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Whistler-Blackcomb 2010 Week Ski Trip

Date

January 24, 2010 at 07:15 AM to January 31, 2010 at 05:00 PM

Location

Whistler, Canada

Cost

$1550/person

$1250 Land package only

+$60 for 6th day skiing

Pricing does NOT include applicable baggage fees. Check www.aircanada.com for current bag fee policy.

You must be at least 21 years of age and a member of Nisei Ski Club to sign up for this trip. Membership is $30. Membership Form

Signup Deadline: Oct. 30, 2009

Contact

Joel Hayashida,

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Whistler Sign Up Form

Information

dustysJoin the NSC at the premiere venue of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic games with 200+ trails on 8100+ acres blanketed with an average of 400 inches of snow on TWO mountains: Whistler-Blackcomb! The terrain is serviced by a state of the art liftgondola system, ready for the Olympics, whisking skiers up 5000+ vertical feet to terrain parks, groomed cruisers, bowls, glades, and even a glacier! The Olympic spirit thrives in the lively base village where shopping, dining, and partying abounds. Your challenge will be to squeeze all of the après ski life in the evening hours without achieving total exhaustion. Who knows, you may even catch a glimpse of an Olympic athlete hanging around for the big event that starts a mere two weeks after we leave. After this exhilarating week, when you watch the games on TV, you will be able to say that…

YOU WERE THERE! Check out the website: www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

Includes:

  • Round trip air fare from San Francisco to Vancouver.
  • Ground transfers to / from Vancouver
  • 7 nights lodging at The Legends condominiums
  • 5 of 6 day lift ticket at Whistler-Blackcomb
  • Welcome reception party
  • On-mountain luncheon
  • Trip memento
  • Farewell banquet

Only 54 spots available so sign up today!

Mt. Bachelor 2010 Long Weekend Trip (canceled)

This trip has been canceled.

Date

March 24, 2010 at 09:45 PM to March 30, 2010 at 07:45 AM

Location

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

Cost

  • $610 regular price
  • $590 for seniors (65+)
  • Must be a member to sign up. membership form
  • Final signup deadline is January 15, 2010
  • Payment 1 ($300): December 15, 2009
  • Payment 2 ($310): January 15, 2010

Contact

David Jensen,

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Mt. Bachelor Sign Up Form

Information

bachelorYou only need to take 3-4 days off of work for this trip for 4 days of skiing at one of Oregon’s best ski areas. Join us for some great March skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor.

Mountain Stats

  • 3,683 acres accessible by lift, with 1,600 acres groomed daily
  • 71 runs with 15% Novice, 25% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 25% Expert
  • Top elevation 9,065 feet and base elevation 6,300 feet
  • 7 Express Quads, 3 Triple Chairlifts, 1 Wonder Carpet, 2 Tubing Lifts

Itinerary

  • March 24: Depart Oakland at 9:47pm
  • March 25: Arrive at Mt. Bachelor at 11:15am
  • March 26 – 29: 4 days of skiing and snowboarding
  • March 29: Depart Mt. Bachelor at 6:05pm
  • March 30: Arrive in Oakland at 7:40am

Trip Includes

  • 4-day lift ticket
  • 4 nights lodging at The Riverhouse Resort hotel
  • Free daily breakfast buffet
  • Free luggage handling
  • Train and bus transportation from Oakland to Bend, OR.
  • Parking at Oakland/ Jack London Amtrak

Bend, OR Amenities

  • Dozens of restaurants including 6 microbreweries
  • Plenty of bars and nightlife
  • Numerous stores for shopping

Trip 1, Weekend Bus to Squaw Valley

The destination for Trip 1 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Squaw Valley USA with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Special Announcement: The first 5 sign ups for Trip 1 will receive a $5 rebate off of Trip 1. The rebate will be given on the bus during the trip. The winners will be determined by the Trip Director.

Date

Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, January 8, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, January 9, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Squaw Valley
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, January 10, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Squaw Valley
  • 10:00 pm Arrive (approximately) back to Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money  on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Squaw Valley are:

  • 2-day lift ticket: $107
  • 1-day lift ticket: $63
  • 1-day lift ticket senior (65-75): $45

Tour Leaders

Karen Soo and Tom Lee.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director

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Trip 2, Weekend Bus to Alpine & Sugar Bowl

Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 2 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Alpine on Saturday and Sugar Bowl on Sunday with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, February 19 to Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, February 19, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, February 20, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Alpine
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, February 21, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Sugar Bowl
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Sugar Bowl
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Alpine Meadows are:

  • $55 for adults
  • $4o for seniors (62+)

Group rates for Sugar Bowl are:

  • $49 for adults
  • $41 for seniors (60+)

Tour Leaders

Amy Tsuhako and Morgan Hua.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director

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Trip 3, Weekend Bus to Northstar

Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 3 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Monday, February 22, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, February 26, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, February 27, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, February 28, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Northstar-at-Tahoe group lift ticket rates are as follows:

  • $57 for a 1-day adult ticket
  • $107 for a 2-day adult ticket
  • $46 for a 1-day senior ticket ($92 for 2 days)

Tour Leaders

Sherry Yamamoto and Karen Soo.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director

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Trip 4, Weekend Bus to Alpine & Northstar — Potluck Weekend

Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 4 is two days of skiing and snowboarding. Saturday at Alpine Meadows and Sunday at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Friday, March 5, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, March 12, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, March 13, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine Meadows
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Alpine Meadows
  • 5:30 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
  • 7:00 pm Potluck dinner

Sunday, March 14, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$139 for former-members

$89 or $99 promo pricing

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Alpine are:

  • $55 for adults
  • $40 for seniors (age 62 – 69)
  • $20 for super seniors (age 70+)
  • $65 for 2 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket,  equipment rental
  • $87 for 4 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $87 for 2 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $105 for 4 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $30 for equipment rental only

Group rates for Northstar are:

  • $57 for adults
  • $46 for seniors (age 65-69)
  • $33 for adults (special rate)
  • $17 for super seniors (age 70+)
  • $79 for 2.5 hour lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $35 for equipment rental only
  • $23 for cross country ski package

Tour Leaders

Morgan Hua and David Uyeda.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director

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