Industry Spotlight
SPECIAL: Gold Member Next Adventure is offering limited time special deals year round to members of NWSCC clubs! Click HERE to sign up for these special offers!
SPECIAL: Bronze Member Kandahar Lodge (on the slopes of Whitefish Mountain Resort) is offering 15% off - see Special Offers page.
SPECIAL: Bronze Member XevoOptics is offering big discounts on their top quality goggles! See Special Offers page.
NWSCC GOLD MEMBERS
NWSCC is proud to announce that it won awards from FWSA for its newsletter and this website:
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE
THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH!
The March NWSCC Council meeting will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, IN PERSON
Social 6:45; Meeting starts 7:00 pm
Location TBA!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETING ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Climate change has been described by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) as an existential threat to snowsports. Rising temperatures, shifting snowfall patterns, and shortened seasons are already affecting ski areas and the future of the sports we love. The Far West Ski Association (FWSA) Environment Committee invites you to an important virtual meeting to discuss these challenges and how the ski industry is responding to them. This is an opportunity to learn from leaders who are actively working to ensure a sustainable future for skiing and snowboarding. The date for this meeting is Monday, February 24, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Pacific Time. Featured Speakers will be Nate Collins, Sustainability & Stewardship Coordinator, Bogus Basin; and Courtney LaBrie, Director of Sustainability, National Ski Areas Association. This discussion will delve into the urgent challenges posed by climate change and highlight the significant efforts the ski industry is making to "change the arc." From local actions like Bogus Basin’s sustainability programs to national efforts led by NSAA, the session will demonstrate how the industry is mobilizing to protect the future of winter sports. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/PfACpXEFSzer01JF_3UOeg
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The deadline is past to sign up for the annual Bachelor Blast trip - signups close on February 17! However, in case of a cancellation, spots may open up, so please ask! Sign up on our NEW custom website - full details HERE. Please - only one person per registration, unless you are a couple. List your roommate and they will sign up on their own. We will not assign roommates. If you don’t find the lodging package you want, please ASK through the website and we can probably arrange it for you!
Lodging at the Element Bend, the same hotel as last year and the best hotel we have ever had for this trip!
* Spacious rooms with a kitchen in every room
* Free parking, with EV chargers
* Free breakfast buffet, with made-to-order hot dishes
* Hotel hosted happy hour Monday-Thursday nights
Pricing based upon the number of nights you stay:
* 4 nights $375
* 3 nights $295
* 2 nights $210
* Single supplement available if you don’t want a roommate
* Ask trip captain about add on dates before or after main trip - or if your preferred room type appears to be sold out
Lift passes may be ordered at group rates based upon your age
* 3-of-5 days
* 2-of-3 days
* If you have the Ikon Pass, you have either 5 or 7 days free skiing at Mt. Bachelor!
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The annual FWSA Convention will be held June 12-15, 2025, at the Riviera Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, CA. Signup forms have been sent to Council Presidents. Details HERE. Registration online will be available starting February 28!
It’s time to think about applying for the Far West Ski Association awards for this year!
CLUBS: It's not too early to start thinking about who YOUR Volunteer of the Year will be! Your entry is due to Sheri Parshall by March 19, 2025 (FWSA's VOTY chairman). The winner at the FWSA level wins a ski trip for two to Big White!
While you're thinking about FWSA programs, remember to document your club's Charitable Activities with photos to be used in a video at Convention. Send your photos to Sigrid Noack at charities@ fwsa.org.
See the Article below about the Tollakson Outstanding Club award, and get ready to enter YOUR club!
See the FWSA Page for information on all the other exciting awards, some of which have travel prizes - such as the Volunteer of the Year!
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In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, former VP of Marketing for Mt. Hood Meadows ski area, Dave Tragethon, announced the launch of a heartwarming children's book, "Willow's Second Chance." This book not only aims to educate the young minds about the environment and the impact of climate change but also supports the Well Done Foundation's (www.welldonefoundation.org) mission to rehabilitate orphan oil and gas wells across the nation. See Article below for complete details. Dave was the winner of the Environment Award at the FWSA Convention in Reno!
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See the 2024-2025 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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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 Word Doc (right-click and choose "Save link as")
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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 2025 INTERNATIONAL TRIP TO TIGNES/VAL d’ISERE: The 2025 International Ski Trip will be to TIGNES and VAL d’ISERE, with an extension to the Southern French Riviera, including Marseille, Nice, and much more. The dates for this trip are March 1-8, 2025 for the basic trip to Tignes, and Val d’Isere (Group Air departs February 27, 2025). The extension trip will be March 8-14, 2025. Contact Gloria Raminha, VP of international travel: garski2011@gmail.com. Click HERE for more details.
FWSA 2025 NORTH AMERICAN MINI SKI-WEEK: The 2025 North American Mini Ski Week will be to BIG WHITE MOUNTAIN RESORT. The dates of this trip will be March 23-28, 2025. We will be staying at the Inn at Big White. All units offer a queen bed plus a queen murphy bed. Also included: microwave, mini-fridge, and induction cooker. Amenities include hot tubs and fitness center, with proximity to the slopes. Trip package includes lodging, Welcome Breakfast, and Group dinner. You will receive discounted equipment rentals, and the lift tickets will be 3 and 4-day tickets for purchase. Travelers should utilize Kelowna (YLW) airport for air travel. Registration information is available on the FWSA website, HERE.
FWSA is planning a Fall Foliage Cruise from Quebec City to Boston on the Majestic Princess, September 9-19, 2025. See Trips for flier and details.
Newly announced: The 2026 FWSA Ski Week will be held in Crested Butte, Colorado, January 24-31, 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!
Northwest Snowsports Advocates
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.
Recent Articles:
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 next year.
Please see the PACRAT 2025 Season Details on the PACRAT website for details about this season!
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