by Armand Gutierrez, President
Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome to the Chinese New Year of the Earth Pig! Yes, the Chinese New Year starts on Tuesday, February 5th. The pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals, which means the yearly cycle is complete. Most people think of pigs as sloppy and dirty animals as they cavort in the mud-laden sty. But pigs do have a beautiful personality, are blessed with good fortune, and let themselves enjoy life. If you were born under the sign of the Earth Pig then you carry the attributes of an energetic and enthusiastic worker, and strive to find happiness in life. Do you know anyone in the club that fits the characteristics of the Earth Pig?
Best Resorts for Snow Making?There weren’t any winners in the “Name the Best Resorts for Snow Making” quiz. Of course, it’s hard to have any winners when there weren’t any responses. For the curious, here are the top ten resorts that offer the most snow making acreage:
- Heavenly – 3379
- Northstar – 1500
- Panorama – 1140
- Squaw/Alpine – 1000
- Nakiska – 960 (west of Calgary)
- Deer Valley – 700
- Mammoth – 680
- Lake Louise – 662
- Keystone – 660
- Aspen – 658
Big Sky Ski Week 2019
It would be hard to find the words that best describe our recent ski week trip to Big Sky, but let me submit to you the following: “lots of powder every day”, “great skiing, great powder”, “wish we had this powder in Tahoe”, and the best accolade would be “best ski trip ever!” Mother Nature gave us an amazing trip with fresh powder almost everyday and low temps to keep it light and dry. It would be safe to say that everyone on this trip became powder skiers.
Editor’s Note: see photos by Bill Lee in articles below or at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CmfLqcsFYikAHtNT8
