"Ski News"

February 2019 Message from the President of Austin Skiers

Big Fun at Big Sky, Montana – TSC Traditional Trip. Nothing but big fun in Big Sky for our six Texas Ski Council clubs participating in the Traditional Ski Week, January 5-12! Our ski week kicked off on Sunday when ski club members from Austin, Dallas, Lone Star, Space City, Tulsa, and Los Amigos hit the slopes to explore the vast terrain and gorgeous views for which Big Sky is named.

The new “spa-like” 8-passenger Ramcharger lift with its very comfortable, covered, heated seats will definitely spoil you and your back side. That evening we gathered for a welcome party at the Huntley Lodge where we enjoyed fabulous food, drinks and good company. Several TSC club members visited Yellowstone National Park on Monday and Tuesday via snow coach and snowmobile tours. The beauty of this natural geological wonder during winter is breathtaking and a must see if you are in the area.

Race day started early Wednesday morning giving us the exciting opportunity to race on one of the steepest NASTAR courses in the country! While it was a bit challenging for many of us it was a blast! Dave Belz and the Big Sky race department did a great job keeping it running smoothly. On Thursday evening, we recognized top racers and winning clubs during our awards ceremony and a special tribute to Gene Gillum was presented by Rollo Gurss in recognition of Gene’s contributions to the Texas Ski Council. The evening celebration continued with a fabulous dinner and dancing until late. The Big Sky banquet staff did a wonderful job of impressing our 158 participants with a delicious and abundant spread. Check the TSC website for a complete report of the race results - Austin Skiers showed well!

A special thanks goes out to Josh Pelczar and the Big Sky staff for hosting our ski week in style, Marcie Hawks with Ski.com for working her magic and finally every trip leader for their dedication in making this trip a BIG success!

Cheers! Jackie Bayly, TSC Trip Coordinator Traditional 2019

Jackie Bayly, President: President@austinskiers.org

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2019 Remaining Ski Trip Schedule

(Subject to change)

Feb 2-9 . TSC Winter Shootout: Breckenridge, CO

IN PROGRESS

Feb 9-16: Steamboat, CO FULL-Register on Wait List

Feb 16-23: Snowmass, CO

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Feb 23- March 2: Telluride, CO FULL-Register on Wait List

Mar 2-9: Vail, CO

FULL-Register on Wait List 2019 - Texas Ski Council Trips

(If interested check the TSC website)

2019 Fall TSC Trip Portugal & the Douro River Cruise - Sept 25 - Oct 5

Austin Skiers will not be offering this trip. Other TSC clubs are available to join. Check out

which clubs are offering the trip.

Please take time to review our trip policies, which include cancellation information.

We encourage our members going on our trips to consider trip insurance for those

unexpected emergencies before or during your trip. Here is a link for more information

on Trip Insurance.

Proudly partnering with the Texas Ski Council (TSC)

Visit Texas Ski Council for more information

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Mark on Your Calendars

February Membership Meeting

Sun & Ski Sports

2438 W. Anderson Lane – Austin

512-467-2782

Tuesday, February 12

6:30 - 8:30pm

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Austin Skiers Only:

Snacks & Beverages will be served

Elisabeth Poigin, VP Programs: programs@austinskiers.org

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Nominating Committee seeks Candidates

Our Austin Skiers Nominating Committee is looking for willing and time-abled members to serve! Contact Nominating Committee Chair, Dave Anderson if you are interested or have questions about serving on our Board for next year!

2019 Trips!

We have an exciting trip line-up for 2019. As of this publication all of our trips are sold out. After the Breckenridge skip trip this week we only have four remaining for this season. We've had some last-minute openings due to someone dropping off a trip, but was quickly filled. Check out this great video of our past trips in 2017-18.

We are also looking into other trip opportunities after the ski season that includes a scuba diving trip to Cozumel June 1-6. Our Wine Country Tasting tour to California is scheduled for August 23. If you're interested in either activity please contact Jake Sullivan at tripplanning@austinskiers.org.

Thanks Again, looking forward to a Great 2019 ski season!

Jake Sullivan, VP of Trip Planning: tripplanning@austinskiers.org ___________________________________

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Texas Ski Council (TSC).

Visit Texas Ski Council for more information.

The Texas Ski Council is a member of the National Ski

Council Federation. Which means Austin Skiers are

members and have some great benefits. Please check

them out and register at National Ski Council Federation.

Proud sponsor of Austin Skiers is Sun & Ski Sports. We appreciate their

sponsorship for the past two years! Please remember to let their staff know that

Austin Skiers enjoy a 15% discount on many items in the store. Check out their

ski/snowboard bundles - goggles, ski poles, boot bags and snow apparel! Follow

them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites listed on their

website.

Tere Mayne, Director: director@austinskiers.org

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Happy Hour Socials/Events

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February Happy Hour

in North Austin

for

Austin Skiers

Thursday, February 7

5:00 - 7:00 pm

at

The Local Post Pub (New Location)

7113 Burnet Rd.

Austin, TX 78757

512-375-5599

Please wear your name badge

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February Happy Hour

South Austin

Thursday, February 21

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Doc's Backyard on Brodie Lane

5207 Brodie Lane #100

Austin, TX 78745

512-892-5200

Please wear your name badge

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Save the Date for March 2019 Happy Hours! Check out the website and your app for upcoming HH in March. If you haven't already downloaded the app here are the links for your iPhone and Android. Use your normal Austin Skiers log-in credentials.

Holly Ice, VP Special Activities - activities@austinskiers.org

Message from the Membership/Communications Chair

Gary's Tidbits.....

Active Membership now stands at 482!

For those returning from the Japan/Thailand trip here is a just released article (Feb 2) from Ski.com about Hakuba, Japan and one skiers accounting of his adventure in the "Land of the Rising Sun." For those who didn't go you missed out on a fabulous trip! For me it was an incredible cultural experience - one I'll never forget!

The eighth rule of conduct is to have respect for signs & markings. They will include degree of difficulty denoted by color e.g., black, red, blue or green. There may also be signs showing direction or giving warnings of danger or closure. The ninth rule of conduct is to provide assistance to anyone involved in an accident. You should take the following action: render First Aid, contact the appropriate authorities and mark the accident to warn others. The tenth rule of conduct is for those involved in an accident and witnesses to exchange contact information.

From the world of international racing - Lindsey Vonn announced she will retire ahead of schedule. She will participate in two more races at the FIS World Ski Championship in Are, Sweden, then retire. Lindsey is the most successful female alpine racer of all time! Also, Mikaela Shiffrin had back-to-back wins in the Maribor GS and Slalom recently in Slovenia, which propelled her higher on the World Cup record list.

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Executive Committee - Austin Skiers

Jackie Bayly - President Brian Lawrence - VP Trips

Jake Sullivan - VP Trip Planning Elisabeth Poigin - VP Programs

Gary Armstrong - VP Communications Holly Ice - VP Special Activities

Gary Lubbering - Treasurer Dave Anderson - Secretary

Tere Mayne - Director

Carter Rowles - Past President

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