VertiGals Information & Schedule
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VertiGals are a group of women who meet Wednesday mornings at 9:45a.m. in front of the Simplot Lodge ski check, January through March, to ski or snowboard and have fun! There is no cost involved to join VertiGals, but a lift ticket or season pass is needed. This is a social group, not a group lesson.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU SIGNED A RELEASE LAST SEASON (2006-2007) YOU
WILL NOT NEED TO SIGN A NEW ONE THIS YEAR. ONLY NEWCOMERS OR THOSE WHO DID NOT
PARTICIPATE IN VERTIGALS LAST SEASON WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A RELEASE FORM THIS YEAR (download a release form PDF file here>>). Upon turning in your release form, you will be placed on a private email list and will receive VertiGal updates via your email address.
There are 12 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
All participants should be at least competent on the Green and Blue runs serviced by the chairlifts on the front side of the mountain.
Details, details, details (see full VertiGal event calendar, below):
- Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding begins on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008. Meet at 9:45 outside in front of the Simplot Lodge ski check, ready to go! We will take a few minutes to
organize the groups, and depart from the base area at 10:00 A.M. PLEASE BE ONTIME…the groups need to
have a full morning of fun! We will wait a week have our potluck lunch on the 9th, due to Christmas break. Afternoon skiing
is optional and on your own.
- 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 Crane Creek Marketplace lot - 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!
- VertiGals Nordic Program begins Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Cross country skiing VertiGals meet on Thursdays January-March from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Nordic
Center. Clinics on Skate or Classic Technique are offered, as well as informal skiing to workout, practice,
and explore the trails. Your Bogus Basin Alpine Season Pass is valid at the Nordic Center. Ski rentals are $6, the clinic is $10, or you can commit to the entire season in advance for a package price of $80 for 10 Thursdays of clinics and rentals. Call the Nordic Center at 332-5390 to reserve your rental skis and a spot in the weekly clinics.
- Sun Valley & Tamarack Ski Trip(s): Check calendar, below,
for dates. These are all day luxurious bus trips, lots of fun and very popular.
This webpage is updated regularly
and is THE VertiGals communication tool!
2007-2008 Alpine VertiGal Events
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Nov. 7th
7pm-9pm: |
Season Kick-off Party at the Bogus Basin ticket office and lobby in town, at 2600 Bogus Basin Rd. (next to Moxie Java).
Free, open to all interested women. Join us form some information sharing, wine, and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Ticket office and Black Diamond Sports stay open until 7:30pm. Pick up your season passes, grab great Bogus Basin gear!
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Jan. 2nd 2008
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OPENING ALPINE DAY
Meet at 9:45, base of Deer Point Express to find your ski sisters! Please note that, due to this day falling within the holiday break, we're going to postpone our potluck to the 9th.
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Jan. 9th
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Regular alpine ski/board days 9:45am-12:30pm
Monthly potluck lunch at 12:30pm in Simplot Lodge, third floor .
Plates, napkins, eating utensils provided, BYO drinks.
Potluck list, by first letter of your last name:
A-I ~ Appetizer*
J-R ~ Salad or Main Dish
S-Z ~ Dessert
*no chips, please!
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Jan. 16, 23, 30
| Regular alpine ski/board days 9:45am-12:30pm |
Jan. 30th
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Optional day bus trip to Tamarack.
9:45am skiing at Bogus for those staying in town.
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| Feb. 6 |
Meet at 9:45am, base of Deer Point Express to find your ski sisters!
Monthly potluck at 12:30pm on 3rd floor of 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!
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| Feb. 13 |
Free Race Clinic 10am - get ready for the Winter Games!
Regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am-12:30pm |
| Feb. 20 |
Winter Games of Idaho VertiGals Giant Slalom - all women welcome to compete.
and regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am
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| Feb. 27 |
Regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am
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March 5
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Regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am
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March 5
| Optional day bus trip to Sun Valley
9:45am skiing at Bogus for those staying in town. |
March 12
| Regular alpine ski/board day 9:45am |
| March 19 |
"CORN SNOW CHARITY PROM" and LAST POTLUCK LUNCH final day of official VertiGals season. 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 on 3rd floor of Simplot Lodge.Plates, napkins, eating utensils provided, BYO drinks.
Potluck list, by first letter of your last name:
A-I ~ Dessert
J-R ~ Appetizer *
S-Z ~ Salad or Main Dish
*no chips, please! |
Nordic VertiGals Events
Nordic Center: 332-5390 |
Jan. 3rd, 2008
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OPENING NORDIC DAY at the Frontier Point Nordic Center.
Clinics, rentals, and skiing 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Ski rentals are $6, the clinic is $10, or you can commit to the entire
season in advance for a package price of $80 for 10 Thursdays of
clinics and rentals. Call the Nordic Center at 332-5390 to reserve your
rental skis and a spot in the weekly clinics. |
January 10, 17, 24, 31
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Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am - 12:00noon.
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January 24
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Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am-12:00noon.
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.
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Feb. 7, 14,
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Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am- 12:00noon.
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Feb. 21
| Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am- 12:00noon. 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. 28th
| Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am- 12:00noon.
Road trip planned for Jug Mountain in McCall.
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March 6
| Regular clinics, rentals and skiing 10:00am- 12:00noon |
March 13
| Last day for Nordic VertiGals! Bring a lunch and socialize afterwards!
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For more questions or information, email MariBeth or Liza