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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
JAN. 9, 2018
NOTE LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf
Course (formerly the
Whinstone Tavern)
Following meeting:
Feb. 13, 2018
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
skiclub.com January, 2018 [email protected]
A HAPPY SKIING NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!
The Mountains are open and ready to welcome the
members of the Connecticut Ski Council clubs and
their families. Conditions have been very good so
far, and I hope everyone has had the time to enjoy
the early winter weather.
Please take the time to let your club’s members
know that there is a TON of information on the
Council website, with more being added daily.
If your club is not planning a winter trip this year,
there is room in many of other club’s trips, and they
would welcome you to join them. If YOUR club has
a trip that needs a few more travelers, please make
sure you have it posted on the website.
In addition, the official Awareness Day schedule is
posted on the website to help you plan how to
stretch your winter fun dollars throughout the
winter, as well as additional discounts from retailers
and restaurants that will honor your CSC stickers.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
SKI VOUCHERS – Nancy Nolan (Southern tier) and
Cheryl Parmelee (Northern tier) - if you have any
questions or concerns about vouchers, please
contact these folks to assist you.
AWARENESS DAYS – John Filakovsky – As
mentioned, the OFFICIAL Awareness Day schedule is
posted on the Council website. PLEASE do not
download it to your club’s website, but rather
encourage your members to go to the CSC site for
the latest updates. Also, remember that your
members need to know the rules and regulations
regarding the CSC stickers. Participating mountain
resorts do contact me with violations and/or rude
behavior. Help us preserve the good will that we
have built with these mountains.
CSC SNOWBALL – The 2017 Snowball is in the
books, and we added over $2000 to the CSC
treasury, after expenses.
Our new CSC Ambassador, Melissa
Patterson-Meador, joined Joy Dutra (our
outgoing Ambassador), Marsha Baretta and
me for a pre-planning meeting on Dec 12 to
begin preparations for next year’s Snowball.
NATIONAL SKI COUNCIL FEDERATION – Ben
Tomszak is busy putting together the
committee to explore ways in which the
Council can distribute information from the
Federation to assist our member clubs in
attracting new members.
MONDAY NIGHT RACING – Rob Dexter
hosted the kick-off pizza party and
registration night for Monday Night racers at
Mt Southington , Mon., Dec. 18. It was a
great night of camaraderie among the
various clubs, and well over 100 showed up
to pre-register for the Monday Night race
series, which kicks off on Jan. 8, 2018.
KIDS’ DAY – The Council’s Kids’ Learn-to-Ski
day will take place on Sun., Jan. 28. Please
read the information in this newsletter and
on the website. Kids from 5 to 18 get a free
lesson and lift ticket for that day. We picked
this date as it falls between the NFL
championships and the Super Bowl, so that
the adults can join in the fun! PLEASE READ
THE FLYER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION.
OnSNOW WEEKEND – Okemo will host the
festivities on Mar. 2, 3 and 4, 2018. Club
race captains need to begin to put their
rosters together as soon as possible. We
will be sending out the roster forms,
registration forms and waivers and related
information within the next week. Printed
forms will be available at the Jan. 9 Council
meeting.
(Continued on page 2)
Newsletter Deadline
The next newsletter will be
for February – deadline is
Jan. 20. Send to me at
Thanks, Ginny Ludwig
Come One and All to
Newington Ski Club’s
Soup and Chili Dinner
This annual charity event is for the
benefit of “Skiers Unlimited”, an
adaptive ski program for children
aged 6-18 with special needs.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:00 PM
Indian Hills Golf Club, Newington
No charge – free will donation
To attend, and/or to bring a dish,
contact Carol Sweeney at
860-712-8090, or
“Skiers Unlimited” provides
services in association with CT
Children’s Medical Center,
Hospital for Special Care, Mt.
Southington, Alpine Haus of
Wethersfield, and Newington Ski
Club.
President’s Message, continued
CSC WEBSITE – MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE
CSC WEBSITE TO POST YOUR CLUB TRIPS AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES!!!
Bill Leuze, our Council webmaster, will be glad to post information
about your club’s activities – just email him the info.
NEWSLETTER – To have information included in the February,
2018 newsletter, send it to Ginny Ludwig, our intrepid newsletter
editor, by January 20.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! Be careful out there, and have a
great time playing in our Winter Wonderland.
See you all at The “BACK NINE” at STANLEY GOLF COURSE at
7:30 PM on JANUARY 9, 2018!!
Jonathan
CT Ski Council’s KIDS’ LEARN TO SKI DAY
WHO: Related Council member kids ages 5 through high school senior
WHAT: FREE 2-hour lesson from certified instructors of Mt Southington
FREE lift ticket for all kids who register and take a lesson
FREE apres ski pizza and soda party
WHERE: Mount Southington ski area
WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Registration/class assignment – 2:00-3:30 PM in Alpine Eatery
Lessons – 4:00-6:00 PM
COST: Kids’ lesson and lift ticket – FREE
Equipment not provided – rentals available at Mt. Southington
Adult Council member who accompanies registered children - $25
lift ticket for the day
HOW: Fill out registration form found on CSC website (skiclub.com)
DEADLINE: Sun., January 14, 2018 Send to:
Jonathan Houck, 424 Cardinal Lane, Cheshire, CT 06410
[email protected], Cell: 203-213-6991
Ambassador’s Angle
Hi, Everyone –
I am excited and honored to be the 2017-2018 Connecticut Ski
Council Ambassador. I have enjoyed meeting all the Council’s
officers, the other club Ambassadors, and all the other club
representatives. I look forward to working with the Ambassador
team, and all the officers and representatives at the CSC OnSnow
event in March. I am especially looking forward to working with Bob
Lewis of Hamden Ski Club, our Silver Ambassador, and Sandy Hensel
of AE Ski Club, our Bronze Ambassador, to lead the 2018 Ambassador
team activities.
I live in Middletown with my husband, Jim, and our 2 cats. I am a
member of the New Haven Ski Club. I race for New Haven on Monday
nights, and learned to ski while I was attending Lakehead University in
Thunder Bay, Ontario, a place where 40 below is a real temperature
and not just a wind chill factor! I had my first ski lesson at Loch
Lomond Ski area in Thunder Bay. I still remember that it was 10
below, but it was a beautiful sunny day, the instructors were friendly
and the lodge was warm. After graduation I moved to Cleveland,
where I met and married my husband. One of our first dates was a ski
date at the Boston Mills ski area. We joined our first ski club in Ohio,
the Continental Ski Club which is a member of the Cleveland Metro
Ski Council. Shortly after joining Continental, we began racing for
them, and we still do when they race in up-state New York! We’ve
formed many lasting friendships through skiing and racing, and
happily recommend skiing and ski clubs to others.
Melissa Patterson-Meador
2017-2018 CSC Ambassador
Racing Bits and Pieces
Ski/Snowboard Tune-Ups and Waxing at Mt Southington.
Full tune-up - $49
Waxing only - $20
Seasonal wax – includes one full tune-up - $150
Available in the rental department.
Monday Night Bib Collectors
Week 1 – Mt Laurel Week 2 – Newington
Week 3 – AE Week 4 – Danbury/Hartford
Week 5 – NAVA Week 6 – Hamden/Fairfield
Week 7 – New Haven/Meriden Week 8 – Winterset
Bibs are to be collected at the end of the second run and put in bib
order by color, then placed in the bins (lowest number on top).
Adult Race Clinic at Mount Southington
Dates: Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 10
Must register in advance. Call Andrea at 860-0954 x216
Cost is $50 per session, or $180 for all 4.
NASTAR timing has moved from Wed. to Tues. evenings this winter
starting Tues., Dec. 26, 7-9 PM. Cost is $10 plus a night lift ticket.
STATE RACES
Giant Slalom Mt Southington Jan 17 (rain: 1/24) 7:00 PM
Slalom Mt Southington Feb 14 (rain: 2/21) 7:00 PM
Downhill Okemo Mar 2 9:30 AM
Snowboard Okemo Mar 3 10:00 AM
Cross Country Okemo Golf Course Mar 4 9:00 AM
Senior Games Ski Sundown Feb 27 8:00 AM
OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO….
Check the list carefully – new trips have been added.
STOWE, VT
Jan 18-21, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club
Includes: 3-day lift ticket; 3 nights at Commodore Inn;
3 breakfasts, 1 dinner.
Cost: $448/doub occ. Non-skier discount $142; add Sunday
night for $86 (incl. lift ticket for Mon.) $150 deposit due
Oct. 12 (non-refundable); balance due Dec. 17.
Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron; [email protected], or
203-723-1071
BRECKENRIDGE and VAIL, CO
Feb. 4-9, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes
Includes: R/T air nonstop from Hartford to Denver via
United; R/T hotel & airport transfers; 5 nights at Beaver Run
Resort in Breckenridge; 4 out of 6-day lift ticket valid at
Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek;
welcome wine & cheese reception; AND group day trip to
Vail with transportation.
Cost: $1445 pp/doub occ in hotel (2 queens, sitting area,
microwave, fridge); $1550 pp/in Colorado Suite (1 queen,
sleeper, mini-kitchen, spa tub, fireplace, private balcony);
$1500 pp/with 4 in 2BR suite; $1630 pp/with 3 in 2BR suite
(1 queen room, 2 queen room, sleeper sofa, full kitchen,
fierplace, private balcony)
Contact: Ray Irvin, 860-930-9748 or [email protected]
SUGARLOAF, MAINE
Feb. 8-11, 2018 Host: The Goodmen Club
Includes: 3 nights at Sugarloaf Hotel; 3-day lift ticket.
Cost: $350 pp/ 6 per 3 BR condo; $375 pp/4 per 2 BR condo;
$450 pp/2 at Sugarloaf Hotel.
Contact: Donna Yanick at [email protected] or
Ken Cutcliffe at [email protected].
PARK CITY, UTAH
Feb. 10-17, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club
Includes: R/T non-stop air from Newark to Salt Lake City;
all ground transportation; 7 nights at Park City
Doubletree/Hilton; welcome reception, daily breakfast;
2 group dinners. 3-day lift ticket to Park City/The Canyons;
1-day bus trip and tickets to Snowbird and Powder
Mountain.
Cost: $1950/pp; doub occ.
Contact: Steve Hassel – 203-252-9423, or at
[email protected], or Mike Finick at 203-218-7282,
INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND
Feb. 16-24, 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Boston/Zurich via American; all ground transfers;
7 nights at 3-star City Hotel Oberland; welcome drink; full hot and
cold daily breakfas buffet; local taxes, fuel surcharges, air taxes;
optional tour to Bern, Luzerne, Zermatt.
Cost: $1289 pp/doub; $1489 pp/single
Contact: Brian McNamara, 201-262-7588,
KILLINGTON, VT
Feb. 23-25, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club
Includes: 2 nights at Killington Mt. Lodge; 2-day lift ticket;
daily breakfast buffet; Fri welcome party.
Cost: $299 pp./doub occ. Contact: Eric Zuidema, 203-451-8990
TELLURIDE, CO
Feb. 23-March 2, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes
Includes: R/T air from Hartford to Montrose, CO; R/T hotel &
airport transfers; 7 nights at Hotel Telluride; daily full breakfast;
5 or 7-day lift ticket; complimentary welcome wine, cheese, hors
d’oeuvres reception.
Cost: $2175 pp/in Signature double with 1 king or 2 double beds,
sitting area, wet bar, mini-fridge, small appliances, private balcony.
Contact: Patti Christiana, 860-978-2744, or at
[email protected]; or Jennifer Gillotti, 860-989-8386,
or at [email protected]
ATTITASH/WILDCAT, NH
Feb. 23-25, 2018 Host: Danbury Ski Club
Includes: 2 nights slopeside at Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, with
pool & hot tub; 2-day lift ticket good at Attitash & Wildcat;
Sat. group dinner & raffle at Attitash.
Cost: $335 pp/doub occ. Contact: Charles Rubano at
860-463-3125, or at [email protected]
INDIAN HEAD RESORT, LINCOLN, NH
Feb. 25-March 2, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club
Includes: 5-day mid-week pass; après ski party, Cannon tram;
twilight wine and cheese party.
Cost: $620 pp/doub occ; $555 pp/triple; $510 pp/quad.
$150 discount for non-skier
Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron, [email protected],
203-723-1071
BIG SKY, MONTANA
March 6-13, 2018 Host: Newington Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Hartford to Bozeman via United; R/T to Big Sky via
motor coach; 7 nights at Big Horn Condos; 5 out of 6-day lift pass
(deduct $400 if using MaxPass); welcome reception; mountain
tour; discount equipment rental; taxes.
Cost: $1750 pp Contact: John Hunter, 860-635-3257, or
BIG SKY, MONTANA
March 6-13, 2018 Host: Newington Ski Club
LODGING DEALS THIS SEASON
COMMODORES Inn at Stowe
$78/night, doub occ: Dec, Jan, Feb and April
$98/night, doub occ: March
Includes breakfast: 10% tax, 8% service on room additional)
800-44-STOWE or 802-253-7131
GOLDEN EAGLE RESORT at Stowe
Use Promo code: SKICLUB2018 when booking at
goldeneagleresort.com.
Discount is applied to Best Available Rate: 10%-40% depending on
dates & availability. Breakfast not included.
800-626-1010
STOWEFLAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA
$209/night, doub occ (Dec, Jan, and April)
$229/night, doub occ (Feb and March)
Rates start from Luxury Level Guestrooms. Tax, gratuity and breakfast
not included. Based on availability.
800-760-1049
STOWE MOTEL AND SNOWDRIFT
$72/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Dec and April)
$80/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Jan, Feb and March)
$80/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Sun-Thurs)$110/night,
doub occ in Superior Room (Fri & Sat)
$100/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Sun-Thurs)
$125/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Fri & sat)
Rates include hearty continental breakfast. 10% tax not included.
800-829-7629
TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT at Stowe
$68/night, doub occ (Dec & April) Breakfast not included.
$79/night, doub occ (Jan & Feb) Full breakfast included.
$99/night, doub occ (March) Full breakfast included.
10% tax additional
800-323-0311
Conditions:
Please make reservations in advance.
Reservations subject to availability.
Please let the lodging property know that you are
participating in the 2017-2018 Ski Club & Council Appreciation
Days
MORE CLUB TRIPS THIS SEASON
LE PORTES DU SOLEIL, MORZINE, FRANCE
March 9-17, 2018 Host: Winterset Ski Club
12 resorts in 2 countries; 24 mountains, 50 summits, 300 runs,
196 lifts.
Includes: R/T air Newark to Geneva; R/T bus transfers; 7 nights
at Chalet Hotel Fleur des Neiges (5-star); daily breakfast and
dinner; lodging and transportation taxes. NOT INCLUDED:
trip insurance; lift tickets (6 days – approx. $315); baggage
fees; self-directed sight-seeing; Winterset Ski Club
membership
Cost: $1965 pp/doub occ
Contact: Carolyn Eiseman, 203-482-2421, or
PARK CITY – CANYONS, UTAH
March 11-18, 2018 Host: Meriden Ski & Snowboard Club
Includes: R/T air Hartford to Salt Lake City via United; R/T
airport/hotel transfers via motor coach; 7 nights at Park Ave
Condos (Gold units); 4 out of 6-day pass; 1 day lift pass at Deer
Valley; baggage handling; taxes & fees. Cost: $1675 - $1835.
Contact: Wayne Gineo, 860-463-5903, or [email protected].
MOUNT SNOW, VT
Mar 23-25, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club
Includes: 2 nights at Snow Lake Lodge; 2-day lift ticket;
daily continental breakfast; Fri welcome party.
Cost: $159 pp/doub occ. Contact: Lavrel Johnson,
203-838-3109 or [email protected]
SNOWMASS, COLORADO
March 24-31, 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club
Includes: R/T air Boston or NYC; 7 nights in 2-BR condo (based
on 4 occ) at Top of the Village Condos; 5 out of 10 day lift
ticket (valid at all Aspen mountains); R/T ground transport;
pizza welcome party; White Diamond hotel services.
Options: R/T luggage porter $10 pp; ski/board rentals;
travel ins.; senior pricing; additional lift ticket days.
Cost: $1399 pp. Land only package $969.
Contact: Brian McNamara, 201-262-7588,
STOWE, VT
Apr 6-8, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club
Includes: 2 nights at Golden Eagle Resort; 2 breakfasts;
Fri welcome party. Lift tickets $76/day for CSC members.
Epic Pass can be used. Cost: $134 pp/doub occ.
Contact: Drew Berescik, 203-572-2401 or
DON’T FORGET YOUR CLUB ID WITH A VALID CSC
STICKER EVERY TIME YOU SKI! It’s required for all
Awareness Days, and to exchange vouchers for day
lift tickets. This is a public service announcement.
You’re welcome.
ATTITASH RESORT AND WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Ski Council Appreciation Days 2017-2018
Date Appreciation Rate Group Rate
Thurs Jan 4 $36 $40
Fri Jan 5 $36 $40
Sat Jan 6 $47 $51
Sun Jan7 $36 $50
Fri Feb 9 $36 $40
Sat Feb 10 $47 $51
Sun Feb 11 $36 $40
Fri Mar 16 $17 $17
Sat Mar 17 $47 $51
Sun Mar 18 $36 $36
Must have valid photo ID and valid ski club/council membership
card. One ticket per member per day. Use any ticket window.
Groups of 15 or more contact [email protected] at least 24
hours prior to arrival.
SKI BUTTERNUT
CSC Ski Club Discount
$40 almost every weekend & holiday*
$20 every Monday – Friday non-holiday*
$30 equipment rental almost every day*
$25 group lesson almost every weekend & holiday*
*Valid for members of ski clubs in the CT Ski Council & immediate
family (spouse & children only).
Not valid MLK weekend (Jan 13-15, 2018) or Presidents’ Weekend
(Feb 17-19, 2018.)
Holiday rates apply Dec 24-Jan 1, 2018, and Feb 20-25, 2018.
Check in at group ticket booth weekends & holidays 8:00 AM to
noon; Main office all other times.
Present valid CSC ID and Photo ID; cash or credit card only.
Skibutternut.com
CATAMOUNT
Special rates for ski club members!
$20 Midweek, non-holiday
$49 Weekends including holidays
$45 Sundays, non-holiday
Just show your valid club ID with CSC sticker for discount!
Catamountski.com
SUGARBUSH RESORT
Council Days
Jan 1-7, 2018 $52 ticket per day Mon-Fri & Sunday;
$60 ticket Saturday
Redeem at either Mount Ellen or Lincoln Peak ticket windows.
Must present valid 2017-2018 club card with CSC sticker, along with
photo ID. One discount per card, unless it’s a family club card.
Sugarbush.com.
GORE MOUNTAIN
Ski Council and Club Appreciation Days
One-day ticket: $42 Two-day ticket: $75
Available on any of the following dates:
Mon Jan 8 Mon Feb 5
Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9
Sat Mar 24 Sun Mar 25
Purchase tickets at Guest Services on the lower level of Northwoods
Lodge. Each person must show photo ID and valid club
membership card with valid CT Ski Council sticker.
MOUNT SNOW RESORT
Mount Snow has some really awesome ticket prices for us this
season, in addition to our bulk ticket voucher rates.
Make note of these dates:
Jan 7 – kids under 17 years old “pay their age” lift ticket
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day - 2 tickets for $59
Mar 16 – St. Pat’s Day $17 ticket price
And, as always, the CT Ski Council Everyday Benefits are offered.
You can buy a day ticket for the daily group ticket rate. Present
your club membership card with valid CSC sticker and a valid photo
ID at the Mount Snow Group Sales office in the clocktower building
(Mon-Fri), or the Sundance Base Lodge (weekends & holidays).
One ticket per card; all members must be present with photo ID.
STOWE
Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days
Jan 10-12, 2018; Feb 7-9;
Mar 16-18; April 6-8
Rates
Adult (13-64) Senior (65+) Child (5-12)
1-day: $76 1-day: $65 1-day: $48
2-day: $152 2-day: $130 2-day: $96
3-day: $228 3-day: $195 3-day: $144
Participants must present or obtain an Evolution Stowe Card.
It is your lift ticket and is specific to each participant. It can be
reloaded. For 2017-18 season, Stowe Mountain Resort guests will
not be charged to initially obtain an Evolution card. First
replacement (loss or forgotten) made at no charge. Second
replacement: $10.
Go directly to a ticket window at Mansfield or Spruce Camp.
Present valid ski club ID with Council sticker & driver’s license.
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
Appreciation Days 2017- 2018 Season
NEWSLETTER: Ginny Ludwig
45 Wintergreen, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-250-1560;
RACING : Rob Dexter, 860-836-9304;
HISTORIAN: TBA
PAST PRESIDENT: Tony Edwards
PO Box 278586, West Hartford,
CT 06127-0586. 860-280-4253
WEBMASTER: Bill Leuze,
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jonathan Houck
424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire, CT
06410. 203-213-6991
BAD WEATHER
Bad weather may necessitate the
postponement of a CSC meeting.
Please check the CSC website at
skiclub.com.
Newsletter Editor
Ginny Ludwig
45 Wintergreen Lane
Cheshire, CT 06410
CSC MEETING LOCATION:
The Back 9 Restaurant at Stanley Golf Course,
245 Hartford Avenue, New Britain
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
Visit our website at skiclub.com. The purpose of the Connecticut Ski Council is to foster
and encourage organized amateur skiing and riding, to
assist in the development of new clubs, to sponsor and
run inter-club competition, promote club activity on and
off the snow, and to teach skiing and ski safety skills to
others. The Council offers discounts on lift tickets, ski
trips, lodging, competitive racing, Nordic programs, ski
instruction, and social and sporting events, community
involvement, physical conditioning, meeting people and
having fun.
CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL
2017-2018 Season Officers
PRESIDENT:
Jonathan Houck
424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire CT 06410
203-213-6991. [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Baretta
TREASURER: Kim Roberti
49 Stanton Rd, Clinton, CT 06413
860-669-1811; [email protected]
SECRETARY: Ben Tomczak,
AMBASSADOR: Melissa Patterson-
Meador
AWARENESS DAYS: John Filakovsky
BULK TICKETS: Southern Tier:
Nancy Nolan, 28 Homestead Pl,
Cheshire, CT 06410. 203-272-4681
Northern Tier Bulk Tickets:
Cheryl Parmelee;