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Items from 2020 Giants Ridge

Items from Buck Hill – Black Diamond Meeting Room

Adding Racers to your Roster

Did you know you can fill an open spots on your roster any time?  Even after week 3?  The best thing to do is fill your 10 roster spots prior to the season.  But, we understand that people commit and then drop out at the last minute.  We also understand that once in a while someone gets hurts or just can’t race anymore.

If you have a spot filled by someone who now can’t race, you can “sell” their spot to someone else.  Just make sure that you notify the Ski Challenge office and have them check in at the registration table prior to racing.  That way we can make sure they are in the computer and get their proper points and medal.

If you have an Empty spot that has not been paid for yet and have someone to fill it.  Contact the Ski Challenge office to find out about rates.

If you add someone who wants to participate in the Championships at Giants Ridge, they need to have at least one race in by Week 5.  No roster CHANGES after week 5.

Remember, there are no refunds.  You can go here for more info on our REFUND POLICY

Ski Challenge budgets and rates are based on how teams are filled.  By filling your team, you help keep fees down.  Unfortunately, when rosters aren’t full, the fixed costs need to be covered somehow, so fees rise.

Welcome Portillo New Gold Sponsor

Ski Portillo is the newest Gold sponsor for The Ski Challenge.  Some of you might have heard of us, as Bill Guidera, who is a racer in the club, is our owner’s brother-in-law.

Ski Portillo, Chile will be opening for the 2020 season on June 27 and will stay open until Oct. 3 providing a unique ski experience high in the Chilean Andes. An all-inclusive Ski Portillo vacation provides the perfect “ski-in-summer” getaway for northern hemisphere winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy an unforgettable vacation and create memories of a lifetime with family and friends.

Our terrain is renowned worldwide as a destination for big mountain skiers, ski racers and avid skiers of all levels looking for a unique experience. On top of 80% sunny days, exquisite Chilean cuisine and wines, and the perfect setting to enjoy quality family time, old friends or make new ones, there is no reason not to come.

We want to extend an invitation to visit us this upcoming season. If you would like more information feel free to email us at [email protected] or visit our website www.skiportillo.com

Northstar Performance Helpful Hints

November 2019 – Healthy Eating made easy!

Anyone who actively tries to eat healthy knows what a struggle it can be. It is not easy continually coming up with a healthy menu, prepping your meals, or even finding ways to eat healthy at the workplace. This week we thought we would share an awesome recipe that will give you a healthier, good tasting snack that will help get you through the day without regret!

Pretzel and Fruit Trailmix

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of pretzels
  • 1-1/2 cup of Frosted Cheerios
  • 2/3 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 cup of almonds
  • 1/2 cup of chopped dried apricot
  • 1/2 cup of dried banana chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

 

Instructions:

Crush pretzels into bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl. Measure and place frosted cheerios, almonds, chopped dried apricots, and dried banana chips in bowl. Melt chocolate chips and spread evenly into mix refrigerate until chocolate is firm, throw it in a portable container and enjoy!

Return of the Turn – Ski Challenge Episode!

Return of the Turn visits us!

In this episode, Marcus travels to Minneapolis, Minnesota to experience The Ski Challenge — the largest recreational ski racing program in the world. What we found was an extremely passionate group of skiers, and that it doesn’t take big mountains to have fun on skis.

Northstar Performance – Getting Fit for Racing

Introduction – Publication 1

At Northstar Performance, we pride ourselves on taking a highly technical, knowledge based approach to training. We love to mix all that knowledge into a high energy, entertaining workout. We are proud to sponsor with Ski Challenge and we understand the varying levels of fitness and activity of each racer. We love to modify movements and personalize the group setting as much as possible so that each individual is comfortably challenged, and leaves having benefited from the training.

This year we are excited to offer something new. Every week in the Ski Challenge newsletter we will be incorporating workouts, movements, and nutrition tidbits that are valuable to anyone participating in Ski Challenge. Be sure to check out our column each week, and if you haven’t started to train with us it’s not too late! Join us this week and enjoy the results!

Ski Challenge Training Sessions
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 pm
Now thru November 7

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Wild Mountain and Buck Hill Sunday 2020 Schedule Changes

There are some schedule changes for the upcoming season that we wanted to make you aware of. Below you will see a schedule reflecting week 1-7 for Sunday racing in the 2020 season:

2020 Schedule for Wild Mountain Sunday Leagues

  • Sunday, January 5 – Week 1
  • Sunday, January 12 – Week 2
  • Saturday, January 18 – Week 3
  • Sunday, January 19 – NO RACING due to USSA Race
  • Sunday, January 26 – NO RACING due to D-Team Race
  • Sunday, February 2 – Week 4
  • Sunday, February 9 – Week 5
  • Sunday, February 16 – Week 6
  • Sunday, February 23 – Week 7

Team photos are usually week 3.  With these schedule changes, we may change what week we do team photos.

2020 Schedule for Buck Hill Sunday AM League

  • Sunday, January 5 – Week 1
  • Sunday, January 12 – Week 2
  • Sunday, January 19 – Week 3
  • Sunday, January 26 – Week 4
  • Sunday, February 2 – Week 5
  • Sunday, February 9 – NO RACING due to D-Team Race
  • Sunday, February 16 – Week 6
  • Sunday, February 23 – Week 7

We know that this may not work out for everyone, but it’s the best we can do under these circumstances.  We appreciate your understanding.

Help Wanted Joe’s Ski Shop

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE – SKI DEPT (ALPINE, NORDIC, AND SNOWBOARDS)

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Job Type: 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 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 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 preferred
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
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

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