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Welcome (Back) _______________

Time to get serious about sign-up!  See incentives below. But first:

  • Jackets can be picked up by those who ordered them on Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 in or around the Snow School supervisor's desk in the cafeteria area of the South Lodge.  If you can't make it then, reply to this email, watch for me on the hill or come to the Calcutta (which you were going to do anyway of course)
  • The final-until-something-changes schedules for GDHL and Interclub can be found here (a clever way to increase our click-through count don't you think?)
  • Watch for local and even national heroes around the Club in the next days, as they gather for FIS races on Millennium.  Likely to be the highest caliber races of the season (outside of GDHL, but we like to keep a low profile)

So back to GDHL registration.  Those of you who always wait 'til the last minute are at it again.  This year, if you want to be on a team, we need you signed up by Wednesday, 4 January at the latest so we can get things organized in time for the Calcutta on the 7th, at 5 pm in the South Lodge.  JUST DO IT!  New this year at the Calcutta:

  • All those 2017 racers who have never before participated in GDHL will be entered (at no additional charge) in an exclusive draw for two chances to win a $250 gift card from Squire John's.
  • Those 2017 racers who have been in GDHL before but missed last year will be entered in an exclusive welcome back draw for one $250 gift card from Squire John's.

Old favourites returning to the Calcutta:

  • Gift cards for all racers
  • Buy a ticket for a chance to win great ski gear or a preferred starting bib you can use yourself or give to a friend (one only per racer per season)
  • Live auction for top race skis and trips to Pratte camps, and of course the teams
  • Good food, fine company (and maybe free beer)

Christmas camp is now underway.  Tuesday was firm, but way better than last year.  Meanwhile, Erin Latimer (daughter and sister of GDHLers Ian and Sarah) has recorded four World Cup Para-Alpine podiums this season and, among those women whose races are more frequently televised, Mikaela Shiffrin continues to also do well.

See you on snow!

James Mathers