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I am Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual / Trans- gender / Straight —
is this club right for me?
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The answer is, emphatically, yes! We are not a family club
with children, nor a singles club for people who just want to
find dates. We are a bunch of people who just want
to ski and snowboard, and do other outdoor activities, with
friends. We have fun sliding on the snow, and it doesn't
matter what your orientation is. Of course, we do have to
share rooms on overnight trips, so if you need to be matched you
up with someone, you can let the trip leader know what your
preferences are if it matters to you.
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Can I bring a straight friend?
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Yes, and members often do. We are primarily about camaraderie
during skiing and snowboarding events. We are not a
dating/singles club (though members make new friends of all kinds
of course!).
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Can I bring my child?
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Only if he or she is an adult.
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Can I smoke at SAGA North events? / Are SAGA North events smoke-free?
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Smoking is not allowed indoors, both for social events and trips.
With hotel rooms, you are free to ask for a smoking room when you
check in, provide both roommates agree to that. Condos and homes
are often rented as non-smoking units. SAGA North does not try to
match smokers up with other smokers.
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It looks like transportation is not provided for any of the
weekend trips. How do I get there?
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This is one of the advantages of being in a club. Your trip
leader will send out a list of the other people going on your
trip, with with their email, phone and city. You may send an
email to the other people letting them know you need a ride, or
are willing to give someone else a ride. This may sound
intimidating if you don't know anyone, but it is actually a good
way to introduce yourself to the other members. Most members are
willing to give another person a ride if it isn't a long ways out
of the way. Riders are expected to share the automobile expenses.
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Do other people in the club [ ski / snowboard /
cross country ski / hike /
roller skate / play cards ]?
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Yes, we primarily do ski and snowboard events during the winter
and outdoor activities, such as roller skating and camping during
the summer.
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I don't eat [ meat / nuts / dairy / pork ... ].
I need special accomodations.
I have a friend I want to room with, but paid separately.
What can I do?
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For any special request, please contact the trip leader. That's
part of what they are for, though we won't promise that every
request can be taken care of. If you think your request might
be a problem, please contact the trip leader before you sign up.
Every detail trip description page has a link at the bottom for
contacting the trip leader.
Most dietary or roommate requests are easily handled, but don't
wait until you go on the trip to deal with it. Many meals will
have something for vegetarians, but it always helps the trip or
event leader to know how many to plan for. To be assigned as
roommates, both persons must notify the trip leader.
When it comes to choice of bedrooms, usually the first to sign up
get first choice, if there is a significant difference. However,
if you have a genuine need, we will try to accomodate, if
possible.
If you are interested in joining,
click here.
If you want more information,
click here.
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What does SAGA stand for?
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Nothing. It's just the word "saga".
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What happens if I have never skied / snowboarded before?
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On all of our trips, there are a wide and diverse range of
skiers/snowboarders from beginners to the more advanced.
Almost all resorts offer lessons, which we
recommend for those just starting out. Let the trip leader and
your roommates know — they will be happy to direct you to
where you need to go.
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This is my first time. How do I get my equipment?
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All the resorts where we have trips have one or more shops where
you can rent equipment. This usually takes about half an hour
(or more if there is a large crowd). You can also rent in town and
take the equipment with you, although this is less
convenient. If this is your first time, the resort might exchange
the lift ticket or voucher for a package deal that includes
a limited lift ticket, equipment, and lessons that won't cost
much more (if any) than the original lift ticket.
When renting or buying equipment, boots are the most
important to get a good fit, especially for skiers — if your feet hurt,
nothing else will matter. If you rent at the resort, it is easy
to exchange a bad pair of boots.
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This is my first time. What do I need for clothing?
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For inner wear, stick to synthetics, that will not collect moisture
and lose it's warmth. (Avoid cotton.) Two to four, thin, but warm,
layers of inner wear, both top and bottom, allows you to adjust
to the weather conditions better than really heavy clothing.
For outer wear, the most important feature is water-resistance for
both the top and the bottom. A hood will come in handy if
it gets stormy. While warmth is important, too much can be a
problem -- you can always add more layers underneath when needed.
Plenty of pockets can be handy.
Accessories to cover your hands, neck, head, eyes, and often even
your face, are also necessary.
And don't forget the sun block.
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What happens if I go on a trip and there is
[ too much snow /
not enough snow /
too hot / too cold ]?
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Hey, that is part of the fun of skiing! We are a social
organization and we make the best of all situations.
Sometimes we generate heat and sometimes we generate cold.
But, always we have fun! On rare occasions, if there just
is not enough snow to ski or board, we will cancel the trip and
issue refunds when possible.
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How does SAGA North decide where to plan the trips?
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Members volunteer to lead trips wherever they like. It is
up to you as a member to help out. We are a diverse club
and if you do it, they will come!
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What are the club demographics?
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We do not explicitly track this. It is a mix of men / women,
couples / singles, skiers / riders, different ages and
races. What we all have in common, generally, is that we love to
slide on the snow, and we are friendly to anyone no matter what
your demographic might be.
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Where are most members from?
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Besides San Francisco, we have members all around the SF Bay area —
from San Jose to San Rafael, and from Fremont to Oakland, Berkeley,
Walnut Creek, and Concord — and even a few in other Northern
California locations like Santa Cruz, Monterey, Stockton, Sacramento,
and Yuba City, to name just a few.
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