presented by
the International Skiing History Association and the
U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
To: Friends of ISHA, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, and the World of Ski History!
As the 600 skiing history fans who met in Sun Valley to celebrate the resort’s 75th anniversary can attest, ISHA’s Skiing Heritage Week 2011 was an amazing gathering. In fact, ever since last April, the main question I’ve heard is, “How are you going to top it?” Well, hold onto your boards — whatever type you use — because Skiing Heritage Week 2012 is going to be even more fun!
How? Well, as the saying goes in show business, we’re taking our act on the road. During the week of April 8 to 15, 2012, we’ll visit one of the cradles of American skiing: the Pacific Northwest. This once-in-a-lifetime gathering will see ISHA members and friends visit several mountain destinations whose names evoke some of skiing’s grandest traditions: Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood Meadows, White Pass, Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier, Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie. In a perfect ending to our Northwest sojourn, we’ll end up in Seattle for the annual induction ceremony of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, plus a special tribute to America’s greatest ski and snowboard company — K2 — as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Numerous milestones in the growth of skiing and snowboarding have come out of the Pacific Northwest, from international competition to innovations in equipment, resort operations and publicity. (FYI, SKI magazine was started in Seattle 75 years ago).
There is no aspect of the sport today that can’t, in some form, trace its heritage to the Northwest.
The following pages will give you a good idea of all we have planned for Skiing Heritage Week 2012, along with the costs to attend. As you’ll see, you have two options:
1. Sign up for the whole week of activities, including lodging, transportation, most meals and all lift passes for $1,585 or $1,795 (depending on which Seattle hotel you choose).
2. Or join us in Seattle and purchase what you need — hotel, events, skiing — on an a la carte basis.
The enclosed sign-up sheet will give all the details. Of course, the easiest way to register for the event is online at www.skihall.com/SkiingHeritage.
However you decide to participate, you can expect some great skiing and snowboarding, parties, entertainment, reunions with old and new friends, film screenings and a number of special events hosted by K2, the resorts, ISHA and the U.S. Hall of Fame. Please look over this material and act on it now; participation in the road trip through the Northwest is limited to 100 people (two busloads) on a first-come basis. There’s no limit for the Seattle-based skiing and activities.
Please pass this invitation along to anyone and everyone, and post on your Website or social-media pages. I’m pretty certain a lot of people will want to be part of this very special celebration of skiing and snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest.
Until all of our skis cross again, best wishes for a great season.
—Bernie Weichsel
Sunday April 8
ISHA participants arrive in Portland, Oregon
Transfer to Timberline Lodge
Early arrivals ski Timberline, followed by welcome reception
Monday April 9
Ski Timberline on Mount Hood
Ski down historic Glade Trail to Government Camp
ISHA Beekley Dinner with Kirby Gilbert & Mount Hood Museum
Tuesday April 10
Ski Mount Hood Meadows
Transfer to White Pass, WA
ISHA dinner: Movers and Shakers of the Northwest
Nelson Bennett and the Mahre Brothers
Wednesday April 11
Ski White Pass
Transfer to Seattle, check in to Seattle hotels (four nights)
Ishpeming International Film Fest – Jerry Awards
Thursday April 12
Ski Stevens Pass – Kamp K2
Reunion: 50 years of K2 skiers and boarders
Ishpeming International Film Fest – “Best of” Screening
Friday April 13
Ski Crystal Mountain – 10th Mountain Founders Tribute
ISHA – Writers & Filmmakers Awards Banquet
Ishpeming International Film Fest – “Best of” Screening
“Snow Blast” K2 50th Anniversary Public Party
Saturday April 14
ISHA & Hall board Meetings
Ski the Summit at Snoqualmie – Ski with Hall honorees and legends
Welcome to Seattle – Reception and Party
U.S. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Special tribute to K2 — America’s Great Ski Company
Sunday April 15
Checkout / Ski / Head Home / Rest
or print and mail in this
To participate in ISHA’s and The U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD Hall of Fame “Celebration of Northwest Skiing” along with The Hall of Fame’s 2012 Induction Ceremony, as well as a Special Tribute to K2 Sports, on the Occasion of its 50th Birthday, print and complete this registration form.
COSTS
Participants can choose one, of two “All-Inclusive” packages. Specifics, and costs, are as follows:
PREMIER PACKAGE – Includes everything that is outlined on the official SKIING HERITAGE WEEK schedule. This Includes 2 nights Lodging at Oregon’s Timberline Lodge; 1 night Lodging at White Pass Resort & 4 nights at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel; 7 Days of Skiing, per schedule; All receptions and presentations including The Beekley Dinner, Movers & Shakers, ISHA Awards Banquet and The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Tribute to K2; Luxury Coach Transportation, for the entire week, starting in Timberline Lodge and concluding after The Hall of Fame Ceremony in Seattle – and includes all daily transfers between destinations as well as day trips to areas close to Seattle.
Premier Package Cost – $1,795, per person, based upon double occupancy (single supplement $500 = $2,295)
CLASSIC PACKAGE – Includes everything as listed in the Premier Package except lodging the 4 nights in Seattle is at the Renaissance Seattle hotel.
Complete Package Cost – $1,585, per person based upon double occupancy (single supplement $350 = $1,935)
ALA-CARTE BASIS — For those who don’t have the time to spend a full week “on-the-road” with ISHA, but are interested in the Seattle based activities and functions you’re invited to join any and all of the various activities and functions being held in Seattle by purchasing your tickets, per event. For those requiring Lodging in Seattle, due to the efforts of K2 Sports, we’ve been able to secure fantastic rates at both The Fairmont Olympic Hotel ($179 night per room) and the Renaissance Seattle Hotel ($120 night per room) Both rates are based upon single or double occupancy and do not include a 15.6% tax. To reserve a room for the Fairmont, call 206-621-1700 X3131, and for the Renaissance, call 800-266-9432; In both cases you must identify yourself as being part of “The International Skiing Heritage Association or the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame” to get the special rate. As to purchasing tickets to the Seattle area activities and ski days—see below:
Please complete this registration form and mail to ISHA/US National Ski Hall of Fame, Skiing Heritage Week, 610 Palms Ave, Ishpeming, MI 49849 accompanied by your $500 deposit to hold your spot. Balance due March 23rd 2012. Checks should be made payable to The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame.
If you prefer you can sign up online at the Hall’s Website – www.skihall.com/SkiingHeritage and pay by credit card. We ask that you complete your registration no later than March 23, 2012.
Premier Package (double occupancy) $1795x _______ participants = __________
*Single supplement +$500x _______ participants = __________
Classic Package (double occupancy) $1585 x _______ participants = __________
*Single supplement +$350x _______ participants = __________
Ala Carte Events (not applicable if you purchase a package above)
Thursday – Day trip to Stevens Pass (lift ticket incl.) $60 x _______ participants = __________
Friday – Day trip to Crystal Mtn. (lift ticket incl.) $60 x _______ participants = __________
Friday – ISHA – Writers & Filmmakers Awards Banquet $100 x ______ participants = __________
Saturday – Day trip to Snoqualmie (lift ticket incl.) $60 x _______ participants = __________
Saturday – US Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony $300 x ______ participants = __________
Current ISHA/HOF members (deduct $50 ea) -$50x ______ participants = __________
*A portion of your participation fees will be tax deductable Total* ____________
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