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In this issue of The National Ski Club Newsletter we visit the beautiful
resort of Crans Montana, Switzerland. We'll also take a look at the afterthoughts
of the National Ski Council Federation's meeting in Switzerland, as well
as dive into our new "Been There, Done That!" feature articles.
Enjoy!
Editorial:
Fidelity Bond Can Protect Your Club From Insider TheftWhat would your club do if the treasurer stole $16,000 from your
bank account? What would your council do if their treasurer embezzled
$19,000? Well, we didn’t just dream up those events. ... more >
News
From the Alps: Skiing the Alps: Home of the World's
Widest Slopes...and Much MoreThe winter sports season in the Alps starts in mid-December and
lasts until mid-April. Visitors from the United States can schuss down
legendary runs and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the holiday season
in the Alps even before the winter solstice. ... more >
Resort
Review: Crans Montana - A New Dimension
In Crans Montana there are over one hundred miles of wide, sun-covered runs as far as the eye can see, facing a magnificent panorama, especially from the 10,000-foot-high Plaine-Morte Glacier. At over seven miles long, the longest run of the resort takes skiers from the permanent snow-covered glacier to a little village in an enchanting settin .... more >
Feature:
Adelboden & Lenk: Excellent Value and Fantastic Skiing
Another hidden jewel. Skiers from the United States and other far away
lands usually tend to go only to those resorts that are “household
names” when skiing in Europe. As a result, they are sure to miss
some very delightful little gems of ski areas. ... more >
Feature:
Engelberg: A Little Swiss Village With Great Skiing!
If you want to offer a ski trip to a European destination that none of
your members have ever experienced before, try the small Swiss village
of Engelberg. Fewer than 4,000 people live there permanently ... more >
Feature:
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon: Possibly the Best Ski Trip Your Club Has Never Taken
There is no slopeside lodging. No quaint, European-style base village.
On-mountain apres-ski partying is limited. The closest airport is 45 minutes
away in Redmond. Many ski clubs find there is no easy way to get to Oregon.
So, why would your club want to take a ski vacation at Mt. Bachelor? ... more >
Contents ^ Top
Club
Ideawire
» 007 Ski Trip
» Gold Pass to Meetings
» Ski-Bay
» The Price is Right TV Show... more >
Ski
Club News
» Congratulations on Significant Anniversaries... more >
» Palmetto Ski & Outing Club's Checklist
For Leading a Non-Ski Event ... more >
» What To Include on a Club's Listserve
... more >
Ski
Council News
» NSCF Meets In Switzerland ... more >
» What Else Is Happening Among the Councils?... more >
Ski/Travel
Industry News
» Stowe Announces 10-Year Improvement
Program ... more >
» Steamboat Installs Wind-Powered Chairlift
... more >
» World's Highest Ski Lifts ... more >
» Snowsports Industries America Joins
CDC's VERB for Fast-Moving Ski Promotion ... more >
Ski
& Travel Tips
» Successful Transport and Retrieval
of Luggage on Club Trips ... more >
» Transporting Film Via Air ... more >
» Why Bother With Travel Insurance?
... more >
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