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ALPINE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB Las Vegas, Nevada www.alpineskiandsnowboard club.com President: Mark Zellner alpineskiclub@embarqmail.com TOP LEFT: Several members of the Sierra League and Council took special interest in this year's FWSA Convention because they - along with the Bay Area Council - will be co-hosting the 2018 FWSA Convention to be held in Reno. Mark it on your calendars now, so you will not miss it. Cindy Sherman Photography TOP RIGHT: Reno Ski and Recreation Club members, Ken and Kate Rose, celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Reno with the club. photo / Sue Jacox BOTTOM LEFT: What a season we had! On August 3, 2017, there was still activity near the Cornice at Mammoth Mountain. A little patchy in places, but that did not hamper the enthusiasts that grabbed their boards and skis, headed up the mountain and made their way down. SIERRA LEAGUE AND COUNCIL ttttt photo / Vin Keenan ployees in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area who enjoy racing. The Sugar Bowl Ski Club's members live in the San Francisco Bay area and call Sugar Bowl their home resort. Each club offers a different experience. They all enthusiastically welcome active adults who enjoy skiing, boarding and other outdoor activities, who want to socialize with others with similar interests. Our club members enthusiastically participate in Far West Ski Association trips. The larger clubs offer group ski days at nearby resorts and week long and weekend trips. Our annual council holiday party in early December provides a festive start to the ski season. Recreational ski racing is a key activity of the council. Clubs and individuals compete for 8O medals and end of season awards. The race league typically schedules eight regular season races. We share the race course with the Bay Area Snow Sports Council's Singles and Open Leagues. This collaboration keeps participation costs affordable and enhances the racing experience. Sierra racers span all ability levels. Any skier who can make linked turns can have a fun time on the race course competing with skiers of similar ability. It's fun to meet and engage in friendly competition with members of other clubs. Try racing. It's a fun way to expand your skiing experience and improve your ability while making new friends. Junior racers are welcome if accompanied by a racing parent or guardian. And, they race for free! Our racers are generous with their time to introduce new racers to the world of friendly competition. Check out our clubs. Sign up for a trip or activity. Ski clubs are a great way to meet active adults who enjoy outdoor recreation and a wide range of social activities. Visit our website www.sierraleague.com for links to the member clubs, racing information and Sierra Council activities. Sierra League and Council www.sierraleague.com President: Jo Simpson (775) 787-7556 jo_simpson@sbcglobal.net Sierra League and Council Member Clubs & Contact Information BOTA BAGGERS SKI CLUB Truckee, California www.jaws.com/botabaggers President: Bob Ellis rellis9681@aol.com CABERNET SKI AND RACE CLUB Truckee, California President: Nancy Ellis nancyellis2@sbcglobal.net CAPITAL SKI & SPORTS CLUB Sacramento, California www.capitalski.org President: Walt Johnson president@capitalski.com LAS VEGAS SKI, SNOWBOARD AND SPORTS CLUB Las Vegas, Nevada www.lasvegasskiclub.com President: Mark McNeil mark42750@cox.net RENO SKI AND RECREATION CLUB Reno, Nevada www.renoskiandrec.com President: Steve Kelly 6tahoe10@sbcglobal.net RU SKI CLUB Campbell, California www.bosin.net/ruski President: Pavel Bosin pavel@bosin.net SEQUOIA SKI CLUB Visalia, California www.sequoiaskiclub.com President: Woody Hogan wwhiii@hotmail.com SUGAR BOWL SKI CLUB www.sugarbowlskiclub.com Norden, California President: Adrianna Sullivan president@sugarbowlski club.com TAHOE-DONNER SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB www.tdski.com President: Terry Heylinger infotdski@gmail.com TOP GUN SKI CLUB President: Greg Peairs shiftyp@aol.com ss Far West Skier's Guide 2O17 - 2O18 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier's Guide at www.fwsa.org.