Nisei Ski Club » Events http://www.niseiskiclub.org SF Bay Area Skiers and Snowboarders Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:44:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Berkeley Hike #2 – Sun, Sept. 18 2011 http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/berkeley-hike-2-sun-sept-18-2011/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/berkeley-hike-2-sun-sept-18-2011/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:30:59 +0000 Hoyt Nelson http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1981

Come join us trouping through the hills of N. Berkeley in the gardens of some of the most picturesque old homes in the bay area. I have mapped out a route based on several hikes from my favorite hike book in this area: “Hidden Walks in the Bay Area” by Stephan Altschuler.  There is an adult concrete slide near the start so you may want to bring a sturdy cardboard “sled” of at least 2′ x 3′.  For more speed, firmly attach a sheet of wax paper to the bottom (not plastic cling wrap).  It’s very close to the start so you can take it back to your car if you want before the rest of the hike. The pictures in this flyer are from the preview I did in March.

It should take about 3-4 hours and starts at the Berkeley Rose Garden (intersection of Euclid & Eunice) at 10AM.  More details will be sent after you sign up.  Bring layered clothing, camera, strong hiking shoes, water and snacks.  Bathroom facilities are at the start and at our lunch stop at Cragmont Rock Park.  There are several restaurants I can suggest for lunch after the hike and/or you can bring something for our Cragmont Park stop.  Rain may cancel the trip.  I will keep signups informed.  For more info contact Hoyt Nelson at: .

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/berkeley-hike-2-sun-sept-18-2011/feed/ 0 NSC Hike at Almaden Quicksilver Park; Oct 9, 2011 http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-hike-at-almaden-quicksilver-park-oct-9-2011/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-hike-at-almaden-quicksilver-park-oct-9-2011/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:54:13 +0000 Allen Hu http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1822 By Allen Hu

Location: Almaden Quicksilver Park, Hacienda entrance (New Almaden)deer

Date & Time:  Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 10:00 AM

We will hike the trails out of the Hacienda entrance & see some of the mining relics, such as the Rotary Furnace, Spanish town, English town, etc. This is a moderate hike that allows us to see most of the sights in this end of the park.

HIKING DISTANCE: 7.0  mi
ELEVATION GAIN (cumulative): 1200+ ft
HIKING PACE: Moderate
DIFFICULTY: Moderate

Estimated hiking time is 4 hours.

COST: Free, this is a benefit of your NSC membership

Where to meet:   Almaden Quicksilver County Park – Hacienda entrance, New Almaden

Almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120.
Meet in the Parking Lot & Parking is free
When: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 10:00 AM
(arrive by 9:45 AM, we will leave on time)
Directions: The Hacienda entrance is located at the south end of New Almaden.

From Almaden Expressway:

  • proceed 3 miles along Almaden Road through the town of New Almaden
  • to the unpaved parking lot on the right.
  • The Pat Tillman memorial is directly across from this parking lot.

Optional Post hike lunch at the Sonoma Chicken Coop on Almaden Expressway afterwards.  Sonoma Chicken Coop 5925 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120, Tel: (408) 997-1272

Contact:  Allen Hu,  Email –  ">

How to Sign Up: Email Allen with your contact information (Name, phone #, email address)

Sign up by:  Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Heavy rain cancels the hike. Contact trip leader if the weather looks questionable.

Dogs (leashed) are allowed everywhere in this route. There are bathrooms and water only at the Hacienda entrance. There are no parking or entrance fees. Bring adequate food & water. Maps will be provided.

LIABILITY WAIVERS NEED TO BE SIGNED AT THE TRAILHEAD

 

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-hike-at-almaden-quicksilver-park-oct-9-2011/feed/ 1 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France Ski Week – March 9 to 17, 2012 http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/chamonix-mont-blanc-france-ski-week-march-9-to-17-2012/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/chamonix-mont-blanc-france-ski-week-march-9-to-17-2012/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:50:17 +0000 Webmaster http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1719 $ 1,191 per person double occupancy (w/o air)

$1,056* for air from SFO (+ $50 for LAX)

*Includes estimated US departure taxes, customs, immigration and fuel charge of $557

 

 

Chamonix offers skiing and snowboarding for all levels. It has tremendously long slopes, glade skiing, free ride and off-piste slopes. Chamonix, 1924 Winter Olympic Games site, is a popular tourist destination that links Italy via the Mont-Blanc tunnel. 

 

 

 

 

Prices include:

  • Round trip air transportation between SFO and Geneva via Swiss International Airlines
  • Meet & greet at Geneva Airport with local area representative
  • Round trip transfers between airports and resort via private coach
  • Welcome reception and going away party, souvenir pin
  • Guide & hospitality desk each evening
  • 7 night’s accommodations at 3 Star+ Hotel Alpina in Superior Rooms. (Larger rooms)
  • Breakfast  buffet daily
  • Dine-around dinner program daily. (Choice of 3 different restaurants for dinner; Alpina, Le Prieure and Croix Blanche)
  • Optional tour program including day tours to Annecy, Montreux, Courmayeur and more
  • Special group pricing on lift tickets and rentals
  • All local taxes

This is an FWSA-sponsored trip and is not subsidized by NSC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Armand Gutierrez, at :   .


 

 

 

 

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This is also a Thank You event for those of you who volunteered and helped out at our various events such as Leading Weekend Bus Trips, Nikkei Matsuri, serving on the Board, and leading summer events. If you volunteered, you may attend for free and you may bring a guest for free also. Please fill out the form below and send it in so we’ll know how much food to get.

Date: June 26, 2011, 12-4pm, Sunday
Signup Deadline: June 23, 2011
Location: 783 Mahogany Lane, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Price: $15 per person, or Free if you were a NSC volunteer.

2011 Post-Season BBQ Signup Form (pdf)

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/post-seasonthank-you-bbq-lunch/feed/ 0 2012 NSC Weeklong Ski Trip to Sun Valley http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/2012-nsc-weeklong-ski-trip-to-sun-valley/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/2012-nsc-weeklong-ski-trip-to-sun-valley/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:58:06 +0000 Morgan Hua http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1621  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun Valley, http://www.sunvalley.com, has 2054 acres, 3,400 feet vertical, 9,150 feet summit elevation. The lodge is at 5920 feet above sea level. Sun Valley also has Heli-Skiing.

We will be staying at the Sun Valley Standard Condos which forms a horseshoe around the village and is within a ten-minute walk of the Sun Valley Inn or Lodge.  http://www.sunvalley.com/trip-planner/lodging/#/condominiums

We will be at Sun Valley during Theme Week. Various events are still in being planned by Sun Valley. Last year included receptions, mountain tours, and NASTAR races.

2012 NSC Sun Valley SignUp Form (pdf)

Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2012 – Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Price: $1200
Package includes:

  • Round trip airfare from San Jose, California (SJC) to Boise, Idaho (BOI).
  • Ground transfers to / from Boise Airport (Bus Tips included).
  • 7 nights lodging at Sun Valley Standard Condominiums, 2 bedrooms/2 bath.
  • 5 of 6 day lift ticket.
  • Farewell Dinner.
  • NSC 2012 Weeklong Trip Souvenir.
  • Theme Week events and receptions.

Pricing does NOT include baggage fees.
Baggage fees as of 5/22/2011:

  • Alaskan: $20/first, $20/second, boot and ski bag is considered a single bag.
  • United: $25/first, $35/second, boot and ski bag is considered a single bag.

Contact: Morgan Hua,

Payment Schedule:

  • Full payment or $400 due on signup.
  • 2nd payment: $400 due 8/26/2011.
  • 3rd remaining payment due 11/8/2011.

Cancellation Policy: Traveler is responsible for finding a replacement. Any refund due is contingent on applica-ble fees charged to the Nisei Ski Club by the travel agent.

You must be at least 21 years of age and a member of the Nisei Ski Club to sign up for this trip.

2012 NSC Sun Valley SignUp Form (pdf)

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/2012-nsc-weeklong-ski-trip-to-sun-valley/feed/ 1 Mountain View Obon Festival – Needs Volunteers http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/mountain-view-obon-festival-needs-volunteers/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/mountain-view-obon-festival-needs-volunteers/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:35:10 +0000 Morgan Hua http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1457 Yes, it’s time for us to volunteer for the Mountain View Obon Festival.  July 16-17, 2011.  575 N. Shoreline Blvd.  Mountain View.  We use their facilities when we make our famous Chinese Chicken Salad for Nikkei Matsuri, so we help out at their festival.

Beer Booth

Saturday, July 16
6 people to work from 4- 7 P.M.
(6 volunteers: Brian H., Frank C., David U., Dave H., Marvin O., Bill L.)

6 people to work from 7- 10 P.M.
(3 volunteers so far:  Mike R., Tom R., Janice M.)

Sunday, July 17
4 people to work from 12- 3 P.M.
(4 volunteers: Karen S., Curtis O., Hoyt N., Morgan H.)

4 people to work from 3- 6 P.M.
(3 volunteers: Haruko N., Mary J., Keiko F.)

4 people to work from 6- 9 P.M.
(2 volunteers: Janet N., Rod N.)

The beer booth is very popular and volunteer slots get filled up fast. You have to be 21+ to volunteer for this position as there is contact with copious amounts of iced beer and saki.

Tempura Booth

Saturday, July 16
Shifts: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm , 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm.

Sunday, July 17
Shifts: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

If you like to volunteer, please send me your contact info and the time slot you are available.  Email me at

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/mountain-view-obon-festival-needs-volunteers/feed/ 0 Nikkei Matsuri http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nikkei-matsuri/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nikkei-matsuri/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:35:26 +0000 Alice Horio http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1439 Everybody’s favorite volunteer activity is coming sooner than you think. We need lots of folks to procure, cook & prepare our famous Chinese chicken salad and lots more to sell and otherwise put on the biggest NSC moneymaker of the year. We will meet Sat. AM May 30 at the Mt. View Buddhist Temple (575 N Shoreline Blvd.) and Sun all day at the SJ Buddhist Church lot (640 N 5th St.) Come and renew old friendships while you help your club. Contact for details and to sign up for a shift on either or both days.

If you can’t volunteer, just drop by our booth on Sunday to say hello and buy a bowl of our famous Chinese Chicken Salad.

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nikkei-matsuri/feed/ 0 Grand Slam VIII Fishing Charter http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/grand-slam-viii-fishing-charter/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/grand-slam-viii-fishing-charter/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:00:15 +0000 Webmaster http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1426 Join in on an exciting day of salmon fishing aboard the New Seeker from Emeryville Sportfishing as Nisei Ski Club embarks on Grand Slam VIII.  You can see mesmerizing views of the beautiful California Coast or the Farallon Islands and maybe spot a whale or other marine wildlife while enjoying the company of fellow NSC members, great food and drink, and the thrill of a tasty, hard-fighting salmon on the end of the line.  Bring a potluck dish.  NSC will provide drinks.  Space is limited to 25.  After Friday, July 17th, spaces cannot be guaranteed because remaining spaces may be released to the general public.  So sign up early! 2010-2011 NSC Grand Slam VIII SignUp

Our first choice will be salmon.  However, should the ocean prove too rough, Potluck Bay fishing for halibut/striped bass will be the alternative. Rockcod/lingcod will be the altenative if the salmon fail to cooperate early.

Where: Emeryville Sport fishing Center, 3310 Powell Street – Emeryville, CA 94608
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011

Schedule:
5:00 AM: Meet at Marina.  Buy license and tackle kit and rent rod if necessary.
6:00 AM: Departure
4:00 PM (approx.): Return to Marina

Cost: $90.00

Charges Not Included: Rod Rental $10.00 (Use your own or borrow one if possible)
One Day License $13.40 or (Full Season is $43.46 )
Tackle Kit $8.00 – $12.00 from Emeryville Sportfishing (or borrow from other anglers)

Information: Tom Ryugo:
Emeryville Sport fishing Hotline (510) 654-6696
Emeryville Sportfishing Office    (510) 654-6040

2010-2011 NSC Grand Slam VIII SignUp

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/grand-slam-viii-fishing-charter/feed/ 0 NSC Berkeley Hike #2 – to see Picturesque Homes, Waterfalls, Stairs, Grand Bay Vistas http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-berkeley-hike-2-sat-march-26-2011-to-see-picturesque-homes-waterfalls-stairs-grand-bay-vistas/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-berkeley-hike-2-sat-march-26-2011-to-see-picturesque-homes-waterfalls-stairs-grand-bay-vistas/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:27:22 +0000 Hoyt Nelson http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1244 Come join us trouping through the hills of N. Berkeley while the waterfalls are still flowing freely and the flowers are starting to show up in the gardens of some of the most picturesque old homes in the bay area. I have mapped out a route based on several hikes from my favorite hike book in this area:  ”Hidden Walks in the Bay Area” by Stephan Altschuler.  There is a concrete slide near the start so you may want to bring a sturdy cardboard “sled” of at least 2′ x 3′.  For more speed, firmly attach a sheet of wax paper to the bottom (not plastic cling wrap).  It’s very close to the start so you can take it back to your car if you want before the hike. The pictures in this new flyer are from the preview I did recently.

It should take about 3-4 hours and starts at the Berkeley Rose Garden (intersection of Euclid & Eunice) at 10AM.  More details will be sent later.  Bring layered clothing, camera, strong hiking shoes, water and snacks.  Bathroom facilities are at the start and at our lunch stop at Cragmont Rock Park.  There are several restaurants I can suggest for lunch after the hike and/or you can bring something for our Cragmont Park stop.  I suggest you also bring a second pair of shoes in case they get muddy.  Rain may cancel the trip.  I will keep signups informed.  For more info contact Hoyt Nelson at .

]]> http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/nsc-berkeley-hike-2-sat-march-26-2011-to-see-picturesque-homes-waterfalls-stairs-grand-bay-vistas/feed/ 0 Weekend Ski Trip #1, Alpine/Northstar http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/weekend-ski-trip-1-alpinenorthstar/ http://www.niseiskiclub.org/posts/weekend-ski-trip-1-alpinenorthstar/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:40:55 +0000 David Jensen http://www.niseiskiclub.org/?p=1054 Trip Date: January 7 — 9, 2011

Sign-Up Deadline: Dec 27, 2010 (deadline extended)
Member — $145
Non-member — $160
Lodging: Sands, Reno
Departure Times: SJ 6:30 PM EC 7:45 PM

Online Sign up Form for Weekend Ski Bus Trips

Weekend Ski Trip Bus Policies

Weekend Ski Trip Bus Itinerary

What’s included in the Weekend Ski Trip price?

  • Charter bus to hotel and ski resorts
  • Two night stay in a hotel, usually in a casino in Reno, double occupancy
  • 2 dinners on the bus, Friday and Sunday
  • 2 continental breakfasts on the bus, Saturday and Sunday
  • After ski drinks and snacks

What’s not included in the Weekend Ski Trip price?

  • Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip, but as part of a group we qualify for discounted group rate lift tickets.  You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the group rate lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.
  • Equipment rental & lessons, if you are a NSC member, you may qualify for a partial reimbursement of your lesson cost
  • Saturday’s and Sunday’s lunches at the ski resort, Saturday’s dinner
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