STARS Program 2021 Canceled

 Hi STARS:

We are incredibly disappointed to suspend the STARS program this 2021 season. I have shared with you at our clinics last season we want you to be healthy and safe during all of our clinics.

Decisions like this are very hard but we need to focus now on how we use this moment to inspire our friends and neighbors to be safe and healthy too.

Based upon the governor’s mandate: Groups of 10 and over are not permitted in any way shape or form to come together even at a ski resort. Everything we do must comply with orders or Mountain high could be shut down for the entire season.

We just hope everyone understands that we are sorry for any inconvenience and we are doing the best we can, in light of circumstances that were unexpected and beyond our control.

Ski you soon,

Bill

Welcome Back STARS-Covid-19 Update

Hello STARS:

Are you enjoying this weather? I hope you love snow because we have plenty of it. Mountain High will open on Thursday, November 12th and the mountain has never looked this good for an opening day. I hope you get up here before our STARS program begins on January 6, 2021.

This year our program will have a different look and feel this season due to the pandemic. We want all Seniors to be healthy and safe, and that being said the following will be our Covid-19 protocols for our Senior STARS Program:

The Senior program STARS values and prioritizes the health and safety of its seniors, guests and staff. We will demonstrate this commitment to our management by implementing the following operating best practices for the 2020-21 winter season, or for as long as needed, scaled appropriately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skiing and snowboarding provide low risk outdoor recreation opportunities for many Seniors in Southern California. The following will illustrate on how we do just that:

Face coverings, including neck gaiters, goggles, gloves or mittens, and helmets are standard pieces of skiing or snowboarding gear.

Long-standing skiing and snowboarding etiquette requires guests to respect one another and give space between themselves and other skiers and riders. Safe skiers leave space between other skiers.

It is up to every individual, both ski area employee and guest, to do their part to help protect the health and safety of our skiing and snowboarding community.  Seniors will be made aware of their obligations, including the requirement to wear a face covering and keep physical distancing at all times.

All lessons to be booked online, in advance. STARS program will be limited to an average of five students in a class. Lesson times and length remain the same.

Physical distancing will require a more hands off lesson, no helping seniors up, no hand holding or dancing down the hill. No riding on double or triple chair with Seniors. We may want to ride the chair ahead to coach the Seniors off their first lift experience. We will keep the reservation information by class to facilitate possible contact tracing. Masks may make verbal communication more difficult requiring more demonstrations.

Senior STARS will be ski/board ready from their personal vehicles and report to assigned instructor area. STARS 

participants may not congregate.

Seniors check-in will be outside at the Foggy Goggle by Chair 1 and 2 where they will meet with their assigned instructor.

All Seniors will adhere to social distancing with all seniors wearing masks.  Face masks are required at all times.

Program subject to cancellation according to COVID 19 State, County and Federal Guidelines

So, make sure you are getting ready for the season as January 6, 2021 is just around the corner for our

1^st clinic of the season and our 12^th year.

 Ski u Later,

 Bill

STARS Clinics Cancelled -March 18th and 25th

 Hi STARS:

We are incredibly disappointed to suspend the STARS program this season. I have shared with you at all clinics we want you to be safe and healthy and not only your health and safety but to all our instructors as well.

Decisions like this are very hard but we need to focus now on how we use this moment to inspire our friends and neighbors to be safe and healthy too.

Some may think we are over-reacting; some may think we should have acted even sooner.  We just hope everyone understands that we are sorry for any inconvenience and we are doing the best we can in light of circumstances that were unexpected and beyond our control.

Ski you soon,

Bill

STARS Clinic- Wednesday, March 18th

Hi STARS:

Rain has moved out for today at Mountain High with temps in the mid 40’s but we will still have plenty of snow for the 10th Senior clinic on Wednesday, March 18^th.

 

Yes, next Wednesday, March 18th will be our 10th clinic for this winter season. We have had over 500 Seniors that have participated in our program so far this season, and their comments have been all positive. The weather will be great as we expect to have NEW snow fall on Monday and Tuesday, so our skiing and riding will be fantastic! 

 

STARS Luncheon: We will be having a luncheon after our STARS clinic around 12:10 pm. The cost for the luncheon will be $5.00. I know Food and Beverage will be putting on a great spread with a Mexican theme so all I need you to do is RSVP by this Monday morning. By Monday, I will then have a good idea how many Seniors will be skiing and riding on March 18th.

 

What a season it has been! With unlimited amounts of natural snow, conditions were excellent all season. Snowmaking and our Groomers always kept skiing and riding conditions above the standard. They both did an outstanding job!

 

Attached is our group photo from our first clinic this season and you can see all the other photos from our clinic at 

 

http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com

 

Hope to see you next Wednesday…

 

Ski u later,

 

Bill

STARS Cancelled Wednesday, March 11th

Hi STARS:

Just a Monday Update for our 10th SENIOR  STARS CLINIC this coming Wednesday, March 11th at the West Resort. 

It is going to rain Tuesday and Wednesday so we will be cancelling this clinic. We want all our STARS to be safe, dry and not experience wet conditions.  This is why we are postponing our 10^th clinic till March 18^th.

On a positive note, Manya Koretoff, one of our STARS has created pre-ski/snowboard stretches

For a  home exercise program for you.

Please visit:

https://www.my-exercise-code.com/code/xr?u=K8SN&c=FUK5MPQ

Ski u March 18^th for our next clinic,

Bill

Reminder STARS -Wednesday, March 11th

Hi STARS:

 

Just a reminder for our 10th Clinic of the Senior STARS Program on Wednesday, March 11^th at the West Resort.  We have had a great time these past 2 months making sure you are safe, having fun and that have you learned to make better turns.  We want YOU to have a great time this Wednesday too, so make sure you RSVP by Tuesday.

 

It has been spring conditions up here this week but we expect a cooling pattern to begin on Sunday.  We are looking for more snow earlier in the week. I will update you on Monday night to let you know for sure regarding snow conditions.

 

Please check out our retail store inside the Big Pines Lodge, as there are soft goods already on sale. You can receive great deals for you and your family. Don’t miss out!!

 

What do you think of our STARS program?

 

Please give us 1 thing we can “glow on”, and one thing we need to “grow on”.  Just include this in your RSVP this week or next.

 

Please RSVP by Tuesday so I know how many instructors I will need to meet your needs.

 

Ski u later,

 

Bill

Thanks STARS

Hi STARS:

A wise man once said,"If You Build It, they will Come." Well our STARS have definitely came through again as we had 53 Seniors attend our 9th STARS Clinic of the season. 

With snow conditions being improved this week thanks to Mother Nature, and also our fabulous snowmakers, we had excellent coverage for our clinic.

We saluted 4 NEW Seniors today to our STARS Family. Our snowboarders continue to grow as 11 snowboarders came and rode all over our mountain. 

Our weather was perfect with blue skies and plenty of sunshine. With temperatures dropping at night and a possibility of some snow next week we could be looking at another fantastic Senior STARS clinic. 

I will keep you posted this Friday on any updates for our next clinic on Wednesday, March 11th.

So if you build a great program, Seniors will Come! Thank you Seniors for a fabulous day! Looking forward to many more.

More STARS pictures : http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com

Ski u later,

Bill

Monday Update

Hi STARS:

 

Just a Monday Update for our 9th SENIOR PROGRAM STARS CLINIC this coming Wednesday, March 4th at the West Resort.  The good news or the bad news, first.  Let me share the bad news…..you will not be able to purchase your lesson/ticket online due to website maintenance. Just RSVP me that you will be coming. Please check on Tuesday if the online cart is up and running.

 

The GREST NEWS! Snow conditions have improved with NEW snow all day on Sunday and Sunday night.  We have received 8 inches of new snow and added to the 30-40 inches, plus we made 6 inches of snow last night so Wednesday for the STARS clinic will be fantastic!

 

Plan to get at West Resort by 7:45 am so you can purchase your lesson and lift ticket so you will be on time for your lesson. We will meet in the Big Pines lodge at 8:00am.  At 9:00am we will have a brief update and then an indoor clinic on stretching by our very own STARS snowboarder, Manya Koretoff. Then at 9:30 am we will take our group photo and we then will test the fresh corduroy.

 

The weather will sunny with temperatures in the high 40’s. Snow coverage is excellent since we received 14 inches of snow yesterday and today. The roads Wednesday will be open with no restrictions.  We will have another blue bird day for our 9^th clinic of the season.!  

 

Please RSVP -ASAP for our clinic.

 

Thanks.... you are all appreciated!!

 

Ski u Wednesday,

 

Bill

 

Reminder STARS Clinic -3/4/20

Hi STARS:

Just a reminder Senior STARS that we will have our 9^th Senior Clinic on Wednesday, March 4th at the WEST RESORT!!  

For those who have attended a clinic this season and have registered for online purchases of lessons, just go ahead and go to http://www.mthigh.com/site/lessons-and-rentals/adult-lessons/senior-program.html to purchase your lesson and lift ticket. Click on the Book Senior Stars button, log in and this will take you to the STARS page to purchase.

We have 30-40 inches of snow and we are looking to add more to that total Sunday night and Monday. So, make sure you remember what group you were in last week. This Wednesday should bring a lot of smiles to your STARS faces.

Remember the ski group you are in is very flexible. If you feel you need to move a little faster we can move you up to that group. Or if you want to move slower, talk with your instructor or myself and we will accommodate you too. We want you to have the BEST experience possible.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Senior Blog for our latest photos from last week and also Senior Program STARS links. There you will find the online purchase link, STARS Videos and much more.

http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com 

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/SeniorProgramSTARS

More information on our Senior Program can be found

at http://www.mthigh.com/site/lessons-and-rentals/adult-lessons/senior-program.html

Have a great weekend!!

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND WEDNESDAY’S March 4th CLINIC by MONDAY. 

 Ski u later,

 Bill

Thank you STARS

Hi STARS:

Spring skiing and riding at its BEST! 39 Senior STARS participated in our 8th Senior STARS Clinic of the season. Blue skies and plenty of sunshine were experienced by all Seniors today! We had a great time and met 4 NEW Senior STARS to our Program. WELCOME everyone!! 

Lift operations shared with me that our Senior Program takes over the mountain on Wednesday's and they said we are glad the Seniors STARS are here! Not only are the lift ops glad you Seniors are here at Mt High but we as a Winter Sports School are glad too. Thanks for continuing to show up each Wednesday to have a fun-filled day.

Don't forget our 9th Senior STARS Clinic will be next Wednesday, March 4th at the WEST Resort. Looks like there will be a change in the weather pattern this weekend so keep doing the snow dance going, and maybe if we are lucky we will be riding in some fresh snow.

Please RSVP for next weeks clinic as soon as you can. Enjoy our group photo and all the other photos can be found at http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com

Ski u later,

Bill

Monday Update

Hi STARS:

Just a Monday Update for our 8^th SENIOR PROGRAM STARS clinic this coming Wednesday, February 26th at the West Resort.

Snow conditions are perfect with 30-40 inches of snow and lots of corduroy to ski and ride on.

Plan to get at West Resort by 7:45 am so you can purchase your lesson and lift ticket so you will be on time for your lesson. We will meet in the Big Pines lodge at 8:00am.  

We will have you sit with your instructor as a group so we can develop the goal for Wednesday’s lesson then at 9:30 am we will take our group photo and we then will test the fresh corduroy.

The weather will sunny with temperatures in the mid 50’s. Snow coverage is FANTASTIC and received a couple of inches last Saturday. The roads Wednesday will be open with no restrictions.  We will have another blue bird day for our 8^th clinic of the season.!  

Please RSVP -ASAP for our clinic.

Thanks.... you are all appreciated!!

Ski u Wednesday,

Bill

Reminder of STARS Clinic February 26th

Hi STARS:

Just a reminder about our SENIOR PROGRAM STARS 8^th CLINIC Wednesday, February 26th at 9:00 am. We will be at the WEST RESORT. 

We will have sunny skies and temps should be in the mid 50’s. We still have great coverage and corduroy is excellent.

Make sure you have purchased your ticket by 9:00am as the ticket window will be cutting off sales at 9:00am. I am recommending you get to the ticket window at 7:45am when they open, so you are guaranteed a spot in the STARS program for this next Wednesday, February 26th.

To pre-purchase online registration:  You must have attended a STARS clinic first.

Have your Reloadable Lift Ticket (Express Pass) or 19-20 Season Pass ready

You may purchase STAR Clinic online here :

https://shop.mthigh.com/lift-tickets/senior-stars

Meet me in Big Pines Lodge at 8:00 am – 8:45 am.

If you need any equipment for this season, please give Steve Crane a call, at Sports LTD in Woodland Hills. Let him know I sent you and you are in the STARS Program at Mountain High. I know he will take care of you.

His contact information is:

Sports LTD 22642 Ventura Blvd

Woodland Hills CA 91364

818-225-7669

Make sure you call and set an appointment up with Steve.

More information on our Senior Program can be found 

 http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com 

 https://www.facebook.com/SeniorProgramSTARS

https://www.mthigh.com/seniors

  

Please RSVP prior to our clinic. 

Ski u Wednesday,

Bill

Thank you STARS

Hi STARS:

Great day for our 7^rd STARS Clinic of the season. We had 47 Seniors skiing and riding on a warm day at Mountain High with very good snow conditions. 

We introduced 5 NEW Seniors to our program and after the indoor session we hit the snow. Seniors were all smiles as spring conditions greeted our 47 Seniors today. STARS that came out and skied and rode were not disappointed. 

Hopefully we will receive some new snow this weekend to add to the snow we have, so we can get back on track with our 50 + Seniors each clinic.

Don’t forget to get your bindings check each season. We want you to be safe on the mountain and in the STARS clinic.

Below you will find our group photo from today and also individual photos can be found on the STARS blog http://seniorprogramstars.blogspot.com.

Evaluation: Glow and grow- Please let us know what is one thing we do well and one thing we can improve on. Thanks

Our next clinic will be February 26^th and a reminder will be sent Friday night. 

Have a great rest of the week……Please RSVP for next Wednesday’s clinic.

Ski u Wednesday,

Bill

Monday Update

Good Morning STARS:

Just a Monday Update for our 7^th STARS clinic of the season on Wednesday, February 19th at the West Resort. 

We have 30-34 inches of snow and conditions are perfect. It will be in the low 40’s so dress for cooler temps and I know you will have a wonderful time.

Make sure you have purchased your ticket by 9:00am as the ticket window will be cutting off sales at 9:00am. There has been a change on the opening of tickets for Wednesday. You may now purchase your ticket at 7:45am ,so you are guaranteed a spot in the STARS program for this next Wednesday, February 19th.

Don’t forget to get there early (by 7:45 am) if you need to purchase the lesson, lift ticket or rentals. If you have already registered for online purchases just go ahead and purchase your lesson and lift ticket online right from your own computer. Click the link to pay online:

http://www.mthigh.com/site/lessons-and-rentals/adult-lessons/senior-program.html

Evaluation: Glow and grow- Please let us know what is one thing we do well and one thing we can improve on. Thanks

Potluck- Don’t forget the potluck at the Foggy Google area at 12:15pm celebrating Ingrid Dahlgren 75th birthday. Just bring a dish to share and we all will have a great time.  Happy Birthday Ingrid!

As always, please RSVP by email so I know we will have enough instructors to meet your need.

Ski u Wednesday,

Bill