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and major ski resort events, but disbanded both anumber of years ago. With modern technology, allthis information is easily available online and is constantlyupdated by the resorts. We even had a columnfor Recipes for the Slopes and a Glossary ofSnow and Weather Terms. Leigh and I did most ofthe writing, with a feature article on “The Value ofSki Lessons” by Mary F. Wendt, a freelance writer, pastpresident of the Southern California Ski Writers Associationand recipient of the 1988 FWSA Bill BerryMedia Award.The Far West Skier’s Guide was well receivedby the ski industry, ski community and Far Westmembers. We continued to expand the publication,as advertising sales increased. The council coveragehas expanded over the years, as well. The first issueincluded only 2/3rds of a page summary about theseven existing councils (in 1988) - Bay Area Council,Central Council, Inland Council, Los Angeles Council,Orange Council, San Diego Council and SierraCouncil. All the ski clubs were listed in the back ofthe publication, in order by council. Beginning withthe 1996-1997 issue, we began to devote a section toeach of our councils. And, we added new councils,with the addition of the Arizona Ski Council in the1991-1992 issue, Northwest Ski Club Council in the1992-1993 issue, New Mexico Ski Club Council inthe 2001-2002 issue and Intermountain Ski Councilin the 2008-2009 issue. Each council section nowincludes an article by the council president, picturesand their club list.Also included in the first edition was a oneindustry updates. We still highlight all our FWSAprograms in the publication, with the Vice Presidentsor Chairperson of each program submitting an article.News coverage of our industry partners has grownover the years, in recognition of their high-level ofparticipation in the FWSA industry programs, suchas the annual Silent Auction/Travel Expo, Conventionsponsorships and advertising support.The millennium brought new and expandedFWSA programs, and with it a challenge to fit coverageof everything into the publication. The 2005-2006 issue was the largest ever, with 100 pages. TheFar West Ski Association celebrated a milestone anniversaryin 2005.The National Ski Council Federation wasfounded as we entered the new millennium, bringinga dynamic dimension to council programs. The AthleticScholarship Fund was established in 2004 forthe purpose of providing financial assistance to junioralpine ski racers and the program has expandedto be one of the Far West Ski Association’s most notableefforts. The Annual FWSA Convention had arelatively brief coverage in each issue of the Far WestSkier’s Guide until the 2004-2005 issue, celebratingFWSA’s 75th Anniversary of its founding in 1930.This issue featured an eight-page center fold with“The History of Skiing in the Far West” by CatherineOhl. Modern FWSA Conventions have multiplesnowsports personalities and additional programs,such as the Snowsports Leadership Academy, themulti-media presentation, Snowsports Builder Awardand an expanded list of Convention sponsors. Travelpage summary article highlighting the major programsof the FWSA: Public Affairs, Ski Sense &Safety, Community Service, Support of Regional andNational Skisport Museums, Athletic Programs,Travel Programs, Publications, Awards Programs,Annual Convention and Membership. Selected programsalso had additional coverage in the publication.A Resort and Travel News section featured skicoverage increased due to the addition of adventuretrips such as the annual Dive Trip, and beginning lastyear, the mini-FWSA Ski Week to Big White / SilverStar and summer adventure to Mammoth Mountain.FWSA affiliated with additional industry organizations,and expanded its public affairs programs, especiallyin the ski safety and history recognitionArticle continues on page 65.Find us on Twitter @HolidazeSkiTourFind us on Facebook@HolidazeToursandTravelFar West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 15