Missing iPhone found

We had some fun looking for Casey's iPhone which was missing from his jacket pocket. On the apple website, there's a gps tool to "find your phone". We used a laptop at the top shack to narrow down our search area to the top of the hill, then went outside to call the number. About 7 patrollers were spread out poised to listen. No noise, but something was vibrating in his pants pocket. Doh.

Getting closer to opening

There will be a OEC Mid Term for our candidates this Sunday. 8:30 AM up at the hill. We could use a few hands. Let Kurt or Alex know.

Tentative opening date is 12/17, unless Mother Nature decides to give it up sooner. Should we get a good dump before then calls will be made, emails sent, and we'll fire things up. Stay tuned!

2010 Loup Loup Ski Swap!

Come support the Loup Loup Volunteer Ski Patrol and outfit yourself for the coming season at the Annual Ski Swap and Winter Gear Sale. This is a great way to turn over your old equipment and find some great deals. In addition to personal equipment there will be loads of skis, boards, boots, clothing and accessories. This will also be your last chance to get a seasons pass at the Fall Price!

Where: OK County Fairgrounds Agriplex
When: Equipment drop off Friday Oct 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sale starts Saturday, Oct 30, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Pick up unsold equipment or checks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM

There is a $2.00 entry fee (under 12 free)
Cash, check and credit cards accepted!
Come get geared up, support the Ski Patrol and THINK SNOW!

Patrol Calendar Updated for 2010/2011 Season

The calendar at the bottom of this page has patrol dates filled in.

Also, look ahead to see which dates "Need Extra Patrol".

Instructor Refresher Planning Meeting 6:30 Weds

As everyone knows it takes more than a handful of people to put on our annual refresher (scheduled for 11/13). Those of us who will be running the stations will need to have our refresher prior to the Patrol refresher. The Instructor Refresher will be November 7, Sunday at the Ski Area, 8:30 AM. We are going to need at least 6 patrollers to run some skill stations and help out. Please contact Alex ( 923-1907 ) or me ASAP. We are going to have a planning session on Wed. 10/13 at the Twisp River Pub at 6:30 PM to develop an outline and plan. All are welcome.

Thanks everyone!
Oak
997-1600

SKI PATROL-Instructor Development Class

THE LLSP WANTS YOU!

At our annual meeting we discussed having a class to get a few more instructors on board. Not just OEC, but Ski & Toboggan or any other discipline. The first step to that is the Instructor Development Class. This will give you the basics needed for teaching. Opportunity is knocking! A class has been scheduled for Tues. & Wed. Oct.19 & 20. 6:30 PM. Location will be either Twisp or the Ski Area depending on who signs up.

Please contact Alex ( 923-1907 ) and/or myself with interest or questions. Patrol could really use a few more instructor types and this is the perfect time. Thanks for trollin'.

Oak
997-1600

Annual Meeting

Had a good (canine and human) turnout for the Annual Meeting.

Inland Empire Region Refresher and Clinic Dates

Inland Empire Region ski patrol dates are as follows:

Refresher Date:
Lookout Pass 9/25 & 26
Mt Spokane 10/2 & 3
Silver Mountain 10/9 & 10
49N 10/16 & 17
Mission Ridge 11/6 & 7
Loup Loup 11/13 & 14

Region Clinics for Ski & Toboggan(S&T) and OEC:

Instructors calibration: 49N 1/8 & 1/9/2011
Open Region Clinic: Silver Mtn. 1/22 & 23
Open Region Clinic: Mission Ridge 2/12 & 13
Senior Evaluations: Lookout Pass 3/5 & 6

Fall Region Board Meeting: Spokane 9/18/2010

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Annual Meeting: SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th.

Hello All,

It has been decided. Our annual meeting and elections will be held SUNDAY, AUGUST 29. Meeting will start at 3:00 PM at the hill followed by a BBQ. Please mark you calendars and plan to attend. Per our by laws, this is an election year and we will be voting on terms for Director, Asst. Director and Secretary/Treasurer. I will have an agenda put together in the next week. Primarily consisting of a budget review, Ski Swap planning, Elections, and hill assignments (Hill Capts., Committee Chairs). If there is a pressing topic you would like to add, let me know. I will also send out Proxies. If you absolutely can't make it (i.e. you died) please make sure someone has your proxy so we can have a quorum. I'll be in touch with some of you regarding a nominating committee.

Hope everyone's summer is going well. I look forward to seeing the gang and to winter as well since we're going to see temps in the upper 90's this week!

Think snow when appropriate,
Oak

PS Don't forget: Ski Swap is OCTOBER 30 and the OEC REFRESHER is NOV. 13 & 14.

Ski Swap Details

When: Equipment drop off Friday Oct 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sale starts Saturday, Oct 30, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Pick up unsold equipment or checks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM

There is a $2.00 entry fee (under 12 free)
...Cash or check(with ID) only, NO CREDIT CARDS

Come get geared up, support the Ski Patrol and THINK SNOW!

For more info email info@skitheloup.com or call
509-557-3401 or toll free 866-699-5334

Click here for Event listing on Facebook.

Facebook Pages

The Patrol now has a Facebook Page. Thanks Nicole.

Also, if you haven't already seen it, the Ski Bowl has a Facebook Page maintained by Sharla.

Plan ahead: Ski Swap & OEC Refresher dates

The Swap is 10/29 & 10/30.

Refresher 11/13 & 11/14

Sunny Days and Top Shack Barbeque

(Notice Mikey's glasses.)

Just another great day at the top.

Toboggan Clinic at the Loup - Day 1

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A Patrol, Always Ready

OEC Graduates

A tip of the ski cap to Hannah Dewey, Mark Monteverde, Judy Mirick, Eors Markos, Lincoln Post and Blaine Sullivan for all passing their OEC tests last Saturday!

Another BIG gracias to Alex, Nancy, Dr. Bill, Ber, Leia, Willie, Tom, Brian Derting, Terry and anyone I forgot for spending a sunny day being splinted, backboarded and generally victimized (guestized?).

Nice job everyone.
Thanks,
Oak

SuperTour Nordic Race at the Loup

The Methow Valley SuperTour classic races were held at the Loup Nordic trails on Sunday. Here's a link to some pictures from the MVSTA blog:

http://www.mvsta.blogspot.com/