by Armand Gutierrez, President

Hot August days and nights are here and that great high pressure dome over the Bay Area is bringing the heat, much to the dismay of our heroic fire fighters that are trying to keep northern California from looking like the Venusian plains. 

NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic

The NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, 29 August so look for those long-lost recipes and bring a dish that will satisfy the most discriminating palates in the neighborhood. An Evite was sent out earlier this month so you can designate if you’re attending and what scrumptious dish you’ll be bringing to share. If you didn’t receive an Evite, or know somebody that wants to join in on the festivities, then let me know at president@niseiskiclub.org.

2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO

Signups have been trickling in for the Steamboat trip and so far there are 21 powder-hounds praying for a winter wonderland. It is said that whomever controls the weather can control the planet. Believe me, if I could arrange for Steamboat’s elusive champagne powder to fall upon us while we’re there, then that would truly be a miracle. If you haven’t signed up yet then what are you waiting for? Remember, there are only 36 slots available and 21 have all ready been taken. To make it more enticing, if you sign up late then you just might not get your requested condo mate.

Steamboat is on the Ikon Pass, and is also good for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Here is what you need to know about the Ikon and Epic Passes for the Steamboat trip:

  • Purchase an Ikon Pass (Squaw/Alpine) from Sports America and receive a:
    • $30 trip discount for an Ikon Base Pass, or 
    • $50 trip discount for an Ikon Pass.
    • Go to this link to purchase: : www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-nisei.
    • The Ikon Base Pass is good for five days skiing at Steamboat.
  • Purchase an Epic Pass (Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood) from Sports America and receive a:
    • 20% discount offered by Epic Pass
    • $30 trip discount for an Epic Local Pass, or 
    • $50 trip discount for an Epic Pass
    • Go to this link to purchase: www.sportsamerica.com/epic-nisei.
    • Epic passes cannot be used at Steamboat.
  • Purchase both the Ikon/Epic passes and you will receive a combination trip discount based on the type of passes you purchase.

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

QotM: Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.