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VertiGals Information & Calendar

VertiGals is a group of women who meet Wednesday mornings at 9:45am in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge ski check, January through March, to ski or snowboard and have fun! There is no cost to join VertiGals, but a lift ticket or Bogus Basin season pass is needed. This is a social group, not a group lesson.  All participants should be at least competent on the Green and Blue runs serviced by the chairlifts on the front side of the mountain.  This webpage is updated regularly and is THE VertiGals communication tool!  Visit us on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/vertigals

IMPORTANT: A SIGNED RELEASE FORM IS REQUIRED TO SKI WITH THE VERTIGALS.  EVERY NEW (1st time) PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN A RELEASE FORM FOR THE 2011 SEASON.  (download a release form PDF file here>>) and mail to address on bottom of form or bring it to your first VertiGal event.
 
There are 17 volunteer leaders (these ladies are not instructors) who know their way around the mountain and ski at ability levels intermediate to expert, on trail and off. You can choose to join any one of these groups for the day, depending upon your own ability and comfort level with the terrain and conditions. Look for the leaders in their VertiGal logo jackets, with badges designating their group level:
 
Green = front side groomed blue and green trails/slopes
Yellow = Intermediate backside groomed trails/slopes
Blue = Advanced intermediate/conservative expert backside groomed trails and some off trail as conditions permit. Check with your leader.
Red = Expert all-terrain and off trail, as conditions permit
 
Details, details, details (See full VertiGal event calendar below):

• Please join us Wednesday, November 16, 2011 for the VertiGal Kick-off Party & Fashion Show!
The event is free to attend and all winter sports ladies are invited.  Snacks, dessert and beverages provided.  7:00 pm at Greenwoods Ski Haus, 2400 Bogus Basin Rd 
 
• Alpine Skiing/Telemarking/Snowboarding begins on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Meet at 9:45 am on the snow in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge, ready to go! We will take a few minutes to organize the groups, and depart from the base area at 10:00am. PLEASE BE ON TIME…the groups want to have a full morning of fun! We will have a potluck lunch on our opening day (see the calendar below). Afternoon skiing is optional.

• Want to carpool? Alpine days: meet 8:30am - 8:40am at the LDS Church parking lot on Cartwright Road (near Simplot Hill). Nordic days: meet 9:00am. Please do not park in the Highlands parking lot (where the Bogus Basin sales office is located) or on Parkhill Dr- you risk getting your car towed.

• Potluck Lunches each month:  (see calendar below, for dates and details) at 12:30pm. Always a good time with great food!

• Sun Valley & Brundage Mtn Ski Trip(s):  (see calendar below, for dates.) These are all day, luxurious bus trips, lots of fun and very popular.

• VertiGals Nordic Program begins Thursday, January 5, 2012. Cross country skiing VertiGals meet on Thursdays January-March from 10:00am - 11:30am at the Nordic Center. Clinics on Skate or Classic Technique at every ability level are offered each week.  Your Bogus Basin Alpine season pass is valid at the Nordic Center. Reserve your spot for the entire season in advance for a package price of $100 for 10 Thursdays of clinics.  Weekly drop in fee is $15 and ski rentals are $10. Call the Nordic Center at 332-5390 to reserve a spot in the weekly clinics.

• Nordic Center Program:  Ladies Fitness Nordic Ski Training:  Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012, focusing on strength, endurance and speed development. Intermediate and advanced experienced skate only skiers.  Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm.  Complete package, 9 sessions for $100.  Monthly sessions, $60, or drop in fee $15 per week.  Call the Nordic Center at 332-5390 to reserve a spot in the clinics.

 
Alpine VertiGals Events 2012 
Jan 4
OPENING ALPINE DAY
Meet at 9:45am on the snow in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge to find your ski sisters!

Monthly potluck lunch at 12:30pm in J.R. Simplot Lodge, third floor.
Plates, napkins, eating utensils provided.  BYO drinks.
Potluck list, by first letter of your last name:
A-I ~ Dessert
J-R ~ Appetizer -- no chips, please!
S-Z ~ Salad or Main Dish
NEW!  Gluten free section, feel free to share; please tag your item 'Gluten FREE'!
Jan 11, 18
Regular alpine ski/board days 9:45am-12:30pm.
Jan 25
Optional:  Day ski trip to Brundage Mtn. Click link for more information or contact Lumina Watson at lovelabstoo@gmail.com
Or, for those staying in town, regular alpine ski/board skiing day at Bogus at 9:45am.
Feb 1
Meet at 9:45am on the snow in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge to find your ski sisters!

Monthly potluck lunch at 12:30pm in J.R. Simplot Lodge, third floor .
Plates, napkins, eating utensils provided.  BYO drinks.
Potluck list, by first letter of your last name:
A-I ~ Appetizer -- no chips, please!
J-R ~ Salad or Main Dish
S-Z ~ Dessert
NEW!  Gluten free section, feel free to share; please tag your item 'Gluten FREE'!
Feb 8, 15, 22, 29
Regular alpine ski/board days 9:45am-12:30pm.
Mar 7Regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am-12:30pm.
Mar 14
Optional:  Day ski trip to Sun Valley.  For more information, contact Tina Richards at heliski@ctcweb.net
Or, for those staying in town, regular alpine ski/board skiing day at Bogus at 9:45am.
Mar 21
"CORN SNOW CHARITY PROM" and LAST POTLUCK LUNCH final day of official VertiGals season.

Meet at 9:45am on the snow in front of the Simplot Lodge to find your ski sisters! 

Dressing up is NOT required so don't let that keep you from joining us - we hope everyone can join the fun for our final day on the slopes and great food during the Corn Snow Charity Prom! Monthly potluck at 12:30pm, 3rd floor, Simplot Lodge.  Plates, napkins, eating utensils provided, BYO drinks.

Potluck list, by first letter of your last name:
A-I ~ Salad or Main Dish
J-R ~ Dessert
S-Z ~ Appetizer --  no chips, please! 
NEW! Gluten free section, feel free to share; please tag your item 'Gluten FREE'!
Nordic VertiGals Events
Nordic Center: 332-5390
Jan 5
OPENING NORDIC DAY at the Frontier Point Nordic Center.

Clinics, rentals, and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am. Clinics on Skate or Classic technique at every ability level are offered each week.  Your Bogus Basin Alpine season pass is valid at the Nordic Center.  Reserve your spot for the entire season in advance for a package price of $100 for 10 Thursdays of clinics.  Weekly clinic drop in fee is $15 and ski rentals are $10.  Call the Nordic Center at 332-5390 to reserve a spot in the clinics. 
Jan 12
Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am.
Jan 26Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am.
Feb 9
Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am. 

POTLUCK LUNCH AT NOON. Please bring a hearty salad or soup to share. There are a few outlets for crockpots. Dessert will be provided, as well as plates, bowls, and utensils. 
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am. 
Mar 1
 Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 11:30am.
Mar 8Last day for Nordic VertiGals!
Regular clincis, rentals and skiing 10:00am-11:30am.
Bring a lunch and socialize afterwards!

For more information, email vertigals@q.com