by Armand Gutierrez, President  

It’s November and we’re all thinking that ski season is around the corner. I’ve never skied in November because there just hasn’t been enough snow to make it a worthwhile 4-hour drive to Tahoe. And sometimes December can be on the bleak side as well. But let’s hope for the best and that the rains and cold weather blanket our favorite Tahoe resorts with a grand coating of snow.

Warren Miller Movie

If you need to get an early skiing fix then you can attend the showing of Sno-Ciety at the Pruneyard Cinema in San Jose. The Pruneyard Cinema is a small theater with large comfortable seats and you can enjoy dinner at the same time. Show times are as follows:

You will need to go the website to reserve and purchase your seats.

Where To Ski Over Thanksgiving

The big event in November is Thanksgiving and that brings up plans for heading to the slopes for some Thanksgiving weekend skiing. But, the big question is – will there be enough snow?  OK, he’s not exactly a turkey, but a skiing ostrich is awesome!

  • November 21 – Heavenly Valley
  • November 21 – Northstar
  • November 26 – Palisades/Alpine
  • December 5 – Kirkwood
  • No Date Provided – Mt. Rose

FWSA Digital Membership Card

The FWSA digital membership card is now available as a downloadable card and can be accessed at this link:

https://fwsa.org/handlers/celinks.ashx?id=68874. You can customize the card with your name, club name, and council (Bay Area Sports Council). An FWSA membership card identifies the cardholder as a member of not only their own local club and council, but a member of Far West Ski Association, and entitles the individual to a variety of benefits and discounts including lodging and ski rentals. For more information on FWSA Benefits go to https://www.fwsa.org and click on Member Corner/Benefits.

2026 NSC Ski Week to Park City, 7-14 February

The Park City trip is fully booked with 34 Park City Warriors occupying nine condos. Now all we have to wait for is Mother Nature to provide the snowfall for the season.

Questions: contact president@niseiskiclub.org

QotM: The truth has no defense against a fool determined to believe a lie. – Mark Twain