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December, 2004
1Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) has created an online newsletter for the greater MAS community. Our mission is to provide information that is both informative and enjoyable. Please note that your email address will never be sold or shared. If you would prefer not to receive this newsletter please go to the bottom of this email to unsubscribe. Otherwise sit back, relax, and let yourself dream and inspire.
 

 

MAS News:
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Winter Storms are blowing back into the Sierra Nevada! After several long weeks of clear and dry weather, forecasters are excitingly calling for a series of cold winter storms to slam into the West Coast for a week or more through the New Year's weekend and beyond.  We are expecting to measure the new snow in "feet" rather than "inches".  Now is a great time to get your feet back into the POWDER!

MAS has a full schedule of winter programs which thrive on fresh snow.  Check out some upcoming courses and see if any suit your fancy.  Maybe it is time to treat yourself to a snowy adventure!

 

The 9th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Festival February 11-13, 2005

Late Breaking News!

The entire PSIA Nordic Demo Team will be working at this years festival to compliment the already amazing instructor pool at the Bear Valley Telemark Festival.  This is a unique opportunity to learn, share and ski with the best assembly of professional telemark ski instructors in the nation!

 

  

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So where are you going to be on the second weekend of February in 2005?  The small alpine village of Bear Valley, California will be hosting the largest and most spirited telemark ski event on the West Coast - The 9th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Festival.  Beginning through expert telemark skiers are welcome to participate and take part in the signature telemark event of the year.

Learn and hone new skills with professional instructors, demo all the latest telemark skis and boots from all the major manufactures, expand your avalanche safety knowledge at the beacon olympics, meet new and old pin-heads and generally have a great weekend with several hundred other telemark skiers.

There are still spaces in all festival events, but this won't last for long.  For more information, or to register online, please visit the MAS website at www.mtadventure.com.  Otherwise give a call at (209) 753-6556 ext. 1.  We love to talk about our work!

MAS & BaseCamp Specials:
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Mountain Adventure Seminars is celebrating the forecasted "El Nino" winter (i.e. - big juicy storms) by offering two specials on avalanche education programs for the 2004/2005 winter season.

#1) MAS Avalanche Level I Seminar Alumni can receive a 10% discount on all Avalanche Evaluation Tours and Level II Seminars.

#2) Avalanche Awareness Lecture Attendees receive a 10% discount on all MAS Avalanche Education Program.

BaseCamp Lodge has the best "Mid-Week Sleep & Ski Package" in the Sierra Nevada!

  • $49 - 2 people / 2 bunks / 2 XC trail passes at BVCC
  • $59 - 2 people / 2 bunks / 2 lift tickets at BVMR
  • $59 - 2 people / 1 private room / 2 XC trail passes at BVCC
  • $69 - 2 people / 1 private room / 2 lift tickets at BVMR

Click Here for the BaseCamp Lodge Website

These prices are not based on price per person but rather the price for two people (equals the best deal in the Sierra Nevada).  Valid Sunday through Thursday nights and non-holiday periods*.  Lift tickets are only valid Monday through Friday and must be redeemed at time of lodging, either before your nights stay at BaseCamp or the day after.

* - holiday dates are: 12/18/04 - 12/31/04, 1/17/05 & 2/21/05 - 2/25/05.
MAS Guide Tip : Driving on Winter Roads
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Winter driving on roads and highways in the snowcapped mountains of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous. Here are some helpful tips and suggestion to help to soften the potential bumps in the road.

Preparation:

  •  Check local weather reports before getting into the car
  •  Make sure your windshield wiper work
  •  Carry chains for you car tires if you do not have 4-wheel drive and snow tires
  •  If carrying chains make sure they fit your tires
  •  An ice scrapper for your window is nice
  •  A small shovel can save the day if your car gets a little stuck
  •  Pack some extra food, water and clothing in your car
  •  Pack an extra key for your car

On the Road:

  •  Budget extra time
  •  Keep you gas tank full
  •  Keep your windshield and window clear
  •  Drive slowly
  •  Avoid sudden stops or direction changes
  •  Be courteous
   
Upcoming MAS Calendar:
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Date Course Location
Dec. 28 Telemark Workshop (beg. - adv.) Bear Valley
Dec. 29-30

Telemark Improvement Seminars (beg. - adv.)

 Bear Valley
Dec. 29 Avalanche Awareness Lecture - Bear Valley Bear Valley
Dec. 30 "Earn Your Turns" Backcountry Ski & Board Tour Bear Valley
Dec. 30 Snowshoeing Backcountry Adventure Tour Bear Valley
Jan. 5-6 Avalanche Level I Seminar Bear Valley
Jan. 7 Avalanche Evaluation Tour Bear Valley
Jan 8-10 Avalanche Level II Seminar Bear Valley
Jan. 9-10 Backcountry Telemark Seminar (int. - adv.) Bear Valley
Jan. 10 "Earn Your Turns" Backcountry Ski & Board Tour Bear Valley
Jan. 12 Avalanche Awareness Lecture - Berkeley Berkeley
(and more ...)
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