by Armand Gutierrez

June was a heat record holder. July was a heat record holder. Any guesses on what August might be like? Temps have certainly gone up lately, but that’s expected during the summer. Fortunately, our hot days are minimal and milder days will be upon us. Now that skiing is over I hope you’re enjoying whatever your passion is, be it hiking, biking, golfing, or your favorite outdoor endeavor. 

NSC Webpage Updates

Have you noticed anything new on the NSC web pages? On the home page in the upper right hand side you will see the FWSA Historic Ski Club logo. This logo is presented to ski clubs that have 50+ years as an incorporated club. The other update is on the About/Board Members page. I reviewed a variety of corporate websites that feature their board members and thought this would be beneficial for our website. The board member photos and short bios are designed for members to become familiar with the board members.

FWSA Historic Ski Club Honors

The FWSA Historic Ski Club honors is presented to ski clubs that have 50+ years as an incorporated club. NSC was founded in 1958 and last year we celebrated our 60thanniversary. However, the club was not officially incorporated as a non-profit club until 1968, and thus NSC qualified with 50+ years. NSC also received an official FWSA Historic Ski Club certificate. Sandy Kiyomura initially worked with FWSA in securing this honor, and then Frank Chang continued to work on this while Sandy was enjoying herself on the FWSA Japan trip. Thanks to their dedicated efforts NSC was awarded the FWSA Historic Ski Club honor.

Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Week 2020

If you haven’t signed up for this trip then now is the time to fill out the application and get your checkbook out as well. The trip is over half full (limited to 60 applicants) so now is the time to signup, especially if you already have an Epic Pass that is good for Whistler/Blackcomb. The second payment is due on August 10th, so be sure to include that with your deposit. This trip is a little more expensive than our usual trips, but the cost can be greatly reduced if you have the Epic/Epic Local pass for lift tickets.

For 2019-20 Whistler/Blackcomb will be on the Epic Pass, and is also good for Northstar, Heavenly Valley, and Kirkwood. Here is what you need to know about the Ikon and Epic Passes for the Whistler/Blackcomb trip:

  • Purchase the Ikon Base Pass(Squaw/Alpine) from Sports America and receive a $30 discount on the Whistler/Blackcomb trip. However, the Ikon Pass cannot be used at Whistler/Blackcomb. Go to this link to purchase: www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-nisei
  • Purchase the Epic Local Pass(Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood) and receive a $30 discount on the Whistler/Blackcomb trip. The Epic Pass can be used at Whistler/Blackcomb for up to ten days. Go to this link to purchase: www.sportsamerica.com/epic-nisei

If you have any questions about either of the passes then drop me a line at president@niseiskiclub.org

Davos/Portugal Ski Week 2020

NSC is collaborating with FWSA on their 2020 ski trip to Davos, Switzerland (Feb 28 – Mar 7), with an extension week to Portugal (Mar 7-13). Davos offers 186mi of guaranteed ski pistes, 57 cable cars/lifts, 110 slopes, and a vertical drop of 5,656 feet. In other words, this place is huge, and the Klosters ski resort sits next door for additional skiing adventures. If you are planning on making this trip then now is the time to sign up as rooms are filling up fast. For Davos there are a couple of Comfort rooms, several Executive rooms, and four Jr. Suites available. For Portugal there are only three spots left, with all the suites sold out. Please submit all forms and the first payment directly to me at:

FWSA Davos Ski Trip

c/o Armand Gutierrez

1843 Cabana Drive

San Jose, CA 95125

Subsequent payments will be sent directly to Debbie Stewart, VP of International Travel (address is on the applications). The Davos/Portugal flyer and application forms have been posted.

If you have any questions about this trip then drop me a line at president@niseiskiclub.org