While the mild temperatures made it challenging to open this season and the rain certainly played a role in ending our season on Sunday, April 7th; overall we enjoyed another very successful ski season. Looking back at the weather charts, weekends were equally split between sun and overcast days, however Wednesday Evenings clearly took the honors with the majority providing clear skies and mild temperatures. As for the bone-chilling cold spells of some previous years; they simply didn’t appear this season.

If the ski runs seemed less crowded this season, it wasn’t for lack of membership and guest attendance. Apparently the newly opened terrain helped diffuse congestion, while inside the lodge the new benches seemed to overcome many of the seating issues previously experienced. Social Events continued to be popular this season, especially the Wednesday Evening we enjoyed live music as a bonus to our popular “Date Night”.

This would be the time to acknowledge those groups, employees and volunteers who’s efforts insure that our membership continue to enjoy the benefits of our Ski Club. My sincere appreciation goes to the Race Team who represents Ausblick on a State, Regional and National level; and to Jim Polaski, our Ski School Director and his staff for the outstanding program and instruction they provide our members and guest each season. Many of our Race Team first learned to ski by lessons provided by Ausblick instructors.

Appreciation is also extended to our Ski Patrol for their efforts throughout the season. While it’s infrequent that their services are needed, it’s important to know they are always available while we are open for skiing. And if you already didn’t know; all of our Patrol Members are Ausblick Club Members.

The group most responsible for our ski season enjoyment is GM Dennis Evinrude, Snowmaking and Grooming Manager Wes Cashwell and their seasonal staff. Together this group is responsible for insuring our experience meets expectations, and they do it successfully year after year.
On behalf of all our members, I offer kudos and a sincere “awesome job” to the Team.

My personal “Thank You” is extended to our Ausblick Inc. Board Members and Bookkeeper Vivian Clark who meet monthly throughout the year on business matters, and to the many member volunteers who staff events such as the Ski Sale and Patrol Carnival. Your contributions to the club are greatly
appreciated.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

Bob Turowski
President – Ausblick Ski Club