Sandy Kiyomura
Have you ever thought about skiing at more resorts, even internationally? Nisei Ski club is a member of BAC. This is the Bay Area Snow Sports council, which is comprised of over 20 ski clubs. Since BAC is a member of the Far West Ski Association, they are able to offer travel packages at great discounts. As a member of Nisei Ski Club, you can participate in any of the BAC or FWSA travel programs. This year, BAC is going to Telluride and FWSA is going to Cortina, Italy (site of past Winter Olympics). This trip also includes an after-trip to Florence and Rome. If you don’t care to ski, you can join the group for the week in Florence and Rome.
I have traveled and skied in Japan, France, Germany and Austria through Far West. It’s a great way to travel to places that you may not go to otherwise and meet other skiers. Everything is well organized, from your flight to your hotels. Most breakfasts and dinners are included. Japanese food was “oishi” (delicious). They also have “happy hours” and offer side tours (extra cost for tours).
If you’re interested in more ski-related travel, check out the enclosed flyers. The Far West International trip will be to Cortina, Italy. Cortina was the site of the 1956 Winter Olympics and the Dolomites are known as the “Italian Alps”. You may go to www.skibac.org. I heard that Armand will be going on the Cortina trip and I might also. It should be fun; definitely worth doing if you’ve never skied Europe or just want to ski the Dolomites.
Link to Telluride trip (January 30-February 6): Telluride 2016 trip flyer
Link to the Cortina trip (March 5-March 12): Cortina 2016 trip flyer
Cortina town center
Telluride
