The Far West Ski Association (FWSA) International Travel Program held its annual ski week February 25 – March 4, 2023, in Zermatt, Switzerland and an added on post trip to Southern Spain from March 5 – 13, 2023. FWSA, founded in 1930, is a volunteer, not for profit organization representing 150 affiliated ski clubs located throughout ten regional councils in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Association conducts active programs in public affairs, skier safety, ski heritage, racing, communications, travel, council development, ski industry and community outreach.
103 people participated in the ski week representing 20 ski clubs, the following councils: Arizona, Bay Area, Central, Los Angeles, Northwest, Orange, San Diego, Sierra, and Sitzmarkers, a direct member club, along with 33 FWSA Direct members.
People enjoyed a Welcome/Orientation Reception and a Farewell Event at the Hotel Alex along with an Après Party at Pink and Loft, in Zermatt Village. Additionally, besides the great views and skiing at Zermatt, participants enjoyed a day trip to the town of Bern.
Following the Zermatt ski week, 44 participants continued on to Costa Del Sol and Mallorca, Spain for a week of site seeing. Day tours in Costa Del Sol included a trip to Granada with a tour of the Alhambra Palace and a day tour in Rhonda. While in Mallorca, the group enjoyed a walking tour of the city of Palma and a scenic train ride on the Tranvia de Soller to the Port of Soller.
Thank you to Sean McErlean with Holidaze Ski Tours for working with FWSA to put on a fantastic trip for our International travel participants.
Go to FWSA.ORG for information about Far West Ski Association and the benefits and programs sponsored by this organization.