The Chaska/Chanhassen Alpine Ski program is in urgent need of a Head Coach with an official season start date of Monday, November 14^th.

If you have an interest in this coaching position or if you know someone who would, please see the application online or contact Jon Summer, 952-556-7135.

Joe’s Sporting Goods
Retail Sales Associate – Alpine/Nordic/Snowboard Department
Part-time Seasonal

Share your passion for the outdoors while generating sales, providing great customer service and building a loyal customer base. Experience as a skier or snowboarder is preferred as you are expected to assist customers by providing technical details and offer suggestions on new products. A good work ethic, confidence, self motivation and a service oriented attitude are some of the requirements to be a sales associate at Joe’s!

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with customers, both in person and on the phone.
• Providing the utmost customer service, advice, and fitting of Downhill Ski, Snowboard, and Nordic Ski gear
• Ability to multi-task with paying close attention to detail Completing assigned tasks for opening or closing the department.
• Merchandising and replenishing stock, cleaning, and refilling supplies as needed.
• Communicate customer requests and feedback with the buyer.

Skills:

• Passion in Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing and the outdoors
• Interest in Watersports, Camping, Paddle Sports and Footwear
• Background in properly fitting boots/orthotics
• Possesses good written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Be a team player and have the ability of meeting assigned targets/goals.
• Have good organizational skills and an understanding of basic merchandising.

Requirements:

• 2 nights/week 2 weekends/month September – March
• Possibility of spring/summer employment
• Weekend and Holiday availability

Education:

• High school, college preferred. Retirees are encouraged to apply.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current snow sports products and fitting techniques
• Merchandising and sales background preferred.
• Experienced winter enthusiast
• Training will be provided

Joe’s Sporting Goods
Retail Sales Associate – Clothing Department
Part-time

Share your passion for the outdoors while generating sales, providing great customer service and building a loyal customer base. Experience as a skier or snowboarder is preferred as you are expected to assist customers by providing technical details and offer suggestions on new products. A good work ethic, confidence, self motivation and a service oriented attitude are some of the requirements to be a sales associate at Joe’s!

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with customers, both in person and on the phone.
• Suggesting alternatives and add-on sales.
• Completing assigned tasks for opening or closing the department.
• Process merchandise, maintaining/setting displays, and replenishing stock, cleaning, and refilling supplies as needed.
• Communicate customer requests and feedback with the buyer.

Skills:

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Be a team player and have the ability of meeting assigned targets/goals.
• Have good organizational skills and an understanding of basic merchandising.

Requirements:

• In addition to day or evening hours, must be available on weekends/holidays.
• Experience in clothing retail preferred

Education:

• High school, college preferred. Retirees encouraged to apply.
• Merchandising and sales background preferred.
• Experienced winter enthusiast
• Training will be provided

Thanks to the great sponsors, participants and organizers, the Dirtbag Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics MN Winter Games raised $40,633!  This nearly doubles the 2015 earnings!

Dirtbag organizing team included:  John Koch, Heidi Butler, Sue Gustafson, Scott Malmsten, Jean Regan, Steve Jones, Carey Manson and Dave Barr.

The Ski Challenge had the honor of representing Hole Number 14.

Registration is open for both Captain Deposits and individual members for the 2016-17 season.  Individuals can register for both Preseason and/or Regular Season teams.

New this year, if you get your payment in by October 31, you will receive a FREE Guest race voucher for a one time use whenever you want.  Or you can give it to a friend to try out Ski Challenge.

• Captain Deposits for Regular Season Due – August 31
• PRESEASON – Cost per person – $40
• REGULAR SEASON – Cost per person – $140 ($145 after October 31)
• REGULAR SEASON Price goes to $145 November 1
• Everyone needs to fill out one online Waiver prior to each season

What is it?
Our Paddle Derby is a series of ten races with divisions for recreational paddlers and experienced  racers. Enter just to have a good time or to hone your competitive skills. You can enter as few as one race or as many as ten. Compete in the same division for at least five races and earn points towards championship standings.

When?
Races are ten Thursday evenings in 2016:
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4

Registration is from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Races start at 6:45 p.m.

Where?
Races start and end just west of Thomas Beach on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. (At Upton Av. S. and West Calhoun Blvd., in the southwest corner of Lake Calhoun.) The race course travels from Lake Calhoun to Lake of the Isles and (for skilled paddlers) to Cedar Lake and back, with several buoy turns.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Buck Hill is excited to announce the addition of MTB Day Camps and Clinics to this summer’s programing. We are working with Adam Buck and Trail Source, to create five skill specific teaching areas for mountain biking. We will have IMBA and PMBI certified coaches at each of these classes.  For information regarding dates and times click on the Program Name, or call Heidi Jo Karlsson 952-435-7174 ext.607

Mountain Bike Day Camp

Mountain bike camps are designed with an emphasis on achieving safe, injury-free riding through the establishment and continuous refinement of core skills. We start with basic skills and techniques and build on mastering these in order for the children to be safe and enjoy the rides. We teach skill development using fun games, sequential skill mastery and developing the children ’ s risk and hazard perception off road. This is achieved through the development of fundamental and advanced skills which improve the rider’s capacity to overcome trail difficulties and avoid injury. Kids must be strong, able to ride on pavement and dirt, and be comfortable riding 5+ miles! Each camp features special Guest Speakers from our local bike shops as well as Guest Instructors.

Downhill Divas

Taught by women, for women, this encouraging camp is divided into two skills levels; beginner and intermediate. It is designed for riders who need guidance in building confidence and skills. This group is perfect for the first time rider who has never ridden on dirt trail or someone who has maybe only ridden on dirt a few times. Whether you are physically fit (or looking to get there!), adventurous and want to learn more about mountain biking.

High School Hot Laps

Get a Jump on the High School Race Season with summer coaching at Buck Hill.
Tuesday night’s from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM will be open to all High School athletes looking to develop their mountain bike skills. These sessions will be led by trained coaches.
You will learn proper shifting, climb better, descend faster,  Race Smarter, while building your endurance on the challenging single-track at Buck Hill.

Macho Mondays

Get out and RIDE! We will teach you the physical and mental skills on how to ride balanced, efficiently, fast and smooth . We also be teach drills for each skill so you can practice after the camp and master these skills, ending the frustration of not riding to your potential. We have designed our mountain bike skills camps to help you with both the mental and physical sides of mountain biking. Our goal is to help you reach your potential by teaching you the core skills of mountain biking along with the drills to master them Learning and becoming proficient at these skills will allow you to ride in balance and in control making you a more efficient and confident rider.

Mountain Bike Yoga

Learn how Yoga can help you:
• Release tension and increase mobility in the hips, legs, back and shoulders
• Increase awareness of the muscles and body parts needed for biking
• Develop balance and core strength needed for mountain biking
• Free your body to make biking more dynamic, pleasurable and fun!!

Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area – 15400 Buck Hill Road – Burnsville MN 55306 – www.buckhill.com

952-435-7174 ext. 607

Our 2015-16 season wrapped up after a very mild, El-Nino winter.  After the season is complete, we like to review our numbers.  Below is a summary of our 2015-16 season.

Total Registered
(Includes Pre-season and Regular Season Leagues)

• 1,474

Total Racer Visits

• Preseason:  391
• Regular Season:  7,331
• Padraig’s Ski Race Benefit:  105
• Championships at Giants Ridge:  557
• Race for Hannah:  27

• TOTAL:  8,411

Females / Males

• Females:  25%
• Males:  75%

Average Age of all participants

• 44

Age group with the most participants

• 50-59 (31% of our racers)

Western Ski Vacations – How Often?

• More than once per year:  22%
• Once per year:  41%
• Every 2-3 Years:  25%
• Every 4-5 Years:  8%
• Never:  4%

Most Popular Western Ski Destinations

1. Vail Resorts:  34%
2. Copper Mountain:  24%
3. Jackson Hole:  19%
4. Steamboat:  19%
5. Big Sky:  17%
6. Winter Park:  15%

Season Pass Purchased?

• Yes:  64%
• No:  32%
• No Response:  4%

Where did you purchase your pass?

1. Buck Hill:  57%
2. Wild Mountain:  26%
3. Welch Village:  9%
4. Afton Alps:  5%
5. Hyland:  2%
6. Giants Ridge:  3%

Skis

51% of our survey participants purchased new skis this season.

Top Brands of Skis Purchased:

1. Rossignol:  44%
2. Atomic:  20%
3. Fischer:  20%
4. Blizzard:  12%
5. Head:  12%
6. Nordica:  12%
7. Volkl:  12%
8. K2:  5%

In not purchased this year, what brand owned:

1. Atomic:  33%
2. Volkl:  29%
3. Fischer:  26%
4. Rossignol:  15%
5. Blizzard:  14%
6. Head:  11%
7. K2:  9%
8. Nordica:  8%

Boots

27% of our survey participants purchased new boots this year

Top Brands Purchased

1. Lange:  32%
2. Head:  29%
3. Nordica:  14%
4. Atomic:  12%
5. Rossignol:  8%
6. Fischer:  6%
7. Tecnica:  6%
8. Salomon:  4%

If not purchased this year, what brand owned

1. Lange:  23%
2. Nordica:  23%
3. Atomic:  16%
4. Tecnica:  15%
5. Head: 14%
6. Salomon:  11%
7. Fischer:  5%
8. Rossignol:  4%

Helmets

99% of our survey participants wear helmets when they race.

Top Brand of Helmet Worn:

1. POC:  31%
2. Giro:  27%
3. Boeri:  8%
4. Carrera:  6%
5. Smith:  5%
6. Briko:  4%
7. Uvex:  4%
8. Shred:  3%

GS Suits

77% of our survey participants wear GS Suits when they race.

Top Brand of Suit Worn:

1. Spyder:  51%
2. Descente:  7%
3. Borah:  6%
4. Artica:  6%
5. Fuxi:  5%
6. Karbon:  2%

Some totals may add up to more than 100%  since participants could choose more than one answer for some questions.  And, totals may add up to less than 100% because some participants answered “other” or gave no answer.  Or, only the top brands are shown in the list.