial Numbers Alpine Meadows (Write club & member name on face of each returned ticket) $40.00 credit Bear Valley $37.00 credit Heavenly $58.00 credit Homewood $32.00 credit Kirkwood ADULT $49.00 credit Kirkwood YOUNG ADULT $40.00 credit Northstar/Sierra ADULT $51.00 credit Northstar/Sierra YOUNG ADULT $42.00 credit Squaw Valley $53.00 credit Sugar Bowl $35.00 credit Total Vouchers Returned ____________________ Club Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Club Representative Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ To claim credit for returned tickets, you MUST pay applicable fees and submit a lift ticket order for the repurchased tickets for the 2006/2007 ski season. Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________ April 2006 9 www.skibac.org FWSA 2007 SKI WEEK Jan. 27th to Feb. 4th, 2007 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. Almost 3,000 acres open to skiers, Base elevation: 6,900’, Vertical drop: 3,668’ To learn more, visit www.steamboat.com Includes 7 nights lodging (double occupancy) and amenity package: Steamboat Resorts Condominium Lodging: Dulany: Decorator furnished ski-in/walk out location next to Gondola. 2 bedroom/2 bath $1,030 3 bedroom/3bath $ 950 La Casa: 100 yards to the slopes, up the street 200 yards from the Dulany . 2 bedroom/3 baths $ 860 3 bedroom/4 baths $ 800 4 bedroom/5 baths $ 770 Units have: Outdoor hot tubs, guest parking, guest shuttle service, in-unit washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchens, bell & staff concierge, daily housekeeping, and more. Single bedroom hotel & condos are available in the Steamboat Grand and other hotels. Contact Norm Azevedo for specifics. Amenity package: Registration, Welcome party, Racing, BAC Council night party, Mountain picnic, Après ski party, Farewell awards party, 5 of 7 day lift ticket. (Seniors 70 and over may deduct $50 from above prices for their lift tickets) Prices do not include air & ground transportation. BAC is taking $200 per participant deposits now. Priority placement will be based on first received deposits. Deposits are fully refundable until July 1, 2006. Make checks out to Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) with FWSA Steamboat noted in the “for” space. Please include the following with your check: (1) your legal name and address, (2) phone number, (3) email address, and (4) selected lodging. Send to: Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) c/o Norm Azevedo, 901 Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2922 Please send an email to [email protected] to confirm that you have sent a check. For information contact Norm Azevedo at 925-944-9816, or email: [email protected] FWSA CST # 2036983-40; BAC CST # 2050870-40 April 2006 10 4/2/2006 www.skibac.org Board of Directors PRESIDENT PAST - PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS BENEFITS COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING INDUSTRY LIAISON DENNIS HEFFLEY LINDA YAMAGUCHI MARY AZEVEDO WALTER JOHNSON MICHELLE NIGHTENGALE STEVE GREVSTAD LINDA INDREBOE PAULA KINAHON SIEGFRIED KALTEIS SCOTT BOWKER DAVID CUNNINGHAM 925-825-3262 650-595-5008 925-944-9816 510-881-8201 209-571-8125 925-551-8374 408-248-8426 510-357-6127 925-229-1173 408-720-1454 510-504-3030 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committee Directors HISTORY COMMUNITIES WEBMASTER DIRECTORY SALES DIRECTORY EDITOR COSMO DIFRANCESCO SANDY KIYOMURA LEE HOLZSCHUH LINDA YAMAGUCHI JIM KORN 510-471-6336 408-942-1747 650-595-5008 510-357-6127 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] League Officers SINGLES LEAGUE PRESIDENT KAREN HALPIN SINGLES LEAGUE RACING CRAIG FAITEL OPEN LEAGUE SKIERS PRES OPEN LEAGUE RACING JOHN SCHULTHEIS 925-313-9462 650-576-6677 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website/Phone Numbers BAC Web Site BAC Newsletter e-mail Singles League Racing Open League Racing Far West Ski - Association Far West Ski - Racing Web Cams on the Slopes Road Conditions Weather April 2006 www.skibac.org [email protected] http://slracing.tripod.com/schedule.htm www.olrc.org www.fwsa.org www.fwra.com www.magnifeye.com 1-800-427-7623 or www.skibac.org www.nws.mbay.net/home.html 11 www.skibac.org This newsletter is available at www.skibac.org Save BAC $$$. 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