2013 FWSA Summer AdventureThe Mammoth Adventure:A Recipe for Fun by Fran LongFran, Bill, John, Kathy, and John enjoy a day at Lake Mary. Summer,2012 was the second annual summer adventure trip. Join them in2013! photo provided by Fran Long<strong>Ski</strong>group thanks the<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Association</strong>for their business inpartnering on the 2014<strong>Ski</strong> Week to Beaver Creek.Start with a week at Mammoth Lakes to mix upsome fun for adventurers of all levels, interests, and ages.Add:■ A day at the lakes, kayaking and fishing■ A day of hiking in the beautiful Eastern Sierra■ A day of biking the numerous bike trails in andaround Mammoth Lakes■ A day exploring the ghost town of Bodie,including the Stamp Mine tour■ A day relaxing, exploring town, and enjoyinga BBQ with friendsMix in:■ A potluck dinner and campfire■ An early-bird dinner at Whiskey Creek■ A free blues concertSprinkle with just the right number of friendly adventurers,stir it up to your liking, and, there you have it,the perfect adventure vacation. ENJOY!<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Association</strong> hosts just such an adventureat Mammoth Lakes every summer. Children andadults of all ages are encouraged to participate. The funat this low cost, outdoor adventure is yours to scheduleas you please, from joining the group for a day, to enjoyingthe entire week of adventures. Look for information onthe 2013 Mammoth Adventure on the FWSA website:www.fwsa.org, when you begin thinking about your summervacation.2014 FWSA NorthAmerican <strong>Ski</strong> WeekNot ExactlyRoughing It -In BeaverCreekJanuary 25 - February 1, 2014“Not exactly roughing it”! That’s whatFWSA members will be doing for the 2014 <strong>Ski</strong>Week, January 25 to February 1. This skiweek will be the first FWSA <strong>Ski</strong> Week to beheld in Beaver Creek. With Beaver Creek’soutstanding groomed runs, base village escalatorsand cookie-time every afternoon, you’llthink you’re in Heaven.The 149 trails and 25 lifts make this a resortof reasonable size to allow plenty of skiingor snowboarding. Designed for all abilities,you can relax on Strawberry Park’s gentlegroomers or be challenged on the famous“Birds of Prey” runs. The Birds of Prey downhillcourse attracts hundreds of skiers early inthe season to compete on the world cup cir-18 <strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 / See the Digital Edition of the <strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.
Luxuryandexemplarycustomerservice,plusexcellentskiing:whatmorecouldyou askfor?Arrow restaurant and bar, with an outdoorpatio. Enjoy some of the 300 days of sunshinewhile watching skiers and snowboarders makingtheir way down the slopes.<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> Travel Staff, Council Trip Leaders,Todd Strickland with Vail Resorts, StephenHall and Sandy Gaudette with <strong>Ski</strong>group.netwill soon start preparations for what shouldbe an exciting and enjoyable visit for <strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong><strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Association</strong> members. Join us! ▲▲Beaver CreekResort /Jack Affleckcuit. The Golden Eagle and other doubleblack diamond runs are part of the course andalthough not for the faint hearted, they aredefinitely skiable for visitors who care to trytheir skills.Beaver Creek Resort Statistics:■ 149 Trails■ 25 Lifts■ 1,815 Acres of <strong>Ski</strong>able Terrain■ 11,440’ Summit Elevation■ 8,100’ Base Elevation■ 3,340 Vertical Drop■ 2 Bowls (Rose & Larkspur)■ 2.75 miles – Longest Trail■ 3 Terrain Parks■ 1 HalfpipeBeaver Creek resort is made up of threeseparate and distinct villages: Beaver CreekVillage is the main center of the resort.As you enter the village, all the walkwaysare heated and clear of snow. The focalpoint is an ice rink where you can practiceyour skills of skating or picking yourself offthe ice. Around the perimeter are boutiques,art galleries, the Vilar Center of the Arts, barsand restaurants ranging from reasonable tohigh end prices.Bachelor Gulch is where the worldrenowned Ritz Carlton Hotel is located alongwith many other homes and condominiums.Bachelor Gulch area offers mostly intermediateskiing.Arrowhead Village is the westernmostentrance to the resort. It offers the Broken<strong>Far</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Ski</strong>er’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 19