by Armand Gutierrez, President
Last month I posted the opening dates (19 Nov and 3 Dec) for Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood (Palisades and Alpine didn’t have any postings). Well, apparently Mother Nature didn’t get the word about winter activities and those dates passed and the resorts didn’t open. Palisades did open for Halloween weekend but that was just a one-weekend event and skiing was fairly limited. I’ve been viewing the webcams for Tahoe resorts and it looks pretty bleak, and the warm temperatures are hindering snowmaking operations. Perhaps December will bring us that winter wonderland we’re all looking forward to for heading up to Tahoe and get the season started. On the other hand, Canadian resorts are open with plenty of snow and all lifts in operation.
On the topic of the state with the most ski resorts there was only on response, by Sheldon Sam, and he had the correct answer of the state of New York. What, you say? New York? What happened to Colorado or Utah? Turns out New York beat them all with 47 ski resorts.
2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO
We’re counting down to our trip to Steamboat and here are some updates:
- If you’re planning on renting skis then you can get a 40% discount with Steamboat Sports at the following link: https://packages.steamboat.com/packages/package/61850/?code=Nisei_RENT
- Steamboat will be requiring masks for unvaccinated people, but does encourage everyone to wear masks while indoors.
- Restaurants are requiring proof of vaccination, so be sure to bring your COVID card.
- For up-to-date information go to this link: https://www.steamboat.com/the-trail-forward
- The NSC Orientation is currently scheduled for Saturday, 8 January, and an Evite will be sent out with details.
Christmas Greetings
On behalf of the NSC board I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
QotM: The best gifts are the ones not asked for. – Ed Alzate
