Northwest Ski Club Council

NWSCC will suspend Council meetings 
until April 2026
while we enjoy this ski season

Watch for information on a special meeting!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS!

You can still sign up for the Bachelor Blast; rooms have been released, but some are still available. Mt. Bachelor is known for the deepest snow in March!

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There have been a lot of avalanche deaths this year, and avalanche safety is of great concern to all of us. In light of the recent avalanche tragedies, we encourage all winter adventurers to listen to this important episode of Oregon On The Record: Death on the Slopes: Avalanche Danger and Ways to Predict and Prepare.

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This unusual winter has led to a change in the dates of the normal charitable events on Mt. Hood:

March 7 - Ski ALS, Mt. Hood Meadows

March 8-9, Oregon Cancer Ski Out, Mt. Hood Meadows and Best Western Hood River Inn

March 28, Ski the Glade Trail Day, Timberline to Government Camp. Due to the low snowpack, a final decision will be made by March 17 as to whether the even can be held this year.

Ski & Ride for a Cure was scheduled for March 1 & 2 at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Due to Skibowl’s lack of snow this year they have come up with some unique ideas to encourage a different kind of participation so they can continue to help the many cancer patients and their families they serve. The event is transitioned to a Virtual Vertical Challenge kicking off March 7th and wrapping up March 23rd! (more details to come) Find all the details and sign up at skiandride.org

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See the BRAND NEW 2025-2026 FWSA Skier’s Guide on the right hand column of this page! Click to read interactive Guide. CLUBS: If you want to get hard copies of this publication for your members, please contact Sheri Parshall at president@ nwskiers.org.

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The National Ski Council Federation has three new sponsors who are offering special deals to ski club members. See NSCF page for details about new offers from Venustas Heated Gear, Bomber, and Pack Like a Wolf.

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You can still get your FWSA membership card from your club, but this year FWSA is offering the option of a digital membership card - see flier below, but click HERE for a fillable PDF that will be your digital card.  

   Use a computer for best results. Mobile devices may require installing the Adobe PDF app to edit the fillable PDF.  
   Type your Name and Club name, and select your Council or Direct Member from the drop down menu. 
   You can either save or print the document to PDF to store on your device, or print to paper. If you save the document, the links on the back of the card to different types of benefit providers will be active. 
   If you take a screen shot or print the card, the links will not be active, but you can click HERE for the links.
   Accessing links for National Ski Council Federation requires logging in as a member HERE.   

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You can still sign up for the Bachelor Blast, March 16-22, 2026.  We again plan to stay at The Element Bend, with kitchens in every room and happy hours Monday-Thursday nights!  As always, this trip will include flexible night options to fit your schedule - you can stay from 2 nights to 5 nights!  Mt. Bachelor is on the Ikon Pass, or we will have excellent group lift ticket rates!  Further trip details on the Trips page; full trip details and signup HERE.

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NWSCC is offering a special international trip to Iceland, September 16-22, 2026!  The free airfare from Seattle (and other places) is extended to those who sign up for the trip by March 30! This guided tour is offered through Mayflower Cruises and Tours and is offered to coincide with the Aurora Borealis optimal viewing timeline.  Highlights will include full-day adventure tours of  the South Shore; the Golden Circle, and the Reykjanes Peninsula; entrance to the Blue Lagoon; and a virtual flight as you ‘Fly Over Iceland’.  Go HERE for details, to access the trip website, and to sign up - payments will be made directly to Mayflower, though NWSCC will take payment for a special event for our participants.  

We are also in the process of working on an optional 3 night/4 day extension to the north of Iceland (Akureyri) with a private tour bus both ways and proposed tours to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn and the Earth Lagoon on one day and the Diamond circle, waterfalls and amazing landscapes on the second day.  The free airfare from Seattle is still good on this extension.  Pricing coming soon; a minimum of 10 people needed for this optional extension.  

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Clubs: It’s time to renew your NWSCC membership! Please take a few minutes to complete the attached form and send it back so we have the current list of club contacts.  This information is vital to ensure we can notify our clubs of important news and updates throughout the year, especially during the awards nomination process. Please send form BOTH to vpcommunications@fwsa.org and to membership@ nwskiers.org.

Download as a PDF OR
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See the NSCF (National Ski Club Federation) page for special offers from NSCF sponsors.

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Other FWSA Trips:

FWSA's 2027 Ski Week will be held in Big Sky, Montana, January 23-30, 2027!   Stay tuned for details!

 FWSA's annual Dive Trip will be held at Cayman Brac Beach Resort September 26-October 3, 2026 (details HERE), followed by a second optional week to Compass Point Dive Resort on the East End of Grand Cayman from October 3 -10, 2026 (details HERE).

 FWSA 2027 ALYESKA SKI & IDITAROD ADVENTURE TRIP:  Sandy Gaudette and Skigroup.net, will be the tour operator for the 2027  Alyeska Ski and Iditarod Adventure Trip. Trip dates are Feb.28-March 7, 2027.  We will be staying at  Alyeska Resort  Feb. 29-Mar. 4, 2027; then the  Clarion Suites  Mar. 4-6, 2027, checking out  March 7, 2027.  The ceremonial start of Iditarod is March 6, 2027. Sign-ups will begin in March of this year, so check the website: www.fwsa.org.   Let your friends know that this Alaska ski and Iditarod trip will sell quickly, so people should sign up early to secure their spot!

Future Adventure Trips:  FWSA is planning future trips to Greece in 2026, the Galapagos Islands in 2027, New Zealand in 2028, and a bike & barge trip along the Rhine in 2029!  

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SKICON 2026 – JUST FOUR MONTHS AWAY:  Thursday June 11, through Sunday June 14, 2026 are the dates set for the 93rd Annual Far West Ski Association Convention.  We are taking things to a whole new elevation!  This year’s convention promises to energize you with sunshine, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences.  San Diego Council of Ski Clubs will host this fabulous event at the beautiful San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, located just minutes from the airport.  Conveniently located on the Rio Vista Trolley line, we will be able to get around town, and to our various activities with little problem.  Plans are in place for a Harbor Cruise Pub Crawl, Kayaking/Canoeing, Pickleball, a Balboa Park Event, and the 19th Annual Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament.  Keep your eyes trained here for more information as we get closer to  SkiCon 2026.

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Have an idea on something we should be discussing? Please let us know. Know of a good speaker in the ski industry that you would like to hear from, let us know that as well. We're open to new speakers and ideas. 

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We are always looking for volunteer support from our clubs to keep us moving forward.  More directors of NWSCC help increase the representation of all member clubs.  What talent (writing, website design, organization) can you bring to NWSCC Board of Directors?   What can YOU offer, is there something you feel we should be doing better?   There are several opportunities to jump in. 

NWSCC conducts board meetings via Zoom, making it easier for "out of town" (i.e., out of Portland area) members to actively engage and participate.  Please contact us at president @nwskiers.org.

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A written history of NWSCC and those clubs who responded to our request for information is available and will be sent to all club presidents in order that they can read and edit their information, and for previously non-responding clubs to send us their information.

See the FWSA page on this website for information about the latest FWSA TRIPS!

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Timely and interesting posts are found at the Northwest Snowsports Advocates Facebook page.

Travel Opportunities

Go to the FWSA page for details about the Far West Ski Association, membership benefits and planned FWSA trips.

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What's New? 

Check the Breaking News page for the latest updates; check our Calendar to view events of interest put on by clubs and others; check Trips to see where our ski clubs are going this year.  

For over thirty years, PACRAT Racing has provided an easy way for skiers and snowboarders on Mt. Hood to learn the fun of recreational racing. Sound fun? Click here to learn more, and consider racing!

Registration for the 2026 season has closed. Please contact/email us at register@pacrats.org if you would still like to race this year. There may be some teams with spots still available.

With the exception of first year racers, current NWSCC club membership is required to race. PACRAT will verify your membership in the NWSCC club that you indicated during registration. If you have not already, please pay your membership dues to your club.

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