Archive for August, 2009

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 weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org 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
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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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 weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org 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
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

Sign Up

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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 weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org 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
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

Sign Up

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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 weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org 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
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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