VOLUME 7: 9-Jan-2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
2014-2015 SNOW SCHOOL SAFETY COMMITTEE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
ROCK STARS—Pg. 2
Health & Safety—Pgs. 3&4
Training—Pgs. 5 to 7
FACE SHOTS—Pgs. 10 & 11
Upcoming Events—Pgs. 12 to 17
NAME
POSITION
AREA RESPONSIBLE FOR
Tim Hunt
Privates Instructor, Blackcomb
B1 & Blk Admin-in front Admin &
locker room
Jeannie Chisolm
Pete Acton
Scott Fennell
Donna Kerr
PJ Harvey
Lesley Parrott
Niall Craddock
Clayton Price
Privates Instructor, Whistler
Whistler Kids Base One
Whistler Kids B2
WKRT General Manager
Adult SS Instructor, Whistler
Whistler Kids Admin Assistant
Whistler Kids Instructor, Creek
Adults SS Instructor, Blackcomb
Whistler Ski School Huts
Blk Admin-main floor
Whistler Kids B2
SS Management Rep.
Springs, locker rooms
Recording Secretary
Creek Kids & locker room
Blackcomb Base, outside areas
Wendy Olsson
OHS Supervisor
Employer Representative C0-chair
Emily MacLennon
Whistler Kids Instructor, Village
Village Kids & CLC
PROS WANTED FOR THE TELUS WINTER CLASSIC: FRI. JAN. 23RD
We are looking for pros to volunteer for the TELUS Winter Classic Ski with a Pro Day on Friday January 23rd. It’s a
super fun day for a great cause. Check out the poster on page 16 for all the details and WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU!
*NEW* PAY DOCUMENTATION EMAIL
If you have any new documentation, (e.g. previous experience or new certification), that will increase your wage,
please email the following address: [email protected]. HELPFUL HINTS:
 Previous Ski/SB instructing: Documentation must state whether you were full time, part time or casual.
 Generic kids experience: Documentation needs to state the approximate number of hours working with kids.
 Please make sure to include your employee ID in the email.
SNOW SCHOOL STAFF SWAG SALE—NEXT FRI. JAN. 16TH
For those of you who missed out in December, we will be holding a second Snow School Swag Sale next Friday
(PAYDAY) the 16th. Price list and what’s up for grabs can be found on page 12.
LAST CALL FOR BUSINESS CARDS!!
Any NEW staff, PT staff or kids instructors who would like a set of business
cards can place an order, in person, at the SS Admin offices at G1 . A box of
200 cards is $30 & 500 cards, $42. CASH only. No orders will be placed
AFTER next Friday January 16th 2015.
YOUR NAME
Ski or Snowboard Professional
P: 555-555-1234
E: [email protected]
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Rock stars
The positive feedback is pouring in!
Great job everyone on delivering amazing
lessons over the past couple of weeks!
Here are the latest ROCK STARS:
PJ Harvey
Steve Tait
Serge Legault
Ralph Forsyth
Andrew Tjelios
Sam Copsey
Felix Klauser
Anna Kahler
Dick Gervais
Jacques Roux
Laurissa Stebeleski
Maxime Barbeau
Alexandra McNicholl
Tomaz Todorov
Andrew Logan
Lubka
Weisenpacherova
Hisae Fukui
Yoshi Kii
Satoshi Tamaki
Suzanne Bilodeau
Simon Moffatt
Gordon Brown
Joanne Zwanenburg
Flor Tomaghelli
Ben Barbeau
Justin Abel
Jenny Guy
Brock Millard
...and the Swag winners are:
Laurissa Stebeleski | Satoshi Tamaki |
Steve Tait
Please collect your prize from reception at
the SS Admin offices, G1
Congratulations to the following
(WKRT) Bart’s Heart Winners!
VILLAGE:
Minis – Madison Kerr
Destination Ride – John Tweedlie
Destination Ski – Robin Matzke
Ride Tribe – Devon Townsend
AC – Lucie Bishop
Support – Ella Henson
BLACKCOMB:
Minis – Will Rawlinson
Destination – Tori Farr
AC – Robbie Williams
Support – David Hale
Daycares – Karen Caytor
BLACKCOMB B2:
Ride Tribe Schools – Dylan Layzell &
Scott Barry
CREEK:
Minis – Claire Fooks
Destination/AC – Kathleen Fraser
Support – Jayde Campbell
The swag winners are:
EVERYONE!!
Come pick up your prize from
Brenda Peterson,
Sunday to Thursday @
Whistler Village Kids.
VOLUME 7: 9-Jan-2015
SAFETY FIRST!
After an extremely busy Christmas period, another busy week this week and club starting on the weekend we know that
you have been running at full steam. Remember to take time for yourself and look after your physical well-being but also
your mental well-being. Next week’s safety theme is Mental Health Awareness week.
What is Mental Health?
“Mental health means striking a balance in all aspects of your life: social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental. Reaching a
balance is a learning process. At times, you may tip the balance too much in one direction and have to find your footing again.
Your personal balance will be unique, and your challenge will be to stay mentally healthy by keeping that balance.”
~ Canadian Mental Health Association
Take time for yourself to make sure that you have time
and energy to maintain a good balance in your life. Everyone’s balance will be different at different times in their
life so make sure you are doing what’s right for you; finding time to socialize, finding time to talk to family and
friends at home, having down time at home with a movie,
making time to ski and ride, whatever makes you feel
good. My balance involves a lot more sitting and sleeping
than it used to!!
If you are struggling to keep a good balance in your life
there are many resources available to you.
SHEPELL.FGI: This is a free 24-hours service available to WB employees 1.800.387.4765. Call for confidential and immediate
support with your work, health and well-being.
HOUSE OUTREACH WORKER: Tenielle Forrest, 604.938.7503, [email protected]
A message from Tenielle:
At WB HOUSE, our mission is to provide a safe, healthy and affordable home. As the HOUSE Outreach Worker, I am here to
offer our WB residents free, confidential support through any challenges they are faced with. I aim to listen without judgment, provide realistic options and drive positive experiences for our employees and residents. I work closely with Whistler
Community Services Society (WCSS) team of Outreach workers to gain and maintain knowledge about their programs and
services in assistance with financial struggles, mental health problems, housing dilemmas, homesickness, drug abuse and
everything in between. Most recently, the WCSS Peer Educator Course taught me all about supportive resources throughout Whistler for the people of our community. Feel free to call, e-mail or find me in the outreach office across from the
HOUSE administration office. I am available Monday – Friday from 2 – 8 PM.
TALK TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER: They are always happy to listen and help. We want to know what is going
on with you. If you need a friendly ear chat to them and make a time to meet in private. They will also be able to offer suggestions for additional support if you need it.
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE OFFICERS: Stu Osborne, 604.938.7130, [email protected] and Amy Frew,
604.938.7343, [email protected]
The Employee Experience Officers (EEO’s) are located at the EE Cabin, available 6 days a week and can be reached via
phone, email or in person. The EEO’s provide private and confidential guidance for any work related challenges, especially if
you do not feel comfortable speaking about them with your direct leader. The EEO’s also provide career guidance, advice
and assistance for any of your life challenges having access to similar resources offered via Shepell or Teneille at HOUSE.
Look after yourself and each other. Stay safe, Anna
VOLUME 7: 9-Jan-2015
INJURY PREVENTION
Back In Action Physiotherapy
www.backinactionphysiotherapy.com
#119—4368 Main Street, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4
P: 604.962.0555 | F: 604.962.0554 | E: [email protected]
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TRAINING UPDATE
Full day sessions will resume this weekend. Please check RTP for details.
We have a great line up for Après Skiing! Blackcomb kids hosts Dryland on Mondays, Yoga on Tuesdays, Assessment and Development (ski) on Wednesdays, and Myofascial Stretching on Fridays.
Please check RTP for dates and start times, and of course to sign up!
RTP – WOW my life is WAY easier if you sign up IN ADVANCE for full day sessions. This way I know how many
people to expect and can staff sessions accordingly. When people sign up the night before a session, it is impossible to find available trainers and thus keep group numbers lower and avoid turning people away. Help me
make your training experience better by signing up in advance!
On the other side, if you have signed up for a session and cannot make it, please email me,
[email protected], or a scheduler, [email protected], to remove you from the
session. Thanks!!
Hope you had a great holiday and are eager to get back to training!
Tracey
Hi Shredders!
So sessions are up and this month we have some real bangers... Yoga & Ride Session, Park & Pipe, High Freestyle, Open
Sessions, and loads more. Here are a few things to take note of:
MORNING SESSION PREPS
As in previous years, we're going to have a few mornings each week where a trainer will be available to offer a CASI prepstyle morning session for those of you who can’t make the full day sessions that week. These sessions will have the same
amount of riding as normal morning sessions, but will give you guys the opportunity to ask questions, work on your riding,
practice teach, etc. They are all on Whistler for the month of January, but this may change, based on staff feedback.
CASI 2 AM preps: every Thursday
CASI 3 AM preps: every Wednesday
CASI 4 AM preps: every Tuesday
OPEN SESSIONS WITH DAN RAYMOND & MIKEY-KING-OF-THE-RAIL!
New this year, we'll start these sessions at 10am, meeting at the snow school huts at the BASE of the mountain. Dan Raymond, our resident awesome Olympic Half Pipe Athlete & Coach and all ‘round amazing dude, will be running these sessions on Tuesdays. If you don't get work or have a day off, then you are crazy if you don't go! Myself & Mikey will be running the other sessions which will be fast-paced, lots of fun and OPEN to whatever people want to do that day.
YOGA & RIDE DAY WITH SNOWFLOW
WB Trainer and Snowflow Owner, Claire Thiebaud, will be running an amazing Yoga & Ride session on Thursday 15th on
Whistler. Yoga means connect. Come share and learn some cool tricks to help connect your body, mind and breathing, on
and off your board. Connect with your fellow riders in a shared guided format while integrating the principles of flow. The
day will also include 2 x 45-minute Snowflow classes (pre & post riding). Details for where to meet/what to bring will be
coming very soon, so watch this space!
So, loads of training, loads of opportunities to learn, shred, have fun and push your skills. Make use of this amazing training
program people... many snow schools are lucky to offer staff one session per week, so what we have here at WB is something pretty special.
See you out there!
Paul H
Head SB Trainer
VOLUME 7: 9-Jan-2015
TRAINING CALENDARS
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AST LEVEL 1 COURSE
Avalanche Skills Training
They're finally here!
Head to the Springs to pay for your spot - these will fill up fast!
Shred members: $100
2015 AST Course Dates
January: 3-4, 6-7, 17-18, 19-20, 24-25, 26-27, 31-Feb 1
February: 4-5, 7-8, 9-10, 12-13, 14-15, 21-22, 24-25, 28-March 1
March:2-3,4-5,7-8,11-12,14-15,21-22,28-29
April 4-5
DAY 1: 8:00am—meet at the front doors of The Cabin at Base II, Parking Lot 6, 11:00am—5:30pm, Field/Theory
DAY 2: 8:00am—5:30pm, Field/Wrap-up
This 2-day course is designed for skiers and snowboarders, looking to increase their
knowledge of winter backcountry travel. The course will combine indoor theory and
outdoor practical sessions regarding snow pack analysis, formation of avalanches,
route finding and the use of safety equipment, as well as the prerequisite knowledge
required for further avalanche training. In order to participate, an intermediate level
skiing or snowboarding is required. Certificate issued upon course completion.
Included:
Manual, certificate and handout information.
We have transceivers, probes, shovels and snow saws for use during course.
*Participants are responsible for lift access, touring gear, back pack, personal food and water.
Equipment Recommended for Theory / Field Days:
Notebook, pen, pencil, avalanche handbook (provided), lift pass, skis/snowboard, poles, touring equipment (alpine touring bindings/skins, split board or snowshoes/poles), backpack, outdoor winter clothing,
warm under layers, rite in rain note book, goggles, sunscreen, water, food.
Touring Equipment can be rented at The Escape Route: 604 938-3228 or Excess Backcountry 604-9053091. Discounted Shred rates available. (Must be on class roster). Skis & Skins - $45 (2-days) Transceiver,
Probe & Shovel - $25 (2-days) Transceiver only - $15 ( 2-days)
Questions: Please call the Safety Office at 604.938.7252.
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MEET YOUR BOOTFITTERS
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Whistler Alpine Pod honing their synchro technique for the competition on April 1 st 2015.
Looking good team!
RFID STAFF PASS—HELPFUL HINTS
Here are a few tips from the folks in our IT Dept that you can share with your guests to make using the new system
as painless as possible:
BEST PASS LOCATION:
SKIERS—left side
REGULAR SNOWBOARDERS—left side is better, but can vary
GOOFY SNOWBOARDERS—may matter the least of the three
(Snowboard instructors should share their experiences and see what works best for regular & goofy.)
 Left sleeve is best, followed by left chest > left waist pocket > left pants pocket. Right side (for skiers) is the
worst.
 Nothing else should be in that pocket. It can work with other items in the pocket, but it works best with nothing else in that pocket. This means you may need to rearrange ‘how you’ve always had your stuff’.

If you need to remove the card from your pocket to get access through the gate, you have too much in that
pocket or you’re using the wrong pocket.
 The gates have one massive sensor from knee height to shoulder height. Half way between the yellow circle
and the light sensors seems to be the strongest zone.
 The gate can read the access code the quickest if the card is stationary. Moving the card back & forth slows
down the speed for reading the card.
 Kids are generally better able to go through on their own than with assistance from others. Parents/adults trying to help often make it worse.
 Don’t lean into the turnstile. Pressure on the turnstile slows down how quickly you can pass through the gate.
 If you or your student loses their pass/card, don’t try to fraud your way through the gate! Talk to a validator at
tier 1/2, go see alpine SS sales, or use the intercom at tier 3 to get access up that one lift and then head to the
alpine SS sales/hut.
FACE SHOTS
“When I Grow Up” PayDay Party at Moe Joe’s on December 19. Thanks to Reggie & the crew at
Coast Mountain Photography for capturing all the smiling faces. Check out the rest of the photos
from the night here: www.smurfville.com. Next party is Fri. Jan. 16 at Moe Joe’s and the theme
is A PJ PARTY UNDER THE STARS. Check out the poster on page 11.
FACE SHOTS
Great Gatsby PayDay Party, January 2nd. Check out all of the photos here: www.smurfville.com
VOLUME 7: 9-Jan-2015
*SNOW SCHOOL SWAG SALE*
C’mon out PAYDAY FRIDAY to pick up some cool WBSS swag.
FRIDAY JANUARY 16TH—3:00 to 5:00PM
SPRINGS BOARDROOM
(2nd floor, above Employee Services, formerly the Staff Pass Centre)
CA$H ONLY (sorry, no credit or debit capabilities)
Here’s what’s on tap:
MERINO WOOL SOCKS (LIMIT 1 PAIR PER PERSON)—$15
SNOW SCHOOL BALL CAP—$15
SNOW SCHOOL SLOUCHY TOQUE—$10
SILICONE WATER BOTTLE—$15
SNOW SCHOOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRTS (MEN & WOMEN)—$15
WBSS LOGO’D 400UV SUNNIES—$5
SMARTPHONE 3-CARD WALLET—$5
WBSS LOGO’D BAMBOO GIFT SET (NOTEBOOK, PEN/STYLUS & KEYCHAIN)—$15
TRAIL MAP ‘BUFF’—$10
Limited quantities. Sale prices are only valid during the staff sale.
[email protected]
KOKANEE VALLEY RACE SERIES
We have our second KVRS race next Thursday January 15th on Blackcomb Mountain. C’mon out! Only $25
to pre-register (be sure to mention you are staff!) or
$30 on race day. This is a great opportunity to gain
some race experience and includes après and
awards at the end of the day, with lots of prizes to
be won. Skiers & Snowboarders all welcome.
To our Snow School parents out there, we have our
first-ever 13 & Under (U14) SnowCross event taking
place January 17 & 18. Register your child(ren) now
before it sells out!
Registration can be made in person at any Guest Relations desk or over the phone by calling 1-800-7660449.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 2015
15 KVRS—Blackcomb Mtn
17/18 Never Ever Days
19 Martin Luther King Day
22 KVRS—Whistler Mtn
22 ROOKIE PARTY @ GLC—7:30PM
25 Park Rider Sessions—Location TBD
29 KVRS—Blackcomb Mtn
MARCH 2015
4
2015 McConkey Cup—Blk Mtn.
5
KVRS—Blackcomb Mtn
8
Daylight Savings BEGINS, turn
clocks AHEAD 1 hour
15 Park Rider Sessions—Blk Pipe
22-31 BC Schools Spring Break
20 First Day of Spring!
20-29 Alberta Spring Break
FEBRUARY 2015
4
Town Hall Meeting #2–Hilton Sutcliffe
APRIL 2015
3
Good Friday
6
Easter Monday
10-19 World Ski & Snowboard Festival
19 Last day of Winter Operations
Room, 4:00—5:30, sign up in RTP
9
12
BC Family Day
Seasonal & Volunteer Length of
Service
16 US Presidents Day / AB & ON Family
Day
19 Chinese New Year
19 KVRS—Blackcomb Mtn
21 King of the Rail (Skiers Plaza, W.
Base)
22 Peak to Valley Warm-up Race
27/28
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