^{Telluride and End of Season Recap}

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From your OLD President

As I write my final words, the word that keeps coming up is Memorable!  It was a unique year with a lot of unusual circumstances, but through it all we persevered, and had some unbelievably great times.

I'm glad to see that our Past President and good buddy Dan Rigterink is recovering well from his Ski injury last December.  I have talked to him and he is raring to go next year.  Meanwhile NAASF President Rocky Borgh is still recovering slowly from his stroke.  We have seen with other friends, that this can be a long road to recovery.  We all need to continue to support him with prayers and well wishes.  Meanwhile we will work hard to keep NAASF moving in the right direction.  This is a case where all of us as competitors come together and work as one.

I close once again with immeasurable thanks to all the Officers, volunteers, and helpers that made this year work.  I look forward to next year, and thank our new officers for stepping up.  Eric Jensen will be an excellent VP/Prez, and Cher Dawson as our new Communications Officer will provide new and exciting energy to the TEAAM!    Have a great Summer Y'all,  

Scott,  the ship is yours, Happy Sailing!

Thank you, Rick, for stepping up this season!

From your NEW President

Hi all, I'm your new "old" president.  But even though I may be old, I'm very immature for my age!  Thank you, Rick for covering for me when I got hurt, ending my season the first day of the first meet last year.  Without your guidance this year, I definitely wouldn't be ready to take the controls.  As you may or may not know, we spend one year as VP, then the next as president. Eric, get ready! 

Telluride was amazing.  Great snow, great racing, great parties--it had it all.  I even rented powder skis when the races were postponed on Tuesday after over a foot of snow fell. 

I'll leave it up to the Captains to give our results below.  Please have a fun, safe, and enjoyable summer.  Race camp will be here before you know it!  Lastly, RECRUIT RECRUIT RECRUIT!!  More club members equal more points, more fun, and possibly even lower prices.

From your FUTURE President

Greetings from North Palm Beach!

Eric Jensen here. New vice president of our ski and snowboard club. 

I finally joined the club in 2016 … and really glad I did! 

I started as a B racer and enjoyed some time on the podium working my way up to the A team. 

My wife Lisa and I have an adult daughter and a 3-year-old granddaughter in Massachusetts. And yes, we got the little one on skis this season!!

I enjoy photography, gardening, boating, and playing with my dog. 

It’s been really fun skiing and hanging out with you all. I look forward to working with our club leaders and all of you to make sure everyone has a great experience next season on and off the slopes. And of course, beating Delta would be nice!

Please talk up the club during the off-season with everyone at work. Whether you’ve been playing in the snow since you were a kid, or are looking for a new hobby, we always have a blast! 

If you see me at work, come say hi. Otherwise, I’ll see you at race camp in December!

—Eric

A TEAM CAPTAIN         John Eidmann

The 2025 ski season has come to a close, and it’s been another standout year. We wrapped it up last week in Telluride, a timeless favorite that never fails to deliver. This time, it didn’t disappoint: a big snow dump on Tuesday shuffled our plans, turning Wednesday into a full-on race day—Giant Slalom in the morning, Slalom in the afternoon, one run each.

When the season scores were settled, our A team took second in the Bob Powers Cup with 626 points, a strong showing against Delta’s 777. 

A highlight to the effort was our men’s A team, topping Delta in both events—219 to 178 in Slalom and 209 to 188 in Giant Slalom. It was a team effort with Gregg Gilger, fresh off new-dad duties, contributing 51 points; Jim Hershey added 69; Eric Jensen posted 82; our new President, Scott McKee, chipped in 96; and Mike Williams led with 129. KJ and I combined for 480 points (239 and 241, respectively), and were co-recipients of the AA MVP award. I edged out KJ by 2 points—just 0.18 seconds in the final Slalom—and was honored to accept the Chuck Wagner Award.

Our Women’s A team was lean this year, but the racers who stepped up delivered. Ellen Wardrop carried the torch with 133 points, tying for second in the women’s A standings. Nicole Mott (60), Patricia Jordan (21), and Danielle Honore (20) rounded out with solid efforts.

Thanks to all the A racers for a memorable season, I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. I’m looking forward to seeing you back on the slopes next year. Have a great summer, everyone!

A Team Captain
John Eidmann
jeidmann@gmail.com
603-677-2251

B TEAM CAPTAIN         Ellen  Garvey

Hey, Super Beeeees, 

What a way to end a season! Kind of ironic to have to cancel a race for snow, but those of you on snowboards or fat boys had a glorious day of 15 inches of new powder Tuesday! With ingenious planning, dropping down to one run and done, we got it all done Wednesday. 

Newcomer, Ann Marie Nicholas, made an awesome first impression taking First in GS and Second in Slalom. Way to go, Ann Marie!  Emme White is showing solid performances taking Fifth in GS and Third in Slalom. You go girl!!! Jana Sinn showed her stuff by taking Sixth in both GS and Slalom. For fastest women of the year we placed nicely as well:

# 1 Ellen Garvey

# 4 Emme White

# 9 Jennifer Naylor (snowboarder turned B Women's asset)

#10 Carol Kerr

The B men made us proud, too. Stephen Brooks placed Second in GS and Third in Slalom. Fantastic, Stephen!  Chad Wright was Forth in GS and Fifth in Slalom. Your points are adding up, Chad!  Rick Wilson took Sixth in GS and Second in the senior division for Slalom. For fastest men of the year we held the top two positions:

# 1 Chad Wright

# 2 Rick Wilson

# 10 Andre Halvorsen

We've had a good season.  Thank you all for showing up and racing.  What we lack is numbers.  We need more of you to get us back in that number ONE position we deserve.  Let's all talk it up.  Let's get people out to ski camp in December and put a strong team together for next year.  Thank you all for a really fun winter.  Ski y'all in December!

Ellen

SNOWBOARD CAPTAIN     Hollie Lazzareschi 

POW POW!!
Telluride totally delivered—fresh powder almost every day! It was an absolute dream for us snowboarders.

Huge shoutout to Team AA Snowboard for a strong finish! Toma, Dennis, Jim, and I all crushed the races, and we had several riders land in the top 10 overall for the year—so awesome!

Extra love to everyone who showed up for the Niseko, Japan race! We had such a great time with three amazing women and four awesome guys repping the team. What a crew! And to everyone who came out to support—thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made the whole event feel complete.

We're always on the lookout for fresh talent, so don’t be shy—spread the word to your coworkers and friends! Big congrats to the team for snagging second place overall for the year—woohoo!!

I wrapped up the season with a little extended stay in Telluride to soak up the closing weekend festival with the team. We had a blast—live music, a bikini race, local vibes, and nonstop laughs.

We’re doing it all again next year—so come join us for some fun, sun, snow, and races in 2026! It’s gonna be epic!

See you on the mountain!

Thanks, AA Snowboarders—
You rock!
—Snowboard Queen Hollie

PARTY CAPTAIN  ;-)      Jim Tullos

SKIERS, RIDERS, and PARTY PEOPLE !!!!

The 2005 NAASF Season has come to an end.  We had some great individual race results, but as a TeAAm we fell a little short.  (we need FEMALE SKIERS/RIDERS…. start recruiting)  However we did NOT fall short in the “SOCIAL” department.

•  Costumes were well thought out and innovative all season (did anyone figure out who Jana was in Telluride?). 
• We were well represented at every Après Ski. 
• We had some of the best TeAAm Dinners ever (my favorites were the two at Howelsen Hill).
• Those that went to Japan made us proud with spirit and looking awesome at all of the events.
• The year-end Tuck “Bitch” Party was a huge success.  I think outdoor awards will remain a “thing” in the future.

NOW it is SUMMER…. FALL will be coming sooner than you might think.  Training Camp is only 7 months away.

A quick reminder for NEXT SEASON….

• December - We will return to Steamboat for Training Camp.  Bring your friends and/or family.  AND bring two new Female racers (remember the part about “we need Female Skiers/Riders).
• January - We will be in Palisades CA. Always a good time at a great mountain.  Doug has promised the best TeAAm dinner EVER.
• February - This will be NAASF/s first return to Winter Park in many years.  It is good mountain, easy to get to, and it is affordable
• March - The WASC will be in Kitzbuhel Austria.  This is one of the most magical venues in the world.  We anticipate a huge turnout with PARTIES!!!
• April - We will return for spring skiing at Telluride.  The details are not finalized YET, but we are trying to change the format to arrive mid-week (vs the normal Sunday arrival) and stay through “closing weekend” so you can enjoy the town/mountain festivities.  The date “slide” will make it easier for those that want to go to Austria AND still get back to attend Telluride.

Now let’s talk about SUMMER…..

It is IMPORTANT to stay connected to your AA and NAASF Friends during the “off season”.  We have had several “incidents” that highlighted the importance of staying connected and doing it NOW (this year) and NOT WAITING.  Never live foolishly, but live life full and do it today.  There is no guarantee about tomorrow.  Get Out!!!  Keep Connected with our friends!!!   AND Get INVOLVED!!!

If you are in:

• The DFW area, let me know, because we have something going on most of the time (lake days, happy hours, dinners, pickleball, bike rides, etc)
• The Park City area, get in touch with our many AA and NAASF friends that live there (they too have a LOT going on),,,I suggest ringing up KJ
• The Chicago area, make it a point to go hear Fred Sing/play.
• The New York area, Paula or Steve will show you the town (Hey Jones Beach in summer with Steve is epic)
• South Florida, there is endless activity. (boating, diving, Latin dancing, etc.) We have a TON of TeAAm Members, pick one (or two)
• The Southwest will be HOT, but Dean and Toma know “where it’s happening”
• California…. what can I say, we are covered in San Diego, LA, and San Fran areas…. call Ed for Wine Tasting, Dick for Music, and on and on….

If you:

• Are one of the many that asked about BVI in October, call me and I’ll help you get hooked up.

• Were the winner of one of the AdvenTours gift certificates for Scuba Lessons, Trips, and more, give me a call.  If you don’t have one of these certificates, call me anyway.

THE BOTTOM LINE…. Keep building those social connections….and start making your plans for NEXT SEASON…AND did I mention BRING MORE FEMALE SKIERS/RIDERS?

REMEMBER. - ”You don’t stop participating because you get old.  You get old because you stop participating”

PS…. I would be VERY remiss If we didn’t thank our iPrez Rick, for this season.  Rick stepped up when there was a need and did his usual over the top jam up job.  We are now in the capable hands of Scott and Eric, so let’s support them and “BRING MORE FEMALE SKIERS/RIDERS”. 

Be Safe !!!  Have Fun !!!

Jim

Social Director

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