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keywords: description: Nisei Ski Club SF Bay Area Skiers and Snowboarders Home EventsPhotosSki Trips Trip Schedules Weekend Bus Trip FAQ Weekend Bus Trip Itinerary Seller of Travel InfoArchives Website Archives Way Back MachineAbout About Us Constitution and Policies Board Members NSC Presidents and Weeklong Trips NSC Presidents Message, November, 2021Nov 1
by Armand Gutierrez, President
Jumping Jehoshaphat! Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) opened on October 29th for the Halloween weekend, three weeks earlier than planned. I don’t ever recall any Tahoe ski resort opening that early, usually it is either Thanksgiving weekend or shortly after. Other resort openings:
Northstar 19 NovemberHeavenly 19 NovemberKirkwood 3 DecemberWhile on the topic of ski resorts, can anyone name the state that has the most ski resorts? Let me know at president@niseiskiclub.org.
Ski Resort News
Steamboat Resort has received approval for upgrades to make it Colorado’s 2nd largest resort.Vail Resorts nixes their reservation system (lift tickets), but vaccine proof will be required for some dining venues.Going to Europe? Ikon adds Dolomiti Superski (Italy) and Kitzbühel (Austria).Sierra-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood, and Heavenly Valley expect to open following the Caldor Fire.Dodge Ridge has new owners, Mountain High Resort. Long time owners Frank and Sally Helm decided to retire and operated the ski area since 1976.2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO
The Steamboat trip is coming up and before you know it we’ll by packed into a giant metal tube and transported to our winter wonderland for a week of skiing, dining, and getting together with our NSC family. As a side note, all members have been vaccinated, but bring your masks in the event that they are needed in Steamboat establishments.
QotM: People who find excuses for their actions will never find the resolution.
NSC Presidents Message, October, 2021Sep 30
by Armand Gutierrez, President
La Niña or El Niño? One brings a lot of rain and the other doesn’t. Do you know the difference? Read on and learn. As we ease into the fall season and greet the upcoming months with cooler temperatures, weather forecasters are up to their ears in data, models, simulations, and predictions. And the latest prediction from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is that there is a 70% chance of wet weather in the Pacific Northwest (that includes us in the Bay Area) due to La Niña, and that translates into snow in the mountains and, hopefully, our winter wonderland in Lake Tahoe. So there you have your answer: La Niña brings wet weather and El Niño brings dry weather. Of course, along with the wet weather, aka rain, we need that Polar Express cold air from Alaska to transform raindrops into light and dry snowflakes. Yes, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming ski season.
Vail Resorts Ski Operations
If you are an Epic Pass holder you may have received an email providing details on their upcoming winter operations for 2021-2022 for Vail resorts, and this would include Northstar, Heavenly Valley, and Kirkwood in the Tahoe area. This season Vail Resorts is focused on COVID-19 protocols in indoor spaces. Fortunately, our skiing activities are mainly outside, with the exception of on-mountain dining and shopping in the village. The following implementations are designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 while still providing an enjoyable ski day:
Mountain access – No reservation system and will load lifts and gondolas at normal capacity.Face coverings – Only required in indoor settings, not required in lift lines, chair lifts, or gondolas.Dining Reservations – Reservations will be required at many of the on-mountain restaurants, and expect expanded seating and dining capacity.Dining Vaccinations – Proof of vaccination will be required at indoor and on-mountain restaurants.Employee Safety – All employees required to have COVID vaccinations.These protocols are subject to change based on the local public health guidelines and changing dynamics surrounding COVID-19.
2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO
The Steamboat trip is fully booked and all we need is a good winter dump of snow to create our winter wonderland. As a reminder, 10 October is the due date for final payments, so please send those in on time.
COVID-19 Protocols and Vaccinations
Steamboat has issued the following COVID-19 protocols based on recently updated recommendations from the CDC:
Face coverings – Only required in indoor settings for non-vaccinated individuals. For vaccinated individuals, masks are recommended.Enhanced Cleanliness and Disinfectant Measures – Steamboat recommends common COVID-19 prevention practices such as facial coverings in public indoor spaces, physical distancing, and practicing healthy hand washing/sanitizing.Like Vail Resorts, these protocols are subject to change based on the local public health guidelines and changing dynamics surrounding COVID-19. Additional information can be found at https://www.steamboat.com/covid.I have received several requests for condo mates to be vaccinated, and for clarification NSC is not going to mandate that all attendees be vaccinated. However, in order for me to ensure that assigned condo mates are vaccinated I need to know who is, or is not, vaccinated. So, please let me know (president@niseiskiclub.org) if you are vaccinated (or not). One other note – if you are NOT vaccinated you may not be able to board on our United flight, or the airline you have chosen, if the airlines mandate proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test. If you are denied boarding and cannot go on the trip then you most likely will not be able to get a refund since all trip costs will have been paid. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
QotM: If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
Lets Go to the Movies, 2021!Sep 30
by Tina Woo, Membership Chair
Through the darkness of the pandemic, the hatred, and the divisions within our country, a new sense of self-awareness, purpose, and determination emerged. It is imperative that to move society forward we must work together as a united, global community to make a better future for the next generations. Everyday heroes have taken the lead to bridge relations, cultures, histories, and stories for better understanding, enlightenment, and compassion. We are proud to share those stories with you and look forward to continuing to build a strong community.
Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest is a Production of Contemporary Asian Theatre Scene (CATS) a 501c3 non-profit
Once again, Nisei Ski Club is proud to support the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest 2021. The Live Film Festival is taking place Friday, October 1 (6:30-11 pm) and continuing thru Saturday, October 2 at the AMC Dine-In Sunnyvale Theatres. For audience safety, SVAPFF is reducing in-person theatre capacity. Alternatively, all of the films can be viewed digitally from October 1 – October 10. This offers flexibility for the film viewer. You may recall, several years ago, the club sponsored Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066. Over 70 films will be offered in 20+ categories, including documentaries, drama, culinary food and lifestyle, animation, immigration and social justice, and Asian American shorts. These films will inspire, offer hope, make you laugh, think, cry and generate memories.
The film festival is offering different levels of pricing for the Opening Night, Live Festival Passes and film packages. Tickets for the Opening Night Feature (Paper Tigers), Dinner and Fundraiser are $65.00. An All Access Pass (opening night and all films screened in person are $125. A festival pass can be purchased for $25 to view all films through October 10. Film packages with various themes can be purchased for as little as $7.00. Check the links to view information – https://svapfilmfest2021.eventive.org/welcome.
Please consider supporting this event which brings films about history, culture, heritage and community awareness.
Disabled Sports USA, aka Achieve TahoeSep 30
by Sandy Kiyomura, Board Member-at-Large
Editors comment: Nisei Ski Club has once again made a donation to this great organization, so this article is being reprinted from last year.
There is a very special ski school located at Alpine Meadows. The “Tahoe Adaptive Ski School” was started 52 years ago by a few Vietnam War Vets who were learning to cope with their disabilities. (most amputees). They were taught to ski by Jim Winthers, a World War II Veteran of the 10th Mountain Division and Director of the Soda Springs ski school. They use specialized adaptive equipment and teaching methods to offer persons with any disability the experience of being on the snow. Many of their students are “Wounded Warriors”. Their mission is “to provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.”
Achieve Tahoe is the parent organization of Disabled Sports USA with over 100 chapters in the US. They offer activities off the snow as well, such as cycling, swimming, golf, tennis. My son worked for DSUSA in their Maryland office and had amazing experiences there. One of his tasks was to organize their events. Once he ran a marathon with an amputee and helped him finish. He played floor hockey on sleds with amputees. They have an annual convention in Breckenridge where 600 Wounded Warriors go for a week of ski instruction and races. (My son was the dealer at their poker night event). Kirk Bauer, the executive director and a Vietnam war amputee, said in his speech that he had never before seen so many “multiple” amputees. In previous wars, many soldiers were killed. Nowadays, the injured can survive although they may be missing (multiple) limbs. Achieve Tahoe works with many Wounded Warriors.
I had the privilege of working as a volunteer ski instructor with Achieve Tahoe for over ten years. Although I had taught skiing before, working with disabled skiers gave me lessons in patience, gratitude and humility that I may not have learned anywhere else. I learned to appreciate things I often take for granted. When I have a sore knee, I remember that “at least I have a leg. When I’m having a bad day, I remember all the challenges my students have in daily life. Some of the students are visually impaired. Many have cognitive challenges as well as physical challenges. Skiing brought them great joy and teaching them brought me great satisfaction.
For those of you that might be planning an October visit to the Tahoe area, Achieve Tahoe is having a Covid-friendly Foam Fest event for the entire month. For a $49 donation, you get a Foam Fest glass and a 16 ounce beer at each of five locations in Truckee. This is in lieu of their annual beer tasting and music festival.
Their motto is: if I can do this, I can do anything.
Teton Gravity Research MovieSep 30
contributed by Judy Bracken, Newsletter Editor
Here is an invitation to attend this fun event and get psyched for the upcoming ski season.
Its that time of year! Teton Gravity Research is bringing our new ski and snowboard film AND our WhiSKI series back to the Bay Area for several incredible nights of stoke. As a local club involved in the industry, we would love your help inviting your members to these events!
If you havent yet, Watch the STOKE THE FIRE trailer
Here are the TGR events coming to your area
San Francisco, CA | Oct 7 | Palace of Fine Arts
Tickets available HERE! $20 for adults, $10 for ages 16 under at the early show. VIP tickets are $50 and include a TGR x YETI gift and more.
San Francisco, CA | Oct 8 | Delancey Street Screening Room (WhiSKI Series)
Tickets are available HERE and include a Tincup Whiskey tasting, YETI x TGR gift bags, athlete QA and VIP screening of Stoke the Fire
Oakland, CA | Oct 26 | Starline Social Club
Tickets are available HERE and only $20 each! Two showings: Early Show at 6:30pm, Late Show at 9:00pm.
Want to be more involved? Our film premieres are an awesome way to connect with the local outdoor community! Please let me know how you would like to get involved and I can send over promotional materials for these events.
Full details and link to share:
SF Premiere: https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire/tour/san-francisco-premiere-of-stoke-the-fire
WhiSKI: https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire/tour/san-francisco-whiski-series-of-stoke-the-fire
Oakland Premiere: https://www.tetongravity.com/films/stoke-the-fire/tour/oakland-premieres-of-stoke-the-fire
NSC Newsletter, September 2021Sep 1
Lots of information and photos this month about the upcoming ski season, ski trips, the annual picnic, and restaurants in the area. Enjoy your reading!
President’s Message, September, 2021Sep 1
by Armand Gutierrez, President
Are the Hot August Days and Nights going to extend into September? Much of that depends on how quickly the raging infernos in Northern California and the Sierra foothills can be extinguished and let Nature’s air conditioner roll in and bring that cool, moist, onshore winds to clear our smoky skies. As we do roll into September it’s time to think about the upcoming ski season and what to expect in terms of pandemic-related restrictions.
NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic
The NSC Annual Membership Meeting and Luau Picnic took place on Sunday, 29 August and was well attended, and we were blessed with a comfortable, mild afternoon with just a hint of a breeze. As usual, there was a variety of cuisine that would satisfy the most discriminating palates.
National Ski Council Federation Report (NSCF)
The National Ski Council Federation (https://skifederation.org) was formally established in 1999, and consists of the largest 30 ski councils in the United States and boasts a total membership of approximately 300,000 snow sports enthusiasts. Our local Bay Area Ski Council (BAC) is a member of the NSCF.
In June I attended the NSCF meeting, via Zoom, and picked up the latest information from various ski resorts, ski-related industries, and travel organizations. See the accompanying article for details on what was discussed regarding the upcoming ski season.
2022 NSC Ski Week to Steamboat, CO
The Steamboat trip is fully booked, and a waitlist has been created for one late-signer and possible additional signups. And at our annual picnic there were several members that expressed an interest in going on the trip.
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:$30 trip discount for an Epic Local Pass, or$50 trip discount for an Epic PassGo 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: Followers want to be liked; leaders dont give a damn Ed Alzate.
NSC Hawaiian Luau Picnic Sunday August 29, 2021Sep 1
by Karen Soo, Membership Chair
Another successful Hawaiian Luau picnic at Las Palmas Park is in the books. This was Nisei Ski Clubs first outdoor gathering since our picnic last year was cancelled due to the pandemic!
With the wildfires near South Lake Tahoe creating smoky conditions, we thought our picnic was going to be a bust. Adding to that, the day before was a scorcher with temperatures well in the 100s.
So, we tried to get the word out to start the picnic earlier. As it turns out, the weather was beautiful and sunny. A nice breeze in the shade helped to lower the temperature. The air quality was moderate and quite clear.
Thirty past and present Nisei Ski Club members showed up, bringing plenty of food to share. We had vegetarian sandwiches, chicken wings, BBQ ribs, hot dogs, chicken salad, chili, pulled pork, roast pork buns, fried rice and plenty of pasta salads. And don’t forget the dessert and chilled watermelon. A big thank you to those who brought something to share. No one went home hungry.
[Show picture list]We decided not to proceed with the LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER game because of the fear of multiple handling of dollar bills from person to person.
Everyone had a good time gathering and catching up. If you think about it, it’s been over year and a half since weve seen some of our members in person. The talk of the day was about who was going on the Steamboat trip. The trip is now filled. If you are still thinking about going, please send in your deposit so we can add you to the waiting list.
Look for future Nisei Ski Club events which include a Zoom cooking class and a bicycle ride in October / November.
Be safe all. Keep wearing those masks if you are in an indoor group setting.
National Ski Council Federation (NSCF) Zoom Meeting NotesSep 1
by Armand Gutierrez, President
On June 29th I attended the NSCF monthly meeting as a rep for BAC. The purpose of the meeting was to present and discuss various topics regarding the 2021-2022 ski season, both domestic and overseas venues. Major speakers included:
Adam Feehan (Alterra Mountain, Ikon Pass))Stephen Hall (Skigroup.net owner, travel agent)Gloria Woods (ski.com, travel agent/resources)Colin (Sun Peaks)Larry Young (Steamboat)Here are some of the major highlights from that discussion:
Resort Operations
Resorts will be returning back to pre-COVID conditions, although masks may be required based on current conditions.Online food ordering will remain for “to go” orders, and possibly no reservations in restaurants.Some resorts are limiting groups because there is more revenue on individual sales.Staffing is becoming a challenge due to VISA requirements. There is also a housing shortage for employees.It is anticipated that American/Canadian borders will be open, possibly with COVID restrictions.Airlines/Ski Resorts are imposing non-refundable deposits, same with Ikon/Epic passes.Big resorts may want smaller groups, small resorts want bigger groups. Some resorts are going to be more restrictive in limiting lift ticket sales.AirBNB/VRBO are becoming more predominate and this could result in a possible shrinking of lodging availability in the next 1-2 years. Ski resorts rely on a variety of house availability for their staff. Any shortage in housing will impact hiring staff.Lift Ticket Sales
There will be a variety of lift ticket options, and online purchases will be non-refundable.Dynamic ski lift pricing based on demand will continue.Reservation systems will continue to be used and the best prices will be from online purchasing.Trip Insurance
Trip Insurance is designed to reimburse you in the event that you have to cancel due to illness or bodily harm (e.g. broken arm, sprained ankle, etc.) prior to the trip. Most policies do not cover COVID. Specifically, policies will NOT cover if you cancel a trip because you think you might get COVID, only if you actually get COVID before the trip. Bottom line: read the fine print on any insurance policy before purchasing.
Restaurant RamblingsSep 1
by Hoyt Nelson, Board Member-at-Large
Indoor dining is picking up around here. Some places have reduced hours or have gone out of business, but I recommend the experience in general. They are frequently almost empty and haven’t lost quality. Many offer outdoor seating. Call to see when they are open, however.
Our experience with some South Bay Japanese restaurants is that they change or go out of business. There are some, like Gombei in SJ Japan Town and Yuki Sushi (at Pruneridge and Winchester in Santa Clara) that are consistently good, but even some of the reliable old places like Azuma on Stevens Creek seem (to us) have lost some of their luster. Over the last several months however, we have eaten several great meals at Suro Sushi Grill about .3 mi. south of 280 on Saratoga Ave in San Jose. They specialize in fancy rolls (which are good) but we prefer the standards like tempura, nigiri, donburi, etc. Where Suro shines for us is the bento. The tempura is not at all greasy and the sashimi is excellent and very generous. My only complaint is that on two consecutive trips, the tea was good, but not hot. Prices are fairly reasonable and the atmosphere is nice.
We recently found Joy Dumpling on S. Blaney at Bollinger in San Jose. In spite of their name, they have relatively few actual dumplings on the menu, but they are good and we were impressed with their quality. We will return. Still on our list to try are two places with the same name in SJ: Scott’s Seafood Chowder at 111 W. St. John and at 200 S 1stin San Jose.They are associated with the old Scott’s, but are supposed to be more casual and a little less expensive. NOLO in Palo Alto was our favorite New Orleans eatery, but in the last couple of years, have dropped some of our favorite menu items. We tried Bywater in Los Gatos (another New Orleans place) about 2 yrs ago on Santa Cruz Ave.. They only have a few of the old standards, but they aren’t as expensive as many Los Gatos places and are pretty good. While in that area, don’t forget the Indo Café in Saratoga. It’s amazing that it’s doing so well in such a hard-to-find location but I think it’s the best Indonesian restaurant in S Bay area.
Check out my Google Drive section on restaurants for more info and contact me by email (hoiytnelson6@gmail.com) if you have specific questions. I will also send you my links to restaurant segment and other sections (so you won’t want to copy a random 24 letter address into your browser address bar).
As always, please send me info on your favorite places. I always have my antenna up for interesting places..
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