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I Bernd Ritschal is one of the top -mountain photographers in the world. I pulled off the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Autobahn, and pointed my Jeep toward the little Bavarian village of Kochel am See, the home of Bernd Ritschel. Bernd is a colleague of mine—a fellow photographer—and he had promised to show me around on skis in his little corner of the world. To have Bernd Ritschel as a guide in the Bavarian Alps is like having Winston Churchill show you around 10 Downing Street or Beethoven give you music lessons. Bernd’s early connection with the mountains of his native Germany, and many other ranges, came from his climbing. Climbing is still his first love, but he has also spent the last fifteen years or so photographing most of the mountains of the world. He and his camera have visited 65 different nations, almost always with the purpose of photographing the most prodigious peaks of those lands. But, there is no part of the world with which he is more familiar than the Alps around his hometown. Who can photograph them from more different, unusual and odd angles than a climber? Nobody! So, it was with no small amount of anticipation that I pulled up to the home of Bernd and his wife, Ela. Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Area is the crème de la crème of German ski resorts. Pictured is the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest point. Most of the ski area is above treeline. Its open bowls and faces make it a favorite for freeriders, including Bernd as he locates some fresh powder. photos by Jimmy Petterson Far West Skier’s Guide 2O11 - 2O12 57 

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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

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