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Travel and Events, cont.
Text Box: Upcoming FWSA/FWRA Activities: 2005 Aspen Ski Week, Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 Sign-up with your Council or as a Direct Member.  Lodging available at Aspen or Snowmass.  2005 FWRA Championhsips, March 18 - 20 Heavenly Lake Tahoe, CA. Lodging at the Horizon Casino Resort. Lodging coordinated through individual race leagues. $35 registration. Details in subsequent newsletter(s). Ski Japan, February 19-27, 2005.  Priced at $1,550.  Optional pre and post trip extensions. 2 spots available. $200 deposit.  Contact: Tucker Hoffmann, FWSA V.P. of International Travel, Phone 510-278-5900 St. Moritz European Ski Week, March 12-19, 2005.  Priced at $1,360-1,450.  Trip is currently sold out. Contact trip leader regarding wait list. Contact: Tucker Hoffmann, FWSA V.P. of International Travel, Phone 510-278-5900. China Adventure Trip, September, 2005.  Priced at $2,099 for 15 days, $2,499 for 21 days.  Both options are sold out.  Contact the trip leader regarding wait list. Contact: Tucker Hoffmann, FWSA V.P. of International Travel, Phone 510-278-5900. Hawaii Cruise, October 9-16, 2005 Visit the four major islands. Hosted by Harry and Karen Davis. Contact Montrose Travel directly at groups@montrosetravel.com or (800) 301-9673. FWSA Annual Convention, June 9 - 12, 2005 2005 FWSA Convention will be the 75th Anniversary of Far West Ski Association and held in Long Beach, California and hosted by The Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs. Stay tuned for details. For more information about FWSA Travel, contact: Lynnell Calkins, FWSA V.P. of North American Travel, Phone: 310.370.6948 Tucker Hoffmann, FWSA V.P. of International Travel, Phone 510.278.5900 Check out the Far West web page for further details about FWSA trips, events, and more. Text Box: Far West Championships Heavenly at South Lake Tahoe, March 18 - 20, 2005. Lodging and Awards Dinner Lodging specials are available at the Horizon Casino Resort in Stateline, NV.   Mention “Far West Race Championships” when making your personal reservation, as the Horizon will also host our dinner and awards party on Saturday night.  Once again we will be having a sit down dinner, an equipment and trip raffle, followed by the awards for Saturday’s race, and dancing to a local DJ.  To make a reservation at the Horizon, call 1-800-648-3322. Shuttle Complimentary shuttles will be provided between the Horizon Hotel and Heavenly.  Heavenly also has a Daycare which is a California state-licensed facility providing indoor and outdoor supervision and activities for infants/toddlers and preschoolers. Complimentary hot chocolate, oranges, granola bars and water will be provided at the base of the race venue. Stadium bleachers will also be at the bottom of the race venue. Registration Race registration will be available Friday night at the Horizon Casino from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Heavenly in the Cal Bar and Saturday morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Heavenly in the Cal Bar again. Pacesetter Races Friday will have (6) pacesetter races on East Bowl and World Cup, including three slaloms and three Giant Slaloms. Race Training will also be available through the Heavenly Race Department. Races Saturday will be six Championship Slalom courses set up for the various ability classes of competitors on World Cup and East Bowl. Sunday will be six Giant Slalom races on the site of previous FIS World Cup Race Courses. Lift Tickets Lift tickets will be discounted for all ages. Go to www.fwra.com for discounted ticket prices.