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tions for Bend/La Pine and Redmond Schools.
Mt. Bachelor generously donates ALL Ski-forSchools revenue back to the Foundations, raising more than $135,000 to benefit local
schools over the last seven years.
In addition, Mt. Bachelor supports Riders
For The Cure, Oregon Special Olympics Winter Games, Stuff The Bus food drive, Shred
Camp with U.S. Ski Team member Laurenne
Ross and National Ski Safety Week with a
focus on chairlift safety for kids.
Mt. Bachelor has been at the forefront of
the environmental movement within the ski
industry. Over the past decade, they have developed a strong environmental presence that
has brought them to a leading position within
the industry. This year and for the past several
years, the Ski Area Citizen's Coalition recognized Mt. Bachelor as one of the top 10 environmentally conscious resorts in the U.S.
Mt. Bachelor's continued support of the
Far West Ski Association has remained solid.
Mt. Bachelor ranks high among our industry
partners in their financial support of the As-
Randy Lew presented the Bill Mackey
Award to Brandon Bang from Big Sky.
Sebastian Diaz / Sebastian Diaz Photography
Brandon Bang Receives
Bill Mackey Award
by Gloria Raminha & Randy Lew
Brandon Bang, Director of Sales and
Marketing for Big Sky Resort, Montana, received the Far West Ski Association's Bill
Mackey Award for outstanding service to the
skiing public by a ski area employee. This
award was presented to Brandon at the annual FWSA Convention in Reno.
Brandon has been working in the ski industry for over 20 years. Skiing, golf, great
friends and the love of the mountain are the
reasons he is a very happy long time local to
sociation's programs. This year's Convention
will mark Mt. Bachelor's 28th year of participation in our Silent Auction.
It is in support of FWSA's sponsorship
program, Mt. Bachelor sets an industry standard of excellence. In 2007 they hosted the Far
West Racing Association (FWRA) Championships. In 2008 Mt. Bachelor provided the beverage for the Awards Banquet. In 2008,
together with Sunriver Resort, they hosted the
Far West Ski Association Winter Board of Director's meeting. Since 2009 they have sponsored the Pool Party at the Annual FWSA
Convention, and they attempt to out do themselves each year. In 2012 they brought in a
mechanical bull for the Pool Party! Since the
2010 Convention they have co-sponsored the
Multi-Media Presentation with Sunriver Resort.
For its outstanding support of the snowsports public and Far West Ski Association,
councils and clubs, Mt. Bachelor embodies the
spirit of the Tommi Tyndall Award and is
highly deserving of recognition as this year's
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Big Sky. He started his career at Big Sky after
receiving a double major in marketing and
management from the University of North
Dakota.
During his years at Big Sky, Brandon has
worked at the front desk, accounting, reservations and managerial roles before beginning
his sales career at Big Sky as National Sales
Manager in 1998. In 2008 Brandon was promoted to Director of Sales. Under Brandon's
marketing leadership, Big Sky has been a long
time supporter of the Far West Ski Association
and at the 2009 FWSA Convention, Big Sky
received the Tommi Tyndall award.
In January of 2009, Far West Ski Week
was held at Big Sky. This event was successful from the first sales presentation to planning to check-in to the on mountain activities,
due primarily to Brandon's involvement in
every aspect of the ski week. Brandon's intimate knowledge of the resort, positive attitude,
big smile, handshakes and hugs shows he is
genuinely friendly to all who are around him.
All aspects of the trip (lodging, skiing, racing,
parties, food, etc.) were outstanding.
In December of 2012, on the day of his
20th Anniversary at Big Sky Resort, Brandon
was promoted to the Director of Sales and
Marketing.
Because of Brandon Bang's continued
and long-term efforts on behalf of Far West
Ski Association, our clubs and councils, and
his outstanding support of the snowsport
community, he is truly deserving of the Bill
Mackey Award. L
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Door Prize Donors:
Convention 2013
Beaver Creek
Beaver Run Resort
Central Oregon Visitors Association
Chaos
Copper Mountain
Great Basin Brewing Company
Keystone Ski Resort
Monterey Ski & Social Club
Nautic Adventures
Pole Clips
Powderhorn Mountain
Reno-Sparks Conv.ention and Visitors
Authority
Scheel's Sporting Goods, Reno
Ski Utah
Smith Optics
Swany
The Cruise Company
Milestones:
Convention
2013
5 Year Award
Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
Coast Blackcomb Suites - Whistler
El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa
10 Year Award
Brundage Mountain Ski Resort
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
15 Year Award
Jackson Hole Resort Lodging
Red Mountain Resort
20 Year Award
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Aston Lakeland Village
Snakedance Condominiums
25 Year Award
Aspen Skiing Company
Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine
Sun Valley Ski Resort
Taos Ski Valley
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014
Far West Skier's Guide 2013-2014
Index
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA is on the Move!
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
FWSA Presidents Gather at 2013 Convention
Council Information
FWSA Council Services Supports Clubs
National Ski Council Federation Brings Councils & Clubs Together Nationwide
FWSA Membership: Through Clubs or Direct
FWSA Direct Member Application Form
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
FWSA Communications
Ski Season - 2014
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA League Race Chairs
Why Do We Race?
FWRA Race Schedule
The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program Helps Junior Racers
Pursue Your Passions Through the FWSF
Hope on the Slopes Events
Winter Trails Day
FWSA 81st Annual Convention - Mountain Magic Moments - Recap
FWSA 2013 Convention Sponsors
FWSA Industry Award Winners
Convention Door Prize Donors & Milestones
2013 FWSA Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2013
2013 FWSA Convention Award Recipients
Snowsports Celebrities Entertain & Inform
Candace Cable, Keynote Speaker
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
FWSA Ski Clubs & Councils Continue Generous Charity Support
FWSA 82nd Annual Convention - Volcanic Paradise - Bend, Oregon
FWSA 83rd Annual Convention - Salute to San Diego
Twelve Resorts / One Pass
Public Affairs - 2013 Update
The Road to Sochi
Lodging Options
Regional Ski Shows
High Hopes Exist for an Olympic & Far West History Museum in Squaw Valley
Zermatt: Where Legends Meet!
Has Technology Made Skiing Safer?
How Well Do You Know Your Resorts?
A Visit to the 2013- 2014 Digital Edition Only Insert
FWSA Council & Club Information
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