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Trip Schedule 2021-22
(subject to change)
Zermatt, UT: Aug 14-19, 2021
<<Zermatt Resort & Spa>>
* Park City, UT: Jan 8-15, 2022
<<EPIC>>
* Zell-am-See, Austria: Jan 21-29, 2022
Snowmass, CO: Jan 22-29, 2022
<<IKON>>
Steamboat, CO: Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2022
<<IKON>>
* Telluride, CO: Feb 5-12, 2022
<<EPIC>>
Sun Peaks, CAN: Feb 19-Feb 26
Vail, CO: Feb 26-Mar 5, 2022
<<EPIC>>
* Mammoth, CA: Mar 5-12, 2022
<<IKON>>
Heavenly, CA/NV: Mar 12-19, 2022
<<EPIC>>
Scotland/N. Ireland: May 19-29, 2022. Pre-trip to London is May 14-19. 2022
* Russia: Sept, 2022
* TSC Trip
**Click to download PDF of trip line-up
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Call for Trip Chairs
Club members who
are interested to serve as a Trip Chair or Trip Chair Assistant please apply by
June 20. Qualified applicants will receive a trip reimbursement of $1,300 as a
Trip Chair or $300 as a Trip Chair Assistant.
We cannot run a
trip without a Trip Chair, and this is a critical leadership position for our
club. If you are interested in serving as a Trip Chair or Assistant read
through the trip chair's responsibilities and
submit your application. Email
your completed application form and any questions you may have about the
trip(s), to Cindy Berry at Trips@AustinSkiers.org.
Trip chair trainings
will be held during July so that all Trip Chairs are ready for our trip
presentation meeting in August.
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<<From the Executive Committee>>
Proclamation
Whereas the COVID pandemic has made the work of the Vice President of Trips an order of magnitude more difficult than in any previous year,
Whereas in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, Elisabeth Poigin has selflessly and faithfully donated immeasurable time, skill, counsel, dedication, and service far beyond all expectations, and
Whereas Elisabeth Poigin is retiring to her native France and may less enjoy the fellowship and adventure she has shared in Austin Skiers,
Now be it resolved that Elisabeth Poigin is hereby granted a lifetime membership in Austin Skiers, with all honors and privileges pertaining thereto.
A motion passed unanimously by the Executive Board, this 17th day of April 2021.
Tim Atkinson
G.D. "Tim" Atkinson, President
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NOTE: Check out our Facebook page for posts from our club trips & activities.
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* New Zealand/Australia/Fiji - TSC Fall Expedition: Oct 5-27, 2021
<<UPDATE (3/30/21): <<CANCELLED>>
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Texas Ski Council Trips-
2022
Traditional
Park City, UT:
Jan 8-15, 2022 (EPIC)
Winter
Expedition
Zell-am-See, Austria: Jan 21-29, 2022
Winter Shootout
Telluride, CO
Feb 5-12, 2022 (EPIC)
Final Showdown
Mammoth, CA
Mar 5-12, 2022 (IKON & Mountain Collective)
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Texas Ski Council Trips
2023
Traditional
Snowmass, CO: Jan 14-21, 2023
Winter Expedition
Ischgl-Samnaun, Austria: Jan 21-28, 2023
Winter Shootout
Steamboat, CO: Feb 11-18, 2023
Final Showdown
Lake Louise, CA: Mar 11-18, 2023
*TSC is looking for Trip Coordinators: click here for more information
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TSA issues NEW COVID-19 Rules
for Air Travel
In a press release on January
31, 2021 pursuant to an Executive Order, the TSA latest change
is requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear face masks. There are
penalties for those failing to comply - they will be prevented from entering
the screening area, and “the TSA will recommend a fine ranging from $250 for
the first offense up to $1,500 for repeat offenders.” The order became
effective February 2, 2021 through at least May 11, 2021. This follows the issue of a Federal Register notice (PDF) by the CDC effective February 1, 2021 regarding "wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs."
NOTE: In the February and March 2021 newsletters appeard an article in the "Communications" section regarding travel information. For ease of reference you can click here to download a PDF file with active links.
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"We Are Blood" - Looking for Donations
"We
are Blood" is the Travis County Medical Society Blood Bank that has
been around since 1951. They are looking for people to donate COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma. Please click here to download the form - it has the donor criteria and contact information. They recently announced as of October 28 they will be providing COVID-19 antibody testing on ALL donations! They have also reinstated "Mall Drives." Check out the latest articles. Click here regarding eligibility or you can either call 512-206-1108/email.
Convalescent
plasma is a treatment that utilizes plasma from individuals who have an illness
and fought it off and may possess antibodies that can be used to treat the
illness. The treatment has been around for more than 100 years. The plasma,
rich with antibodies, has been studied in other outbreaks of respiratory
infections. If you've recovered from COVID-19 please consider donating your plasma - it may save a life! Thanks to several Austin Skiers we know of who've donated!
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Annual Membership MeetingWe want to thank all those who attended the In-Person and Zoom annual membership meeting presentation on May 23 at Balcones Country Club for the 2021 ski season. We had over 50 people attend In-Person.For those unable to attend the meeting or would like the official presentation - please click here to download the file.
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Austin Skiers Message Regarding
Covid-19 Impact
(UPDATE: 2/11/21): As of December 16, 2020, the City of Austin and Austin Public Health (APH) issued NEW and updated COID-19 regulations. The City updated and extended the "stay- at-home order, thereby extending the current requirements for face mask & limitations on social gatherings thru February 16, 2021. The APH reiterates the same rules along with adding new guidelines for
counter-service restaurants and pickup food and drink areas, through April 15,
2021.
Austin Skiers has resumed its Happy Hours. We have our 2nd HH of March scheduled for the 18th as announced in the February "Ski News" newsletter. Also see Upcoming Events on the right-side of our website home page for details & any changes.
Please know our Austin Skiers Board
will continue to keep our club running strong and provide updates via email,
Website, Facebook and Instagram. Until we gather again, we encourage you
to follow the CDC guidelines, take care
and stay well.
Sincerely,
Austin Skiers Board of Directors
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Check out the Austin Skiers App!! Click on iPhone or Android to download it. Log-in using your Austin Skiers website credentials. App for both platforms was updated on 2/3/20.
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Texas Ski Council (TSC) Info.
The Austin Skiers proudly support the Texas Ski Council (TSC). Please check their website for more information about trips, Youth Foundation, etc..
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TRIP INSURANCE RESOURCES
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Current "Ski News" Newsletter
(Click here for Newsletter archives)
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Austin Skiers have Members living in states from every region of the country - Florida to California to Colorado to Minnesota, Kentucky, South Carolina, New York & Connecticut!
The Membership Year for Austin Skiers runs from June 1 thru May 31. The fee is not prorated. It's only $40 for an Individual or $55 for Family (up to 6). To join or renew your membership in Austin Skiers use our online registration.
NOTE: If you join on or after March 1 your membership will run until June 1 of the following year since the ski season is pretty well over. Also this will allow you to register for trips we have during the summer/fall if they're announced before June 1.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Communications@austinskiers.org. Click on this link and download a PDF file summary of what Austin Skiers are about.
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