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In 2019, our not for profit social club will achieve 49 years of service due in part from the commitment and great spirit of our members and volunteers.

1 "Ski News" January 2019 Message from the President of Austin Skiers "Happy New Year Austin Skiers! It is hard to believe another year has passed and we have our first ski trip (Big Sky, MT) on January 5. Thank you to all the volunteers who made 2018 a huge success. In 2019, our not for profit social club will achieve 49 years of service due in part from the commitment and great spirit of our members and volunteers. Yes, that means you! Thank you for your continued support as a member. I wish you all good health, happiness and plenty of powder to ski or ride in the New Year! Be safe and enjoy! Jackie" Jackie Bayly, President: President@austinskiers.org _

2019 Ski Trip Schedule (Subject to change) Jan 5-12: TSC Traditional Big Sky, MT Full - Register on Wait List Jan 13-20: Crested Butte, CO Full-Register on Wait List Jan 18-26: Hakuba, Japan Post

2 2019 Ski Trip Schedule (Subject to change) Jan 5-12: TSC Traditional Big Sky, MT Full - Register on Wait List Jan 13-20: Crested Butte, CO Full-Register on Wait List Jan 18-26: Hakuba, Japan Post Trip Excursion - Thailand (Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2019) Jan 26-Feb 2: Mt. Bachelor, OR It's Winter Carnival! Feb 2-9. TSC Winter Shootout: Breckenridge, CO Need a couple to add a condo Feb 9-16: Steamboat, CO Need a couple to add a condo Full- Register on Wait List Feb 16-23: Snowmass, CO Full - Register on Wait List Feb 23- March 2: Telluride, CO Full - Register on Wait List Mar 2-9: Vail, CO Full- Register on Wait List! Texas Ski Council Trips (If interested check the TSC website) Please take time to review our trip policies, which include cancellation information. We encourage our members going on our trips to consider trip insurance for those unexpected emergencies before or during your trip. Here is a link for more information on Trip Insurance. Proudly partnering with the Texas Ski Council (TSC) Visit Texas Ski Council for more information _

Poigin, VP Programs: programs@austinskiers.

3 Mark on Your Calendars Austin Skiers February Membership Meeting Sun & Ski Sports 2438 W. Anderson Lane Austin Tuesday, February 12 6:30-8:30pm MAP Austin Skiers Only: Snacks & Beverages will be served Elisabeth Poigin, VP Programs: _ Nominating Committee seeks Candidates Our Austin Skiers Nominating Committee is looking for willing and timeabled members to serve! Contact Nominating Committee Chair, Dave Anderson if you are interested or have questions about serving on our Board for next year! _

2019 Trips! We have an exciting trip line-up for 2019.

Check out this great video of our past trips in 2017-18.

Cozumel on June 1. Our Wine Country Tasting tour to California is scheduled for August 23.

Thanks Again, looking forward to a Great 2019 ski season!

4 2019 Trips! We have an exciting trip line-up for As of this publication we only have two (2) trips that still have availability! Even if a trip is sold out go ahead and sign-up for the wait-list, since it's always possible they can expand or someone cancels. Some of the trips have been able to find additional space, but they fill up quickly. Check out this great video of our past trips in We are also looking into other trip opportunities after the ski season that includes a scuba diving trip to Cozumel on June 1. Our Wine Country Tasting tour to California is scheduled for August 23. If you're interested in either activity please contact Jake Sullivan at tripplanning@austinskiers.org. Thanks Again, looking forward to a Great 2019 ski season! Jake Sullivan, VP of Trip Planning: tripplanning@austinskiers.org Proudly partnering with the Texas Ski Council (TSC). Visit Texas Ski Council for more information. Council and have some at National Ski The Texas Ski Council is a member of the National Ski Federation. Which means Austin Skiers are members great benefits. Please check them out and register Council Federation.

In addition, they will do a Basic Ski/Snowboard Tune for 50% off (Coupon Code 674). This discount cannot be combined with other offers.

5 Proud sponsor of Austin Skiers is Sun & Ski Sports. We appreciate their sponsorship for the past two years! Please remember to let their staff know that Austin Skiers enjoy a 15% discount off Regular Price Merchandise (Coupon Code 1016) items in the store. In addition, they will do a Basic Ski/Snowboard Tune for 50% off (Coupon Code 674). This discount cannot be combined with other offers. You will need to show your Austin Skiers Membership Card by downloading it from your Member Profile OR from the Austin Skier App (Wildapricot Member) available for iphone and Android users. Log-in with the same /Password you use when logging in to our website. Check out their ski/snowboard bundles - goggles, ski poles, boot bags and snow apparel! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites listed on their website. Tere Mayne, Director: director@austinskiers.org

6 Happy Hour Socials/Events January Happy Hour in North Austin for Austin Skiers Thursday, January 3 4:00-6:00 Gusto Italian Kitchen 4800 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX Please wear your name badge MAP January Happy Hour South Austin-New location!! Thursday, January 24 5:00-7:00 pm

full menu Save the Date for February 2019 Happy Hours!

7 It's Italian Cucina 1500 South Lamar Blvd., Suite 110 Austin, TX wines, beer on tap and cocktails available appetizers and pizza in addition to their full menu Save the Date for February 2019 Happy Hours! On February 7 the North Austin HH will be at the The Local Post Pub (new location) On February 21 the South Austin HH will be at Doc s Backyard Holly Ice, VP Special Activities - activities@austinskiers.org

8 Message from the Membership/Communications Chair Gary's Tidbits... Active Membership now stands at 475! While Austin Skiers are busily preparing for ski trips starting in early January the US Ski team is in competition around the world. In Val Gardena, Italy it was the Americans taking on Europe - three Americans Downhillers finished in the top six in a FIS World Cup event. See full race results here. In the Super G three Americans did well enough to earn FIS World Cup points. The final race results can be found here. In women's racing, the FIS World Cup moved to St. Moritz, Switzerland earlier this month for another Super G event and a highly anticipated return of the parallel slalom event. It was quite a weekend for American Michelle Shiffrin. Hot on the heels of her first ever World Cup Super G in Lake Louise on December 2, she also finished first the Super G for back-to-back victories. She also beat out Slavokia's Petra Vlhova to win the parallel slalom - a rematch of last season's Courchevel parallel slalom. The Sixth Rule of skiing/snowboarding is to stop on the side of slopes, except for wide slopes. Don't stop in narrow places where it's difficult to be seen from above. The Seventh Rule - moving against the general direction poses unexpected obstacles. Footprints damage the slope and can pose a danger all. For those of you who live in the Eastern U.S. here are SKI Magazines season's award for "Best of the East." For those going to Japan next month - YES, just 6 weeks away check out these apps/sites before you go: GuruNavi (restaurant finder) available in ios & Android; Sushi Dictionary (ios & Android); Japanese National Tourism Organization (JNTO); HyperDia (transportation (ios & Android); Gurunavi (gourmet & restaurant guide (ios & Android); VoiceTra (voice-to-voice) ios & Android. Check out this YouTube intro video to using VoiceTra. You might also want to try out Google Translate in ios or Android. For currency conversion, you might want to try XE Currency.(this link takes you their website where you will find a link for ios and Android). We look forward to another AWESOME year of providing travel, special activities and other social opportunities for you and your family to enjoy! It's also a great way to make new friends and see the world! Click here to renew your membership. Like us at

Gary Armstrong, VP Communications - communications@austinskiers.

Show your pride of being a member of such a fun club to your friends and family!

9 Gary Armstrong, VP Communications - communications@austinskiers.org Purchase your own exclusive Austin Skiers logo garment from Land's End! Show your pride of being a member of such a fun club to your friends and family! Click HERE for ordering instructions CLICK HERE to subscribe. Share this enewsletter with a friend. We welcome anyone to subscribe to our s and attend our happy hours and meetings. Unsubscribe Executive Committee - Austin Skiers Jackie Bayly - President Brian Lawrence - VP Trips Jake Sullivan - VP Trip Planning Elisabeth Poigin - VP Programs Gary Armstrong - VP Communications Holly Ice - VP Special Activities Gary Lubbering - Treasurer Dave Anderson - Secretary Tere Mayne - Director Carter Rowles - Past President

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