Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014 - (Page 44)
Northwest Ski Club Council invites you
to experience the Volcanic Paradise at the 82nd
Annual Far West Ski Association Convention
June 12-15, 2014, in Bend, Oregon. Come to
Bend and see for yourself the stunning landscape of a 10,000 foot volcanoe's skyline,
lumpy lava flows and crystalline lakes. This
high desert wonderland awaits you!
The Convention is being held at the spectacular Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center. The Riverhouse is centrally located
just minutes from downtown Bend, nestled
along the banks of the beautiful Deschutes
River, and offers some of the finest lodging
amenities in Central Oregon. Enjoy spacious
rooms, indoor and outdoor heated pools, spas,
saunas and an exercise room. The Crossings
Restaurant offers award winning cuisine.
Amenities include complimentary parking,
no resort fees, and free in-room Wi-Fi. Nearby
is Bend River Promenade Shopping Mall,
Family Fun Center and numerous restaurants.
To make your reservations call 800-547-3928
or 541-389-3111. Be sure to mention our
Group Name for our special rate: Far West
Ski Association 2014. The website address
for The Riverhouse is www.riverhouse.com.
Our FWSA room block includes both river
views and non-river views.
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in the initiatives. Most offered
discounted lessons, lift tickets and
rental equipment.
Are you already a skier or snowboarder? Then, take the Bring a Friend
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The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center will be the site of the 2014 FWSA Convention
in Bend, Oregon. Courtesy of Central Oregon Visitors Association
The 82nd FWSA Convention:
VOLCANIC PARADISE
June 12-15, 2014
by Mary Olhausen
President, Northwest Ski Club Council, FWSA
Getting to Bend is easy as you can fly,
take the train or drive! Air transportation is
via Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM). Four
airlines fly into Redmond: Alaska, American,
Delta, and United. The airport is located just
15 minutes from The Riverhouse. Rental cars
and shuttle service are available at the airport.
Amtrak offers the Coast Starlight rail service
from many major cities, dropping you in Chemult, Oregon, 65 miles south of Bend, and
busing you to the front door of The Riverhouse. Driving from any routes into Central
Oregon offers great views and traveling at
your leisure. Located in central Oregon, Bend
is three hours from Portland, Oregon.
Make plans to arrive early and stay late!
Hotel rates are honored three days pre and
post Convention. Take advantage of all that
Central Oregon has to offer. This outdoor
mecca is endless with activities: fishing, river
rafting, hiking, biking, stand up paddle boarding, golfing, rock climbing, desert cave tours,
canoeing, kayaking, volcano tours, shopping,
photography tours, and the infamous Bend
Ale Trail to sample what is fondly known as
the city of "Beervana". Bend offers up 300
days of sunshine per year, so come on over to
the high desert for your fill of activities, great
northwest foods and chilling out! For further
information on Bend and surrounding areas
see Visit Bend at www.visitbend.com. Here
you can plan all your pre and post convention
activities.
The Far West Convention kicks off on
Thursday with a Ski Day on Mt. Bachelor
and a Tailgater Party. Join us on this volcano
for some morning skiing with friends and a
great lunch. Mt. Bachelor will treat us to what
spring skiing is really all about.
Thursday evening we gather for the annual Pub Crawl - Bend style! Sign up early
because this is always a popular event. This
year, we visit the Deschutes Brewery (pictured
on the next page) for our first stop for brewery
tours and light dinner. Then, we will continue
our way to downtown Bend where you have
to opportunity to visit numerous brewpubs,
galleries, and boutique/funky retail shops at
your leisure. Gather at the end of the evening
at McMenamin's Old St. Francis, and return
to the host hotel. The Bend Downtown Association will roll out the red carpet for
FWSA with their Flash Your Card Program.
The 8th Annual Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday at the River's Edge Golf Course. Rated by
Golf Digest as "Best Places To Play", this par-72
course was designed by golf architect Robert
Muir Graves, with breathtaking scenery
throughout, including majestic Deschutes
River, a waterfall, and spectacular views of
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, and Smith Rock.
This is a course for golfers of all skill levels even if you've never golfed before!
The Smith Rock State Park Adventure
Day will be an outing to see some of the most
spectacular scenery in the world, with deep
river canyons. This event will offer something
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http://www.bringafriend.org
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http://www.skiandsnowboardmonth.org
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014
Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014
Index
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA is on the Move!
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
FWSA Presidents Gather at 2013 Convention
Council Information
FWSA Council Services Supports Clubs
National Ski Council Federation Brings Councils & Clubs Together Nationwide
FWSA Membership: Through Clubs or Direct
FWSA Direct Member Application Form
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
FWSA Communications
Ski Season - 2014
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA League Race Chairs
Why Do We Race?
FWRA Race Schedule
The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program Helps Junior Racers
Pursue Your Passions Through the FWSF
Hope on the Slopes Events
Winter Trails Day
FWSA 81st Annual Convention - Mountain Magic Moments - Recap
FWSA 2013 Convention Sponsors
FWSA Industry Award Winners
Convention Door Prize Donors & Milestones
2013 FWSA Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2013
2013 FWSA Convention Award Recipients
Snowsports Celebrities Entertain & Inform
Candace Cable, Keynote Speaker
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
FWSA Ski Clubs & Councils Continue Generous Charity Support
FWSA 82nd Annual Convention - Volcanic Paradise - Bend, Oregon
FWSA 83rd Annual Convention - Salute to San Diego
Twelve Resorts / One Pass
Public Affairs - 2013 Update
The Road to Sochi
Lodging Options
Regional Ski Shows
High Hopes Exist for an Olympic & Far West History Museum in Squaw Valley
Zermatt: Where Legends Meet!
Has Technology Made Skiing Safer?
How Well Do You Know Your Resorts?
A Visit to the 2013- 2014 Digital Edition Only Insert
FWSA Council & Club Information
Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014
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