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John James of Glendale, California is the recipientof the 2012 Far West Ski Association’s WesternSki Heritage Award. John is a member of the EdelweissSki Club. He founded and conducted the HighSierra Nordic Race Series 1976-1978, co-founded FarWest Ski Week in 1973 with Chuck Morse and JohnRosenkranz, obtained sponsorships for league racingand the Nordic Series, instituted cross country leagueracing, launched league race camps, and providedservice to Rokka League from 1971-1978.John assembled many binders on the HighSierra Nordic Race Series, history of Far West SkiWeek 1973-1987, and early history of Rokka Leaguefrom inception in 1964 to race results for 1977, includingthe role of Rokka in the council ski swap andthe introduction of cross country racing into Rokkain 1973 and extending to 1975. He also served asFWSA VP Recreation 1976-1977, was a member ofthe Far West Board of Governors 1982-1984 andChairman 1983-1984, and member of the USSASports Board of Directors 1983-1985.The winner receives a five-day vacation fortwo from Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, includingfive-day lift tickets to Steamboat, five days ofrentals, half-day lesson for two, and five nights lodging.▲▲Mountain Collective Pass Available: Teaming with Jackson Hole, Alta and Squaw Valley-AlpineMeadows, Aspen Skiing Company is offering, what they call, a groundbreaking ski pass, for the 2012-2013season. The Mountain Collective Pass offers two free days at each of the four destination resorts plus a 50percent discount on an unlimited number of lift tickets at each destination after the complimentary days areused. The pass also entitles buyers to exclusive lodging deals throughout the ski season. ▲▲Congratulations to our Recipients!Far West Skier’s Guide 2O12 - 2O13 37