Nov-Dec 2011 NEWS FOR SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS Volume 51, No. 6

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Club Meeting & Holiday Party

Join us for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and music. It'll be a holiday party so wear your fun clothes of the season and come celebrate with your friends.

Thursday, 12/08/2011 6:30 pm Rathskeller, downtown at the Antheneum Indianapolis, IN

Payment details: Free to members and $5 for guests. The $5 can be applied toward membership if you join this evening. Cash bar - a light buffet will be served. For more information, please contact:

Paul Wood, President 797-7341 pwood12@ameritech.net Optional—bring a ten dollar wrapped (unisex) gift for exchange and food for

Gleaner’s Food Bank

LEARN TO SKI (better) DAY

PERFECT NORTH SLOPES

January 7, 2011 (NEW DATE)

$48.00 * for rental equipment and lift ticket.

$33.00 * for lift ticket only * Group rates (may change).

Non-Members welcome; add $5.00 guest fee and signed liability release form.

Lessons given by PSIA-certified Indianapolis Ski Club Instructors.

January 7 – 14 Taos NM $1370 36 spaces Jim Robinson jimrobinson46077@earthlink.net final payment due

January 7 LEARN TO SKI DAY – Perfect North Marilyn Rader rm.rader@sbcglobal.net See ad this issue

NEW DATE !!!!

January 28 – Feb 4 Vail CO $1410 32 spaces Marilyn and Richard Rader rerader@live.com final payment due

February 4 – 11 Lake Tahoe $1399 36 spaces Chuck Heinrich charlesheinrich@yahoo.com final payment due November 30

Feb. 24, 25, 26 Boyne Highlands TBD Indiana Ski Council Weekend Paul Wood pwood12@ameritech.net final payment due December 10

February 25 – Mar 3 Snowmass/Aspen $1389 32 spaces Jean Ballinger skierjean@yahoo.com final payment due November 15

March 3 – 10 Steamboat CO $1120 36 spaces Dick Surber raskisy@sbcglobal.net final payment due December 20

WAIT LIST IS EMPTY !!! See ad this issue.

March 9 – 17 Kitzbuhel , AUSTRIA $2249 24 spaces Randy Ridgway rridgway@accs.net PASSPORT final payment due December 20

March 17 – 24 Mammoth CA $1459 36 spaces Lisa Sindelar danasin2@yahoo.com final payment due December 5

March 24 – 31 Telluride CO $1541 28 spaces Priscilla Johnson johnsonteam@comcast.net final payment due January 10

March 31 – April 4 Breckenridge CO $1300 24 spaces Sarah Payton sunny-payton@att.net final payment due December 28

TRIPS 2012TRIPS 2012TRIPS 2012TRIPS 2012 Past trip photos are on the

club website:

www.indyskiclub.org

Click on “Library”

PENROD ART FAIR, September 2011

Lisa and Joan drew some looks when they showed up for their volunteer shift at the Indy Ski Club tent.

Below, Prez Paul lays it on heavy for some prospective new members.

Thanks to all who helped. It was a great day

THURSDAY THIRST, NOVEMBER 10th Strolling to the south side for the November Thursday Thirst! Come out and join your fellow Indy Ski Club members for a drink to wind down the work week…and get geared up for the ski season! When: Thursday, November 10th, 6pm – 8pm

Where: O’Gara’s Irish Pub (also affectionately known as “Johnny O’s”) 522 Main St, Beech Grove, IN http://beechgrove-indiana.funcityfinder.com/2010/01/15/ogaras-irish-pub/

Why: To show our love for our south side Indy Ski Club members and Beech Grove!

For questions, contact Lisa Sindelar at 317 709 5231 or danasin2@yahoo.com

CLUB

HISTORY

The last ten years of ISC events can be found at the Indy Ski Club’s online Photo Gallery :

http://indyskiclub.org/viewLibrary.asp

A SchussBoomer archive is there as well. Photo prints may be ordered online from Fotki.

As a solo family law practitioner, I handle child custody and support modifications, divorces, paternity issues, guardianships, name changes, emancipations, and a host of other family law-related issues. My rates are rea-sonable and I communicate promptly.

Calling all skiers for a fantastic Spring Break ski trip! March 31 - April 7 in Breckenridge, the darling ski town nestled into Summit County, Colorado. This is a trip to include children. Grandparents who have always wanted to introduce their grandchildren to this sport have this super opportunity. Staying at the Pine Ridge Condos, the cost is $1300. Get more details from Sarah Payton, sunny-payton@att.net.

BRECKENRIDGE,

COLORADO

LATEST INFO IS ONLINE AT www.indyskiclub.org

2012 Race Schedule (Ohio Valley Ski Council) Indy Club members are invited to try competitive racing

Contact Russ Boehm rjboehm@iquest.net Perfect North race times, Saturday 7 pm , Sunday 10:00 am Paoli Peaks race times, Saturday 10:00 , Sunday 9:30 am

All Mad River races start at 10:00 am Race times are tentative. Check in lodge upon arrival.

Date Location/Format Host Club Lift Tickets January 7 Perfect North, IN – two GS Cincinnati $30 per day January 8 Perfect North, IN – GS/SL January 21 Paoli Peaks, IN – two GS Louisville Wknd Pkg $72 January 22 Paoli Peaks, IN – GS/SL Sat Pkg $52 Sun Pkg $47 January 28 Mad River, OH – MR OPEN www.columbusskiclub.org Single SL, Dual GS Columbus January 29 Mad River, OH – MR OPEN Figure 11, GS February 4 Perfect North, IN – two GS Cincinnati $30 per day CUP QUALIFIER/CUP RACE February 5 Perfect North, IN – two GS Mike Robbens Memorial Race – additional $10 February 11 Paoli Peaks, IN – two GS Lexington Wknd Pkg $72 February 12 Paoli Peaks, IN – GS/SL Frankfort Sat Pkg $52 Sun Pkg $47 February 18 Mad River, OH – Duel GS Columbus February 19 Mad River, OH – GS/SL February 26 Perfect North Slopes, IN King/Queen of the Hill Non-OVSC March 2-4 West Virginia Governors Cup Race OVSC weekend trip March 23-25 NASTAR National Championships, Winter Park, CO Race formats (GS, SL, etc.) are subject to conditions and course availability. Lodging discounts available

Thanks From I.S.C. to Sun Valley Sports for the free horsey doovers , beer, and wine at their grand opening. Check out www.sunvalleysportsohio.com to sign up for their email list and receive great coupons!!

Thursday Thirst, September 8 at City Market

November 10 after work Thursday Thirst at O’Gara’s Irish Pub, Beech Grove (See ad this issue) December 2 The Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theater (see below) January 12 after work Thursday Thirst at Flat 12 Bierwerks, 414 N Dorman (between Vermont and Michigan just east of the spaghetti bowl) http://flat12.me February TBD Butler men's basketball game March 15 after work Thursday Thirst location TBD April TBD Wine & Canvas Night Contact Lisa to suggest organizations to support May 10 after work Thursday Thirst at Scotty's Downtown, 1 Virginia Avenue May 19 ISC Day at the Track-Pole Day (HELP NEEDED)

SOCIALLY SPEAKING

Contact : Lisa Sindelar danasin2@yahoo.com FOR MORE INFO OR TO VOLUNTEER Club members and guests are always welcome. Thursday Thirsts are cash bar events.

Winter can be a cold, hard place, especially when one man’s heart resists every effort to

warm it. Can the spirits of the season prevail in time to save Scrooge from an eternity of mis-

erly misery? Find out when Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday favorite returns. Unwrap the

perfect holiday outing and experience the joy of the IRT’s timeless Christmas classic.

When: Friday, December 2nd, 7 pm; optional post-show social/drinks TBD downtown Where: Indiana Repertory Theatre 140 West Washington St, Indianapolis Cost: $55, but could be as low at $40

• $5 off ticket price from the Indy Ski Club to the first 20 members that RSVP to Lisa • $10 off ticket price if our group gets at least 10 members to attend

RSVP your spot now! For details on payment, contact Lisa Sindelar at 317-709-5231 or

danasin2@yahoo.com

TRIVIA TIME OK, who thinks they’ve been around the club a long time? The photos of the two above are about 25 years old… Hint - they are currently board members. Hint #2 - they are married to each other. The hirsute goofball to the right once raced for an-other club and, in 1978, pre-sented ISC with the first Indy Cup, a challenge between the three bigger clubs in town. Hint - beer! Hint #2 - still pounding beers.

Steamboat, COLORADO March 3 thru 10 (Sat-Sat), 36 Spaces

$1120 Full, $790 ground only Lodging: The Ranch at Steamboat. Three bedroom/3 bath condos for 6 people. Each unit has a fully

equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, high speed internet, fireplace, and private balcony. Resort amenities: Outdoor heated pool, 3 outdoor hot tubs, a men’s sauna, a women’s sauna, exercise room, and frequent shuttle service to town or the ski slopes that are only minutes away.

Skiing: 5 day lift ticket. There are 3000 skiable acres with 165 runs and 3668 feet of vertical drop. 6th day ticket is available for an additional $55. Pizza Party

Air: Frontier, Indy to Denver, depart Indy 6:45 AM, arrive Denver 7:34 AM. Frontier, Denver to Indy, Depart Denver 2:55 PM and arrive Indy at 7:14 PM.

Bus: Gray Line 47 passenger bus. Travel time is 3 to 3 ½ hours plus a stop at King Sooper and Applejacks to gather provisions on the way out.

Payment Arrangements Deposit of $150 at signup. Final payment due December 20, 2011

Contact: Dick Surber 317-818-9293 raskisy@sbcglobal.net 11445 Monon Farms Lane, Carmel, IN 46032

TRIP IS FULL BUT THE WAIT LIST IS EMPTY. Chances are somebody will cancel.

the PREZ Speaks …. Paul Wood Summer 2011 has faded into the distance; fall is in full swing, and ski season just around the corner. Get those skis tuned at Sun Valley Sports, our new collaborative ski shop in Indy, and shop for some new gear. Let’s support Sun Valley and in turn Sun Valley will support and publicize the Club... we haven’t had this kind of collaboration since Sitz-mark.

Our new Facebook page is about to launch; it just needs Board approval (11/8). We anticipate that actively joining and participating with the so-cial media pool will spur some new interest from non Indy Ski Club members and maybe increase our membership. This in turn should add some new ideas for the Club and participation in Club activities. There are over a million people in and around this city, and I know there are a lot of skiers and boarders. We surely can and could attract a very small percentage of this pool if we just target the right media and con-tinue to offer excellent value. The general public, skiers specifically, do not know the Club exists.

What I have found during my tenure as President is that the Club offers exceptional ski trip values. We are entering new territory for social inter-action and Club activities. Today’s environment does not lend itself to one on one social activity; people are so busy and have so many choices of how they spend their time that the Ski Club just becomes an-other dot on their radar. It truly is tough to regain the vitality the Club once enjoyed, but none the less, the Board is trying and exploring ideas. What I do know is that there are a number of loyal members that want this Club to survive and prosper, and I will continue during my tenure to explore any ideas that can make that happen.

I hope each of you enjoy the Club and appreciate the value it offers, for truly it is a hidden “gem” in this city.

See you on the slopes, Paul

November-December BIRTHDAYS Mel Crichton 11/3 John Miner 11/3 Michael Robinson 11/5 David Zoelle 11/6 Shawn Ansari 11/8 Nancy Lovett 11/11 Jennifer Rhamy 11/14 Allexandra Johnson 11/14 Bruce Davison 11/16 Paul Wood 11/17 Jim Berlien 11/17 David Keener 11/21 Russell Boehm 11/22

Rich Ridpath 11/22 Ana Gossweiler 11/22 Cristal Bockrand 11/26 Vivian Rich 11/28 Ken Gardner 11/29 Heather McPherson 11/29 AnnaMarie Ballard 12/1 Penny Schreiber 12/1 Anne Kelvin 12/1 Ralph Rogers 12/3 Jutta Hoellein 12/6 Allen Glover 12/7 Bob Gluys 12/9

Jim Henderson 12/10 Doug Day 12/11 Susan Sachs 12/11 Mike Miller 12/12 Beth Parkin-Miller 12/12 Jay Wehmeier 12/12 Ann Daniel 12/14 Ann Gardner 12/16 Edward Kabat 12/19 Jackson Payton 12/23 Irene Martinez 12/23 Linda O'Brien 12/26 Jackie Sundboom 12/29 Dana Zoelle 12/31 Lee Givens-Eckman 12/31

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The Editor chimes in ……. Great article and a point that can't be repeated too many times.... I loved my rear-entry Salomon boots, they were extremely comfortable.... but they were so sloppy that my turns were always skidded no matter how I tried. At the end of the day I was bushed from working so hard. My current buckle boots are going into season ten and have about 500 days of skiing on them. The shells have been stretched three times and the liners are covered with duct tape and rubber shims. But…. they fit like a glove, and it takes little more than a thought to make my skis turn. I wear Cat Tracks to preserve the bottoms, so I can ski them at least one more season. Big difference! If you buy only one item of ski equipment, make it COMFORTABLE but well-fitting boots.

Indianapolis Ski Club Instructor Corner By Shawn Ansari, ISC instructor Did you know boots are the most important part of your ski set-up ?

Periodically I’d like to share ski related information that can help you improve your skiing and time spent on the slopes. The information may be news to some or simply a reminder to others. It is intended to help you, the club member, im-prove your skiing knowledge and enjoy your next trip on the mountain, more than ever before. Over the course of the last 25 years of teaching skiing I have come to appreciate how subtle changes can have a huge impact on ones skiing. One of the biggest concerns among skiers is the type of ski they are skiing on. I have found that my students are always interested in talking about the latest technologies developed by ski manufacturer and the shapes and lengths of their skis. Skis are very important and can help you make turns of various shapes and radius, they can be the difference between going fast or slow, or maintaining better balance in fresh deep snow. However, what is seldom a topic of conversation and is even more important than your ski type is your boots and how they fit your feet. After all, skis can’t turn on their own, can they? It is you, the skier, that transfers energy to the skis by tilting, rotating, pressuring, and ultimately guiding them to turn. Often this is only possible when you make small tiny movements in your boots. Every move by you is translated to the skis through your boots! Therefore, how you are set up in your boots directly affects how effectively you can control your skis – no matter what type of skis you own! When I teach a class, whether it is beginner or advanced, I always check the student’s set-up in their boots. Comfort is important, and boot comfort is best left to a professional fitter. However, it is equally as important that the skier have a snug fit around his/her feet each time they plan to ski. This usually means when you are standing tall on your skis with your boots on, bending your knees forward and pushing your shins against the front cuffs, you should be able to put only two fingers down the back side of the boot behind your calves. Of course you also need to make sure your feet are snug without any slipping side to side, while you are still able to “wiggle” your toes freely. These are simple tests that you can do to ensure a snug boot fit. With a proper fit the movements from the lower part of your legs can most efficiently be transferred to your skis through your boots. The better the fit in your boots the more precise you will be in moving and controlling your skis. Once you have mastered your boots set-up then you can really explore and experience the entire range of motion that your particular skis are designed to deliver. So, the next time you are gliding down a run, check to be sure your boots fit snugly. Take a few runs and re-check them again. Sometimes minor adjustments are needed after you have warmed up and worked up a sweat or when the outside weather and temperature change dramatically. As active club members, please look for opportunities on many club trips to take a lesson from one of our experienced PSIA certified instructors. Go with a Pro!

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20 Boomer deadline

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Next Club meeting - Holiday Party December 8 - 630

President: Joan Naffziger 823-8192 President-elect: Paul Wood 756-9663 Secretary: Lois Surber 431-8247 Treasurer: Richard Rader 888-7168

VP Trips: Jean Ballinger 696-2120 VP-elect trips: Priscilla Johnson 545-7776 VP Member Services: Marilyn Rader 888-7168 Website www.indyskiclub.org

Articles for January Boomer to Mel Crichton kj9c@iquest.net by December 20, 2011

Indianapolis Ski Club Officers 2010-2011

10 Thursday Thirst @ O’Gara’s Irish Pub

8 HOLIDAY PARTY

8 Board meet-ing 6 pm