by Armand Gutierrez
Is it ski season yet? Considering the number of emails I’ve received from numerous ski resorts reminding me that their resort is the best to visit this season makes it sound like ski season is upon us. But wait! It’s only September and there is plenty of time to enjoy our non-winter activities. The time to think about skiing is not for a couple of months; sometime in November would be just about the right time. Of course, skiing is always on my mind. Yes, it’s a passion of my mine. Like I always say:skiing is not a sport, it’s a lifestyle.
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Week 2020
The Whistler/Blackcomb trip is nearly full. Currently there is room for a couple and one female. Although there are airline seats and rooms available, I’m going to hold off on accepting additional people unless a condo unit can be filled with four people. So, 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. Also, the second payment deadline was 10 August and a few people missed the boat. Please send in your second payment, and the final payment is due 10 October.
For 2019-20 Whistler/Blackcombwill 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.
