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1 IFSC Idaho Falls Ski Club Newsletter - Winter 2018/19 Fall Kick-Off Party - October 26, Snow Eagle Brewing and Grill Annual Ski Sale & Fest - November 9 & Pinecrest Event Center Alpine and Nordic Ski Trips Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee Discounts Member Benefits Ski Lesson Discounts (individuals/families) Join us on social media! ifskiclub.com facebook.com/ifskiclub instagram.com/downhilltherapy twitter.com/ifskiclub PAGE 1

2 THE MISSION OF THE IDAHO FALLS SKI CLUB (IFSC) IS TO PROMOTE, SUSTAIN, AND ADVANCE THE LIFELONG PARTICIPATION IN NON-MOTORIZED SNOW SPORTS IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPING, PROMOTING, AND FUNDING ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE AND SUSTAIN PARTICIPATION IN SELECTED SNOW SPORTS THROUGH A COLLECTIVE PROGRAM OF SOCIAL, EDUCATION, AND SPONSORSHIP EVENTS. AT THIS TIME, THE IFSC IS SPECIFICALLY PROMOTING THE INCREASED PATICIPATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NON-MOTORIZED SNOW SPORTS: ALPINE SKIING, NORDIC SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, SNOWSHOEING AND FAT-TIRE BIKING. PAGE 2 President s Message Dear Members, Welcome to the Idaho Falls Ski Club season. Can you believe that the Ski Club was first incorporated in 1953? The Board remains dedicated to working on ways to enhance the club and the benefits to its members. Hopefully you are getting exited for another winter of fantastic skiing, boarding, cross country, snow shoeing, skating, etc.! Our Club: Our Club is maintaining its growth; in fact we remain one of the largest Ski Clubs in the Northwestern United States. We have about 1000 members. Discount are always available for members to ski Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Many local businesses and those close to ski resorts offer discounts and specials to our members. We just reviatalized our nordic program with the purchase of an updated Ski Hut and are working on all sorts of new activities! Ski Sale and Volunteer Opportunity: Make this the year to get off the couch and come to some of our events! We conitnue to run the annual Ski Sale which started in 1959 and has only grown through the years! Please stop by to say hello and get a chance to win some great prizes from regional resorts! Come to see all the new equipment, sell your old gear, or get the lastest info on trips (see Page 4 for details). We always need volunteers for the Ski Sale, so if you are interested in helping, please contact Delisa Rogers. The Ski Fest runs in conjunction with the Ski Sale make sure you visit all of the different booths and see what great deals our vendors will be having for the upcoming season. Ski Trips and Instructionals: Make sure you check out our alpine and nordic trips. These trips are a great opportunity to join a group and enjoy discounts. We have day trips, overnight trips and weekend trips. Our Targhee Instructionals are THE best deal in town! You'll have a chance to receive deeply discounted lessons from the professional staff at Grand Targhee over three separate weekends. Nordic skiing is also available. We are also hosting cross-country informational sessions and lessons that are offered free to members (see Page 8). Take a family outing to the warming hut, which IFSC installs and maintains or get out and enjoy the gorgeous outdoors we love in Southeast Idaho. Socials: Our Fall Kick Off Party is October 26th at Snow Eagle Brewing. Don't forget about the spring social to be announced later in the season, both are great opportunities to meet up with old friends and make new ones! Check out our other activites at or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Don't forget to read the Ski Club Corner in the Post Register for frequent updates. Community Youth Support: District 91 and District 93 high school students will be rewarded for helping at the Ski Sale by contributions made to their high school ski clubs. This has enabled the teens to participate in ski trips at an affordable rate. Students in District 93 grade schools also enjoy cross country skiing opportunities thanks to combined contributions from IFSC and the Nordic Ski Patrol (see Page 5). TIME TO GET OFF THE COUCH AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS! See you on the slopes! Robin Villarreal IFSC President

3 Fall Kick-Off Party!!! Friday, October 26, 6:00pm Snow Eagle Brewing & Grill 455 River Parkway, Idaho Falls FREE entry for IFSC Members Includes 2 drink tickets and plenty of appetizers! $15.00 for non-members Sign-up or renew your membership at the party. Cash or check only Raffle prizes from local merchants and ski areas. Don t forget to dress up for Halloween - prizes for best costume! Membership Information Adult memberships: $25 each Junior memberships: $15 each (18 and under at time of purchase) Family memberships: To receive a family membership discount, all memberships must be purchased at the same time and all members must live in the same household. At least one Adult membership must be purchased at $25 and the first Junior membership at $15. All remaining Junior memberships are $5. Memberships available: Online ( The Fall Kick-Off Party 2018 Ski Sale & Fest Idaho Mountain Trading 478 Shoup Ave. (208) Play It Again Sports 557 S. Woodruff Ave Teton Board Sports 3160 E. 17th Street INL Employee s Association c/o Darla Miller MS3860 EROB (208) OR PAGE 3

4 2018 Ski Sale & Fest Dates: Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, 2018 Early bird hours: Friday from 6 7 pm, with regular sale hours from 7 10 pm Saturday hours: 9 am 6 pm There will be no Sunday hours! Location: 560 East Anderson (in the Fred Meyer parking lot) Ski Sale: The Pinecrest Events Center and will be filled with great items for you to check out. You will find skis, snowboards, boots, Nordic equipment, all the needed accessories, and gear for the kids. Shop for new or used equipment, visit with friends, and plan your outdoor adventures! Depot: Equipment Check-in and Drop-off Bring any items you want to sell on Thursday, Nov 8 from 5 9 pm and Friday, Nov 9 from noon to 5 pm. Our knowledgeable can help you with pricing. **Unsold equipment will be donated to local charity if not picked up on Saturday evening** Ski Fest: Same hours and location as the sale. Visit booths for information, drawings, and sign up for deals from ski resorts, hotels, and more. You can also purchase your ski club membership at the sale, find information about trips, and ask questions about the club. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to help with the sale (volunteers get to shop for free with the early birds!) Volunteers needed during sale hours: cashiers, office and security volunteers Volunteers needed outside sale hours: sale set up: Thursday evening and Saturday evening (take down) equipment check-in: Thursday night and Friday afternoon To volunteer, call or text Delisa Rogers at (208) by November 2. Your safety is important to us, professionals are available to inspect your bindings and gear. See you at the Sale!!! PAGE 4

5 Idaho Falls Ski Club News Avalanche Awareness Night December 3, 2018, 7-9pm Free and open to the public!! Have you dreamed about getting into the backcountry, but not sure on how to go about it safely? We have the perfect introduction for you! Wray and Lani Landon have graciously organized an Avalanche Awareness Night for the public over the past 10 years. Along with the Idaho Falls Ski Club and The American Avalanche Institute, they will present the 10th annual Avalanche Awareness Night on Dec 3, 2018 at Taylorview MIddle School Auditorium. This course covers material that is important to anyone considering venturing into the winter backcountry. It also provides excellent refresher material for experienced backcountry users. Content includes: Nordic Corner All New XC Intstructionals!! Have you ever wanted to give nordic skiing a try, but weren't sure how to start? Have no fear, IFSC is here to teach you! We are offering two instructionals (free to IFSC members) on Jan 12 and Feb 9, 2019 (see Page 8 for more details). We will also be hosting an Intro and Show an Tell for Nordic Skiing event on Nov 7, 2108 at Idaho Mountain Trading. There are plenty of opportunities to rent or purchase used equipment if you're just starting out and we have a lot of eager experts ready to help! New Nordic Ski Programs in the Schools! IFSC if focusing heavily on our youth progams and has been successful in joining forces with the Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol to establish a new Nordic ski program for local elementary schools. This program donated 70 pair of skis to elementary school students last year with hopes to provide even more this year! We want to encourage kids to get out and enjoy the outdoors early on! Last year, about 500 4th graders from 14 elementary schools particpated and we're excited to see this program grow. Mike Abbot has volunteered to groom the school grounds when the snow arrives and Judy Abbott from D93 is heavily involved in training in the classrooms to help incorporate XC skiing into the curriculum. Contact Mike Abbott, IFSC Nordic Area Director (208) or Julie Abbott, D93 PE Coordinator (208) The fundamentals of snowpack, weather, and terrain Avalanche forecast bulletins Backcountry decision-making basics Current season snowpack overview To commemorate the 10th year of the Idaho Falls Avalanche Awareness Night, we have asked Zahan Billimoria to joinour American Avalanche Institute presenters. Zahan is an Exum Mountain Guide and the Ski Mountaineering, Alpine & Rock Climbing Coach for Samsara Mountain Experience. He was also Wray s backcountry skiing partner and close friend. We know he will provide us with valuable information and tips to stay safe! PAGE 5

6 Idaho Falls Ski Club Alpine Trips AVALANCHE AWARENESS NIGHT Monday Dec 3, pm Taylorview MS Auditorium The Idaho Falls Ski Club, The American Avalanche Institute and Wray and Lani Landon will be presenting the 10 th annual Avalanche Awareness Night. The course covers material that is important to anyone considering venturing into the winter backcountry. It also provides excellent refresher material for experienced backcountry users. Content includes: The fundamentals of snowpack, weather, and terrain Avalanche forecast bulletins Backcountry decision-making basics Current season snowpack overview A wonderful assortment of door prizes will be given away following the presentation. Coordinators: Wray and Lani Landon (208) GRAND TARGHEE INSTRUCTIONAL #1, #2, #3 #1 December 15-16, 2018: Deadline to reserve: Dec 11th #2 February 2-4, 2019: Deadline to reserve: Jan 29th #3 March 9-10, 2019: Deadline to reserve: March 5t Cost: $11 per adult (15 and over), $6 per junior (4 to 14 years) REMINDER: This is an extremely popular ski club acitivity, sign up online prior to deadline. Any lessons made after the deadline will cost double ($22 adult lessons; $12 kid lessons.) The two-hour lessons are offered to IFSC members at outstanding rates. You may take more than one lesson per day. In additon, snowshoe/nature walks are offered each day. Pick up lesson tickets at Grand Targhee/Wild Bill s Grill. Go to for lesson registration form. This is an extremely popular ski club activity. The two-hour lessons are offered to IFSC members at outstanding rates. You may take more than one lesson per day. Lessons do not include a lift ticket, but discounted lift tickets are available through IFSC. Interested in a Terrain Park Lesson or Snow Bike Lesson? There will be 6 spots for Terrain Park available in both snowboard and downhill. Your skill level must be intermediate/ advanced. Snow bike lesson does not include bike rental. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel lessons up to 3 days prior to the event. Failure to cancel by then will result in forfeiture of lesson fee. Coordinator: Moira Solle (208) , idasolle@msn.com POMERELLE INSTRUCTIONAL #1 January 5th, 2019 Reservation deadline: Dec 31st Cost: $18 per adult, $13 per junior Six year olds and younger ski free with parent. Price includes a one hour lesson and a lift ticket. $10 ski package rental $15 snowboard package rental Our Pomerelle trips are an exceptionally good value, and a great way to get your family skiing! You can t pass up this trip! Also, be sure to check out Instructional #2, which includes bus transportation. Pomerelle consistently has great snow and a lot of it. They are often the first Idaho resort to open for the winter season. One thing you won t find at Pomerelle is the mega resort atmosphere, and that is one of it's outstanding qualities. You re sure to enjoy your visit. The driving distance is about 145 miles; see the IFSC website for directions. A secluded resort awaits you! Updates: Please check the Clubwebsite for updates prior to the trip. Kevin will meet you on the main floor of the lodge prior to 9:00am to hand out tickets. You will need your membership card to obtain your tickets. Lessons from the Pomerelle Ski School begin at 10:30 am. These lessons contribute significantly to the great pricing of this trip, so the expectation is all participants will take part in the lessons, and all skiing levels are covered. Please be courteous by being on time for the lessons. (Special lesson arrangements are requiredfor children 6 years old or younger and may have additional costs.) Registration & Payment: Register on the IFSC website, or send Kevin a check for the full amount payable to IFSC along with each member s name, membership number, member s age, type of lesson (ski or board), and the skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Also, include your phone number or address to receive confirmation. Coordinator: Kevin Skinner IFSC.Skinner@gmail.com 9325 N 55 E, (208) after 7pm week days JACKSON HOLE WEEKEND Jan 24-26, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Jan 14th Don t miss this affordable trip to one of the highest rated ski resorts in the USA: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR). IFSC offers voucher tickets to JHMR at an extreme discount (40% off!). Likewise, the Antler Motel has offered IFSC very affordable rates for this weekend. This trip usually fills up, so make your reservations early. Lodging: We will be staying at the Antler Motel. The Antler Motel is just off the square in Jackson. You may stay either Friday and Saturday nights, or just one night. A social hour including wine, cheese, snacks and other beverages will be followed by The Antler s fantastic Elk BBQ dinner (very popular) on Saturday evening, this is ALL INCLUDED in the price! PAGE 6

7 Lodging Cost (daily rates): Single occupancy: $64 Double occupancy: $32/pp Triple occupancy: $21.50/pp Quad occupancy: $16/pp Fireplace: double occupancy $42/ pp; quad occupancy $22/pp All rooms have 2 queen beds, except fireplace rooms. Verify availability prior to sending payment. Tickets: Members are responsible for lift tickets. IFSC JHMR voucher prices are available. Reservation/Payment: Reservations will be accepted in order of payment received. NO EXCEPTIONS! Sign up/pay online or send a check for lodging amount, payable to IFSC, to the coordinators with each member's name and membership number and lodging dates. Include your address to receive confirmation. Nordic and backcountry skiers are welcome on this trip. For ideas, snag a copy of the free Skinny Skis publication Nordic Trail Guide available in the motel lobby. Coordinators: Glen and Barb Hayes glenhayes137@gmail.com ; hayesbarb43@gmail.com; Balboa Drive, Reminder: You must have an IFSC ticket voucher purchased in Bonneville Country, picture ID, and IFSC membership card to redeem vouchers at JHMR. POMERELLE INSTRUCTIONAL #2 TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED! February 16th, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Feb 11th Cost: $35 per person This trip is truly an affordable family memory maker. Give your family your full attention and leave the driving to us. We'll travel together on a comfortable touring bus, ski the great snow of Pomerelle, and stop in American Falls for dinner at Pizza Hut. See the Instructional #1 description for all the attributes of Pomerelle. The ski school at Pomerelle contributes significatntly Idaho Falls Ski Club Alpine Trips to the great pricing of this trip, so the expectation is that all participants will take part in the lessons, and they have lessons for all skill levels. Our bus will leave at 6:30 am sharp from DARE's Dr. Slaughter's House of Terror on 1st Street in Idaho Falls. After a day of skiing, we'll leave at 4:30 pm and head for Pizza Hut in American Falls. We plan to arrive back in Idaho Falls before 9:00 pm. Hope you will join us! Six year olds and younger ski free with parent. Price includes a onehour lesson and a lift ticket, bus transportation and pizza! $10 ski package rental $15 snowboard package rental Please check the Club website for updates prior to the trip. Registration & Payment: Register on the Club s website, or send Kevin a check for the full amount payable to IFSC along with each member s name, membership number, age, type of lesson (ski or board), and skill level (beginner, intermediate or advanced). Also, include your phone number or address to receive confirmation. Coordinator: Kevin Skinner IFSC.Skinner@gmail.com 9325 N 55 E, (208) after 7pm week days STAY TUNED IFSC is always looking for new group deals! Possible trips still to come include: - Big Sky, Montana - Powder Mountain, Utah - Park City, Utah Make sure to check back on our website frequently and remember we are always announcing new activities on facebook! THE MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE!! If you haven't heard of the Mountain Collective, you are missing out! With the purchase of a Mountain Collective pass ($469), you can ski for two full days at 17 of the best resorts in the world! It's all available with the MC! The Mountain Collective pass is available for use all year with no blackout dates. You can also receive additional discounted days if you care to stay longer than the 2 days provided. You will notice the list includes six resorts within a 4 hour drive from Idaho Falls! Check out the website for more information, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! mountaincollective.com PAGE 7

8 PRE-SEASON SHOW AND TELL Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018 Idaho Mountain Trading Cost: free We will be hosting a 2 hour Show and Tell at IMT. We will have an array of equipment available for demonstration and sourcing, and valuable information if you are headed for beginners. This is your opportunity to have all your questions answered and start the sport right. Coordinator: Mike Abbott abb@srv.net AVALANCHE AWARENESS NIGHT Monday Dec 3, pm Taylorview MS Auditorium The Idaho Falls Ski Club, The American Avalanche Institute and Wray and Lani Landon will be presenting the 10 th annual Avalanche Awareness Night. The course covers material that is important to anyone considering venturing into the winter backcountry. It also provides excellent refresher material for experienced backcountry users. Content includes: The fundamentals of snowpack, weather, and terrain Avalanche forecast bulletins Backcountry decision-making basics Current season snowpack overview A wonderful assortment of door prizes will be given away following the presentation. Coordinators: Wray and Lani Landon (208) GRAND TARGHEE INSTRUCTIONAL #1, #2, #3 #1 December 15-16, 2018: Deadline to reserve: Dec 11th #2 February 2-4, 2019: Deadline to reserve: Jan 29th #3 March 9-10, 2019: Deadline to reserve: March 5th Cost: $11 per adult (15 and over), $6 per junior (4 to 14 years) REMINDER: This is an extremely PAGE 8 Idaho Falls Ski Club Nordic Trips popular ski club acitivity, sign up online prior to deadline. Any lessons made after the deadline will cost double ($22 adult lessons; $12 kid lessons.) The two-hour lessons are offered to IFSC members at outstanding rates. You may take more than one lesson per day. In additon, snowshoe/ nature walks are offered each day. Pick up lesson tickets at Grand Targhee/Wild Bill s Grill. Go to www. ifsc.com for lesson registration form. This is an extremely popular ski club activity. The two-hour lessons are offered to IFSC members at outstanding rates. You may take more than one lesson per day. Lessons do not include a lift ticket, but discounted lift tickets are available through IFSC. Interested in a Terrain Park Lesson or Snow Bike Lesson? There will be 6 spots for Terrain Park available in both snowboard and downhill. Your skill level must be intermediate/ advanced. Snow bike lesson does not include bike rental. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel lessons up to 3 days prior to the event. Failure to cancel by then will result in forfeiture of lesson fee. Coordinator: Moira Solle (208) , idasolle@msn.com BEGINNER XC INSTRUCTIONAL #1 Harriman State Park Saturday, Jan 12, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Jan 8 Cost: Free to members Car-pool to Harriman State Park where Mike and Julie Abbott will provide instructions on the basics of cross-country skiing and how to stay comfortable in the winter backcountry. Course is designed for beginner skiers, including adults, families, and children (generally 3rd grade or higher). Two-hours of onthe-trail instructions followed by lunch in one of the facilities and then a guided ski tour out to a yurt and back! Use your own equipment or rent from IMT. Some ski equipment may be available for kids call Mike to coordinate. Capped at 20 students total (parents and kids). Car pool, $20 for non-members. Coordinator: MIke Abbot abb@srv.net JACKSON HOLE WEEKEND Jan 24-26, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Jan 14, 2018 This is an alpine trip that will accommodate Nordic skiers. There are many XC ski trails in the Jackson area: Teton National Park, Teton Pines Nordic Center, Jackson Hole Nordic Center at Teton Village (with a skating track). See the Alpine trip description for details. Local transportation arrangements should be made in advance. Coordinators: Glen and Barb Hayes glenhayes137@gmail.com ; hayesbarb43@gmail.com; Balboa Drive, 8340 BEGINNER XC INSTRUCTIONAL #2 TETON LAKES GOLF COURSE Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Feb 5 Cost: Free to members This is a beginner 2-hour instructional in classic cross-country skiing for adults, families, and children. We will car-pool to Teton Lakes Golf Course in Rexburg, 30 minutes north of Idaho Falls, where we will teach the basics of classic Nordic skiing. This beautiful course has over 7 miles of immaculately groomed trails and often has good snow when Idaho Falls is lacking. Use your own equipment or rent from IMT. Some ski equipment may be available for kids - call Mike to coordinate. Car pool, no charge for IFSC members, $10 for non-members. Coordinator: MIke Abbot abb@srv.net CRATERS OF THE MOON DAY TRIP Saturday, Feb 16, 2019 Reservation Deadline: Feb 11, 2019 Cost: see below. We will meet at the Albertson s parking lot on west Broadway (in Idaho Falls) at 7:30 AM to car pool to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Craters of the Moon is operated by the National Park Service so there may be an access charge, although there was no charge in previous years. There is a 7 mile loop road that the Park Service grooms for both track

9 and skate skiing. Also, there are miles of trails for the snowshoeing. The club will provide snacks for the trip, but make sure you bring water and lunch. We will be departing Craters at 3:30 pm for the return drive to Idaho Falls. Coordinators: Don and Debbie Rasch: (208) BEAR GULCH - MESA FALL SKI TOUR Saturday, Feb 23, 2019 Cost: Free to members For the Nordic connoisseur, Lone All day cross-country ski tour in one of the most beautiful winter backcountry touring areas in Idaho. We will be skiing a 5.8-mile (round trip) loop from Bear Gulch parking area out to the Grand View Overlook of Lower Mesa Falls and back. Spectacular views/moderate terrain. Participants should have basic cross-country skiing skills (or have completed at least one of the above Idaho Falls Ski Club Nordic Trips ski instructional courses), their own equipment (or rent), adequate ski clothing, and be able to crosscountry ski in the middle of the winter for 6 miles across moderate terrain. Pack your own lunch and drinks. Capped at 12 participants total. Minimum age is 16, although kids ages may be approved to go on a case-by-case basis if they have adequate experience and are accompanied by a parent call Mike to coordinate. Car pool, no charge for guided tour. Coordinator: MIke Abbot abb@srv.net HARRIMAN PARK MOONLIGHT OVERNIGHT Date TBD Lodging Cost: $32/person total (includes two nights) Join us for two days and two nights of fun at Harriman State Park! The park offers 25 miles of groomed cross country and snowshoe trails that are well marked and many are well suited for beginners. You will stay at the park s Railroad Ranch Dormitory, which includes bunk rooms, kitchen, and modern restrooms. There will be a wine and cheese mixer Friday evening, and then on Saturday evening there will be a potluck dinner, live music, and a guided moonlight ski tour to a warming yurt! Clean up and checkout out of the Dormitory is by noon on Sunday. All meals are the responsibility of each participant. Transportation will be by car pool or private vehicle; however we strongly prefer car pool due to limited parking, plus it s a great way to meet fellow club members. Full payment of the lodging cost required at time of reservation. Coordinator: Maureen Finnerty (208) Great Local Cross Country Areas If you re just getting into cross-country skiing or new to the area, we have recommendations on great Nordic areas within about 1.5 hours drive from Idaho Falls. These are areas that groom or set track, which includes classic (diagonal stride) and often skate track, which means you can go FAST! Of course, if you just want to get out and plod around on your skis, you can go anywhere there is snow, one of the great advantages of cross-country skiing. Here are our picks nearest to farthest (from Idaho Falls): Kelly Canyon -- Caribou Targhee National Forest Up Forest Road 218 beyond the resort. IFSC and the US Forest Service collaborate on weekly grooming (classic and skate) on several roads and trails that take you into very cool non-motorized pristine backcountry. IFSC also operates two warming huts up these FS roads at Morgan Summit and Kelly Mountain (see Huts article), the latter of which can be booked on-line for overnight stays. $5 parking permit (through the resort), free skiing on your public lands compliments of USFS Palisades Ranger District and IFSC. Teton Valley (Victor-Driggs area) The Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) organization and the USFS Teton Basin Ranger District have gone nuts over the last 10 years developing a truly world-class Nordic ski region. Free, but support the cause with a $10/day or $50/season TVTAP donation! Freeman Park and Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls Kelly Canyon Ski Resort Teton Lakes Golf Course, Rexburg Pocatello (East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center) Harriman State Park Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton Island Park Ranger District Craters of the Moon National Monument West Yellowstone PAGE 9

10 Equipment Discounts IFSC Members receive the following discounts from Nov 1, June 30, 2019 (unless otherwise posted) Bill's Bike Shop 930 Pier View Dr. 10% off total purchase, excluding bikes. Must show membership card. Idaho Mountain Trading 474 Shoup Ave $8 off ski/snowboard tune, $10 off single purchase of over $75, $20 off any single purchase over $199, $40 off purchase over $699. Exclusions apply. CBI Bikes 792 E Iona Rd % off any bike tune up; $10 off first Fat Tire sno bike rental Klim 3753 County Line Road Rigby, ID % off online purchase w/ coupon code; one time use; must current member card to tcrawford@klim.com Dave's Bike Shop 367 W Broadway 10% off any merchandise; excludes all labor on repairs and purchase of new bikes. Yostmark Mountain Equipment 110 E Little Ave Driggs, ID Buy one snowshoe or cross country ski rental, get one free. Restaurant Discounts IFSC Members receive the following discounts from Nov 1, June 30, 2019 (unless otherwise posted) A Street Soup Market 445 A Street 10% off purchase. Must show Diabla's Kitchen 368 A Street 10% off total purchase. Does not apply to Them Dinners. Other exclusions apply. Applebee's 635 N Utah Ave 10% off any food item. Must show Mocha Mommas Coffee Bar Free Heel and Wheel 33 Yellowstone Ave. W. Yellowstone, MT drinks for the price of one as well as a free map. Badger Creek Cafe 110 N Main St. Tetonia, ID 10% off with Great Harvest Bread Company (both locations in Idaho Falls) Buy one full sized sandwich and get a second one for half price. Must show Bangkok Kitchen 220 N. Main Street Driggs, ID 10% off total purchase with membership card; Both locations. Krung Thep Thai Cuisine 366 Shoup Ave 10% off order. Must show Celt Pub & Grill 398 W. Broadway $1 off any beer, house wine, or well drink each visit; not available w/ other specials (Lady's night, etc.). Must show Love at FIrst Bite Mercantile 901 Pier View, #101 10% off any one item. PAGE 10

11 Lucy's Pizzeria Ammon, ID 15% off total purchase at all locations. Must show membership card Pitmaster Barbeque Company 1305 Fremont Ave. Idaho Falls ID Buy one get one sandwich or burger with the regular price sandwich or burger. MacKenenzie River Pizza 1490 Milligan Rd. 10% off purchase. Must show Snake Bite Restaurant 401 Park Ave. Idaho Falls ID Buy 1 beer, get 1 free. One per visit. Not valid with other discounts/offers. Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza 1600 S. Woodruff $2 off; Limit 3. Offer valid at all Idaho Falls locations. Snow Eagle Bar and Grill 455 River Parkway 10% of purchase. Must show Papa Tom's Pizza 1830 S. Woodruff 50% off 2nd pizza (equal or lesser value) with a purchase of 1 pizza at regular price. The Sandwich Tree 500 W 17th st. 10% off total. Must show membership card. Lodging Discounts IFSC Members receive the following discounts from Nov 1, June 30, 2019 (unless otherwise posted) Mountain Modern Motel 380 W. Broadway Jackson Hole, WY 20% off listed room rates. Some exclusions apply. Teton Valley Cabins 1 Mountain Vista Dr. Driggs, ID 15% off. Exclusions apply. Other Great Discounts IFSC Members receive the following discounts from Nov 1, June 30, 2019 (unless otherwise posted) Idaho Falls Art Council Colonial Theater 450 A Street $10 off Main Floor seating for: Molly Tuttle 2/29; James Judd 4/13l Derina Harvery 4/17; Must use member code: FRIENDS.IF by phone or in person. First Choice Upholstery 1572 N. 25th E. 10% off up to $50 upholstery project of fabric purchase. Must show Splash 330 Cliff Street $3 discount of selfserve pet wash. Comfort Care Dental 3550 Washington Pkwy Free Exam and X-rays OR Free Whitening ($125 value) Half Moon Yoga 543 3rd Street Corner Buildng - Downstairs Half off first 2 classes; Contact: Kara Renee Kate's Personal Shopping 930 Hoopes Ave. 1st hour free with minimum of 2 hours for new customers. PAGE 11

12 Become a Trip Coordinator! Do you have some ideas for where we should go or what we should do? We are always looking for new ideas and volunteers to help bring these wonderful sports to the larger community. IFSC trips are coordinated by volunteer members. Any member of the Idaho Falls Ski Club may coordinate a ski trip. Being a coordinator is a very rewarding job, but takes some time organize. Any member wanting to run a trip, either alpine or nordic, should contact the Alpine or Nordic Director to discuss the details. Coordinating arrangements would include transporation to and from the area and any overnight accommodations. The trip coordinator is responsible for arranging lift tickets and lodging at a discounted rate and makes arrangements for food and beverage. Last but not least, the coordinator is the main point of contact for the group and makes sure everyone has a great time! Upon approval by the Director, IFSC reimburses any costs for the trip that are not paid directly by members. A post trip report (including financial information) is required. If you enjoy helping to set up events, large or small, you should consider being a trip coordinator! It isn't too late to add a trip for this year, we are always looking at new opportunities, because hey, you never know where the POW will hit! We have so many wonderful places to ski in our backyard, but need help making the arrangements to get there. Far West Ski Association & Intermountain Ski Council All IFSC members are also member of the Intermountain Ski Council (ISC) and the Far West Ski Association (FWSA). These organizations provide a government body for ski clubs throughout the Western US. They also provide wonderful opportunities to become more involved in ski club activities as well as other trips. Therefore, all IFSC members are eligible for all the benefits listed on their websites as well as all the trips sponsored by ISC and/or FWSA! Visit and for more information Far West Ski Association Winter Trips: Steamboat, CO Feb 2-9, 2019 FWSA Week to Japan (Ski Niseko, Hakuba Valley, Kanazawa, Kyoto, & Tokyo) March 4-23, 2019 Winter Park, CO March 24-29, 2019 PAGE 12

13 Jackson Hole Lift Ticket Rates NO BLACKOUT DATES! IFSC price Regular Price Adult Ticket (ages 18-64): $86 $147 Young Adult Ticket (ages 15-17): $77 $147 Child Ticket (ages 6-14); $51 $90 Senior Ticket (ages 65+): $68 $119 Know the rules! Vouchers are only available in Idaho Falls at the locations shown below. Vouchers are exchanged for discounted lift tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. JHMR vouchers must be purchased and used by IFSC members, vouchers may only be used by the name of the member on the IFSC card. You must present IFSC card and picture ID when purchasing and exchanging vouchers for lift ticket. Members may only purchase 3 vouchers per visit. Payment must be by local check or cash. (IMT accepts credit cards). Additional charge to cover credit card fee will be applied. Members can only redeem one voucher per day. Vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable, so only purchase what you will use! Vouchers must be purchased ahead of time at one of the following locations: Idaho Mountain Trading, (208) Play It Again Sport, (208) Chevron on 17th and Woordruff, (208) Please note: Chevron does not sell memberships, only vouchers Grand Targhee Lift Ticket Rates Grand Targhee will be providing IFSC members a 10% discount from regular priced tickets. Grand Targhee discount lift tickets are available at the ticket window. You must present you IFSC membership card and picture ID. You do not need to buy vouchers ahead of time. Blackout dates may apply. PAGE 13

14 Idaho Falls Ski Club PO Box Idaho Falls, Idaho PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit No BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION President Robin Villarreal (208) (208) Vice President and Ski Sale Coordinator Marty Plum (208) Past President Peggy Hinman (208) Secretary Maureen Finnerty (208) Treasurer/JHMR Vouchers Bill Rogers (208) Website Arupjyoti Bhuyan (630) Newsletter and Ski Sale Coordinator Delisa Rogers (208) Alpine Director Emily Munns Publicity/Social Director Alexandra Kepas Nordic Trip and Area Director Mike Abbott (208) Membership Sandy Bryan (208) Member-At-Large Tai Crawford (208) Ski Fest Deborah Wagner Member Benefits OPEN Member-At-Large OPEN Board Contact Information Idaho Falls Ski Club PO Box Idaho Falls, Idaho