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Ski History Lives! 150 Years of Ski Clubs & Ski Racing in North America! by John Watson History Chair - FWSA San Diego Ski Club Wins The Steamboat Western Ski Heritage Award ▼▼▼▼▼ San Diego Ski Club was awarded the Steamboat Western Ski Heritage Prize for 2011. Shown are Lynn Kramer, co-editor of the club presentation, Billy Kidd of Steamboat, Erin Barber, San Diego Ski Club Vice-President, John Watson, FWSA History Chair, and Andy Rossbach, Steamboat Group Sales Manager. Both Kramer and Barber are expert competitors; Kramer is a world-class skateboard slalom and snowboard slalom expert. Photo: Emilio Trampuz Ski clubs and ski racing are 150 years young in 2011, based on the historical research done by the Plumas Ski Club and the Plumas County Museum. Their research unearthed documentary evidence of this sesquicentennial of clubs and racing in North America. Racing began with longboards in the gold mining camps of the Sierra and Plumas continues this longboard tradition with races and a world championship each year. The Association commemorated this anniversary with the “Making History” theme for the 2011 FWSA Convention and commissioned a DVD of the same title. See the Far West Ski Foundation article on page 25. Entries for the Steamboat Western Ski Heritage prize made 2011 the best in the history of the program. All of the five entries easily qualified and the final selection came down to detailed evaluation on each of the criteria for the prize. Entries: Jane Wyckoff, Judith Miller and Steve Markman, Single Ski Club of Los Angeles for its 50th Anniversary History; John James for the history of the early years of Far West Ski Week and the development of both Alpine and Nordic intramurals; Jane Jackson for her video on the early days of skiing in Arizona; and Emilio Trampuz for the history of the Mt. High Ski Club. The winner for 2011 was the historic pioneer San Diego Ski Club with its web presentation, pre World War II newsletters and history. SDSC’s Past President, Erin Barber, was present to receive the prize. In 1861, the first organized ski club races were held at Onion Valley, between Quincy and La Porte, giving birth to the sport of downhill ski racing in the western hemisphere. In the spirit of the 19th century racers, three longboard races are now held annually at the Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl at Johnsville. photo: Plumas County Museum Far West Skier’s Guide 2O11 - 2O12 35

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012

Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012
Contents
The Premiere Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide Well Received
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers Many Benefits, Trips & Activities
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
National Ski Council Federation Serves Councils & Clubs Nationwide
Far West Members Prepare for Winter, 2012
Council Information
Communications: The Key to Success!
Building Your Snowsports Program
FWSA Individual Membership Form
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA Program
FWRA Silent Auction Donors
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRA Race Schedule
Race Trophies
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Objectives
FWSA 2011 Convention
FWSA 2011 Convention Sponsors
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2011
Travel Expo/Silent Auction Milestones
Convention Door Prize Donors
2011 Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
FWSA Service Award Winners
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Club and Council History Recognition
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
Charities & Our Communities
2012 FWSA Convention - Ogden, Utah
FWSA Plans Future Conventions
Public Affairs - 2011 Update
Bernd Ritschel & The Bavarian Alps
Lodging Guide
FWSA Council & Club Information
Clubs, Councils & Families Come Together
Regional Ski Shows

Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012

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