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y Debbie StewartVice-President -International Travel, FWSAAs the newly elected VP of International Travel, it is my pleasure to be working with FWSAand I look forward to taking our international travelers on new and exciting adventures.Here are some reasons to travel with FWSA:■ Adventuresome destinations for both skiers and non-skiers alike■ Experience skiing in unique areas such as the Jungfrau Region which is known as “The Topof Europe” or ski on the famous Aiguilles du Midi glacier 12,600’ above sea level in France■ Take advantage of optional day tours, from magical castles such as Neuschwansteinwhich the Disneyland castle was designed after, to ancient Roman ruins, extraordinarymuseums including the Louvre and D’Orsay in Paris and much more■ Learn and experience the rich local culture in a variety of countries and regions■ Explore the undersea world during one of our annual FWSA Dive trips■ Enjoy a once in a lifetime ride on a dromedary [one humped camel] in the Sahara Desert■ Create memorable experiences with new and old friends with like interests■ Travel with confidence with an experienced travel team and reputable tour operators toprovide our participants outstanding serviceThe town of Garmisch is actuallytwo towns. Garmisch (west) andPartenkirchen (east) were separateentities until 1935 when they cametogether for the 1936 Olympics. Theyeach still have their own identities.The former has a more modern feel,while the latter with its frescoedwalls, offers more of a glimpse intothe past. photo courtesy of theGarmisch Tourist OfficeHere’s what’s next forFWSA International Travel:In 2014, FWSA will be offering a skiweek in Zermatt, Switzerland with a post tripto Spain and/or Portugal. Zermatt, Switzerland’sbest-known ski resort, has a storybookvillage with its quaint Swiss chalet style buildingsand a babbling stream running throughthe middle of town. It is best known for theincredible views of the spectacular Matterhorneverywhere you go. The ski resort offersmore than 155 miles of marked ski trails witha large diversity of terrain for any level skier.After leaving Zermatt, we will travel to thebeautiful areas of Spain and/or Portugal totour and experience the local culture of the region.Details will be available on the FWSAwebsite.Courtesy of the Zermatt TourismPlanning for the Future:I will work to take the FWSA International Travel Program to the next level. In order todo this, I have created a core international travel team to provide our members added value, offeringseamless ease of travel, and exciting experiences that our members have come to expectfrom us in an even more inviting and sophisticated way. We are excited to see families andyouth join our FWSA family. Most trips, activities and events are family friendly and familiesare encouraged to attend.We will be forecasting and publishing future travel, trips and events further in advance soone can save and dedicate their FWSA travel dollars…you write the check, we’ll do the rest!“I hope to see you all on the plane, train, bus and the slopes having an exceptional travel experience.Let’s embrace the world with FWSA’s International Travel Program and adventures to be discovered”.For updates on FWSA International Travel Program, visit www.fwsa.org or e-mail DebbieStewart, FWSA VP of International Travel at: FWSAIntlTrvl@prodigy.net. ▲▲Far West Ski Association Travel VisionFar West Ski Association’s travel programs, North American and International,are designed for those who prefer group travel. FWSA trips provide an opportunity tomeet with old friends and make new ones. Our travel participants, drawn from ourmany ski clubs west of the Rockies and our direct members, are friendly, a pleasure totravel with; fun, intelligent, and exciting.We travel for sport, adventure and culture to exciting world renowned locationsvia air and/or cruise to explore, ski, enjoy different experiences with proven, experienced,and reliable tour operators. Group camaraderie makes it easy for all to meet eachother, party and keep abreast of all activities. Far West Travel and Council Trip Leaderswork together throughout the year to organize and ensure that all participants receivethe best possible value for their travel dollar. It’s imperative that our participantsgo home with lasting memories, many pictures and new friends. We strive to providecontinuous opportunities for people to reconnect on each of our tripsFar West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 21