Sandy Kiyomura
Hey, skiers and boarders! It’s time to head to the mountains. This is the earliest opening in decades for most resorts. I was lucky enough to get a few turns in after Thanksgiving. I skied Squaw one day and Northstar another. Operations were limited but who’s complaining? Just being on the snow made the trip worthwhile. Most likely, by the time you read this, the entire mountain will be open.
I am also the benefits director for BAC and I wanted to let you know that if you don’t have a season’s pass, you might want to consider Sierra at Tahoe. NSC belongs to BAC (Bay Area Council of Snow Sports). BAC has a corporate agreement with Sierra at Tahoe to get discounted tickets (any day, holidays also). As part of NSC, you are entitled to all the benefits of BAC including discounted lift tickets.
Here’s information about the Sierra at Tahoe ticket rates:
| Category | Regular rate | Holiday rate | BAC E-ticket rate | Comment |
| Adult | $93 | $97 | $73 | 22-25% discount |
| Y-Adult (Age 13-22) | $83 | $87 | $63 | 22-28% discount |
| Child | $33 | $37 | N/A | |
| Senior (Age 65-69) | $59 | $59 | N/A | Already discounted |
| Super Senior | $35 | $35 | N/A | Already discounted |
You can purchase on-line tickets at the Sierra at Tahoe online store
Login (all upper case) CRP-BAC
Password (all upper case) SNOW1940
If you have further questions, contact Ryan Parker. He is our contact person at Sierra at Tahoe:
email address rparker@sierraattahoe.com and phone number: 530-543-3134.
Another important feature is that the Adult E-Ticket can be exchanged at the ticket window for the first timer’s introduction to skiing or snowboard package (ages 13 and older). The package includes a 2.5 hour lesson, rental equipment, and a limited access lift ticket ($114-$125 value).
More BAC benefits to NSC members
As I mentioned, NSC belongs to an umbrella organization BAC. (Bay Area Council of Snow Sports). As part of NSC, you are entitled to all the benefits of BAC. That includes discounted lift tickets, racing, and travel. For more information on these benefits, go to www.skibac.org.
There is an excellent international travel program as well as an annual ski week. This year, BAC is going to Telluride and Cortina for its international trip. I have written an article about racing, and as a member of NSC, you can participate.
If we can get enough people for a race team (maybe 5), then we will need to register in December. I have already registered. Presently, there is no NSC race team, so please contact Sandy Kiyomura if you’re interested.
