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NASJA West Board of Directors
President: Jerry Hoffman, California
Communications VP: Marlene Greer, California
Membership VP: Steve Giordano, Washington
Programs & Activities VP: Lynn Rosen, Washington
Immediate Past President: John Naye, Washington
Corporate Liaison: Emily Summers/Deer Valley, Utah
Executive Secretary: Vicki Andersen, Oregon
NASJA-West News
NASJA-WEST WESTERN WINTER SUMMIT
WHITEWATER SKI RESORT & RED MOUNTAIN RESORT, BC
January 27-31, 2012
Friday 1/27
- Arrive at Spokane Airport by 1:00pm for shuttle to Red Mountain Resort. Pickup can be
arranged for Canadian guests flying into Trail via Pacific Coastal Airlines or Castlegar
via Air Canada Jazz. - Afternoon skiing/snowboarding at Red Mountain depending upon arrival time
- Evening reception hosted by Red Mountain Resort, Conference Center
- Lodging at Red Mountain Resort Lodging (double occupancy), Rossland
Saturday 1/28
- Ski/Snowboard Red Mountain Resort, guides available
12:00pm - Lunch, historic Starter Shack on Granite Mountain, compliments of Red
Mountain & Tourism Rossland - 1:30pm - Ski tour up Roberts and/or Grey Mountains (limited quantities of ski touring
equipment available - verify sign-up at Friday night's reception) - Alternate activities include a shuttle to Rossland shopping or spas, or skiing at Black
Jack Cross Country Ski Area - Late Afternoon - Membership meeting, location TBA
- Dinner - Shuttle into Rossland
- Lodging at Red Mountain Resort Lodging (double occupancy), Rossland
Sunday 1/29
- Ski/Snowboard Red Mountain Resort, with late afternoon transfer to Nelson
- OR - - Early transfer to Whitewater for skiing/snowboarding, with post-ski shuttle to Nelson
- Evening - Informal get-together reception at Touchstones Museum, followed by dinearound
(BIBO, All Seasons, Fusion, Max & Irma's, Louie's Steakhouse), hosted by the
Nelson Kootenay Lake DMO - Lodging at The Hume Hotel, Nelson
- Hospitality Suite will be available at The Hume for informal get togethers
Monday 1/30 - Ski/Snowboard Whitewater Ski Resort, guides available
- Alternate activity - Discover Nelson's shops, spas, or enjoy a walk along the waterfront
- 9:00-12:00am - Professional Development: Avalanche Control. Live explosive demo
conditions permitting, or simulated if conditions not favorable. Will cover types of
explosives and different methods used for avalanche control, safe handling &
priming explosives, traveling with explosives, placement, additional safety
precautions, record keeping and results documentation, etc. Group will observe
from a safe area with another patroller while explosives are detonated. Weather
and visibility will dictate if results are visible and possible photo opportunities.
Lunch - Hosted by Whitewater Ski Resort - After-lunch shuttle to Nelson for those who wish to return early
- 12:30pm - Professional Development: Ski Touring Trip Preparedness. Will cover required
training and education, essential equipment for travel in avalanche terrain,
Canadian Avalanche Association bulletin, weather forecast, travel conditions,
group compatibility considerations, how to choose a route, group safety, safe travel
techniques through avalanche terrain, avalanche rescue. etc. - Post-ski shuttle to Nelson
- Evening - Reception with "unannounced" entertainment, Hume Hotel, hosted by
Whitewater Ski Resort & Red Mountain Resort & Tourism Rossland & Nelson Kootenay
Lake Tourism
Tuesday 1/31
- Ski/Snowboard Whitewater depending on departure times
- Transfer to Spokane/Trail/Castlegar airports
Other Activities - Rossland Winter Carnival - January 27- 29
- Whitewater Junior Freeride Competition - January 27-29
- Spa Experience in Nelson (some cost to participant)
- Visit to Nelson Brewing Company
- Admission to Touchstones Museum & Shopping on Baker Street
- Registration fee includes lifts, rentals, lodging, meals as indicated, mountain tours, and
ground transportation. Ground shuttles handled by Gravity Adventures, sponsored in
partnership between Tourism British Columbia and Kootenay Rockies Tourism. - You are responsible for making your own air travel arrangements if flying into Spokane,
Trail or Castlegar.
Click here for the registration form
NASJA-WEST CALENDAR & DEADLINES
- October 1 - Deadline for nominations for Carson White Golden Quill Award, Lifetime Achievemen Award, and Bob Gillen Memorial Award
- October 15-November 15 - Write-in, faxed or on-line voting for Carson White Golden Quill Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Bob Gillen Memorial Award
- January 8-12, 2012 - NASJA Interim Board Meeting, Mammoth Mountain, CA
- January 27-31 - NASJA-West Western Winter Summit, Whitewater & Red Mountain, BC
- March 4-9, 2012 - NASJA Annual Meeting, South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
- April 7-11, 2013 - NASJA Annual Meeting, Mammoth Mountain, CA
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