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2012 ! Issue 7

SKI TRACKSThis issue generously sponsored by

Sundance Ski Shop

Ski Prepared Keep in shape- exercise before the season begins. Check your equipment: skis tuned, bindings tested, properly fitted boots, clothing still warm, helmet not compromised, unscratched goggles, and sunscreen & lip-balm not expired.

Ski with Attitude Ski in your comfort zone. Know your abilities and limits – never be

pressured to ski where you are not comfortable. Warm-up on an easy run. Ski more difficult runs  when  you’re  fresh.   Take meal breaks and stay hydrated. Take it easy on unfamiliar terrain. Rest  when  you’re  tired. Ski with a buddy. Monitor yourself and your buddies for signs of fatigue or frostbite.

Ski Smart Ski in control so you can stop or avoid other people or objects. Ski in a consistent, predictable manner. Watch downhill skiers and boarders and predict where they are going –

it is your responsibility to avoid them. Avoid passing boarders on their blind side. Carefully choose where to stop so you do not obstruct the trail or are not

visible from above. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to

others. Observe all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and areas. Do not ski if your ability is impaired by use of alcohol or drugs.

www.seniorsski.com

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club

Welcome to the end of the wait for SNOW. Our Club has been hoping for the affirmation that Yes, there will be another ski season with all the joys that can bring: Exhilaration, Satisfaction, Amazing Scenery, New and Renewed Friendships, Tune Up lessons and even possibly New Equipment. The November edition of our Newsletter provides information to members on most of these joys.

You may be assured that there have been sufficient registrations for the Sunshine trip to have a Bus. There is room for a few late deciders. So the information is included on page 7. Please call Tour Hosts Byron or Al to confirm.

If you need to service your skis, please consider being a patron of our advertisers who offer discounts to members showing their Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club membership card. Act soon to avoid the rush by the end of November.

For those who have not started physical stretching and conditioning for the “hill season,” you may want to respond to Shirley and Doug’s item that follows. Iook forward to seeing you and your pictures of great skiing this winter.

George FitzsimmonsEditor

Ski Conditioning Fitness program, Phase 2 Interested in getting fit or just staying fit for the ski season? While our current program at the Kinsmen Sports Centre is full and underway, we are exploring the option of running a follow-up program starting in January.A conditioning program for skiers is an essential part of any ski training program. Improve your performance by taking important preventative measures to protect joints and muscle tissue from injury. These sessions concentrate on exercises specific to downhill skiing and are tailored for active seniors. The next series of classes would consist of a 1-hour workout session per week for 8 weeks, starting in January. Then classes would be held at the Kinsmen Sports Centre every Friday from 10-11 AM. Estimated cost: $80.00 Please let us know if you are interested to form classes. Then we would approach the Kinsmen Sport Centre to begin setting it up. We need 8 people minimum to register and the class can hold up to 14. If there is even greater interest a second class will be set up. Contact Doug or Shirley at activities@seniorsski.com

Ski Season Begins!by George Fitzsimmons

What’s Coming Up?What’s Coming Up?

Marmot and Snow Valley opening

Projected for November 9

Welcome To Winter +New Members Day

November 20 If Snow Valley opens

on time.

Fall Banquet November 28

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Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski ClubFall Dinner

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  

**GERMAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE** 8310 – Roper Road (51 Ave.)

Cash Bar 5:30 PM —Dinner 6:30 PM $32 per person (incl. GST & Gratuity) Guests are invited. Come and welcome our new members!

Have a look at the NEW ski equipment displayed by local ski shops. DOOR PRIZES.

Tickets available on Registration Day, Wednesday, October 24, or after, by sending yourcheque, payable to ROCKY MOUNTAIN SENIORS SKI CLUB, to

Susan Hall, #903, 10721 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, T6E 6J5,

Deadline for tickets: November 21, 2012. No post-dated cheques – Your tickets will be at the door.

Dates Tour Days Skiing Open Date Draw Date Close Date December 2 to 5 Sunshine 3 days still room ! January 6 to 11 Sun Peaks 1 3 or 4 days November 10 November 20 November 30 January 13 to 18 Sun Peaks 2 3 or 4 days November 17 November 27 December 10 January 27 to 31 Marmot Ski Imp. 4 days November 30 December 14 December 21 February 10 to 14 Panorama 4 days December 16 December 23 January 3 February 24 to March 1 Silver Star 4 days December 3 December 19 December 21 March 17 to 21 Marmot 4 days January 23 February 10 February 17 April 7 to 10 Sunshine 3 days February 18 February 25 March 4

for more details go to http://seniorsski.com/tours/

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club Ski Tours for 2012-2013.

Left: A light snowfall reminds us that Sun Peaks awaits.Right: Louise makes snow for their anticipated November 11 opening.

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Membershipby Anke Seifried

Renewing our Membership

Our delightful Registration and Information session at Snow Valley was on October 24.

Thanks to our host, Snow Valley, for providing an excellent venue plus delectable refreshments and even some snow to boost the spirit. My thanks goes to the new and renewing Members who joined us at Snow Valley. I particularly want to thank all the volunteers who manned stations with enthusiasm and skill. The membership card laminator is in intensive care right now. We did get another at the end of the day but those who did not laminate their cards may do so at the Club Dinner on November 28.

New Members and Renewing Members

As of October 25, 2012, we have 40 new Club Members and nearly 300 Club Members have renewed their membership for the next 12 months. There are still 160 potential renewals from last year’s register. If you want your name to appear in the Club Phone list, please send in your Membership Application no later than this November. The Phone list is issued in December containing telephone numbers of those who signed, thereby giving their consent on the Membership Form. Membership Application Forms are on our website seniorsski.com under “Join Us.” Please print, sign and mail to the address on the form with a cheque. We are not set up for Debit or Credit Card transactions.

Welcome to Winter and New Members Day

is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th, at Snow Valley. We will be introducing the New Members present during coffee break that morning. Lifts start operating at 9:30 AM. The exact extent of activities is snow and weather dependent. We look forward coffee, cookies and a great visit when Welcome New Members day occurs.

We expect to have Demo Skis, which can be tried at no charge, but you have to bring your boots. There will be ski tips from our friendly instructors and we usually have binding checks. In the past, Club Members using the binding check expertise, have been observed making a totally voluntary donation to support Snow Valley’s Community Initiatives Program.

As the snow materializes and plans can be firmed up, we will send out notices and post information on our website seniorsski.com

Tuesdays at Snow Valley

You will find Members skiing at Snow Valley at all times. Tuesdays are specially designated by the Club Members as the day. for meeting, skiing on the hill and gathering in the Lodge for coffee. The first hour after lifts open is usually not busy. Also, the time from 2:30 PM until the early evening is good for being able to pick your route rather than doing the slalom out of necessity.

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Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski ClubSnow Valley On-Hill Training

Programs for the 2012-2013 Season

Four programs: Ski, Synchro, Carve and Race. The choice is yours.

Ski:

Never skied before but want to acquire the skills necessary to enjoy those fabulous trips to the mountains? Skied since you were a kid but want that extra boost in efficiency so you can ski straight through from lift opening until closing time at Marmot? Then this program is for you! Snow Valley instructors will help you to get your skiing to where you want it to be. The same instructors will work with you each week throughout the class to enable you to build on what you have learned in the previous weeks.

This program is intended for all skiers, novice through expert. Groups will be created based on participant level of experience and goals. There are two sessions, A and B, each consisting of five classes. Classes are offered on Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. The price of each session is $70.00 + GST for Snow Valley pass-holders and $110.00 + GST for non-pass-holders, payable directly to Snow Valley guest services at their front desk. Session A dates: 20, 27 November 2012; 4, 11, 18 December 2012. Session B dates: 15, 22 January 2013; 5, 12, 19 February 2013.

Synchro:

Want to play and socialize while you ski? Synchro is almost like dancing on skis. There are faster ways to get to the bottom, but with lots of laughs and almost as many turns, youʼll copy the movements of the leader to create a flowing, unified image. As the leader – and everyone gets a turn – youʼll learn how to ski smoothly and predictably so your team can match your movements. Without much time spent in typical “ski lesson” skill-focused development, participants will learn how to vary their speed and their turns to follow and match a leader, while the leaders will learn how to move smoothly and predictably to be easy to follow. By practicing skiing the way someone else moves youʼll develop versatility to avoid obstacles, and focusing on other skiers while you ski helps develop more awareness of your surroundings – so that snowboarder flying in from the side isnʼt so surprising. Besides, there are a lot of laughs celebrating the beautiful patterns and the ones that didnʼt look quite so good!

This program is intended for all skiers, beginner through expert, as long as youʼre comfortable skiing on Cascade (between the chairlifts). There are three sessions, A, B, and C, each consisting of four classes. Classes are offered Mondays 2:00 - 3:30 pm. The price of each session is $70.00 + GST for Snow Valley pass-holders, payable directly to Snow Valley guest services at their front desk.

Session A dates: 26 November 2012; 3, 10, 17 December 2012. Session B dates: 14, 21, 28 January 2013; 4 February 2013. Session C dates: 25 February 2013; 4, 11, 18 March 2013.

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Carve:

Think those metal edges on your skis are purely cosmetic? Or do you think they're reserved for racers only? In either case, prepare to be enlightened and achieve a state of euphoria on snow! Snow Valley instructors (aided by a couple of Club members) will teach you the fundamentals of carving a turn using the edges of your skis. This skill can be applied in all types of turns: wedge through slalom and everything in between. By learning how, when, and how much to engage your edges in your skiing, you will gain significant control in all types of terrain and conditions. Plus, riding those edges is one heck of a lot of fun!

This program is intended for skiers with some prior experience who would like to learn to take advantage of the whole ski. (After all, you paid for the entire ski! Why not use all of it?) Participants should be comfortable skiing on groomed, blue runs, and they should possess a Snow Valley season pass. There are three sessions, A, B, and C, each consisting of seven classes. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm. The price of each session is $90.00 + GST for Snow Valley pass- holders, payable directly to Snow Valley guest services at their front desk.

Session A dates: 20, 22, 27, 29 November 2012; 6, 11, 13 December 2012. Session B dates: 15, 17, 22, 24 January 2013; 5, 7, 12 February 2013. Session C dates: 14, 19, 21 February 2013; 5, 7, 12, 14 March 2013.

Race:

This program combines the technical skill of carving with the strategic and tactical skills of selecting appropriate turn trajectories and timing in order to successfully and quickly navigate a series of gates on the hill. But you needn't have Olympic aspirations to join the race program. In fact, you needn't even aspire to race at all! The skills you learn in the race program will enable you to quickly take evasive action when that guy on the snowboard cuts across in front of you as well as enable you to deftly negotiate a sequence of gentle moguls off the Paradise Chair at Marmot. But most of all, the race program will hone your skiing technique so that it will be as sharp as your

edges! Snow Valley coaches will provide training both in free skiing and in the gates.

Gate training will begin with small brushes, progressing to knee-high stubbies. Full-length gates will be available for those that want to use them. Most of the work, however, will be in the stubbies, providing an intimidation free environment in which to practice the physical and mental skills necessary for mastering the gates.This program is intended for skiers comfortable with skiing at higher speeds who would like to take their technique up a notch or two. Participation in session A of the Carve program is a prerequisite for participation in the race program as is possession of a Snow Valley season pass. There are two sessions, B and C, each consisting of six classes plus one fun race. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm. The price of each session is $90.00 + GST for Snow Valley pass-holders, payable directly to Snow Valley guest services at their front desk.

Session B dates: 15, 17, 22, 24 January 2013; 5, 12 February 2013. Race: 7 February 2013.

Session C dates: 14, 19, 21 February 2013; 5, 7, 12 March 2013. Race: 14 March 2013.

Slalom-specific training is also offered, conditions permitting, on those Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:45pm - 3:15pm when the regular race classes are not held. Slalom training is offered on a pay-as-you-go basis for a price of $15.00 + GST per class for Snow Valley pass-holders, payable directly to Snow Valley guest services at their front desk.

Tentative slalom dates: 18, 20 December 2012; 8, 10, 29, 31 January 2013; 12, 14, 26 February 2013.

Want more information about any of these programs? Please contact Martha at steenie@rcn.com. For questions specific to the Synchro program, please contact Larry at lecomfort@shaw.ca.

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club October 24 , 2012

Sunshine Village: December 2 – 5, 2012 Tour Host: Byron Jonah and Al Johnston

780-437-0551 780-476-9179 Accommodation: Sunshine Mountain Lodge

*Does not include the National Park Pass.

The Superior Lodge Rooms are located on the second and third floors on the frozen waterfall side of the building. Each room features one queen bed and a single trundle bed and a flat-screen TV. There is a full bathroom with bathtub and shower. Included in Tour Package: 3  nights’  accommodation,   a 3-day lift pass, bus transportation, NO Club dinner this year, all taxes and fees except National Park Pass.

Participants wishing to use their own National Parks Pass must bring it with them. Those without passes are asked to bring a cheque, written to RMSSC, to pay the park fee ($21.50 for those 65+ or $24.90 for those under 65). Family passes will cover only the owners of the pass.

Notes: All participants who purchase lift passes through the Tour Host will be eligible for a Senior Pass.

Participants wishing to purchase their own passes must provide proof of age (65+) to be eligible for a Senior Pass. Sunshine/Marmot Cards will be honoured at the regular discounts.

A bus has been booked. However, if fewer than 30 people make reservations the Club will cancel the bus, refund the cost ($ 96 each) and attempt to arrange car pooling.

Sunshine Mountain Lodge tries to keep a quiet atmosphere on their hotel room floors. To avoid loud partying in the rooms, the Lodge asks guests to not bring food and beverages with them.

Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own roommates. Tour participants who have not arranged their roommates prior to making their reservation must submit a cheque for the single rate with their Reservation Form.

Deductions: Non-skier (Sunshine Pass Holder, or Sunshine/Marmot Card holder) $157 Self-driver (possible if bus is full) $ 96

Bus departure point & car parking: South-east corner of Mill Woods Golf Course (4540 – 50 Street). To Reserve Starting October 5, 2012 mail to the Tour Host 1. Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form, 2. A cheque for the full payment (payable to the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club) dated no later than

October 26, 2012.

Mail to Byron Jonah 10404 26 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6J 4J9

Start Date October 5, 2012 Draw Date: October 19, 2012(in case of an over-subscribed tour) Deadline: October 26, 2012

Room Type Tour Package Cost per Person* Single Double

Superior Lodge Room $664 $453

Still Room

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club October 24 , 2012

Sun Peaks 1 (4-day): January 6 - 11, 2013 Tour Hosts: Brian Craig and Susan Robblee

780-922-5163 780-431-2742 Accommodation: Coast Sundance Lodge

Room Type* Tour Package Cost per Person Single Double

Studio + 3 day ski $910 $648

Studio + 4 day ski $966 $704

* Participants who extend their stay will be charged the Club rate for the extra nights. The Studio Rooms have one or two queen beds, a full bathroom, a mini kitchen (which includes a 2 or 4 burner stove, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle & toaster), and dining table and chairs. All rooms feature a TV, complimentary movie channels, complimentary high speed Internet access, iron and full-sized ironing board, hair dryer, and individually controlled heating. All rooms are non-smoking and have windows that open. Some rooms also have a gas fireplace. Included in Tour Package: 5  nights’  accommodation, a 3-day or 4-day lift pass, bus transportation,

Welcoming Party, Club dinner deposit all taxes and fees.

Deductions: Non-skier 3 day=$165 4 day=$220 Self-driver (possible if bus is full) $ 168 Club dinner deposit (if not attending) $ 5

Bus departure point & car parking: South-east corner of Mill Woods Golf Course (4540 – 50 Street). Note: Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own roommates. Tour participants who have not arranged their roommates prior to making their reservation must submit a cheque for the single rate with their Reservation Form. To Reserve Starting November 10, 2012 mail to the Tour Host 1. Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form, 2. A cheque for the full payment (payable to the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club) dated no later than

November 30, 2012. Mail to: Brian Craig

134, 52472 Range Road 224 Sherwood Park, T8A 4R6

Start Date: November 10, 2012 Draw Date: November 20, 2012 (in case of an over-subscribed tour) Deadline: November 30, 2012

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club October 24 , 2012

Sun Peaks 2 (4-day): January 13 - 18, 2013 Tour Hosts: Ian Kupchenko and Gordon Stewart

780-434-1971 780-929-2075

Accommodation: Coast Sundance Lodge

Room Type* Tour Package Cost per Person Single Double

Studio + 3 day ski $910 $648

Studio + 4 day ski $966 $704

* Participants who extend their stay will be charged the Club rate for the extra nights.

The Studio Rooms all have one or two queen beds, a full bathroom, a mini kitchen (which includes a 2 or 4 burner stove, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle & toaster), and dining table and chairs. All rooms feature a TV, complimentary movie channels, complimentary high speed Internet access, iron and full-sized ironing board, hair dryer, and individually controlled heating. All rooms are non-smoking and have windows that open. Some rooms also have a gas fireplace. Included in Tour Package: 5nights’  accommodation, a 3-day or 4-day lift pass, bus transportation,

Welcoming Party, Club dinner deposit, all taxes and fees.

Deductions: Non-skier 3 day=$165 4 day=$220 Self-driver (possible if bus is full) $ 168 Club dinner deposit (if not attending) $ 5

Bus departure point & car parking: South-east corner of Mill Woods Golf Course (4540 – 50 Street). Note: Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own roommates. Tour participants who have not arranged their roommates prior to making their reservation must submit a cheque for the single rate with their Reservation Form. To Reserve Starting November 17, 2012 mail to the Tour Host 1. Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form. 2. A cheque for the full payment (payable to the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club) dated no later than

December 10, 2012. Mail to: Ian Kupchenko 10 Marlboro Road

Edmonton, AB T6J 2C6

Start Date: November 17 2012 Draw Date: November 27, 2012 (in case of an over-subscribed tour) Deadline: December 10, 2012

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club October 24, 2012

Marmot Ski Improvement: Jan 27 – Jan 31, 2013 Tour Hosts: Sylvia Moysa and Elaine Carswell 780-438-9095 780-434-2998

Accommodation: Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites

Room Type* Tour Package Cost per Person Single Double Triple Quad

Standard Room $664 $540 Studio Room $740 $576 One Bedroom $757 $586 $551 Two Bedroom $631 $581 $557 * Participants who extend their stay until Friday will be charged the Club rate for the extra night. Standard Room: Two double beds, mini-fridge (some balconies available). Studio Unit: Ground floor, queen bed, sitting room with hide-a-bed and kitchenette. One Bedroom: Separate bedroom with one queen, includes kitchen, sitting room with hide-a-bed and fireplace. Two Bedroom: Separate bedroom with one queen; loft style sleeping area with three single beds; sitting room with kitchen, fireplace, and hide-a-bed. Ski Lessons: A two-hour lesson at 10:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Lesson groups are Green, Blue, Black, GS Race Camp, Introduction to Moguls, and Mastering Moguls. Note: Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own roommates. Tour participants who have not arranged their roommates prior to making their reservation must submit a cheque for the single rate with their Reservation Form. Included in Tour Package: 4 nights accommodation 4-day lift pass, Ski Lessons

Welcoming Party, Club dinner deposit all taxes and fees.

Deductions: Non-skier (non-skiers, Sunshine/Marmot Card holders, Season Pass holders) $212 Lessons $165 Club dinner deposit $ 5

To Reserve Starting November 30, 2012 mail to the Tour Host 1. Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form. 2. A cheque for the full payment (payable to the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club) dated no later than

December 21, 2012

Mail to: Sylvia Moysa 4008 - 120 St., Edmonton, T6J 1X8

Start Date: November 30, 2012 Draw Date: December 14, 2012 (in case of an over-subscribed tour) Deadline: December 21, 2012

RMSSC Reservation Form 11 September, 2012

Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club Tour Reservation Form

Consult the latest Ski Tracks or www.seniorsski.com for complete tour information. To make a reservation mail a completed and signed Reservation Form along with a cheque for the full amount written to the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club dated no later than the Deadline Date to the Tour Host by the Deadline Date. Each participant must complete a separate form. A single cheque may be written for two participants.

Tour Destination

Tour Date

Participant Address

City Postal Code

Telephone Email

Emergency Contact Name

Contact’s  home  phone Contact’s  work  phone

Need a badge? No Yes Preferred name

Room type (use descriptor from the Ski Tracks or www.seniorsski.com)

Tour participants are responsible for arranging their own roommates. Tour participants who have not arranged their roommates prior to making their reservation must submit a cheque for the single rate with their Reservation Form.

Check one Single Double Triple Quad

Sharing with

Lift pass - check one I will need a lift pass. I will NOT need a lift pass Sun Peaks - check one 3 day lift pass 4 day lift pass Lessons - for Marmot Ski Improvement please indicate your choice of lesson group (one only) No lesson Green Blue Black GS Camp Intro Moguls Master Moguls Carpooling for non-bus trips may be arranged through the message board on www.seniorsski.com Trip Itinerary – Please send my Itinerary by (check one) email Canada Post Cost The Tour Package Cost is itemized in the Ski Tracks and on www.seniorsski.com. If you opt out of the lift pass, the lesson, the dinner, or bus transportation, deduct the appropriate amount from the Tour Package Cost. (Participants who want to self-drive must pay for the bus and will be refunded when the bus fills.)

Tour Package Cost (as in Ski Tracks) $ If no lift pass, deduct $ If no lessons, deduct $ If no Club dinner, deduct deposit $ If bus full, deduct $ Final amount due $

Exclusion of Liability and Release: As a member of Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club, I acknowledge that I have read and signed the Exclusion of Liability and Release on the Application for Membership. Signature Date