Big Sky Ski Team

Thanks for a Successful SG Series!

We ran over 400 runs of SG down Hangman's over the last three days without serious incident.  Note that the kids were averaging 35 to 45 mph down the course (i.e. up to 65 feet/second).  Given that the top and bottom of the course are pretty flat, that suggests top speeds approaching 50 mph or better.  Not too bad.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped this past weekend.  We, literally, couldn't have done it without you.  Results can be found on the My USSA web site (login required).

Attend the Big Sky YSL Races? Please Take Our Two-minute Survey

If you attended the YSL races at Big Sky Resort this past weekend, please click here to complete a two-minute survey.  We will be happy to share the results of the survey with other Northern Division clubs.

New Glade Runs at Big Sky

As you have probably heard, Big Sky Resort cut five new glade runs on Andesite Mountain this summer.  The most interesting of the new runs look to be Wolf Den (click image at left to enlarge), which is skier's left in the trees at the top of Mad Wolf, and Shady Chute, a double black between Elk Park Ridge and War Dance.  Wolverine offers a detour through the trees on skier's left near the top of Elk Park Ridge.

Congo Line and Madagascar are a couple of easier, shorter lines that basically extend Congo below Pacifier (click on image at right to view larger map).

The New Season is Upon Us

The Junior Development Team kicks of the 2011-2012 season next Saturday!  Fortunately, we're getting some help from Mother Nature.

Making Snow for Thanksgiving Opening

The season starts in less than two weeks!

Reminder: Claim Big Sky Season Pass Credit by 11/15/11

As previously announced,

• If you bought a 2011-2012 Gold Junior Pass by 4/30/11, and
• You enroll in a BSSEF program by 11/15/11, then
• You are eligible to receive a $100 credit from BSSEF.

Here's how it works:

• Register for a BSSEF program and make full payment no later than 11/15/11.
• Submit your receipt or other proof of purchase of a 2011-2012 Gold Junior Pass that shows you purchased it prior 4/30/11 to Jeremy Ueland.
• BSSEF will issue a $100 credit to your membership account, which most of you will use against your first race fees.

Winter is Coming

Early season snow in Big Sky's Mountain Village.  The 2011-2012 season is just around the corner.

Big Sky Thanksgiving Camp Canceled

I'm sad to report that Big Sky Resort has canceled the Thanksgiving race camp for this season.  Apparently, the resort felt that the camp wasn't going to attract a sufficient number of out-of-region participants.  Hopefully, the outlook will be brighter next year, because last year's camp was a big success for all involved.

In the meantime, check out the following opportunities:

• Panorama
• Banff
• Loveland

Big Sky to Host Masters 2012 Western Region Championship

The Western Region Masters Alpine Championships will be hosted by BSSEF and Big Sky Resort on 2/2/12 - 2/5/12.  It will be a busy weekend, as the Junior Development team will be competing that weekend in Missoula, and the YSL/Buddy Werner teams will be at Showdown.

Preliminary 2011-2012 Alpine Race Schedule

The preliminary 2011-2012 Alpine race schedule is available on the Northern Division web site.  In addition to the Thanksgiving race camp, Big Sky Resort and the BSSEF expect to host a Youth Ski League Race, the Super G series for Juniors, and the SG leg of the Western Region J3 Championships (to be co-hosted by Bridger Bowl and the BSF):