Secret societies and terrorists need privacy. On the other hand, ski clubs need new members and to keep current members informed. The two types of organizations are not often compatible […]
National Ski Club Newsletter Editor Retiring By Bob Wilbanks, NSCN
After 29 years of publishing The National Ski Club Newsletter, I’ve had a lot of fun meeting, partying, and skiing with many club and council officers in club and council […]
Improve Your Club From the Don Diego Ski Club’s (CA) Ski Chatter
Here is Don Diego’s list of a few activities to make your ski club a better organization. *Set up a summer barbecue. * Discover and lead an interesting tour. *Hold […]
Big Sky Ski Patrollers Must be EMT Certified By Bob Wilbanks, NSCN
Big Sky Resort has one of the largest Ski Patrol organizations in the United States with 105 professional ski patrollers and 140 volunteer ski patrollers. Training is key and prior […]
Try Keeping Your Older Members and Attracting The Younger Ones as Well By Bob Wilbanks, NSCN
Year-round activities that cater to both the 30-year old and 60-year old can mean the survival of America’s ski clubs. In this instant gratification seeking world, everybody seems to think […]
As One Vacation Door Closes a Bit, Other Doors Open By Bob Wilbanks, NSCN
For the last decade, we have heard ski industry sales people complain that the days of ski club business are numbered because of the advancing average age of ski club […]
U.S. Members-Only Ski Resorts By Bob Wilbanks, NSCN
Montana’s Yellowstone Club The first resort that recently started catering to the top 1% was the Tim Blixseth’s 2,200-skiable acre Yellowstone Club adjacent to Big Sky Resort. The Yellowstone Club […]
Two Things to Avoid on Your Club’s Website
Ski club website newsletters should be published with two audiences — and perhaps even two messages — in mind. 1. Tell members what is coming up next in the club […]




