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Schweitzer Mountain offers 2900 lift serviced skiable acres, plus thousands more of Ski-Cat supported runs. Check it out on the LAC Ski Week - 2012.
photo courtesy of Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs
by Norbert Knapp, President The Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs, with 29 member clubs, is one of the oldest and largest councils in Far West Ski Association. Together, with our sister councils in Southern California, we enjoy a diverse and wide-ranging home stretching from Mammoth and June Mountains in the Inyo Forest to Mount Waterman and Mount San Jacinto in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Our 5,000 plus members, from Santa Barbara to Long Beach, enjoy sports of ALL kinds, winter and summer – snow skiing and boarding, water skiing and wind surfing, hiking, river-rafting, softball, volleyball, golf, and tennis. And, we love to participate in the timehonored sport of fine dining, as well! But, to focus on winter sports, many of our larger clubs have several weekend or midweek trips to Mammoth Mountain, as well as trips scheduled out of state and/or internationally. L.A. Council runs one or more week-long trips to North American and/or International destinations. For the 2011-12 season, our annual trip is scheduled to Schweitzer Mountain and Silver Mountain, Idaho in January. The highlight of our year will be our Annual Snow Gala at The Castaway Restaurant overlooking Burbank and the San Fernando Valley on November 5. More than just a wonderful party, this event is designed to recognize outstanding members of each L.A. Council club. Each club chooses their outstanding man and woman to represent them at the Snow Gala. It provides everyone a chance to learn about each club and about the achievements and contributions of at least two of its members. At the Gala, the council selects a Council Man and Woman of the Year who go on to compete against other council representatives at the Annual FWSA Convention every June.
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photo by David Cooper / Bad Boy’z Photography
We start each new ski season with our annual “Learn to Ski, Race and Board Week” in December at Mammoth Mountain in conjunction with the instructors at Mammoth. For a modest fee, individuals receive lodging, lift tickets and group or individual training as conditions dictate. It is THE BEST way to introduce new or novice sports enthusiasts to the wonderful world of winter sports – or to improve skills at any level. The Los Angeles Council has two race leagues: ULLR and Rokka. (To find out what these mean, contact a local club!) Each league has four races at Mammoth plus the SoCal Championships. Far West Racing also holds Championships at the end of the season. Ski clubs are not-for-profit organizations, as is the Los Angeles Council. Members recognize the importance of social net-working and community involvement. Every club and individual members are encouraged to support local community organizations; and of particular interest, is the U.S. Adaptive Recreational Program serving snow-sport lovers with special needs. The Unrecables Ski Club, comprised primarily of adaptive skiers, is one of our busiest clubs all year long. We also proudly claim as member clubs TWO chapters of the Over The Hill Gang Ski Club. Los Angeles Council hosted the 2011 Far West Ski Association Convention June 9-12 at the Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center. We want to thank ALL – skiers, guests and industry representatives – who participated and helped make this year’s convention one of the most successful in recent years. Information on all of our events is available on our website: www.lacouncil.org, along with links to all of our member clubs. Check it out! And – always THINK SNOW!
Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs
www.lacouncil.org President: Norbert Knapp 323-793-4250 lacpresident@lacouncil.org
Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs
Member Clubs and Contact Information AEA (AEROSPACE) SKI CLUB L. A. South Bay www.aeaclubs.org/ski President: Douglas Martoccia djmartoccia@verizon.net ASIAN SKIING & BOARDING CLUB OF L. A. Los Angeles area www.asbcla.org President: Warren Tanaka 310-529-2721 AUSLICH SKI & RECREATION CLUB Belmont Shore/Long Beach www.auslichskiclub.org President: Bill Holtz BEACH CITIES SKI CLUB L. A. South Bay www.bcskiclub.org President: Nick Gillett president@bcskiclub.org BUCKHORN SKI CLUB Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties www.orgsites.com/ca/buckhorn President: Rod Rice 949-360-3757
LOS ANGELES COUNCIL OF SKI CLUBS
Far West Skier’s Guide 2O11 - 2O12
http://www.lacouncil.org
http://www.aeaclubs.org/ski
http://www.asbcla.org
http://www.auslichskiclub.org
http://www.bcskiclub.org
http://www.orgsites.com/ca/buckhorn
http://www.lacouncil.org
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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