Now the New Year has started. In northern China, the snow may have already
covered the whole area. How long have you not seen snow? Do you miss the white
world? Did you ever complain about the non-snow winter in LA? However, do you
even know that LA might be the only place where you could enjoy swimming and
skiing in the same day?
Yes! So don't hesitate. Get up early and pack up your load, let's go
skiing! This Saturday (Feb. 11, 2006), CSSA invites you to join a fantastic
trip to the Big Bear Mountain Resorts!
"High in the San Bernardinos, a sizable and accessible alpine playground
beckons the suburban hordes." – Ski Guide on Los Angeles Citysearch
Drive Direction: www.bearmountain.com
Weather and road condition:
http://www.bearmountain.com/bm_snowreport.php#conditions
Transportation:
CSSA highly encourage our participants to volunteer as drivers.
Each carpool passenger needs to pay the volunteer driver $5.
CSSA will try to arrange carpool for those who do not drive.
The carpool will be assigned on a first-sign-up-first-serve basis. Carpool may
NOT be guaranteed for every registrant in case that we do not have enough
volunteer drivers.
Carpool pick-up:
Location: Westwood turn-around between Eng IV and parking lot 6
Time: 6:30am, Sat. 02/11/06, we try to aim the class at 10:00am
Registration: Please send an email to cssahiking@yahoo.com and include
1) title as "02/11/06 skiing"
2) your name
3) # of people in your group
4) contact phone # (cell phone preferred)
5) whether you can be a driver and how many people you can take
6) whether you need pick-up
Registration Deadline: 02/09/06 Thursday noon, Cancellation before 02/10/06.
If we have a group of more than 20 people each of us will pay $49 for lift, or
$69 with 2hr lesson and lift(For full day), for more information, please check:
http://www.snowsummit.com/groups.php
If we have less than 20 people, each of us will pay $62 for lift and $35 for
2hr lesson and lift.
Please notice, if there are less than 20 people on the trip, we might cancel
the trip.
Registrants will be notified via email about carpool arrangements and hiking
preparation tips.
CSSA-UCLA Committee
02/06/2006
ps. CSSA will enforce the $X reimbursement to volunteer drivers as a general
rule for similar events in the future. The amount of reimbursement will be
adjusted according to the driving distance and the parking fee.
For first time skiers, It might be quite some investment for all the clothing
etc. CSSA Honorary President YiNuo Li had listed the professional way here with
casual options, If you don't want to spend that much before you make sure
you'll go skiing again, that should at least keep you moderately fine. And the
prices listed here are the average range for purchase in local sportswear
stores like Big 5, Sport Chalet or Sportsmart, just for your reference.
? Water-proof gloves or mittens, ranges from $ 10 to $ 40, recommend to buy.
? Hat ($8-15) If you have a woven one that can cover your ears, that should
work fine.
? Ski socks ($3-$7) highly recommend you to buy. They are extra thick and long
and will give you proper protection.
? Extra pair of socks for the ride home
? Sunscreen lotion. UV rays are intensified at high altitudes
? Ski goggles, $15---$ 40, or at least sunglasses. The sun reflects off of the
snow and may result in a headache.
? Water proof clothing. The best ones would be ski bibs or ski pants. ($35-$80)
Sweat pants or jeans are not advised because they soak up water easily. If you
have waterproof hiking pants or anything water proof, you can use it too, but
be sure to ware more inside since it'll get chilly in the afternoon.
? Water proof jacket($80-$120). If you have some wind-shielding ( ideally
waterproof too) jacket, you can also use it. Also ware more inside, at least
one sweater, just think all the ski pants and jackets are actually cotton
stuffed.
? Dress in layers, a general rule. An example will be a thermal undershirt,
then a turtleneck, then a sweater, then a jacket. That way if it gets warm you
can take off different layers. It always gets chilly around 3 pm. Some days it
might get really warm, but it's always better to take more with you to avoid
cold. There'll be a five day weather forecast at the Big Bear website, you guys
can check it out for your own preparation,
? Some Quarters lockers. You don't have to use a locker, just in case. It can
hold a medium sized bag and a pair of shoes, after you change to the ski boot.
? Walky-Talky, if you have a pair, bring it. Since except AT&T, most cellphones
won't have any signal up there.
? Your health insurance card in case something sad happens
? Last but not least: A positive attitude ^-^. Be prepared it might be quite a
painful experience when you just pick it up----numerous falling downs' ,
twists, hurts.. are awaiting you there, but once you master it, which won't
take long, you can truly enjoy the flying on the snow!
