midwest skier november 2008

Official Publication of theChicago MetropolitanSki Council

2008/2009 Directory

CompletePlanning Guide!

CompletePlanning Guide!

170+ Pre-formed Ski& Snowboard Trips!

Skiing hut to hutin the RockiesPure backcountry bliss

170+ Pre-formed Ski& Snowboard Trips!

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DestinationReports:Crested ButteTyrolean AlpsKillington

DestinationReports:Crested ButteTyrolean AlpsKillington

Not only are we rich in history,but we also offer a wealth of options.

They’ve come here for generations. The adventurous, the seekers, and those who just need a place to get away from the cares of a busy world. Here in Sun Valley we’re as steeped in history as we are in ski runs. And if that history has taught us anything, it’s that people need a place to indulge their adventurous side as well as their more restful side. Which is why we created our Lift Ticket Exchange Program. Spend a few days letting it all out on the mountain, then redeem a day’s lift pass for one of the many other reasons people return to Sun Valley year after year: Try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, take your group ice-skating, indulge in a massage, or even a gourmet meal. The choice is yours, and your historic vacation awaits.

For resort information and reservations call 1.800.322.3432 or www.sunvalley.com

FeaturesSkiing Hut to Hut in the Rockies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Downhill Program Targets Blind Skiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DepartmentsAssociate Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Chicago Week 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Chicago Week 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Chicago Week 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Club Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35CMSC Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Destination Reports� West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24� Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28� East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32� International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Editor’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Instructors Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Preview to Alpine Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Racing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Regional VPs and their Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Trips by Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Midwest Skier is published semi-annually by PremierTourism Marketing, Inc., and is the official publication ofthe Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council. Copyright 1999, 2006.All Rights Reserved. No portion of this publication may bereproduced in any form without approval of the editor.

Midwest Skier serves as a means of communicationbetween CMSC and its intercouncil clubs, making it invalu-able to all Midwest skiers. Copies are available free ofcharge at CMSC general meetings, general meetings ofmember clubs, Chicagoland area ski shops and sportinggoods retailers and public libraries. To display MidwestSkier in your establishment or request more copies ofthis magazine, contact 630.794.0696, [email protected] or visit www.skigrouptrips.com.We welcome article submissions and letters to the editor.

On the CoverWinter Park Resort is blessed with over 30 feet of lightColorado powder every year. Photo © Winter Park Resort.

Table ofContents2008/2009 Directory

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Clubs400 Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Chicago Friars Skiand Bike Club . . . . . . . . . . 46Chicagoland Club 50Ski & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Greater Grand RapidsSki Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Hustlers Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . 48Ibex Ski andSnowboard Club . . . . . . . . . 48Inland Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . . 49Moraine Valley CommunityCollege Ski/Snowboard Club. 49

Nomad Ski Clubof Chicago, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 50Oak Park Ski Club . . . . . . . . . 50Piccadilly Ski Club . . . . . . . . . 51St. Louis Ski Club . . . . . . . . . 51Sanctuary Ski andSnowboard Club . . . . . . . . . 52Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club . . . . . . . . . 52Snomads Ski andSnowboard Club . . . . . . . . . 53Thunderbird Ski Club . . . . . . 53

TThe Midwest ski season is rapidly approaching, and manylucky skiers and snowboarders are already carving freshtracks out west. We all dream of visiting different resorts,perhaps even other continents. With our member clubs andthe CMSC, you can ski the exotic areas you have alwaysdreamed of, visit different local ski destinations or hit themountains out west. New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria andItaly. Vail, Aspen, Snowmass, Winter Park – and more.

Are you strictly a Midwest skier? You’ll find trips to ski areasin Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa. From Alpine Valleyto Wilmot Mountain, Brule to Shanty Creek – and manypoints in-between. These are just some of the destinationsyou’ll find in the trips listing in this issue. Our member clubsand CMSC still have openings for 2008 and 2009 trips!There’s skiing for all levels of expertise, from novice to pro.

Travel is just one of the many benefits you’ll receive as a skiclub member. Don’t let the generic title of ski club throw you– ski clubs welcome skiers and boarders alike, from beginnerto expert. When you join a club, you’re broadening yourhorizons and meeting a lot of local people that share yourpassion for winter sports. Obviously, clubs have plenty ofwinter happenings – but don’t forget the year-round trips andevents, parties and gatherings.

Clubs have their own culture and style. There are partyclubs, race clubs, and family-oriented clubs. Some clubs areprimarily winter groups, while many are active year-round,offering biking, camping, ball game outings, concertevenings and summer travel. Find one that appeals to you,be it by location, trip destinations or “feel.” You’ll find a guideand map of our member clubs in the back of the magazine.

Is a skiing and boarding club for you? Ask yourself: Do Iwant to meet local skiers…visit more areas with a group ofpeople I know and have become friends with…become a bet-ter skier or boarder…have more fun on the slopes…enjoyworry-free trips? Sure, many people plan their own trips anduse the web to find rock-bottom prices – but it’s like haggling

for a car. You’re never sure if you really got that good a deal,you probably had to cut back somewhere, and more oftenthan not, there’s something wrong. Ski club trip leaders takethe worry and hassle out of planning a complete and enjoy-able vacation or weekend getaway. Trips are carefully craftedby experienced skiers and boarders familiar with the destina-tion. Consider transfers, shuttles, food, accommodations, lifttickets and location. Does “base of the hill” mean a shortwalk to the lift or hill, or is it a 15-minute shuttle ride away?

Often you’ll find that several clubs have planned a trip to thesame destination, with each club adding its own uniqueextras: welcome parties, lift tickets to multiple hills, localnight life, on-hill parties – even discounts on equipmentrental. Full details and updates are available for each trip atour website – www.skiCMSC.org. You’ll also find informationon all our member clubs.

Start the 2008/2009 ski and snowboarding season off right –join a ski club, and really enjoy the winter!

Michael Pogar, President — 2008–2009Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

Message from the President

The Club AdvantageMichael G. Pogar

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TTHE AMERICAN BLIND SKIING FOUNDATION is a non-

profit organization chartered in the State of Illinois. Since the

1970s, ABSF has been changing the lives of blind skiers,

helping them focus on what they can do instead of what

they cannot. Many blind skiers have commented, “IF I CAN

SKI, I CAN DO ANYTHING.”

ABSF provides an educational downhill skiing program that

is open to any blind or visually impaired person, child

through adult. If they can get into skis, we’ll work with them.

ABSF gives them confidence-building experiences that can

last a lifetime.

What else the visually impaired person gets out of skiing:

KNOWLEDGE that they have challenged themselves in a

non-traditional area for the visually impaired; FUN - the

speed and rush that comes from flying down the hill is inde-

scribable; SOCIAL INTERACTION - sitting down with other

skiers and sharing the excitement and adventure of skiing.

Oh, did I mention that sighted guides for the blind have just

as much fun?

How can you assist and support blind skiers through ABSF?

� Adopt a blind skier

� Adopt a blind ski team

� Become an ABSF volunteer

� Donate items that will help ABSF fundraise

� Tax deductible contributions to help ABSF operate.

For more information on how you can help support visually

impaired children and adults through ABSF, visit absf.org.

Or contact MaryJo Morse (H) 815-455-8206 or cell 847-

754-8220, e-mail [email protected]. Mail inquiries:

Jim Hynan, ABSF Treasurer, 8100 Foster Lane #310, Niles,

IL 60714-1159.

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�Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

Chicago Week 2008 —Breckenridge

By Teri & Mark Kinney

Saturday, March 29, 2008. Today 240 ski club membersrepresenting 11 clubs from the Chicago Metropolitan SkiCouncil came to Breckenridge, Colorado to start their fun skivacation known as Chicago Week. Travel went smoothly forthe groups and everyone was really excited to be here forthe 27th annual Chicago Week trip. Whoever said therewouldn’t be enough snow should have been here! It wassnowing while some of the groups pulled into Breck! Lots ofus gathered at the Park Avenue Pub where we purchased our$uper $aver Discount Passes and our light up leis! Proceedsfrom this fund raiser are for the Breckenridge OutdoorEducation Center (BOEC), but more about that later. It’sbeen a long day and I need to get some rest for the big wel-come day tomorrow.

Sunday, March 30, 2008. We had to get up really earlytoday to get to breakfast on time. Breakfast was at theForest Room of the Village at Breck and they did a fantasticjob. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, muffinsand plenty of coffee. More than just the standard continen-tal breakfasts that we sometimes get. Race registration wasa little crazy because we had to have two separate waivers,one for Breckenridge and one for Keystone. But eventuallyeverything got sorted out and off we went to explore theslopes of Breck. Sunday night was the welcome reception,where hungry CMSC participants finished off all the food in45 minutes. How to practice portion control is a constantissue and trip leader nightmare and this was no exception.The food was great, but only those who got there first andloaded up multiple plates got to taste it. The fund raiser forBOEC continued to grow as we started our silent auction forvarious items and Jeanne, Lori & Nancy sold more $uper$aver cards and more leis!

Monday, March 31, 2008. Today we had our races atBreckenridge. It was a little windy and we had some trou-ble with snow (fresh powder!) blowing across the finish linesensors. I had my best run ever in the first race, but didn’tget a time! So I had to go back and do the green courseagain and of course I went slower the second time! Oh well,it was a fun course and we had a great turn out. We wentover to Peak 7 in the afternoon and had a blast down all theblue cruising runs. We almost had the place to ourselvesand no lift line! Hooray for Spring skiing!

Tonight was the “Taste of Breck.” A lot of people turnedout despite the fact that is was snowing heavily.Participants got their “passport” stamped at each locationon the beer or wine tour and then turned them in at the finalstop in exchange for raffle tickets. We had quite a fewprizes and many happy winners. We also finished up thesilent auction, bringing in about $1500.00 for the BOEC. Itwas fun to see everyone wearing their light up leis and hav-ing a great time.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Today we skied at Vail and it wasfantastic. Some people decided to stay at Breck because ofall the new snow, and I heard skiing was great there too. Ittook the buses awhile to get to Vail due to the weather –buses and trucks had to stop to put chains on – but oncewe arrived, it was great. We dedicated this ski day to CraigMoon, former president of Ibex Ski Club, who passed awayin January. Today is Craig’s birthday and our friend andfellow skier was very much in our thoughts today. Ouraprès ski party was at Golden Peak Grille, and I don’t thinkanyone could complain there wasn’t enough food. Theyjust kept brining it out. Thanks to Viking Ski Shop forsponsoring the beer at this party. The bus ride back toBreckenridge was a lot shorter than the ride in the morning.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Today was a day off for somepeople who went shopping, explored the town ofBreckenridge and other activities like fly fishing. But agood many of us decided to take advantage of the greatsnow and the 6-day lift ticket and skied at Breck. Some ofthe group went over to A-Basin. Hard to believe we onlyhave two more days, it seems like we just arrived! Why dothese ski weeks go by so fast?


Peak 9 Restaurant, located at thetop of the Beaver Run chairlift.

Thursday, April 3, 2008. Today we skied at Keystone – whata great mountain. The weather was great for our secondrace of the week and the Keystone race department did agreat job for us. After the races, we had a lunch at theSummit House at the top of the gondola. Food was great –pizza, salad and yummy cookies and brownies. Best of all,there was plenty to go around. Thanks to Angela Sheehanand the entire Keystone staff for hosting such a great party.After lunch and a couple of beers, we decided to take it easyand skied Schoolmarm all the way to the bottom where weencountered (surprise!) another bar to kick back until it wastime to go back to Breckenridge on the buses at 4:30.

Friday, April 4, 2008. Our final ski day – sigh. It’s been agreat week at Breckenridge. February-like conditions withcooler temperatures than expected and new snow through-out the week. Who could ask for more? Well, there wasone more thing – the final night bash. The evening went byin a flash, and it was a great party. The food was fantastic,our Italian Amore buffet was delicious and the food plentiful.Slide show by Mark Kinney and video by Mark Baldwin(Fort Wayne) kept us entertained as we dined. After dinner,Nancy Van Broekhoven and Mike Pogar presented a checkto BOEC. We raised over $7000.00 for this great cause!Great job everyone. Next came the presentation of the raceawards for the week, followed by dancing the night away to

the sounds of the fantastic Swing Crew. We hated for thenight to end. But all good things must end and ChicagoWeek 2008 is no exception. Tomorrow it’s back to reality.Oh well, there’s always next year!

For Chicago Week 2008, many thanks to:To Sports America, Mike Hibbard, Steve Broski, Monica, Trish and most ofall Sara Ford for being there through the entire planning process and execu-tion of the trip – we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thanks to all the club trip leaders: Chicago Friars Lynn Newton, HustlersScott Schmid & Debbie Fanta, Ibex Lou DiFrancisco, Sitzmark Lori Kushar &Jeanne Leone, Nomads Dorothy Tokarczyk, Fort Wayne Linda & DaveBillian, Inland Linda Bennett, Fleetwind Bill Gleason, SchussboomersDarlene Kelly, Omaha Teri Hammon and Wild Bunch Mary Kreinbring.

Thanks to Vail Resorts Mike Agnew, Brian Davis & Jessie Paige(Breckenridge), Angela Sheehan (Keystone) and to the Breckenridge andKeystone Race Departments. Thanks also to Heidi DeWitt fromBreckenridge Lodging & Hospitality and to Emily Koppa from Beaver Runfor helping us plan and execute the successful events.

Thanks also to Nancy Van Broekhoven, Lori Kushar and Jeanne Leone fordoing such a fantastic job on the Taste of Breckenridge and charityfundraiser for the BOEC. Also to all the establishments that participatedand to CMSC and Mathieu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry, Vail Resorts, SportsAmerica and Beaver Run, all who donated prizes for the silent auction.Thanks also to the Breckenridge local contingent Jerry Stein and JohnKuhn who helped tremendously.

Thanks to Dick Goodwin and Sunnie Heddon and the entire Fort WayneSki Club for helping run the races and tabulate the results.

And last, but not least a big thank you to all the participants of ChicagoWeek 2008 for joining us and supporting the trip. Hope you all had a greattime and will join us for Chicago Week 2009 in Lake Tahoe!


If you’ve never been on a CMSC ChicagoWeek trip (or not in a long time), thisyear is the perfect time to go. FromSaturday, March 21-Saturday, March 28,2009, ten CMSC clubs are going to LakeTahoe (Nevada AND California), with itsbeautiful scenery, varied skiing, fabulousnightlife and gambling casinos.

Chicago Week is an annual spring flingfor CMSC clubs. Though the site of thetrip changes every year, the good timesare consistent. Activities usually includea welcome party, welcome breakfast, amountain lunch, races, après-ski parties,pub crawl, club parties and a farewelldinner. All of this is provided again this year, with a specialtreat: the final dinner will be on Lake Tahoe itself aboard thefamous Tahoe Queen.

And with all of this, there’s still plenty of time for skiing. Theprice includes a five-out-of-six-day lift ticket, with three days

at Heavenly, two days at other areas (TBD)and transportation to the other two areas.Besides lifts and activities, the packageincludes: roundtrip air, ground transportation,and seven nights lodging in South Lake Tahoe,either condos at Lakeland Village or hotelrooms at the Horizon Casino, depending onthe club. The price for all of this runs approxi-mately $1,350-$1,435, a great value.

Plus you can meet up with new or old skiingpartners. All skiing abilities are welcome, fromthe expert to the novice. With a group consist-ing of multiple clubs, it’s easy to find someoneof similar ability to hit the slopes with you.

To join us, contact one of the participating clubs: Elmhurst,Fort Wayne, Hustlers, Inland, Nomads, 400, Oak Park,Schussboomers, Sitzmark and Skunk Hollow. See club directo-ry listing in back, or contact CMSC Trip Leaders Debbie andJon Clegg at [email protected], or 630-621-5411.


Take a Chance on Chicago Week –2009 in Tahoe


This workshop at Alpine Valley Ski Area is structured for SkiInstructors and Intermediate Skiers who are interested in learn-ing how to teach others – becoming a better skier themselves.

We’re continuously learning new techniques and drills toenhance our skiing and teaching, and can’t wait to pass themon to you – so this year’s clinic will offer even those who havebeen with us before a full day of new learning and practiceopportunity. Use this clinic to sharpen your skills for the comingseason. Get yourself on the path to improvement in 2009.

When we help our fellow skiing friends or help on club trips, wewant to make sure we are teaching a solid progression, whichincorporates the most current teaching and skiing methods. Wewant to be able to look at our students’ movements on thesnow and help them progress. We also need to understand thecontinually changing equipment and how it has changed ourtechniques. We ourselves as snowsport enthusiasts want toenhance our own skiing ability as well as bring our teaching tothe next level. That's what this clinic is all about.

Clinic Date: Sat., January 31, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The price of $45 will cover the morning and afternoon on-snowworkshops, written material and lift ticket. If you have not takenan area ski lesson lately, this is a fantastic price. Our PSIAinstructors are volunteering their time to CMSC.

The clinic will be held at Alpine Valley Ski Area,W2501 County Road D, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

This is a great opportunity, at a great price, to learn more abouthow to teach someone to ski as well as improving your ownskiing skills. Yes, it’s a small ski area, but close, and a greatplace to learn, practice drills and acquire new skills. Advancedsign-ups and payment are needed by Jan. 22 to hold your spot.Contact Jack Giba to sign up/pay and to obtain hotel informa-tion (if needed): 630-440-6977.

Please keep in mind that this is an instructors’ clinic for CMSC, NOT a PSIA(Professional Ski Instructors of America) event. Instructors for this clinic arePSIA-certified ski instructors.

CMSC Skiers Instructional WorkshopAll day on-snow workshop on Saturday, January 31, 2009

So, you are looking through this magazinenot knowing the first thing about alpine ski-ing (downhill skiing). Perhaps you tried it,but that was years ago, or you got off to abad start without lessons. Maybe you’vebeen away from skiing and are curious abouthow the equipment has changed over theyears.

Get off the couch; stop being a spectator orleft at home when the rest of the family oryour friends are skiing. Join in the fun!!!Skiing is something that can be enjoyedfrom Grandkids to Grandparents and all agesin between!!

CMSC (Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council) issponsoring Preview to Alpine Skiing in part-nership with REI (Recreational Equipment,Inc.). The free event will be held Saturday,Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location:REI, 1209 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL

Preview to Alpine Skiing is a great opportu-nity to see what it's all about. Go to REI’swebsite to register: rei.com/schaumburg.Show up anytime between 11 a.m. and 3p.m. for your free one-hour session.

Alpine Skiing Preview sessions will be con-ducted by CMSC professional ski instructorswho will introduce you to the equipment(boots/skis/poles) while helping you maneu-ver around a flat area indoors. This is thefirst half of a beginner lesson, so it’s a realplus toward that lesson.

� Learn about snowsport safety� Learn how to dress for snowsports� Obtain CMSC ski club andski trip information

� Learn where to take lessons in the area

Have fun!!

Cindy Giba – CMSC Event Coordinator

Free Event:Preview toAlpine Skiing



CMSC is a Charter Member of theNational Ski Council FederationThe National Ski Council Federation is comprised oftwenty-five ski councils throughout the United States.The organization’s mission is to strengthen councils, withindustry participation, so they may better serve clubsthrough communications, education and benefits, and toinfluence issues relevant to snowsports and ski clubs.

CMSC is an Associated Member ofthe National Ski Areas AssociationThe National Ski Areas Association is the trade associa-tion for ski area owners and operators. The association’sprimary objective is to meet the needs of ski area ownersand operators nationwide and to foster, stimulate andpromote growth in the industry.

National Ski PatrolFor information about joining theNational Ski Patrol, please contactKen Meldahl, Southern RegionDirector, via Email at [email protected].


Snowmakers: An Importfrom IsraelA new snowmaking machine goes in to oper-ation this fall at Zermatt, Switzerland, andPitztal, Austria. So what, you say? Get this:The machine can churn out at temperaturesup to 90 Fahrenheit. How's that for industryimpact worldwide in light of global warming,rising snowlines and receding glaciers?

Both resorts will be making snow immediatelyas Zermatt offers skiing and boarding in its"Glacier Paradise" on Europe's highest skiruns year-round, while Pitztal's glacier skiarea is open from September to spring, withthe highest slopes in Austria.

The snowmakers are the inadvertent by-productof an industrial process a thousand miles awayfrom the Alps. IDE (www.ide-tech.com), thecompany that makes them, is based in Israeland was founded to develop new desalinationtechnologies.

2008/2009 Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

Board of DirectorsMichael PogarPresident1005 South Cook StreetBarrington, IL [email protected]: (847) 381-4452Work: (847) 381-4452Skunk Hollow Ski & SnowboardClub

Michael ThomasExec. VP, VP Special Events, SkiShow Auction, Adventure &Travel Expo Show4N381 Third AvenueAddison, IL [email protected]: (630) 543-4328Cell: (630) 640-5989Fleetwind Ski Club

Larry DouglasTreasurer3185 W 20th PlaceGary, IN [email protected]: (219) 949-6419Inland Ski Club

Alice Frances SmithAssistant Treasurer, DelegatesParties61 West 15th Street #609Chicago, IL [email protected]: (312) 674-9423Sno-Gophers Ski Club

Jackie QuillinanCorresponding Secretary,Webmaster [email protected]: (847) 530-8989Skunk Hollow Ski Club

Gary KaufmanRecording [email protected] Ski Club

Keith FantaPast President, Trip SeminarClub Registration5537 LaurelLaGrange Highlands, IL [email protected]: (708) 246-4303Piccadilly Ski Club

Charlotte BaderReg. Vice President, Credentials3950 North Lake Shore Dr#1218CChicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 327-1713Cell: (773) 718-1713Fax: (773) 327-1713400 Ski Club

Don (Blaze) BlazowskiRegional Vice [email protected]: (708) 542-5273Skunk Hollow Ski Club

Rick BurkeRegional Vice President280 Springfield TerraceDes Plaines, IL [email protected]: (847) 299-1325Cell: (847) 682-7456Four Winds Ski Club

Lyle CarlsonRegional Vice President9371 Keilman St.St. John, IN [email protected]: (219) 365-7323Cell: (219) 644-6285Inland Ski Club

Judy GratzRegional Vice [email protected]: (630) 420-3258SUD'S Social Club

Judith HaydelRegional Vice President2001 Trout ValleyChampaign, IL [email protected]: (217) 352-7254Cell: (217) 778-4299Champaign Ski Club

Patti McNightRegional Vice President5211 Gingerridge LaneRockford, IL [email protected]: (815) 639-9595Cell: (815) 979-8764Rock Valley Ski Association

Bob MurphyRegional Vice President,Steering17726 Oak Park Ave.Tinley Park, IL 60477Home: (708) 532-7070Fax: (708) 633-0535Wild Bunch Ski Club

Tori PierceRegional Vice President708 W. Bittersweet #803Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 935-5048Chicago Friars Ski Club

Ed SiegRegional Vice President, SkiJump Liaison1120 Sterling Ave. #214Palatine, IL 60067Home: (847) 934-6638Work: (847) 407-8508Fax: (847) 407-8910Grand Prix Ski Club

Bob SpindellRegional Vice President1626 North Prospect Ave,#2009Milwaukee, WI [email protected]: (414) 276-6331Work: (414) 276-6331Fax: (414) 276-3582Vagabond Ski Club

Glenn YoshimuraVice President MembershipAssociate [email protected]: (312) 515-1327Fleetwind Ski Club

Ruth SuldaPins & Shirts, Awards10938 South FairfieldChicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 779-4025Nomads Ski Club

Ray PiwowarczykVice President Public Relations1234 Beach AvenueLaGrange Park, IL [email protected]: (708) 579-0439

Nettie NapravnikMidwest Skier Editor, TripLeader-Winter Carnival17231 Oak Park Ave.Tinley Park, IL [email protected]: (708) 704-4828Cell: (708) 704-4828Aqua Adventurers Ski Club

Sheelagh SpoonerHistorian4421 N. Melvina St.Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 725-8182Skunk Hollow Ski Club

Lynn NewtonVP Recreational Skiing6101 N. Glenwood Ave. #1Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 381-3558Cell: (773) 218-4986Chicago Friars Ski and BikeClub

Cindy GibaDryland [email protected]: (630) 529-0524Hustlers Ski Club

Jack GibaInstructor's [email protected]: (630) 529-0524Hustlers Ski Club

Jim ElliottVisually & Physically ImpairedLiaison900 Ogden Ave # 274Downers Grove, IL [email protected]: (630) 964-1983Cell: (630) 408-1920American Blind Skiing Foundation

Jon CleggAlpine Racing - Chair, Asst.TripLeader-Chicago Week [email protected] Ski Club

Steve BonnanoAlpine Racing - Event [email protected] Friars Ski and Bike Club

Sue FinisAlpine Racing -Secretary/[email protected] Friars Ski Club

Gene SchulzAlpine Racing - [email protected] Bunch Ski Club

Trent WesslerAlpine Racing – [email protected] Bunch Ski Club

Janet KreigAlpine Racing – Sponsorship &Public [email protected] Point Ski Club

Randy BaustertSki Show Chair38W652 Bowes RoadElgin, IL [email protected]: (847) 622-3968Wild Bunch Ski Club

Carol-Joy MotisiTrip Seminar Chair630 Rees StreetHinckley, IL [email protected]: (630) 719-7267Fax: (630) 719-7277Fireside Ski Club


2008/2009 CMSCRegional Vice Presidents and Their Clubs

Jody JurgetoTrip Seminar Co-Chair227 Deerpath Drive WestSchererville, IN [email protected]: (219) 322-0161Work: (312) 373-2780Fax: (312) 751-2818Fireside Ski Club

Denise GengeGolf Outing [email protected] Ski Club

George ObergCommunity Service / WTTW10140 South Kildare AvenueOak Lawn, IL [email protected]: (708) 636-4045Aqua Adventurers Ski Club

Mary KreinbringVice President Trips,Trip Selection Chicago Week1217 W. Waveland Ave.Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 472-8845Wild Bunch Ski Club

Judy RuuhelaTrip Leader-Europe309 High Point Dr.Lindenhurst, IL [email protected]: (847) 356-3926Sitzmark Ski Club

Bill GleasonAssistant Trip Leader-Europe314 S. Grant St.Westmont, IL 60559Home: (630) 969-6185Work: (630) 969-6185Fleetwind Ski Club

Debbie CleggTrip Leader-Chicago Week 200915W474 Lexington St.Elmhurst, IL [email protected]

Cell: (630) 621-5411Elmhurst Ski Club

Harry MattsonSteering Committee53 Crabtree DriveWestmont, IL [email protected]: (630) 968-4931Piccadilly Ski Club

Patty PulteSteering Committee6443 Clarendon Hills Rd., Unit#200DWillowbrook, IL [email protected]: (630) 202-2870Skunk Hollow Ski Club

Noreen VonckxSteering2400 Windsor MallPark Ridge, IL [email protected] Phone: 847-698-1496Sundowners Ski Club

Bud GordonFinance & Audit Chairperson14 Tournament Drive SouthHawthorn Woods, IL [email protected]: (847) 382-6202Cell: (847) 528-4642Fax: (847) 382-6401Hustlers Ski Club

Bob MeyerFinance & Audit / Steering1307 Old Timber LaneHoffman Estates, IL [email protected]: (847) 705-8732Work: (847) 359-1400Fax: (847) 359-1715Hustlers Ski Club

Charlotte [email protected]� 400 Ski Club� Chicago Police Ski Club� Chicagoland Club 50 – Ski and Sports� Fleetwind Ski Club� Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club� Pine Point Ski Club� Sitzmark Ski Club

Don “Blaze” [email protected]� Boeing Employees Ski Club – St. Louis� Gateway Ski USA� Nordic Fox Ski Club� Oak Park Ski Club� Skunk Hollow Ski Club� Snowseekers Ski Club� St. Louis Ski Club

Rick [email protected]� Battle Creek Ski Club� Elmhurst Ski Club� Four Winds Ski and Social Club� Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club� Omaha Ski Club� Snow Hawks Ski Club� Thunderbird Ski Club

Lyle [email protected]� Aqua Adventurers� Duneland Ski Club� Fort Wayne Ski Club� Indianapolis Ski Club� Inland Ski Club� Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Club� Viking Ski Club

Judy [email protected]� B.U.C. Ski & Social Club� Chicagoland Handicapped Skiers� Four Seasons Ski-Adventure Club� Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club� Snowdrifters Snowsports Club� SUD's Social Club� Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski Club

Judith [email protected]� Bloomington-Normal Ski Club� Champaign Ski Club� Chantilly Lace Ski Club� Great River Ski Club� Peoria Ski Club� Springfield Ski Club

Patti [email protected]� East Iowa Ski Club� Freeport Ski Club� Mississippi Valley Ski Club� Rivercity Ski Club� Rock Valley Ski Association� Wheel Ski & Sports Club

Bob C. Murphy708-532-7070� Joliet Ski Club� Lincoln-Way Ski Club� Moraine Valley CC Ski and Board Club� New Horizon Ski Club� Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.� Wild Bunch Ski Club

Tori [email protected]� Chicago Friars Ski & Bike Club� Fireside Ski Club� Hustlers Ski Club� Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club� Lincoln Park Ski Club� Piccadilly Ski Club� Sno-Gophers Ski Club

Bob [email protected]� Downhillers Ski Club� Gelandesprung Ski Club� Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard

Club of Milwaukee� Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee� Skihasen Ski Club� Sly Fox Ski Club� Snomads Ski Club� Vagabond Ski and Social Club

of Milwaukee

Regional Vice Presidentsfulfill their appointed boardpositions acting as liaisonsbetween CMSC and itsmember clubs. They pro-mote CMSC goals, interestsand events to theirassigned clubs. On behalfof their assigned clubs,they will report the clubs’goals, interests and eventsback to the CMSC Board.

CGPA Photography, Digital Imaging & Public Relations;and Christine George Photographic Arts.3149 Dundee Road, #167, Northbrook, IL 60062www.cgpa.us • 847-564-0610 • [email protected] • [email protected]

A special thanks to George Todt for his photographs of the 2008/2009 CMSC Board of Directors.


GUIDE: S = Alpine, Downhill B = Snowboard X = Cross Country

TRIPS BY DESTINATIONSTATE/

DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY TYPE CLUB

INTERNATIONAL - EUROPE01/09/09-01/20/09 Schladming Austria S B Peoria Ski Club01/15/09-01/28/09 Madonna di Campiglio Italy S B Gateway Ski USA01/16/08-01/24/09 Sölden Austria S B CMSC01/24/09-01/27/09 Budapest Hungary Ext CMSC01/23/09-01/31/09 Bad Hofgastein Austria S B Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club01/24/09-02/03/09 Kitzbuhel-Salzburg Austria SB/Ext Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/27/09-01/31/09 Schladming Austria S B Fleetwind Ski Club02/20/09-02/28/09 Interlaken Switzerland Switzerland S B Champaign Ski Club03/06/09-03/14/09 Bad Gastein Austria S B Indianapolis Ski Clu03/03/09-03/06/09 Munich Germany Ext Indianapolis Ski Club03/14/09-03/20/09 Vienna/Budapest Austria/Hungary Ext Indianapolis Ski Club

INTERNATIONAL - OTHER12/04/08-12/08/08 Barcelo Resort Costa Rica Piccadilly Ski Club08/20/09-08/30/09 Cerro Catedral Argentina S B Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club08/21/09-09/07/09 New Zealand New Zealand Hustlers Ski Club

MIDWEST – USA12/05/08-12/07/08 Cascade / Devil's Head WI S B Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club12/12/08-12/14/08 Granite Peak WI S B Oak Park Ski Club12/12/08-12/14/08 Sundown/Chestnut IA S B Peoria Ski Club12/16/08-12/16/08 Alpine Valley WI S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club12/31/08-01/01/09 McGuire's Resort MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club12/31/08-01/04/09 Marquette Mountain MI Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/01/09-01/04/09 Granite Peak WI S B Springfield Ski Club01/01/09-01/04/09 Granite Peak Ski Area WI S B Peoria Ski Club01/01/09-01/04/09 Boyne Mountain/Boyne

Highlands/Nubs Nob MI S B Champaign Ski Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Southern Kettle Moraine WI X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Boyne Highlands MI S Battle Creek Ski Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Marquette Mountain MI Duneland Ski Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Welch Village MN S B Joliet Ski Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Granite Peak WI S B Snowdrifters Snowsports Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Devil's Head Resort WI S B Snowseekers Ski Club01/09/09-01/11/09 Indianhead MI S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago01/09/09-01/11/09 Granite Peak WI S B Hustlers Ski Club01/10/09-01/10/09 Boyne Highland MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club01/10/09-01/10/09 Midwest Midwest S B Piccadilly Ski Club01/10/09-01/10/09 Cascade WI S B Elmhurst Ski Club01/13/09-01/13/09 Wilmot WI S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/17/09-01/18/09 Bittersweet Mountain MI S B Joliet Ski Club01/18/09-01/23/09 ABR/Wolverine, etc. MI X Nordic Fox Ski Club01/23/09-01/25/09 Shanty Creek MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club01/23/09-01/25/09 Boyne Mountain MI S B X Thunderbird Ski Club01/24/09-01/24/09 Chestnut Mountain IL S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/24/09-01/24/09 Crystal Mountain MI S Battle Creek Ski Club01/24/09-01/25/09 Chestnut Mountain IL S B Champaign Ski Club01/30/09-02/01/09 Holland MI trails MI X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/30/09-02/01/09 Marquette Mountain MI S B Pine Point Ski Club01/30/09-02/01/09 Marquette Mountain MI S B Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club02/06/09-02/08/09 Highland/Boyne MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club02/06/09-02/08/09 Cascade Mountain WI S B Piccadilly Ski Club02/06/09-02/08/09 Granite Peak WI S B Boeing Employees Ski Club -St. Louis02/06/09-020/8/09 Crystal Mountain/

Cabrefae Peaks MI S B Joliet Ski Club02/08/09-02/15/09 Vasa Trail/Crystal Mtn. MI X Nordic Fox Ski Club02/13/09-02/16/09 Granite Peak WI S B Champaign Ski Club02/13/09-02/15/09 Caberfae Peaks MI S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.02/13/09-02/15/09 Granite Peak WI S B Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club02/13/09-02/16/09 Minocqua Winter Park

& Nordic Center WI X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/14/09-02/15/09 Cascade WI S B Joliet Ski Club02/17/09-02/17/09 Alpine Valley WI S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/18/09-02/18/09 Boyne Mountain MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club02/19/09-02/22/09 Granite Peak/UP WI/MI S B Joliet Ski Club

STATE/DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY TYPE CLUB

02/20/09- Big Powderhorn/02/22/09 Indianhead Mountain WI S B Snowdrifters Snowsports Club02/20/09-02/22/09 Indianhead Mountain MI S B Piccadilly Ski Club02/20/09-02/22/09 Boyne Highlands MI S B Duneland Ski Club02/27/09-03/01/09 It's A Mystery Midwest S B Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club02/27/09-03/01/09 Granite Peak WI S B Pine Point Ski Club02/27/09-03/01/09 Granite Peak Ski Area WI S B Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club02/28/09-02/28/09 Nubs Nob MI S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club03/03/09-03/08/09 MW Reg. WinterFest Midwest S B Sno-Gophers Ski Club03/06/09-03/08/09 Schuss/Shanty Creek MI S B Champaign Ski Club03/06/09-03/08/09 Schuss/Shanty Creek MI S B Peoria Ski Club03/06/09-03/08/09 Marquette Mountain MI S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

NORTH AMERICA – EAST12/13/08-12/18/08 Jay Peak VT S B Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Club12/26/08-01/01/09 Mt Ste Anne/Stoneham Canada S B Indianapolis Ski Club01/14/09-01/20/09 Stokely Creek Lodge ON Canada X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/04/09-02/09/09 Stowe VT S B Oak Park Ski Club02/14/09-02/21/09 Revelstoke BC Canada S B Fleetwind Ski Club02/28/09-03/06/09 Banff/Lake Louise Canada S B Lincoln Park Ski Club02/28/09-03/07/09 Panorama BC Canada S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.03/13/09-03/15/09 Searchmont Canada S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club03/15/09-03/22/09 Panorama/KickingHorse BC Canada S B Piccadilly Ski Club

NORTH AMERICA – WEST11/26/08-11/30/08 Vail CO S B Fleetwind Ski Club12/05/08-12/12/08 Vail CO S B Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski & Sports12/05/08-12/10/08 Snowmass CO S B Hustlers Ski Club12/06/08-12/13/08 Steamboat CO S B Thunderbird Ski Club12/06/08-12/13/08 Snowmass CO S 400 Ski Club12/06/08-12/13/08 Winter Park CO S B Sno-Gophers Ski Club12/07/08-12/14/08 Aspen CO Gateway Ski USA12/09/08-12/14/08 Vail CO S B St. Louis Ski Club12/09/08-12/14/08 Vail CO S B Springfield Ski Club12/10/08-12/15/08 Vail CO S B Snow Hawks Ski Club12/11/08-12/15/08 Park City UT S B Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club12/12/08-12/15/08 Breckenridge CO S B Indianapolis Ski Club12/28/08-01/02/09 Winter Park CO S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.12/30/08-01/04/09 Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge

Keystone, A-Basin CO S B Fleetwind Ski Club12/30/08-01/04/09 Salt Lake City UT S B Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club12/30/08-01/04/09 Whitefish

(aka: Big Mountain) MT S B Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club12/30/08-01/04/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Pine Point Ski Club01/03/09-01/10/09 Taos NM S B Indianapolis Ski Club1/5/09-1/11/09 Telluride CO S B St. Louis Ski Club01/07/09-01/11/09 Vail/Beaver Creek CO S B Boeing Employees Ski Club - St. Louis01/08/09-01/13/09 Vail CO S B Lincoln Park Ski Club01/10/09-01/16/09 Taos Ski Area NM S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club01/10/09-01/17/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Thunderbird Ski Club01/11/09-01/17/09 Steamboat Springs CO S B Springfield Ski Club01/11/09-01/15/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club01/11/09-01/17/09 Vail CO S B Champaign Ski Club01/11/09-01/17/09 Steamboat CO S B Bloomington-Normal Ski Club01/15/09-01/20/09 Beaver Creek CO S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.01/16/09-01/20/09 Steamboat CO S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club01/18/09-01/25/09 Winter Park CO S B Fleetwind Ski Club01/18/09-01/23/09 Keystone CO S B Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Club01/22/09-01/27/09 Taos NM S B Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club01/23/09-01/27/09 Copper Mountain CO S B Piccadilly Ski Club01/23/09-01/28/09 Crested Butte CO S B Hustlers Ski Club01/23/09-01/30/09 Crested Butte CO S B Hustlers Ski Club01/24/09-01/31/09 Mt. Bachelor OR S B Joliet Ski Club01/24/09-01/31/09 Breckenridge CO S Fireside Ski Club01/24/09-01/31/09 Lake Tahoe CA S Snowdrifters Snowsports Club01/24/09-01/31/09 Breckenridge CO S B Elmhurst Ski Club01/24/09-01/31/09 Telluride CO S B Indianapolis Ski Club



01/24/09-01/31/09 Breckenridge CO S B Duneland Ski Club01/25/09-02/01/09 Mammoth CA S B Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club01/25/09-02/01/09 Crested Butte CO S B Boeing Employees Ski Club - St. Louis01/27/09-02/01/09 Copper Mountai CO S B St. Louis Ski Club01/29/09-02/03/09 Lake Tahoe CA S B Lincoln Park Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Snowbasin/

Powder Mountain UT S B Springfield Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Steamboat CO S B Snowseekers Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Steamboat CO S B Inland Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Powder Mountain

& Snowbasin UT S B Peoria Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Snowbasin/

Powder Mmountain UT S B Champaign Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Snowbasin &

Powder Mountain UT S B Bloomington-Normal Ski Club01/31/09-02/07/09 Steamboat CO S B Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.01/31/09-02/07/09 NBS Summit CO S B Sno-Gophers Ski Club02/04/09-02/09/09 Steamboat CO S B Snow Hawks Ski Club02/05/09-02/10/09 Crested Butte CO S B Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club02/06/09-02/13/09 Snowmass CO S B Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports02/06/09-02/11/09 Steamboat CO S B Pine Point Ski Club02/07/09-02/12/09 Crested Butte CO S B X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/07/09-02/14/09 Jackson Hole WY S Battle Creek Ski Club02/07/09-02/14/09 Vail CO S B Indianapolis Ski Club02/09/09-02/16/09 Lake Tahoe CA S B Thunderbird Ski Club02/14/09-02/19/09 Taos NM S Lincoln Park Ski Club02/19/09-02/24/09 Taos NM S B Hustlers Ski Club02/21/09-02/27/09 Vail CO S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/21/09-02/28/09 Mammoth CA S B St. Louis Ski Club02/21/09-02/28/09 Lake Tahoe CA S B Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club02/21/09-02/28/09 Steamboat CO S B Boeing Employees Ski Club - St. Louis02/21/09-02/28/09 Winter Park CO S B Thunderbird Ski Club02/21/09-02/28/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Indianapolis Ski Club02/25/09-03/04/09 Steamboat CO S B Viking Ski Club02/25/09-03/03/09 Mt. Bachelor/Ochoco

National Forests/etc. OR X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club02/26/09-03/03/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club02/26/09-03/02/09 Tamarack &

Brundage Mt. Resorts ID S B Piccadilly Ski Club02/27/09-03/07/09 Breckenridge CO S B Fleetwind Ski Club02/28/09-03/07/09 Ogden-Snowbasin/

Powder Mountain UT S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club


02/28/09-03/07/09 Telluride CO S 400 Ski Club03/01/09-03/07/09 Heavenly Resort CA S B Springfield Ski Club03/02/09-03/08/09 Park City UT S B Snowseekers Ski Club03/06/09-03/13/09 Breckenridge CO S B Thunderbird Ski Club03/06/09-03/14/09 Winter Park CO S B Duneland Ski Club03/07/09-03/14/09 Steamboat CO S B Snomads Ski Club03/07/09-03/13/09 Copper Mountain CO S B Moraine Valley CC Ski and Board Club03/07/09-03/14/09 Whitefish Mtn Resort MT S B Snowdrifters Snowsports Club03/07/09-03/14/09 Telluride CO S B Bloomington-Normal Ski Club03/08/09-03/15/09 Breckenridge CO S B Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports03/11/09-03/16/09 Whitefish Mtn Resort MT S B Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club03/13/09-03/17/09 Salt Lake City UT S B Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club03/14/09-03/21/09 Park City UT S B St. Louis Ski Club03/14/09-03/21/09 Schweitzer ID S B Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club03/14/09-03/21/09 Lake Tahoe CA S B Indianapolis Ski Club03/14/09-03/21/09 Lake Tahoe CA S B Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Club03/15/09-03/21/09 Mt. Bachelor OR Gateway Ski USA03/21/09-03/28/09 Lake Tahoe region CA S B Fleetwind Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Aspen CO S B Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Heavenly/Lake Tahoe CA S B Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Mt. Bachelor OR S B Rivercity Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Aspen CO S B Thunderbird Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Winter Park CO S B Champaign Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 South Lake Tahoe CA S B Inland Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Lake Tahoe CA S 400 Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Heavenly CA S B Hustlers Ski CLub03/21/09-03/28/09 Ogden Utah UT S B Sno-Gophers Ski Club03/21/09-03/28/09 Tahoe NV S B Oak Park Ski Club03/26/09-03/31/09 Aspen CO S B Snow Hawks Ski Club03/28/09-04/01/09 Crested Butte CO S B Lincoln Park Ski Club03/28/09-04/04/09 Vail CO S B Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club03/28/09-04/04/09 Aspen CO S B Indianapolis Ski Club03/29/09-04/05/09 Aspen CO S B Pine Point Ski Club04/01/09-04/06/09 Jackson Hole WY S B Fleetwind Ski Club04/04/09-04/11/09 Vail CO S B Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club04/04/09-04/09/09 Aspen Mountain Lodge CO S B X Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club04/05/09-04/12/09 Winter Park CO S Battle Creek Ski Club04/05/09-04/11/09 Aspen/Snowmass CO S B Peoria Ski Club05/20/09-05/25/09 Arapahoe Basin CO S B Fleetwind Ski Club

�Ski Dazzle Show Set for Nov. 7-9

Celebrating its 50th year, Ski Dazzle, the annual ChicagoSki Show and Snowboard Expo, promises mountains offun, shopping bargains and more than 100 exhibitorbooths Nov. 7-9 at the Donald E. Stephens ConventionCenter in Rosemont, Ill.

Attendees will receive a free $50 lift ticket for Michigan’sShanty Creek Resorts, which just completed a $10-millionrenovation. Also offered will be a discounted ShantyCreek lodging package.

Exhibitors from resorts in Canada, California, Colorado,Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont and other states willoffer special season pass and lift ticket packages andother money-saving deals. The show also will featurefilms, videos, free downhill and cross country ski lessons,

and $2 million worth of brand-name ski and snowboardequipment.

Regular show admission is $12. Children (ages 6-12) are$3. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdayand 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information and to print out money-savingonline tickets, visit skidazzle.com/ticketpromo*.

CBy Randy Mink

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is moving forward withimprovement projects for the 2008-2009 winter seasonafter experiencing its snowiest winter on record last sea-son, with a total of 421 inches of snow and an unprece-dented 100-inch base on closing day. New this winter areincreased airline service and facility upgrades.

American Airlines will add direct service from Chicago tocomplement its current Dallas daily service, and Unitedwill expand service with three flights daily from Denver,connecting to hundreds of flights worldwide.

After months of research and development, Crested Butte

has a new brand positioning expressed in the tagline

“Inspire your Passion.” The promise of “inspiring your pas-

sion for adventure” and its implications will be seen resort-

wide. Beginning with a new marketing and advertising cam-

paign, the brand will also be reflected in various areas of

the Colorado resort, from signage to employee uniforms.

The kids ski school will see the greatest physical transfor-mation. The new Kids Base Camp program will engagekids through exploration and adventure on and off themountain. From a new entrance to remodeled kid-friendlybathrooms and play areas, the space will be completelyrevamped.

The Treasury Center building in the base area will beredesigned to improve a number of guest services. TheCrested Butte Ski and Snowboard Rental Shop will bemoved to a slope-side location. The rental shop and anew retail store will include top-of-the line rental skis andsnowboards.

The rental shop’s former location will be transformed intoa "Pizza Zone." Fresh, pizza, beverages and snacks will

be available in the lower level of the Treasury Center toeat on the run or to sit and enjoy. The Outpost building inthe base area will be redesigned and opened as a daylodge.

Also new this winter will be a central ski valet andovernight ski, snowboard and boot valet service. Theservice is free to all hotel guests and to others for anightly fee and will feature ski-in ski-out access. The skivalet service pampers hotel guests from lobby check-into hotel check-out with seamless handling of ski andsnowboard equipment.

The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Elevation Hotel & Spaand the Grand Lodge were recently accepted into theprestigious Preferred Hotels group. Elevation Hotel willcomplete a $25-million remodel that will include all 260luxury rooms, the spa and fitness center and newAtmosphere Restaurant & Bar.

Snow Igloos, Crested Butte’s fun addition to the mountainexperience, will sprout up around the resort for après-skicocktails and adventure play areas for the kids. The solidsnow structures will be at Kids Base Camp and mid-mountain outside the Ice Bar Restaurant.

On-mountain improvements will include expanded terrainoff the Headwall lift into the Teocalli bowl area in what isknown as Teo-2 and Teo-2.5, adding expert terrain to themix. Crested Butte’s commitment to providing world-class terrain park and pipe facilities continues with newfeatures in the DC Terrain Park and the addition of a newintermediate terrain park.

Contact: (800) 810-7669; skicb.com.

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British ColumbiaWhistler Blackcomb is the site of the 2010 Winter OlympicGames in Vancouver. Whistler and Blackcomb form thelargest single ski area in North America at 8,171 acres.The two mountains also boast the continent’s highest verti-cal drops at over 5,000 feet. Currently, the mountains canonly be traversed from their bases. However, constructionis under way to connect the mountains at their mid-levels.When completed, the lift will total a length of 2.7 miles andhave the longest unsupported span for a lift of its kind inthe world at 9,921 feet, in addition to being the highest liftof its kind, 1,362 feet above the valley floor. Contact: 866-whistlerblackcomb.com.

ColoradoWinter Park Resort has a new village with shops, studiosand galleries along pedestrian-only brick and cobblestonestreets. The shops are surrounded by magnificent lodges,elegant homes and immense mountains. Contact: 303-316-1654, skiwinterpark.com.

New MexicoThe New Mexico Ski Museum has opened at the base ter-minal of the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque. It doc-uments the history and development of skiing in the stateand honors 15 individuals in the Ski Hall of Fame. A com-memorative plaque recognizes Robert Nordhaus for hiswork in the development of skiing in New Mexico.Nordhaus, who served in the famed 10th MountainDivision during World War II, developed Sandia Peak Ski

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Area and was co-founder of the Sandia Peak Tramway. Atrip to Europe inspired Nordhaus to build a tram thatwould connect Albuquerque to the top of Sandia Peak,combining first-rate views with efficient transportation forskiers. The museum is free and open year-round.Sandiago’s Mexican Grill is upstairs.Contact: sandiapeak.com.

UtahVisitors to Deer Valley Resort will soon enjoy $8 million inimprovements to further enhance their skiing experience.To allow additional seating and improve service flow, theEmpire Canyon Lodge is being remodeled. The existingCushing’s Cabin atop Flagstaff Mountain will be replacedwith a new one seating 40 to 45 guests and houseFlagstaff Mountain Ski Patrol. The main snowmaking lineand 44 snowmobiles will be replaced. Contact: 800-558-3337, deervalley.com.

WyomingAfter being closed for four years, Sleeping Giant Ski Areanear Yellowstone National Park will reopen Thanksgivingweekend. The Wyoming ski area is undergoing $3 millionin enhancements, including the addition of snowmakingmachines and a new chairlift. Sleeping Giant will have 182skiable acres and will be priced at about $25 for a lift tick-et. Contact: 307-587-3125, skisg.com.

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TBy Randy Mink

Tyrol Basin, a Southern Wisconsin favorite among begin-ners and veteran skiers, is celebrating its 20th anniversarysince reopening in 1989. Special discounts and anniversaryevents are planned throughout the upcoming season.

Located five miles north of Mount Horeb, Tyrol offers 16tree-lined slopes that extend over 40 acres on the 300-footvertical hill. Three triple chairlifts, two rope tows and a han-dle tow provide skiers with easy access to the slopes.

First-time skiers and snowboarders can learn to ski or boardany day or night with a variety of lesson programs.Intermediates and veterans can explore the variety of steepand scenic terrain.

Of special interest to freestyle skiers and boarders areTyrol’s terrain parks. Both the Gentle Ben Progression Parkfor beginners and the more advanced parks are kept excit-ing with frequent changes in the rails, jumps and features.

Established in 1958, Tyrol closed its doors in 1985 andremained closed for four years. A new era began when thearea reopened in 1989. Over the next 20 years the resortgrew with a quaint mix of old and new. The “Chalet” is arenovated barn and offers a comfortable atmosphere in theTyrol Café and Double Diamond Bar. Tyrol added two newbuildings to the base facilities in the 1990s—the ski schoolcenter and a skier services building that houses the ticket-ing, equipment rentals and first aid treatment.

Skiers can choose from a variety of lift ticket options fordaytime or nighttime fun. Tyrol’s flexible four-hour ticket isavailable on the hour throughout the day.

Sunday night free rentals are a good deal for anyone thatneeds to rent skis or a snowboard. From Jan. 4-March 9,buy a regular-priced night lift ticket from 4-9 p.m. and getequipment rental at no cost. Other deals include $12 lifttickets on Tuesdays from Jan. 6-March 3 and a special $12Friday night session 7:30-11 p.m. Jan. 2-March 6.

Beginner packages ($49.95) include ticket, equipmentrental with helmet and a one-hour lesson. Lessons for chil-dren in small groups (ages 4-10) are available on Saturdaysand Sundays at Tyrol Basin’s Children’s Ski/Board School.From May through October, Tyrol Basin hosts a variety of

private events, from wedding receptions and familyreunions to company outings. It can arrange buffet-style orsit-down dinners with a full-service bar and dance area.Contact: 608-437-4135, tyrolbasin.com.

New & Noteworthyin the MidwestMichiganBoyne Mountain in Boyne Falls is celebrating 60 years ofwinter fun throughout the 2008/09 season. A bigimprovement at Boyne is replacement of the MeadowsChairlift with a higher speed, fixed grip, conveyor load lift.This lift not only travels faster than the original, it’s easierto load thanks to a conveyor belt system, giving riders aseamless transition from snow to seat. The new lift alsoextends further down the slope requiring less traversingfrom the south end of the mountain. Boyne Mountain hasadded additional Boyne Low E Fan Guns. These snow-making guns will make more snow as well as a higherquality snow with less moisture content, all this whileusing less energy. In addition, Boyne built an all-newfacility for the SnowSports Academy children’s programs,select junior rental equipment and Playcare at the base ofBoyneland. The ski area expanded glade skiing terrainnorth of Disciples and Superbowl trails. Precision select-cutting over the last two years has created over sevenacres of additional tree skiing/riding terrain. Contact:800-462-6963, boyne.com.

Tyrol Basin�Destination Report: Midwest

Tyrol Basin fun


Rated one of the “Top 10 Ski Resortsin the Midwest” by SnoCountry, ShantyCreek Resorts in Michigan has complet-ed a $10-million renovation and redeco-ration project involving the hotel’s guestrooms, public areas and function space.The renovations temporarily closed theSummit Mountain slopes during the2007-2008 season. Summit Mountain’s12 slopes will be open this winter withseveral upgrades to the mountain takingplace, including terrain upgrades andequipment upgrades. The SummitMountain’s most popular slope,Greenway, was widened and expandedfor the season’s opening. SummitMountain will also have more snow thiswinter with all-new snowmaking equip-ment. At the nearby Schuss Mountain,the halfpipe was moved and enlarged,increasing the overall length and widthof the pipe. The tubing park was movedto the backside of Schuss Mountain andenlarged with more and longer lanes.Located on 4,500 acres, Shanty Creekoffers 49 downhill skiing slopes on twomountains and 21 kilometers of Nordicski trails, seven miles of maintainedmountain bike and nature trails, andsnowboarding and tubing parks.Contact: 800-678-4111, shanty-creek.com.

The owner of Indianhead MountainResort in Wakefield, Mich. hasannounced plans to acquire the assets ofnearby Big Powderhorn and Blackjackski resorts. The deal combining three ofthe best known ski resorts in Michigan’sUpper Peninsula is expected to close byyear end. Only 45 minutes from Traverse City

Our $10 Million Renovation Is CompleteExperience the ALL NEW Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center on 4,500 acres.

Enjoy pulse-pounding excitement on 49 slopes, 3 terrain parks and tubing runs at Summit and Schuss Mountains.

Visit ShantyCreek.com/CSD or call 866.695.5014

Boarding at Shanty Creek


Barry Bolich, general manger of Indianhead, said, “Weare extremely excited about the opportunity to operatethese resorts as a single business. We already have thebest snow, and together we would have the best terrainand the most runs, and the ability to offer all of this in aseamless one-ticket package.”

Indianhead Mountain is an “upsidedown” ski resort withits village and facilities located at the top of the mountain.“Our guests love the fact that they do not have to wait inline or ride a lift to take the first run of the day,” Bolichsaid. “They usually pause to take in the view and thenhead down the mountain.”

The resort’s Sky Bar and Grille takes full advantage of the35-mile panoramic view with large windows and a decklooking out over the Ottawa National Forest. Guests canalso take in the view from many of the lodging units.

Indianhead Mountain Resort is a four-season resort offer-ing 29 downhill skiing slopes, snowboarding and an aver-age of 17 feet of snow per year. Contact: 906-229-2200,indianheadmtn.com.

Big Powderhorn this year brings back regularly scheduledracing, with Sundays the day to race, for a modest fee,against the clock, a friend or the whole family. Group rac-ing arrangements can be made for other days.

The resort last year added some features to its terrainparks and will be adding a few more new items this year.Last year Katie's Catwalk became the newest, steepest,and narrowest downhill trail at Big Powderhorn and theresort has bought a special snow gun just to blow snowinto this tight area. A popular option at Big Powderhornare the three cozy trailside huts for private lunches or get-

togethers on the mountain duringthe ski day. The resort providesthe fire, grill, charcoal and staff totransport the food to the huts (fora fee of $20). Contact: 800-501-7669, bigpowderhorn.net.

WisconsinGranite Peak in Wausau has anall-new ski area. With seven newlifts, including the Midwest’slongest high-speed chairlift,Granite Peak has become one ofthe top ski resorts in the Midwest.A state-of-the-art snowmaking andgroomer fleet, new terrain park,more tree skiing glades, children’sarea and demo center give visitorsadditional options.

Contact: 715-845-2846,skigranitepeak.com.

Big air at Indianhead


VBy Andrew Horn

Vermont’s Killington Resort is the largest ski and snow-board resort in Eastern North America and celebrates its50th birthday this December. Serving as many as 17,000skiers a day, the resort has 150 trails and 25 lifts acrossseven mountain peaks. The main peak, Killington Peak,is the second highest in Vermont at 4,241 feet and hasthe second greatest vertical drop (3,050 feet) in the East.

With an average annual snowfall of 250 inches and a ski-able area of 1,215 acres, the resort has become a centraldestination for skiers. Killington’s 70 miles of diverse ter-rain offer skiers and riders of all ability levels a choice ofwide-open courses, narrow New England runs, moguls,steeps and 13 tree skiing areas. Terrain parks at BearMountain provide freeskiers and riders opportunities forjibbing and jumping, including The Stash and a 430-foot-long, Olympic-size Superpipe with 22-foot walls.

The resort has continuously grown over the years and willexpand even more with a series of improvements costing$8.4 million. Such upgrades include the new Skye PeakExpress, ski trails, efficiency upgrades to the world’smost extensive snowmaking system and expanded envi-ronmental programs.

Skye Peak Express replaces Skye Peak Quad, reducingride time from 14 minutes to less than five, allowing moreaccess to Bear Mountain and cruising trails such asSkyeburt, Cruise Control and Needle’s Eye. One of onlyfour in the world, The Stash is an all-natural terrain parkwith 34 features, including tree jibs, road jumps and logslides. The new Magic Carpet replaces the F-10 Poma lift,providing first-time skiers with a more pleasant uphillexperience. Trails will be reconfigured, ensuring uninter-rupted skiing and riding. Improvements to the snowmak-ing system increase efficiency and production while tak-ing steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and becomeincreasingly environmentally friendly.

There also are numerous off-mountain activities in whichvisitors can engage, including dog sledding, cross countryskiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and iceskating. Summer options include an 18-hole champi-onship golf course, Kona Mountain Bike Park with morethan 45 miles of trails and Pico Mountain AdventureCenter with alpine slides, climbing walls and miniature

golf. Offering more than 100 restaurants and bars andshopping options, Killington is one of the top resorts inthe Northeast for entertainment and skiing.

While Snowshed, Rams Head and Sunrise Mountain aremainly for beginners, Skye Peak and Snowdon Mountainprovide a variety of terrain and trails that are suitable fora wide range of abilities. Bear Mountain has a very steepdouble black diamond mogul run, Devil’s Fiddle, and asuperpipe. Killington Peak has numerous double blackdiamond trails in addition to a few easier connectingtrails. Pico Mountain is located on a separate mountainaway from the rest of the resort, but work is being doneto connect the mountain to the resort with lifts and trails.

There are approximately 120 inns, lodges and condos atKillington. Killington Peak’s summit has an indoor restau-rant, while the Peak Restaurant is serviced by a gondolalift, allowing non-skiers to dine with the added cost of aride fee.

Contact: 800-621-6867, killington.com.

KillingtonResort

�Destination Report: East


MaineSugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort in Maine’s CarrabassettValley is investing $5 million in increasing snowmaking out-put and efficiency and improving the base area appeal. Asignificant portion of the $5 million will go to upgrading thesnowmaking system, growing Sugarloaf’s water pumpingcapacity by nearly 25 percent and adding efficient, environ-mentally-friendly fan guns. Additional improvements includenew mountain signage, new lift and ski patrol cabins andbase lodge features. Contact: 800-843-5623, sugarloaf.com

New HampshireMount Washington Resort in New Hampshire is undergoingextensive renovations to bring this historic resort into thefuture. Plans include restoring The Donald Ross MountWashington Golf Course, adding 15,000 square feet of meet-ing space and constructing a 25,000 square-foot spa. Ratedone of the “Top 10 Resorts Your Kids Will Love” by SKIMagazine, Mount Washington Resort offers the most ski andsnowboard terrain in New Hampshire in addition to one of themost extensive cross country ski networks in New England.Contact: 800-314-1752, mountwashingtonresort.com.

The New England Ski Museum in Franconia Notch StatePark tells the history of skiing through artifacts and vintagefilms shown continuously in the theater. A display on alpineskis follows their development from a pair of primitive wood-en slats with leather toe straps. Located next to CannonMountain Tramway, the museum is one of only four USSA-recognized museums in the U.S. and the only one in theEast. Contact: 603-823-7177, skimuseum.org.

New YorkLake Placid, the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics,offers several attractions that recall the glory of the Gamesheld in the Adirondacks. The Olympic Center, with fouroperating rinks for skating and hockey, has the 1932 and1980 Winter Olympic Museum. One arena is named forOlympic coach Herb Brooks, who led the unheralded 1980U.S. Olympic hockey team to its miraculous defeat of theSoviet Union and ultimately a gold medal. Also at the center,a virtual reality experience simulates a bobsled ride from thedriver’s point of view, alpine skiing, ice hockey as the goalieand ski jumping from a 12-meter tower.

The actual tower can be seen during a visit to the OlympicJumping Complex, where an observation deck accessible byelevator or chairlift affords a sky-high perspective on the artof the ski jump. You might see the nation’s finest take to theair during Nordic jumping competitions throughout the sum-mer and winter.

The Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, awinter sports haven, offers tours, bobsled rides and achance to test your marksmanship skills with .22 rifles.Contact: orda.org.

VermontOkemo Mountain Resort is creating an array of innovations.New trails add eight acres to the resort. One of the new trailsmeasures 2,600 feet and has a vertical drop of 850 feet.Okemo is updating its snowmaking system, making themmore efficient and lessens energy consumption. New loadingcarpets reduce lift-line lengths, minimize starts and stops,reduce ride time and improve overall lift capacity. Contact:800-786-5366, okemo.com.


New & Noteworthyin the East

LBy Bill Gleason

Located approximately half way between Innsbruck andSt. Anton, high in the mountains of the Ötztal Valley, thelongest side valley off the main Inn Valley, you will findSölden. Highly favored by the Europeans, but largelyunknown by Americans, Sölden is Austria’s largestdeveloped area of glacier skiing.

With reliable snow cover, two glaciers, three peaks above10,000 feet and 60% snowmaking, good skiing is guar-anteed. It is a big resort with a vertical drop of over6,000 feet. You’ll find an extensive network of slopes forthe adventuresome intermediate, plus numerous slopesfor the beginner and expert (not the same slopes). Also,we intend to ski one day at the neighboring ski resort ofObergurgl/Hochgurgl just up the valley.

There are numerous mountain huts for lunches andbreaks for morning coffee and afternoon tea, all in mag-nificent settings.

For the non-skier, or those who wish to take some daysoff from skiing for sightseeing, Innsbruck is a shorttransfer and train ride away. Options for these side trips

include a visit to the old mountaineering village of Ventor hot thermal spa at Langenfeld.

Sölden is also famous for its après ski parties andnightlife. However, this is just one of the many reasons togo on CMSC’s European Trip this year. Here are a fewmore reasons:

� Two ski resorts, Sölden and Obergurgl/Hochgurgl inone ski trip.

� High elevation and 60% of slopes with snowmakingequipment guarantee snow.

� The “Big 3.” (You’ll have to go to know!)� The “Big 3 Rallye.” (Ditto!)� The mountain huts.� The après ski.� The nightlife. (If you can handle it!)� Night skiing. (Ditto!)� The Rodelbahn. (What’s a Rodel?)� Most people have never heard of Sölden and nobodyyou know has ever been there!

CMSC Europe Trip: Sölden inAustria’s Tyrolean AlpsCMSC Europe Trip: Sölden inAustria’s Tyrolean Alps

�Destination Report: International



Member Clubs

Does Your Club Belong to CMSC?The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council exists to

promote our member ski and snowboard

clubs, as well as to provide programs and

tools to aid the club officers in running their

individual clubs. If your ski and snowboard

club is not a member of CMSC contact Mike

Thomas, Vice-President of Membership, at

[email protected] or Mike Pogar, CMSC

President, at [email protected].


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1. 400 Ski Clubwww.ski400.park-ridge.il.usMeeting: As announced in Skilites, the club newsletterMeets second Wed. for lunch most months Sept.-AprilMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Len Schneller(847) 825-2829/[email protected] Chair: Dorothy Grabos(847) 803-3488/[email protected]/06/2008-12/13/2008 Snowmass02/28/2009-03/07/2009 Telluride03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Lake Tahoe

2. Alpine Ski ClubMeeting: Schwaben Center301 Weiland Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 64489Meets first Wed. of the month except July 8 p.m.Membership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Hans Kendl(847) 991-5345/[email protected] Chair: Frank Stadler(847) 462-0051/[email protected]

3. American Blind Skiing Foundationwww.ABSF.orgMeets third Monday of each monthChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Karen [email protected] Chair: Karen [email protected]

4. Aqua AdventurersMeets first Tues. each month 8 p.m. at various locations.Contact president for information.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Nettie Napravnik(708) 704-4828/[email protected] Chair: Nettie Napravnik(708) 704-4828/[email protected]

5. B.U.C. Ski and Social [email protected]: Sawas Restaurant9200 W. Cermak Rd., Broadview, IL 60155Meets second Sat. each month 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Roger Loth(630) 466-0167Trip Chair: Kevin Wurtz(630) 279-7855

6. Battle Creek Ski Clubwww.battlecreekskiclub.comMeeting: Miller's Time OutHelmer Rd. Exit of I-94 on W edge of Battle Creek, BattleCreek, MI 49015Membership requirements: noneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Betsy Watson(269) 321-2079/[email protected] Chair: Dan Christian(269) 344-1800/[email protected]/09/2009-01/11/2009 Boyne Highlands01/24/2009-01/24/2009 Crystal Mt.02/07/2009-02/14/2009 Jackson Hole04/05/2009-04/12/2009 Winter Park

7. Bloomington-Normal Ski Clubwww.bnski.org/Meeting: Varies each monthChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Tom Crawford(309) 664-0127Trip Chair: Steve Parke(309) 662-2740/[email protected]/11/2009-01/17/2009 Steamboat01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Snowbasin & Powder Mountain03/07/2009-03/14/2009 Telluride

8. Boeing Employees Ski Club – St. Louiswww.besc-stl.orgMeeting: Boeing FacilityMeets 3rd Wed. of the monthMembership requirements: noneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: David [email protected] Chair: Dave [email protected]/07/2009-01/11/2009 Vail/Beaver Creek01/25/2009-02/01/2009 Crested Butte02/06/2009-02/08/2009 Granite Peak02/21/2009-02/28/2009 Steamboat

9. Champaign Ski Clubwww.champaignskiclub.org/Meeting: variesMeets second Tues. after first Mon. of each month 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Gwen BroerenTrip Chair: Denny Coleman01/01/2009-01/04/2009 Boyne Mountain/BoyneHighlands/Nubs Nob01/11/2009-01/17/2009 Vail01/24/2009-01/25/2009 Chestnut Mountain01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Snowbasin/Powder Mountain02/13/2009-02/16/2009 Granite Peak02/20/2009-02/28/2009 Interlaken Switzerland03/06/2009-03/08/2009 Schuss/Shanty Creek03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Winter Park

10. Chantilly Lace Ski Clubwww.chantillylace.org/Meeting: Chantilly Lace Bar2660 S. Fifth St., Springfield, IL 62705Meeting location and time varies, contact presidentMembership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Kevin Davlin(217) 525-1070Trip Chair: Peter Levan(217) 787-7061/[email protected]

11. Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Clubwww.chicagofriars.com/Meeting: Ricochet's Tavern4644 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60625(www.ricochetstavern.com)Meetings are on 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month at 8p.m., announcements at 8:30. Look for us in the back ofthe bar.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Jill Hronek(773) 761-1492/[email protected] Chair: Lynn Newton(773) 381-3558/[email protected]/12/2008-12/14/2008 Ski Brule01/22/2009-01/27/2009 Taos01/30/2009-02/01/2009 Marquette Mountain02/27/2009-03/01/2009 Granite Peak Ski Area03/14/2009-03/21/2009 Schweitzer

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12. Chicago Police Ski Clubwww.chicagopoliceskiclub.comMeeting: Gem Bar & Grill2700 S. Loomis, Chicago, IL 60608Meets Sept.-May, 1st & 3rd Mon.; June-Aug., 1st Mondayonly, 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Ziggy Niewdach(773) 636-8710Trip Chair: Kevin O'Brien(773) 927-2614/[email protected]

13. Chicagoland Club 50 – Ski and Sportswww.ski50.comMeeting: See current Activities Calendar onwww.ski50.comMembership requirements: 50Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Barb Fredrickson(847) 831-2965/[email protected]/05/2008-12/12/2008 Vail02/06/2009-02/13/2009 Snowmass03/08/2009-03/15/2009 Breckenridge

14. Chicagoland Handicapped SkiersMeeting: Call (630) 279-3183Contact presidentMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Valerie ByrneTrip Chair: Gary [email protected]

15. Downhillers Ski Clubwww.downhillers.orgMeeting: The Butler Inn12400 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WIMeets second Thurs. each month, Sept.-May 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Bob [email protected] Chair: Mary Cummings(414) 771-2434

16. Duneland Ski Clubwww.dunelandskiclub.com/Meeting: The RadissonI-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, IN 46410Meets first Mon. of each month May-Aug. and first andthird Mon. Sept.-April at 7 p.m. except for holidaysMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: YesTrip Chair: Virgil Gassoway01/09/2009-01/11/2009 Marquette Mountain01/24/2009-01/31/2009 Breckenridge02/20/2009-02/22/2009 Boyne Highlands03/06/2009-03/14/2009 Winter Park

17. East Iowa Ski ClubChildren allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Kim [email protected] Chair: Brenda [email protected]

18. Elmhurst Ski Clubwww.ElmhurstSkiClub.comMeeting: Elmhurst Public House683 W. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126Meets 1st Tues., Sept.-Apr.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Ray Lucas(847) 487-2371/[email protected] Chair: Jackie Homa(815) 344-7788/[email protected]/10/2009-01/10/2009 Cascade01/24/2009-01/31/2009 Breckenridge

19. Fireside Ski ClubMeeting: Sanfratello's Pizza127 W. Main St., Glenwood, IL 60425Meets Thurs., Oct. 2, Nov. 6, 2008 and Jan. 8, 2009at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoTrip Chair: Jody Jurgeto(219) 322-0161/[email protected]/24/2009-01/31/2009 Breckenridge

20. Fleetwind Ski Clubwww.skifleetwind.comMeeting: Dugan's128 S. Halsted St., Chicago2nd and 4th Wed. of each month at 8:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Bob Radycki(773) 973-4417/[email protected]/26/2008-11/30/2008 Vail12/30/2008-01/04/2009 Vail, Beaver Creek,Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin01/27/2009-01/31/2009 Schladming, Austria01/18/2009-01/25/2009 Winter Park02/14/2009-02/21/2009 Revelstoke02/27/2009-03/07/2009 Breckenridge03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Lake Tahoe04/01/2009-04/06/2009 Jackson Hole05/20/2009-05/25/2009 Arapahoe Basin

21. Fort Wayne Ski Clubwww.fwsc.orgMeeting: Elks Lodge4935 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: DeWayne Stewart(260) 493-1598Trip Chair: Liz Carr(260) 637-5858

22. Four Seasons Ski-Adventure [email protected]: Connie's PizzaIroquois and Ogden, Naperville, IL 60563Meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month at 8 p.m.Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Ann Bass(630) 983-5964/[email protected] Chair: David Scheibelhut(630) 236-3176

23. Four Winds Ski and Social Clubwww.FourWindsSki.orgMeeting: Real Time Sports1120 W Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007Meets first and third Thurs. 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Steve Skwiat(630) 351-0919/[email protected] Chair: Robin Paarmann(630) 377-7862/[email protected]

24. Freeport Ski ClubMeeting: The Freeport Eagles Club1200 W. Galena, Freeport, IL 61032Meets second Tues. each month 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Bill Engel(815) 233-2545/[email protected] Chair: Mary Zumdahl(815) 563-4198/[email protected]

25. Gateway Ski USAwww.gatewayski.com/Meeting: C.J. Muggs RestaurantBonhomme & Central, Clayton, MO 63105Meets monthly, contact presidentMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Joe Racine(314) 280-2924/[email protected]/07/2008-12/14/2008 Aspen01/15/2009-01/28/2009 Madonna di Campiglio03/15/2009-03/21/2009 Mt. Bachelor03/15/2009-03/21/2009 Mt. Bachelor


26. Gelandesprung Ski Clubwww.gelandesprung.org/Meeting: Sports Corner500 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115-1316Meets Tues. before each trip 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Richard Wortiska(920) 856-6223/[email protected] Chair: Richard Wortiska(920) 856-6223/[email protected]

27. Grand Prix Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.grandprixskiclub.com/Meeting: Edison Park Inn6715 N. Olmsted, Chicago 60631Meets first and third Thurs. each month 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Chuck Strum(773) 777-8429/[email protected] Chair: Brian Budzynski(708) 614-1151

28. Great River Ski Clubwww.skiquincy.org/Meets first Wed. each month 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Tammy Rupp(217) 224-2107/[email protected] Chair: Jim Ostermiller(217) 223-3060

29. Greater Grand Rapids Ski Clubwww.ggrsc.orgMeets 2nd Mon. of the month; see website or call hotline616-942-9449Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Bob Nicholas(616) 247-0643/[email protected] Chair: Val Vance-Dakin(231) 894-6260/[email protected]/31/2008-01/01/2009 McGuire's Resort01/10/2009-01/10/2009 Boyne Highland01/16/2009-01/20/2009 Steamboat01/23/2009-01/25/2009 Shanty Creek02/06/2009-02/08/2009 Highland/Boyne02/18/2009-02/18/2009 Boyne Mountain02/28/2009-03/07/2009 Ogden-Snowbasin/Powder Mtn02/28/2009-02/28/2009 Nubs Nob03/13/2009-03/15/2009 Searchmont04/04/2009-04/11/2009 Vail

30. Hustlers Ski Clubwww.hustlersskiclub.com/Meeting: Chammp's Americana Sports Bar955 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, ILMeets Sept.-April first and third Tues.; May-Aug. firstTues. only, 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Debbie FantaTrip Chair: Sue Lacey(847) 724-7619/[email protected]/15/2008-11/15/2008 Alpine Skiing Preview at REI -Schaumburg12/05/2008-12/10/2008 Snowmass01/09/2009-01/11/2009 Granite Peak01/23/2009-01/28/2009 Crested Butte01/23/2009-01/30/2009 Crested Butte02/19/2009-02/24/2009 Taos03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Heavenly08/21/2009-09/07/2009 New Zealand

31. Ibex Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.skiibex.com1204 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Hts., IL 60004Meets first and third Wed. each month, Brewz N'Schmooze hour at 7 p.m., meeting 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Lou DiFrancisco(847) 391-1025/[email protected] Chair: Pam Arnold(847) 915-2887/[email protected]/30/2008-01/04/2009 Whitefish (aka: Big Mountain)01/23/2009-01/31/2009 Bad Hofgastein02/13/200-02/15/2009 Granite Peak02/26/2009-03/03/2009 Jackson Hole03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Aspen

32. Indianapolis Ski Clubwww.indyskiclub.orgMeeting: Adam's Mark Hotel - AirportCheck website for up-to-date informationMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Jim RobinsonTrip Chair: Dick [email protected]/12/2008-12/15/2008 Breckenridge12/26/2008-01/01/2009 Mont Ste. Anne & Stoneham01/03/2009-01/10/2009 Taos01/24/2009-01/31/2009 Telluride02/07/2009-02/14/2009 Vail02/21/2009-02/28/2009 Jackson Hole03/03/2009-03/06/2009 Munich03/06/2009-03/20/2009 Vienna/Budapest03/06/2009-03/14/2009 Bad Gastein03/14/2009-03/21/2009 Lake Tahoe03/28/2009-04/04/2009 Aspen

33. Inland Ski Clubwww.inlandskiclub.comMeeting: Rodney's Sports Bar & Grill2833 Highway Ave., Highland, IN 46322Meets first Mon. Sept.-April 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Tom Diehl(219) 728-1281/[email protected] Chair: Mary Kaye Watts(708) 418-1494/[email protected]/31/2009-02/07/2009 Steamboat03/21/2009-03/28/2009 South Lake Tahoe

34. J's Ski & Snowboard Clubwww.geocities.jp/jskijp/Meeting: Please contact us by e-mail.Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Roy Nakagama(847) 204-9574/[email protected]

35. Joliet Ski Clubwww.JolietSkiClub.orgMeeting: Knights of ColumbusInfantry Dr. & Jefferson St., Joliet, ILMeets first and third Thurs. each month at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Barry Westphal(815) 942-9649Trip Chair: Sherry Lepacik(815) 727-616201/09/09-01/11/09 Welch Village01/17/09-01/18/09 Bittersweet Mountain01/24/09-01/31/09 Mt. Bachelor02/06/09-02/08/09 Crystal Mountain/Cabrefae Peaks02/14/09-02/15/09 Cascade02/19/09-02/22/09 Granite Peak/UP

36. Lafayette Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.lafayetteskiclub.orgMeeting: Monical's Pizza3500 St Rd 38 East, Lafayette, INMeets first Wed. each month 7 p.m., Sept.-MayMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Steve Kelley(765) 474-4293/[email protected] Chair: Brian Olehy(765) 743-2506/[email protected]/13/2008-12/18/2008 Jay Peak01/18/2009-01/23/2009 Keystone03/14/2009-03/21/2009 Lake Tahoe

37. Lakeshore Ski and Sports Clubwww.lssc.orgMeeting: see website for detailsMeets third Wed. 7-9 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Gigi Jones(312) 988-9416/[email protected] Chair: Marcie Marcovitz(773) 529-384712/16/2008-12/16/2008 Alpine Valley12/31/2008-01/04/2009 Marquette Ski Area01/09/2009-01/11/2009 Southern Kettle Moraine01/10/2009-01/16/2009 Taos Ski Area01/13/2009-01/13/2009 Wilmot01/14/2009-01/20/2009 Stokely Creek Lodge01/24/2009-01/24/2009 Chestnut Mt.01/24/2009-02/03/2009 Kitzbuhel - Salzburg extension01/30/2009-02/01/2009 Holland, MI trails02/07/2009-02/12/2009 Crested Butte02/13/2009-02/16/2009 Minocqua Winter Park & NordicCenter02/17/2009-02/17/2009 Alpine Valley02/21/2009-02/27/2009 Vail02/25/2009-03/03/2009 Mt. Batchelor/Ochoco NationalForests/etc03/11/2009-03/16/2009 Whitefish Mountain Resort04/04/2009-04/09/2009 Aspen Mountain Lodge

38. Latvian Ski ClubMeeting: St. Peter's Lutheran Church450 Forest Preserve Dr., Wood Dale, IL 60191Meets last Friday of monthChildren allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Peteris Plume(312) 981-4065/[email protected] Chair: Valija Galenieks(847) 823-3713

39. Lincoln Park Ski Clubwww.lincolnparkskiclub.org/Meeting: John Barleycorn Pub658 W. Belden, Chicago 60614Meets first and third Tues. Sept-April 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: John Douglas(773) 296-2028/[email protected] Chair: Ken Gulik(773) 545-0159/[email protected]/08/2009-01/13/2009 Vail01/29/2009-02/03/2009 Lake Tahoe02/14/2009-02/19/2009 Taos02/28/2009-03/06/2009 Banff/Lake Louise03/28/2009-04/01/2009 Crested Butte

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40. Lincoln-Way Ski [email protected]: Contact presidentMeets as needed, contact presidentMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Steve Gutschenritter(815) 469-6442/[email protected] Chair: Ginny Pesa(815) 469-0123

41. Midwest Ski [email protected]: Wilmot MountainChildren allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Lynn Coe(773) 539-2969/[email protected] Chair: Lynn Coe(773) 539-2969/[email protected]

42. Mississippi Valley Ski [email protected]: RJ Boar's Barbecue4901 Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807Meets second Mon. of each month 6:30 p.m.Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Kathy Harris(309) 797-5939Trip Chair: LuJuan Gault(563) 285-4992/[email protected]

43. Moraine Valley College Ski/Snowboard Clubwww.morainevalley.edu/skiclubMeeting: Moraine Valley CC Campus9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465Membership requirements: 18 CChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Michael [email protected] Chair: Michael [email protected]/07/2009-03/13/2009 Copper Mountain

44. New Horizon Ski [email protected]: Contact PresidentMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Jerry Ramusack(708) 895-2474Trip Chair: Roberta Ramusack(708) 895-2474

45. Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.www.chicagonomads.com/Meeting: Oliver's Sports Bar & Gaelic Park6150 159th St. - 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, IL60452Monthly meetings at 8 p.m. first Wed. at Oliver's SportsBar; third Thurs. at Gaelic ParkMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Ruth Sulda(773) 779-4025/[email protected] Chair: Scott Bublitz(630) 231-5278/[email protected]/28/2008-01/02/2009 Winter Park01/09/2009-01/11/2009 Indianhead01/15/2009-01/20/2009 Beaver Creek01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Steamboat02/13/2009-02/15/2009 Caberfae Peaks02/28/2009-03/07/2009 Panorama03/06/2009-03/08/2009 Marquette Mountain

46. Nordic Fox Ski Clubwww.nordicfox.orgMeeting: Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 604407:30 p.m. on 9/17, 10/16, 11/20, 2008, and 1/15, 2/12,3/19, 2009, see nordicfox.org for Dec & AprilMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Art Kardatzke(630) 852-9582/[email protected] Chair: Ron Ridenour(630) 369-9648/[email protected]/18/2009-01/23/2009 ABR/Wolverine, etc.02/08/2009-02/15/2009 Vasa Trail/Crystal Mountain

47. Norge Ski Clubwww.norgeskiclub.com/Meeting: Norge Ski Club100 Ski Hill Rd., Fox River Grove, IL 60021Meets first and third Tues. each month 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Gene Brown(847) 516-3525Trip Chair: John Glasder(847) 639-1517

48. Oak Park Ski Clubwww.oakparkskiclub.org/Meeting: Famous Freddies Road House1799 S. Busse Rd., Mt. Prospect, ILMeets first and third Tues. each month 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Evon Solms(847) 837-1789/[email protected] Chair: Rose Bragdon(815) 444-7783/[email protected]/12/08-12/14/08 Granite Peak02/04/09-02/09/09 Stowe03/21/09-03/28/09 Tahoe

49. Omaha Ski Clubwww.omahaskiclub.org/Meeting: VariableMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Andrea McMahon(402) 553-7620/[email protected] Chair: Sally Hammond(402) 493-6056/[email protected]

50. Peoria Ski Clubwww.peoriaskiclub.infoVarious - see website for latest.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesTrip Chair: Dave Durdel(309) 692-0393/[email protected]/12/2008-12/14/2008 Sundown and Chestnut SkiAreas01/01/2009-01/04/2009 Granite Peak Ski Area01/09/2009-01/20/2009 Schladming01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Powder Mtn. & Snow Basin03/06/2009-03/08/2009 Schuss Mtn. /Shanty CreekResorts04/05/2009-04/11/2009 Aspen/Snowmass

51. Piccadilly Ski Clubwww.piccadillyskiclub.com/Meeting: Ballydoyle5157 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515Meets first and third Thurs. each month except May,June, July, first Thurs. only, 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Duane Amlee(815) 254-9034/[email protected] Chair: Chad [email protected]/04/2008-12/08/2008 Costa Rica Barcelo Resorts01/10/2009-01/10/2009 Midwest01/23/2009-01/27/2009 Copper Mountain02/06/2009-02/08/2009 Cascade Mountain02/20/2009-02/22/2009 Indianhead Mt. Resort02/26/2009-03/02/2009 Tamarack & Brundage Mt.

Resorts03/15/2009-03/22/2009 Panorana/KickingHorse

52. Pine Point Ski Clubwww.pinepointskiclub.com/Meeting: John Barleycorn Pub658 W. Belden, Chicago 60657Second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Jerry [email protected]/30/2008-01/04/2009 Jackson Hole12/30/2008-12/14/2008 Brule01/30/2009-02/01/2009 Marquette02/06/2009-02/11/2009 Steamboat02/27/2009-03/01/2009 Granite Peak03/29/2009-04/05/2009 Aspen

53. Rivercity Ski [email protected]: Starved Rock Yacht ClubDee Bennett Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350Meets third Mon. each month 6 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Ronald Dewey(815) 942-2336/[email protected] Chair: James Boisso(815) 433-3676/[email protected]/21/2009-03/28/2009 Mt. Bachelor

54. Rock Valley Ski Associationwww.skirockford.orgMeeting: Thunder Bay Grille7652 Potawatami Trail I-90 & Bus 20, Rockford, IL61107Meets second and fourth Tues. each month Aug-May7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Cindy Jordan(815) 637-6337/[email protected] Chair: Joe Casica(815) 601-1911/[email protected]


55. Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.SkiSanctuary.org/Meeting: Hooters Restaurant1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month 8:30p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Chris NesyporTrip Chair: Tom Sandowski(630) 978-0927/[email protected]/06/2008-09/13/2008 Holland meets Belgium12/11/2008-12/15/2008 Park City01/11/2009-01/15/2009 Jackson Hole01/25/2009-02/01/2009 Mammoth02/21/2009-02/28/2009 Lake Tahoe03/13/2009-03/17/2009 Salt Lake City03/28/2009-04/04/2009 Vail08/20/2009-08/30/2009 Cerro Catedral

56. Schussboomers Ski andSnowboard Club of Milwaukee

www.schussboomers-wi.com/Meeting: Johnny V's Classic Cafe1650 South 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53201Meets second Thurs. Sept-April at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Robin Depies(262) 375-8535Trip Chair: Jeff Marshall(262) 642-7756/[email protected]

57. Schussers Ski Clubwww.schussers.com/Meeting: Hackney's241 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090Meets second Wed. each month at 6:30 p.m. for foodand socializing, but the meeting starts at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Ron Neumann(847) 374-9401/[email protected] Chair: Rich Fontagneres(847) 663-1217

58. Sitzmark Ski Clubwww.sitzmarkskiclub.com/Meeting: El Barrio Restaurant & Lounge1122 Diamond Lake Rd., Mundelein, ILMeets first and third Wed. each month at 8 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Kevin Butchin(847) 548-2991/[email protected] Chair: Dawn Alhgren(847) 587-3296/[email protected]

59. Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukeewww.sitzmark.orgMeeting: Best Western Midway Hotel1025 S. Moorland Rd., Milwaukee, WIMeets second Fri. Sept.-April at 7:30 p.m., GreenfieldPark June-August at 6 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Dave Wherry(414) 332-8737/[email protected] Chair: Dawn Petermann(262) 252-3944/[email protected]

60. Skihasen Ski [email protected]: Crossroads4602 S. Business Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081Meets 2nd Wed. Oct.-April at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Calvin Wheeler Jr.(920) 452-6277/[email protected] Chair: Calvin Wheeler Jr.(920) 452-6277/[email protected]

61. Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.skunkhollowskiclub.comMeeting: American Legion Post 238121 N. Douglas St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs. each month; May to Aug., 2ndThurs. only (8 p.m.)Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Sally Griffith(847) 882-2889/[email protected] Chair: Terry Pigeon(630) 717-0444/[email protected]/05/2008-12/07/2008 Cascade/Devil's Head12/30/2008-01/04/2009 Salt Lake City02/05/2009-02/10/2009 Crested Butte02/27/2009-03/01/2009 It's A Mystery03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Heavenly/Lake Tahoe

62. Sly Fox Ski Clubwww.focol.org/~slyfoxMeeting: The Bar2436 W. Nordale Dr., Appleton, WI 54914Meets first and third Wed. Oct.-April at 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Bard [email protected] Chair: Sam Fontaine(920) 730-0728/[email protected]

63. Sno-Gophers Ski Clubwww.sno-gophers.org/Meeting: St. Ailbe's Basement9100 S Stoney Island, ChicagoMeets 2nd & 4th Tues. Sept.-May, 7 p.m. Meets only 2ndTues. June-Aug.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Christine Holley-Davis(708) 655-6456/[email protected] Chair: Shirley Pleasant(JetLiner)(773) 530-0243/[email protected]/06/2008-12/13/2008 Winter Park01/31/2009-02/07/2009 NBS Summit03/03/2009-03/08/2009 MW Region WinterFest03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Ogden, Utah

64. Snomads Ski Clubwww.snomadwi.tripod.comMeeting: Buckets Pub2031 Lathrop Ave., Racine, WI 53403Meets second Mon. Sept.-Mar., 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Jim Robinson(262) 554-6233/[email protected] Chair: Dave Lesch(262) 994-439103/07/2009-03/14/2009 Steamboat

65. Snow Hawks Ski Clubwww.snowhawksskiclub.com/Meeting: VariousMeeting location varies; see websiteChildren allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Bob Komie(312) 213-7249Trip Chair: Janet Harris(312) 787-1557/[email protected]/10/2008-12/15/2008 Vail02/04/2009-02/09/2009 Steamboat03/26/2009-03/31/2009 Aspen

66. Snowdrifters Ski Clubwww.snowdrifters.netMeeting: McNally's Irish Pub201 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174Meets 1st and 3rd Monday each month 8 p.m. (May-Sept., 3rd Mon. only)Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Pam Murray(630) 660-5193Trip Chair: Frank Hodowal(630) 584-0868/[email protected]/09/2009-01/11/2009 Granite Peak01/24/2009-01/31/2009 Lake Tahoe02/20/2009-02/22/2009 Big Powderhorn/Indianhead Mtn.03/07/2009-03/14/2009 Whitefish Mountain Resort

67. Snowseekers Ski Clubwww.Snowseekers.orgMeeting: First Presbyterian ChurchW. Maple & Douglas Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048Meets second Tues. each month at 7:30 p.m., Sept.-AprilMembership requirements: 21+Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Darwin Adams(847) 223-5265/[email protected] Chair: Stu Howes(847) 289-1811/[email protected]/09/2009-01/11/2009 Devil's Head Resort01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Steamboat03/02/2009-03/08/2009 Park City

68. Springfield Ski Clubwww.springfieldskiclub.orgMeeting: Varies each month - check website for locationMeets second Thurs. each month 5:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Erin Gorman(217) 585-0986/[email protected] Chair: Hope Schnelten(217) 529-0780/[email protected]/09/2008-12/14/2008 Vail01/01/2009-01/04/2009 Granite Peaks01/11/2009-01/17/2009 Steamboat Springs01/31/2009-02/07/2009 Snowbasin/Powder Mountain03/01/2009-03/07/3009 Heavenly Resort

69. St. Louis Ski Clubwww.stlouisskiclub.comMeeting: Various St. Louis locationsMeets 2nd Friday of the monthMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Trude Corless(636) 861-1931/[email protected] Chair: Larry Essman(636) 394-4115/[email protected]/09/2008-12/14/2008 Vail01/05/2009-01/11/2009 Telluride01/27/2009-02/01/2009 Copper Mountain02/21/2009-02/28/2009 Mammoth03/14/2009-03/21/2009 Park City

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70. SUD's Social [email protected]: Time Out6025 S. LaGrange Ave., Countryside IL 60525Meets third Mon. each month 8:30 p.m.Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Ray Piwowarczyk(708) 579-0439/[email protected] Chair: Bob Miller(773) 380-5154

71. Tatry Ski Clubwww.tatryskiclub.comMeeting: Polish Highlanders Alliance4808 S. Archer Ave., Chicago 60632Contact presidentChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Piotr Chowaniec(847) 998-8174/[email protected] Chair: Jay Kotchon

72. Thunderbird Ski Clubwww.tbirdskiclub.comMeeting: Hawthorne Valley Country Club7300 N. Merriman Rd., Westland MiPicnic/Social 1st and 3rd Wed. June-Sept.;Meeting/Social 1st and 3rd Wed. Oct.-MayMembership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Ron Glowzinski(734) 335-6946/[email protected]/06/2008-12/13/2008 Steamboat01/10/2009-01/17/2009 Jackson Hole01/23/2009-01/25/2009 Boyne Mountain02/09/2009-02/16/2009 Lake Tahoe02/21/2009-02/28/2009 Winter Park03/06/2009-03/13/2009 Breckenridge03/21/2009-03/28/2009 Aspen

73. Vagabond Ski and Social Club of Milwaukeewww.vagabondskiclub.comMeeting: Zoofari Conference Center9715 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226Meets first Wed. each month 7:30 p.m.Membership requirements: 21Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: NoPresident: Bill Gehweiler

74. Viking Ski Clubwww.VikingSkiClub.com3407 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, INMeets fourth Tues. each month 7 p.m.Membership requirements: 18Children allowed on Trips: NoFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Sue Dale(574) 933-324702/25/2009-03/04/2009 Steamboat

75. Wheel Ski Clubwww.wheelski.comMeeting: Domenico Pizza & Restaurant547 East grand Avenue, Beloit WI 53511Social/Dinner 5:30 p.m., meeting 6:30, 1st Tues. Aug.-AprilMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Gary Sminchak(608) 364-4976/[email protected] Chair: Cindy Grassl(608) 754-5892/[email protected]

76. Wild Bunch Ski ClubMeeting: Cemeno's Pizza1630 North Essington, Joliet. IL 60435Meets second Thursday of each month at 8:30 p.m.Children allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Judy Kurtz(815) 207-4319Trip Chair: Jim Cinotti(815) 634-3302

77. Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski [email protected]: In conjunction with eventsMembership requirements: NoneChildren allowed on Trips: YesFamily Memberships: YesPresident: Allen Adezio(815) 254-7927/[email protected] Chair: Allen Adezio(815) 254-7927/[email protected]


ACP, Inc. - Website Design9923 S. Ridgeland Ave #167Chicago Ridge, IL 60415(708) 430-5070www.aboutacpinc.comCo-Owners: Rick Drew/Karola Wessler

Afton Alps6600 Peller Ave., SHastings, MN 55033(800) 328-1328www.aftonalps.comManager: Amy Reents

Alpine Accessories9219 S.Rt 31Lake in the Hills, IL 60156(800) 476-6754www.alpineaccessories.comOwners: Rick Pastruczak/Laurie Pastruczak

Alyeska ResortP.O. Box 249Girdwood, AK 99587(800) 880-3880www.alyeskaresort.comTour & Wholesale Manager: Kevin Johnson

Ankle & Foot Center of Elmhurst2220 W. Belmont Ave. CtrChicago, IL 60618(663) 053-5757www.anklenfootcenter.comOwner: Dr. George Tsatsos

Aspen/Snowmass(Aspen Skiing Company)PO Box 1248Aspen, CO 81612(800) 525-6200www.aspensnowmass.comSenior National Sales Mgr.: Mary Manning

Beaver Creek Resort316 Glenn RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33405(800) 462-4231www.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Michael Agnew

Best Western Regency Inn350 W. Route 173Antioch, IL 60002-1835(847) 395-3606bestwestern.com/RegencyinnantiochSales Manager: Sherry Watkins

Big Mountain ResortP.O. Box 1400Whitefish, MT 59937

Big Powderhorn Lodging AssociationN 11360 Powderhorn RoadBessemer, MI 49911(800) 222-3131www.bpla.comGeneral Manager: Bruce Noren

Big Powderhorn MountainN 11375 Powderhorn RoadBessemer, MI 49911(800) 501-7669www.bigpowderhorn.netMarketing Director: Katie Saber

Big Sky ResortP.O. Box 160001Big Sky, MT 59716(406) 995-5822

Blackjack Ski ResortN11251 Blackjack RoadBessemer, MI 49911(888) 848-1125www.skiblackjack.comBusiness Manager: Richard Steiger

Booth Creek Ski Holdings Inc.11025 Pioneer Trail, Suite 100Truckee, CA 96161(530) [email protected]

Breckenridge316 Glenn RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33405(800) 462-4231www.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Michael Agnew

Breckenridge Resort ChamberP.O. Box 1909Breckenridge, CO 80424(888) 796-2825www.gobreck.comDirector of Sales: Shawna Henderson

Cannonsburg Ski AreaPO Box 19Cannonsburg, MI 49317(616) 374-6711www.cannonsburg.comGeneral Manager: Steve Brown

Cascade Mountain Ski &Snowboard AreaW10441 Cascade Mtn. Rd.Portage, WI 53901(800) 992-2754www.cascademountain.comGroup Supervisor: Gen. Raddetz

CedarHurst Lodge12347 CedarHurst LaneRepublic, MI 49879(800) 475-7501www.cedarhurstlodge.comChuck Hurst

City-Hotel OberlandPostgasse 1CH-3800 Interlaken Switzerland(+41) 238-8787www.city-oberland.chManaging Director: Erich Reuteler

Crested Butte Mountain ResortPO Box 5700Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225(888) 682-5386www.skicb.comDirector of Sales: Jared Montague

Crystal Mountain Resort12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr.Thompsonville, MI 49683-9742(800) 968-7686www.crystalmountain.comSales Manager: Susan Ling

Destination Quebec/Tourism Quebec2158 45th Ave. PMB 218Highland, IN 46322(219) 937-2280www.bonjourquebec.comManager, Leisure Travel Sales:Debra Ruzbasan

Destination Resorts SnowmassP.O. Box 5008/300 Carriage WaySnowmass Village,, CO 81615(800) 922-7242www.destinationsnowmass.comNational Sales Manager: Bill Wallen

Devil's Head ResortS6630 Bluff RoadMerrimac, WI 53561(800) 472-6670www.devilsheadresort.comSales Manager: Holly Vittengl

Forest Suites ResortOne Lake ParkwaySouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(800) 822-5950www.forestsuites.comDir. of Sales: Warren Martin

Granite Peak Ski AreaPO Box 5010Wausau, WI 54402-5010(715) 845-2846www.skigranitepeak.comOperations Manager: Vicki Baumann

Group Trips Unlimited5541 Lee HighwayArlington, VA 22207(800) [email protected]: Judy Miller

Grouse Mountain Lodge2 Fairway DriveWhitefish, MT 59937(877) 223-0742www.grousemountainlodge.comSenior Sales Manager: Edna White

Harrah's/Harvey Lake TahoeP.O. Box 128Lake Tahoe, NV 89449(800) 235-6358www.harrahs.comNational Sales Manager: Kathy Thorne

Heavenly, Lake Tahoe316 Glenn RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33405(800) 462-4231www.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Michael Agnew

Hidden Valley Ski AreaP.O. Box 216Two Rivers, WI 54241(920) 863-1450www.skihiddenvalley.usOwner: David Lodl

High Alpine Adventours1744 N. Hermitage Ave.Chicago, IL 60622(888) [email protected]: Ron Berlind

Holiday Inn/ Ramada Inn1951 U.S. 41 WestMarquette, MI 49855(906) 225-1351www.holdiaymarquette.comDirector of Sales: Ann Armstrong

Indianhead Mountain Resort500 Indianhead RoadWakefield, MI 49968(800) 346-3426www.indianheadmtn.comDirector of Sales: John Maslanka

Jackson Hole Mountain ResortP.O.Box 290Teton Village, WY 83025(888) 333-7766www.jacksonhole.comNational International Sales Mgr.:Spencer Long

John Aswaga's Nugget1100 Nugget AvenueSparks, NV 89431(800) 843-2427www.janugget.comLeisure Sales Manager: Kevin Johnson

Jones Travel511 S. LincolnElkhorn, WI 53121(800) 236-3160www.jonestravel.comOperations Manager: Eilleen Scheehle


Associate MembersChicago Metropolitan Ski Council Associate Members are the“right hand” of the council. They are here to help you planthe perfect ski and snowboard group vacation and arecommitted to making your travel experience the best it canbe. Please use them for all your needs and let them know“CMSC sent me!”


Kandahar Lodge at Big MountainP.O. Box 278Whitefish, MT 59937(800) 862-6094www.kandaharlodge.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Jennifer Fisher

Keystone Resort316 Glenn RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33405(800) 462-4231 ext.- code03www.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Michael Agnew

Killington Ski Resort4763 Killington RoadKillington, VT 05751(800) 432-0100www.killington.comOffice Manager: Donna ER Aitken

Lakeland Village Beach &Mountain Resort3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd.South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(800) 822-5969www.lakeland-village.comDirector of Sales: Michael Newberger

Lamers Bus Lines2407 South Point Rd.Green Bay, WI 54313(800) 236-1240www.golamers.comCharter Sales Manager: Eric Stadler

Lone Mountain RanchP.O. Box 160069Big Sky, MT 59716-0069(800) 514-4644www.lmranch.comDirector of Sales & Marketing:Nancy Cooke

Lutsen MountainsP.O. Box 129Lutsen, MN 55612(218) 663-7281www.lutsen.comGroup Sales Director: Melissa Dressely

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLCP.O. Box 24Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546(800) 626-6684

Marquette Mountain4501 M-553Marquette, MI 49855(800) 944-7669www.marquettemountain.comGeneral Manager: Vern Barber

Mont-Sainte-Anne/StonehamResorts2000, boul. Beau- PreBeaupre, Quebec, Canada(888) 827-4579www.fun2ski.comTour & Travel Sales Representative:Diane Roy

Moonlight Basin, LLCP.O. Box 160040 or 1020 Hwy 64Big Sky, MT 59716-0040(888) 362-1666www.moonlightbasin.comNational Sales Manager: Spencer Long

Mountain Resorts2150 Resort Drive, Suite 100Steamboat Springs, CO 80457(970) 879-3700

Mt. Bachelor115 SW Columbia St.Bend, OR 97702(800) 829-2442www.mtbachelor.comGroup Sales: Bob Bourquard

Mt. La CrosseN5549 Old Town Hall RoadLa Crosse, WI 54601(800) 426-3665www.mtlacrosse.com/Marketing Director: Darcie Breidel

Nub's Nob Inc.500 Nub's Nob RoadHarbor Springs, MI 49740(800) 754-6827www.nubsnob.comGeneral Manager: Jim Bartlett

Ogden Convention Visitors Bureau2501 Wall Avenue, Suite 201Ogden, UT 84401(866) 867-8824www.ogden.travelSales Manager: Elaine Cobos

Park City Mountain ResortP.O. Box 39Park City, UT 84060(800) 222-7275www.parkcitymountain.comGroup Sales Manager: Sean Rayner

Park City PeaksPO Box 1778, 2121 Park AvenuePark City, UT 84060(800) 649-5012www.parkcitypeaks.comD.O.S.: Max Jensen

Peppermill Hotel Casino2707 South Virginia StreetReno, NV 89502(800) 648-6992www.peppermillreno.comLeisure Sales Director: Diana Shores

Petoskey-Harbor Springs-BoyneCountry Club401 East Mitchell StreetPetoskey, MI 49770(800) 845-2828www.boynecountry.comExecutive Director: Peter Fitzsimons


Red Lodge Mountain ResortP.O. Box 750, 305 Ski Run RoadRed Lodge, MT 59068(800) 444-8977www.redlodgemountain.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Robert Drake

Red Mountain ResortBox 670, 4300 Red Mountain RoadRossland, BC, Canada(800) 663-0105www.redresort.comDir. Sales & Marketing: Laura Wiseman

RentSkis.com299 Milwaukee St, Suite 502,Denver, CO 80206(800) 544-6648www.rentskis.comNational Sales Manager: Tapio Niskanen

Resort Destination Marketing1655 Walnut Street, Ste. 200Boulder, CO 80302(800) 666-4857www.moguls.com & www.skicolorado.comGroup Account Manager: Melissa Schrieber

Rockford Ski Rack & Patio1975 Pawlisch Dr.Rockford,, IL 61106(815) 332-9601www.rockfordskirack.netPresident/Owner: Dan Puckett

SAWA's Old Warsaw Restaurant9200 Cermak RoadBroadview, IL 60155(708) 343-9040www.sawasoldwarsaw.comOwner: Stuart Sawa

Searchmont ResortP.O. Box 22065Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada(800) 663-2546www.searchmont.comMarketing & Events Manager: Kevin Herbert

Shanty CreekOne Shanty Creek RoadBellaire, MI 49615(800) 678-4111www.shantycreek.comDirector of Sales: Deb Kresnak

Ski & Sports Chalet5039 - 6th AvenueKenosha, WI 53140(262) 658-8515www.skiandsportschalet.comOwner: Jim Jake

Ski Alpine Xperience7548 Diplomat Dr., Suite #101Manassas, VA 20109(866) 766-9359www.skialpinexperience.comDirector: Andre Gupta

Ski Banff-Lake Louise-SunshinePO Box 1085Banff, Alberta, Canada(403) 762-4561www.skibig3.comNorth America Sales Mgr.: Tim Johnson

Ski Brule397 Brule Mtn. Rd.Iron River, MI 49935(800) 362-7853www.skibrule.comManager: Jessica Polich

Ski Dazzle -LLC1500 S. Coast Hwy., #200Los Angeles, CA 92651(949) 497-4977www.skidazzle.comProducers: Judy Gray

Ski Village ResortsP.O. Box 9548, 109 North Main St.Breckenridge, CO 80424(888) 972-8200www.skivillageresorts.comJohn Hendryson

Ski.com1512 Grand Avenue, Ste. #205Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(800) 525-2052www.ski.comGroup Sales Manager: Gloria Saiya-Woods

Snow Tours Inc.1281 Paterson Plank RoadSecaucus, NJ 07094(800) 222-1170www.snowtour.comPresident: Guido PaPa

Snowbird Ski & Summer ResortPO Box 929000Snowbird, UT 84092-9000(800) 453-3000www.snowbird.comSki, Tour & Travel Sales Mgr.: Scott Appleman

Sports America141 Stony Circle #155Santa Rosa, CA 95401(800) 876-8551www.sportsamerica.comPresident: Mike Hibbard

Steamboat Ski & Resort2305 Mt. Werner CircleSteamboat Springs, CO 80487(800) 922-2722www.steamboat.comNat’l Group Sales Mgr: Mary Beth Magalis

Stowe Mountain Resort5781 Mountain RoadStowe, VT 05672-4803(800) 253-4754www.stowe.com/www.stowegroups.comGroup Sales Coordinator: Lauren Farley

Sun Valley ResortPost Office Box 10Sun Valley, ID 83353(800) 322-3432www.sunvalley.comWinter Sales Manager: Tayt Knowles

Sundown Mountain16991 Asbury Rd.Dubuque, IA 52002(888) 747-3872www.sundownmtn.comGroup Sales: Sam Demkier

Taos Ski Valley, Inc.P.O. Box 90Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525(800) 345-7414www.skitaos.orgVP Marketing: Chris Stagg

Telluride Ski & Golf565 MTN. Village BLVDTelluride, CO 81435(888) 483-5754tellurideskiresort.comGroup Sales Manager: Charity Banker

The Canyons4000 Canyon Resort DrivePark City, UT 84098(800) 226-9667www.thecanyons.comTour & Travel Sales Manager:Jennifer Petretto

The Riverhouse3075 N. Highway 97Bend, OR 97701

Tourisme Quebec2158 45th Avenue, #218Highland, IN 46322(877) BON-JOURwww.BonjourQuebec.comManager, Leisure Travel: Debra Ruzbason

Treetops Resort3962 Wilkinson RoadGaylord, MI 49735-9800(888) TRE-7OPSwww.treetops.comDirector of Ski Operations: Kevin McKinley

Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area3487 Bohn RoadMt. Horeb, WI 53572(608) 437-4135www.tyrolbasin.comGeneral Manager: Don McKay

Vail316 Glenn RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33405(800) 462-4231 ext.- code03www.vail.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Michael Agnew

Viking Ski Shop, Inc3422 West Fullerton AvenueChicago, IL 60647(773) 276-1222www.vikingskishop.comPresident: Bob Olson

Villa Olivia Ski Area1401 W. Lake StreetBartlett, IL 60103(630) 289-1000www.villaolivia.com

Williams Ski Haus1672 Old Skokie Rd.Highland Park, IL 60035(847) 831-4300www.williamsskihaus.comManager: Steve Baughman

Winter Ski & Sport4901 N. Main StreetDowners Grove, IL 60515(800) 365-9819www.winterskiandsport.comPresident: Karl Winter

Winter Sports, Inc./Big MountainResortPO Box 1400Whitefish, MT 59937(406) 862-1955www.bigmtn.comDirector of Sales and Marketing:Nick Polumbus

World on Skis250 Moonachie RoadMoonachie, NJ 07074(866) 678-5858www.worldonskis.comPresident: John Frasca

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2008/2009 DIRECTORY � www.skicmsc.org

You voted.“Michigan’s

BestSki Resort”2008 Oakland Press Best of the Best Survey

500 Nubs Nob Road | Harbor Springs, MI 49740Snowline: 800-SKI-NUBS | 231-526-2131www.nubsnob.com

Thank you!

400 Ski ClubTired of looking at group pictures ofbeautiful skiers on beautiful mountain-tops? The photo here shows what someof our members bagged on a fishing tripon Lake Michigan earlier this year.Other summer activities that keep ourmembers busy are golfing, biking, river-boat cruises, and a variety of other tripsand events.

Our main activity, of course, is skiing,which took us to Snowmass, Winter Park and the UpperPeninsula this past season.

Now we’re looking forward to another great lineup of skitrips for this coming season: Snowmass, Dec. 6-13;Telluride, Feb. 28-March 7; and Lake Tahoe with CMSC,March 21-28.

We’d love to have you join us. We’re a friendly club thatwill welcome you and make sure you always have some-one to ski with.

We’re a club of mature indi-viduals, married and single,who welcome new membersand make them feel athome. We go to the best skiareas and stay in first-classski-in, ski-out condos andlodges.

We’re sure you will enjoyour club, and we would loveto meet you at one of ourmeetings. We meet for lunch

the second Wednesday of the month from Septemberthrough April at conveniently located restaurants inChicagoland. Our Christmas meeting and party will beheld at the Skokie Valley VFW on Dec. 3 and our annualSpring Awards and Reunion Banquet will be held at theWellington of Arlington on April 24.

For more information:Len Schneller, President, [email protected]�

Chicago Friars Skiand Bike ClubLooking for an active club that doesn’tjudge you by the brand of your ski jack-et, the kind of beer you drink or the ageof your car? You’ve found it. TheChicago Friars Ski & Bike Club is a cen-trally located club that skis, camps,hikes and bikes, and we’ll try just aboutany activity as long as we’re having fun.

We meet at 8 p.m. every first and third Monday atRicochet’s, 4644 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, to announceactivities, share a few drinks and laugh…a lot.

We have cliff-jumping skiers and beginners. We stay activeall year with tent and cabin camping trips, show-and-gobike rides, day trips for hiking and canoeing, pub crawls,mini-golf, concerts, dinners, an annual winter chili cook-offand annual summer family picnic.

For those who live to ski, the 2008-09 season will not dis-appoint. Here’s what we have planned:� Dec. 13-14: Brule, Iron Mountain, Michigan’s UpperPeninsula

� Jan. 22-27: Taos, NewMexico

� Jan. 31-Feb. 1: MarquetteMountain, Marquette,Michigan’s UpperPeninsula

� February: Midwest FamilyTrip

� Feb. 28-March 1: GranitePeaks, Wis.

� March 14-21: SchweitzerMountain, Idaho – skiin/ski out

We also have lots of racers in the CMSC Racing Program.You’ll find us competing for bragging rights (and not muchelse!) at Wilmot and around the Midwest throughout thewinter. Our members are singles, couples, and range in agefrom 20-somethings to 70+. Stop by…we’re sure you’ll findactivities you like and people you’ll like to do them with.

For more information:

Jill Hronek, President, [email protected], chicagofriars.com�

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Chicagoland Club 50 –Ski & SportsIf you’re over 50 and a lover of the great outdoors andsports in all four seasons, Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski &Sports is the club for you!

Club 50 focuses its winter energy on three week-long skitrips: Vail, Snowmass and a third week that has taken thegroup in recent years to Big Sky, Lake Tahoe, Sun Valley,and this winter to Breckenridge and Summit County,Colo. Every ski day ends with a wine and cheese gather-ing where friendships are made, strengthened, and dinnerpartners booked for the evening.

Once a month the club gathers for Sunday evening dinnerand conversation at different restaurants in Chicago andthe suburbs.

Summertime brings an intensity to the group’s outdoorlife matched only by the friendliness of its members.Golfers gather every Thursday for nine holes and lunch.Saturday and Sunday mornings are reserved for cyclingand kayaking. The group starts its biking season withBike the Drive on Memorial Day and continues with rideson forest preserve trails in Cook, Lake and DuPage coun-

ties. Recent kayaking outings have included exploring theChicago River and the Skokie Lagoons.

The group takes in several Cubbie and White Sox gameseach summer. Concerts at Millennium Park and Ravinia,as well as a day at Arlington Park Race Track and hikingtrips to Colorado and Wyoming, make welcome diver-sions for this fun-loving group.


Ellyn Lanz, 847-317-0042www.ski50.com�

Greater GrandRapids Ski Club

The Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club is ayear-round, four-season club and is oneof the most socially active clubs in GrandRapids. All skiers from beginners to inter-mediate to expert skiers will find some-thing to their liking on GGRSC ski tripsand events.

The club offers both downhill and cross-country ski trips, learn-to-ski-better clin-ics, and day and weekend bus trips to favorite Michigan skiresorts as well as exciting week-long trips out West and toEurope. Many non-skiers join the GGRSC because of themany activities the club offers during the spring, summerand fall, such as golfing, sailing, whitewater rafting, canoe-ing/kayaking, camping, biking and rollerblading.

Join us for our monthly TGIF parties held on the firstFriday of each month at fun spots around Grand Rapids,and for our Rush parties held to welcome new membersbefore and after the ski season. Membership in the

GGRSC, or in a ski club belonging to the MetropolitanDetroit Ski Council or the Metropolitan Chicago SkiCouncil, is required in order to participate in club-sponsored trips. Our annual membership is $40 for anindividual, $50 for a household, or you may join just forthe summer months (May through October) for only $25.


Carl Hagstrom, [email protected], www.ggrsc.org�

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Hustlers Ski ClubThis year we are celebrating our 44thanniversary, and with 230+ memberswe continue to offer an exciting arrayof ski trips and social activities. We arean active year-round club meeting atChampps Americana Sports Bar inSchaumburg, Ill. Our members consistof skiers and non-skiers who areover 21.

Looking for a great ski trip? Take yourpick from our great list of this year’s trips:Snowmass/Aspen, Crested Butte, Taos, Lake Tahoe andNew Zealand & Fiji.

Want to learn how to ski or just improve on your tech-nique? Join us on our annual Beginners/InstructionalWeekend Ski Event at Granite Peak, Wausau, Wis. Ourclub sponsors its own certified PSIA ski and snowboardschool with 16 instructors offering FREE instructions tomembers and guests on this trip.

While skiing is our focus during the winter months, we area year-round club with many social activities. Join us at

one of our monthly birthday bashes held at various pubsaround the Chicago area. You can also find our membersgathering for golf outings, camping, major league base-ball games, canoeing, bike rallies, architectural cruises,the annual picnic and year-end banquet.

Attend a meeting and discover the fun of being a memberof the Hustlers Ski Club.

For more information:Sue Lacey, Trip Chair, 847-724-7619tripchairman@hustlersskiclub.comwww.hustlersskiclub.com�

Ibex Ski andSnowboard Club

Why belong to a ski club? It’s fun, youmeet a lot of interesting people and youget lots of opportunity to do what youlove doing: ski! However, if you join theIbex Ski and Snowboard Club, there arefun things to do all year ’round.

Winter fun includes:� SKI TRIPS (check out our website forthe latest information)

� Holiday Party� Wine Tasting� Dinner Outings� Theater Outings� Need ski lessons?? The Ibex Ski and SnowboardSchool has PSIA-certified instructors providing lessonson every trip for those interested.

When the snow is gone, Ibex migrate to other sporting,outdoor and social activities:� Biking� Volleyball – every summer Monday evening

� Golf – Ibex hosts a sum-mer golf outing and aweekend golf getaway.

� Camping� Social activities –Concerts (e.g. Raviniaand elsewhere); din-ner/theater outings; pic-nics; sporting events(baseball games, foot-ball games, etc.); Ibex’sBar of the Month.

Little Goats – Activities for Ibex with kids (e.g. zoo out-ings, museums, water parks, etc.). Families are also wel-come on all ski/snowboard trips.

Meetings are held at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdayeach month at Crave, 1204 W. Rand Rd., ArlingtonHeights, Ill.

For more information:Lou DiFrancisco, President, [email protected]�

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Inland Ski ClubThe Inland Ski Club meets in NorthwestIndiana at Rodney’s Bar & Grill (a.k.a.Langel’s Pizza), 2833 Highway Ave. inHighland. We have a private room, sochildren can attend meetings. InSeptember, December and April, we meeton the first Friday of the month. InOctober, November and January throughMarch, we meet on the first Monday of themonth.

A unique benefit of joining Inland is that your member-ship includes membership in the Inland Harbor Athletic &Recreation Association http://www.iaa.mittalsteelusa.com.The IAA offers several activities, including bowling, vol-leyball, golf and tennis leagues, sporting event outings,Deep River Water Park day, camping and other weekendexcursions. Children are welcome; we have individual andfamily memberships, with discounts for first-time mem-bers.

We have two “learn to” events that are run by the IAA: aday trip in January to Swiss Valley, Mich., and an instruc-tional weekend trip at Schuss/Shanty Creek, Mich. Thesetrips are great examples of the IAA membership benefits.

Ski or snowboarding lessons are included in the cost –a great value for your money!

Inland Ski Club encourages participation in the annualCMSC European ski trips. Eleven of our members skiedLes Tres Valles; and some are planning to ski Solden,Austria Jan. 16-24. The club is skiing Steamboat SpringsJan. 31-Feb. 7 and joining the CMSC 28th annual trip toSouth Lake Tahoe March 21-28.

For more information:Tom Diehl, CEO, [email protected]�

Moraine ValleyCommunity CollegeSki/Snowboard Club

The Moraine Valley Community CollegeSki/Snowboard Club is open to snow rid-ers of all ages and all communities. We'reall about riding the snow, and do not havea membership fee for our club. That'sright: NO MEMBERSHIP FEE! Familiesare welcomed on all our trips. Our spring break trip isperfect for many college students and teachers who don'thave "vacations" and have limited opportunities toski/board.

The club has been in existence for over 25 years at thecampus, allowing students, families and everyone accessto some great trips. We have sponsored trips toBreckenridge, Keystone, Lake Tahoe, Whitefish andMammoth.

Payment for our trips is easy and convenient as weaccept credit cards. And, once we have met our "mini-mums," we can arrange land-only packages for yourfriends and relatives to meet you at the resort.

To join the club (remember it is free), visit the clubwebsite and fill out the form. Make sure you give usyour email address for E-notification of our trips andother ski-related issues.

So what do you have to lose? Join today!

Join us on our spring break trip to Copper Mountain,Colo., March 7-13, 2009. Cost is $1,250.

For more information:Mike Wade, Club [email protected]/skiclub�

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Nomad Ski Club ofChicago, Inc.If you're looking to get off the couch,meet new people, develop friendships andhave fun, the Nomad Ski Club is for you.We are celebrating our 48th year andhave over 320 members, who range inage from 21 to 80. Our primary purpose,of course, is skiing, which we do a lot of,but we are always eager to participate injust about any social activity you can think of.

The club sponsors approximately four weekend bustrips and four week-long trips per ski season. We havepicnics, camping trips, rafting trips, motorcycle rides,bicycle rides, golf outings, dances, our annual awardsbanquet, volleyball trips and baseball games. We'realways looking for new ways to just kick back andenjoy life.

We are located south of Chicago in the suburbs. We meettwice a month in Oak Forest—the first Wednesday at

8:00 p.m. at Oliver’s Sports Bar, 6150 159th St., and thethird Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at Gaelic Park, 6119 W.147th St.

We would love to meet you. Just come to a meeting andsee us live.


Ruth Sulda, President, [email protected]

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Oak Park Ski ClubIn 1955 a small group of enthusiasts dedi-cated to the sport of skiing founded the OakPark Ski Club, which steadily grew tobecome one of the largest and most popularclubs in Chicagoland. The club, of course,pursues skiing, racing and snowboarding,but during the year its social committeesponsors many outdoor and indoor events.

We've done excursions to Ravinia, icecream socials in Park Ridge, and scenic bicycle tours alongChicago's lakefront and through various suburbs. We targeta Bar of the Month each month. The club sponsors weeklyoutdoor volleyball games at suburban Catherine Woods dur-ing the summer months. We also host both the annual clubpicnic and the annual awards banquet. Finally, no descrip-tion of activities would be complete without mention of theclub's proud asset in Michigan: its own year-round lodge,located in the Boyne Mountain ski and vacation area.Members, their families and friends who use the lodge aretreated to a modern, fully-equipped kitchen and accommo-dations for 42 guests.

This past year we skied Mt. Bachelor, Ore.; Beaver Creek,Colo.; and Interlaken, Switzerland. We also visited New

Orleans for a week (verti-cal drop: 12 feet). Thiswinter we're headed for:� Granite Peak, Wis.(Winter Warm-Up),Dec. 12

� Stowe, Vt., Feb. 4-9� South Lake Tahoe, Calif.,March 21-28

Join us anytime - we'd bedelighted to meet you. Our

meetings are at 8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of themonth. You'll find us at Famous Freddies, corner of Busseand Algonquin Roads in Mt. Prospect. Minimum age is 21;annual dues are $35.

If you're looking for new social contacts, trips to newplaces, and a new and interesting place to meet, this couldjust be the place for you. And tell your friends we welcomesnowboarders.

For more information:Bill Campbell, President, [email protected]�

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Piccadilly Ski ClubHere is the batting order that our PSC Boardand Trip Committee are excited to bring you.On deck are this year’s destinations, a grandslam lineup of events:

Leading off is our winter warm-up to Tamarindo,Costa Rica, for five days of fun in the sun Dec.4-8. Batting second is our one-day trip to the best snowconditions in the New Year in the Midwest, Jan. 10. Next atbat is Copper Mountain, Colo., Jan 23-27. Batting in theclean-up position is our Family Favorite drive-up toCascade Mountain, Wis,. Feb 6-8. Following right behind isour weekend trip to Indianhead Mountain in Michigan’s U.P.,Feb 20-22. Sixth in the lineup is a doubleheader ofTamarack & Brundage Mountains, Idaho, Feb. 26- March 2.And last in the order waiting to crush it out of the park isour trip to Panorama & Kicking Horse in British Columbia,Canada, March 15-22.

Whether you’re an avid skier, boarder, socializer or traveler,Piccadilly Ski Club offers you the opportunity to do whatyou love. Founded in 1971 and based in the western sub-urbs of Chicago, Piccadilly originally formed to focus onskiing, but has expanded through the years to provide a

year-round calendar ofevents attracting adiverse group of indi-viduals. Our member-ship is roughly 180with an even numberof males vs. femalesand a 60/40 split onthe number of singlesvs. married folks. We

are a 21-and-older club with the majority of our membersin their 30s to 50s.

Meetings are held at 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday ofeach month (except May, June and July) at Ballydoyle inDowners Grove, Ill. Dues are $30 per year for returningmembers and $35 for new. Piccadilly marks the beginningof the new ski season Nov. 13 with our special Free OpenHouse Membership Meeting.

Step up to the plate, join Piccadilly Ski Club. Check out ournew website for information on year-round activities.

For more information:Duane Amlee, President, [email protected]�

St. Louis Ski ClubThe St. Louis Ski Club is celebratingits 50th anniversary this year. In ourclub there is something for everyone,from skiing and snowboarding tobiking, hiking, canoeing or justhanging out to tell the tales of ourlatest ski adventure. Our member-ship is stable at 225 and consists ofall age categories.

This year the club will be traveling tofive exciting destinations: Vail, Dec.9-14; Telluride, Jan. 5-11; Copper, Jan. 27-Feb. 1;Mammoth, Feb. 21-28; and Park City, March 14-21.While each trip is different, there are usually membersof all abilities, from beginner to advanced.

The club plans monthly activities and meetings through-out the year. There are usually hikes and bike rides in thespring and fall. The summer typically includes a float tripand a golf scramble. Our annual Holiday Dance is in earlyDecember.

Members receive the club’s newsletter, The Sitzmarker, bymail. They may also choose to receive the bi-monthlyelectronic newsletter, The Out & About.

For more information:Trude Corless, President, [email protected]�

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Sanctuary Ski andSnowboard ClubSanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club is more than just agreat club for skiing and boarding. We are an active, funsocial group (21 and over) with a mixture of singles andcouples. We love all kinds of adventures and activities,including bike rides, hiking, concerts and Bar of theMonth events, to name a few. Our annual camping/canoetrip, picnic and golf outing are events that our membersalways look forward to attending.

Naturally, we are comprised of members who love to skiand travel. We have skiers of all levels, from beginners toexperts. This upcoming season we have seven major tripdestinations, including Bariloche, Argentina, with anoptional trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (summer 2009). Westart off the season with Park City, Utah, staying at ParkStation Condos in the center of town and within walkingdistance of the town chair; then Jackson Hole, Wyo;Mammoth, Calif; Lake Tahoe, Calif.; Salt Lake City, Utah.To top off our memorable adventures, we have our bigspring fling planned for Vail, Colo., staying at Vail SpaCondos, within walking distance of the lifts.

Locally, we’ll have our annual party bus trip to GranitePeak, Wis., and may have a few other last-minuteMidwestern trips posted on our website. In September wedid a European bicycling trip in Holland and Belgium.

We meet at Hooters Restaurant, 1301 Butterfield Rd.,Downers Grove, Ill., at 8:30 p.m. the first and thirdWednesday of every month. Stop by and in join the fun.Complimentary Hooter wings are served at our meetings;non-members are always welcome.

For more information:Tom Sandowski, Trip Chair, [email protected]�

Skunk Hollow Ski& Snowboard Club

Since 1960, Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club has organized tripsand other activities for adventure-seeking men and women over 21years of age. Although we meet inArlington Heights, our 100+ member-ships span all of Chicago’s metropoli-tan area. We’re large enough to offerreasonably priced trips and activitiesthroughout the year, yet small enoughto maintain our friendly personality. Skunk Hollow Skiand Snowboard Club is composed of skiers and boardersof all ability levels, so there is always somebody to sharethe slopes with.

This season, our club is heading west to Crested Butte,Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude. We are also partic-ipating in CMSC’s Chicago Week at Heavenly. Midwesternfavorites Cascade and Devil’s Head will also be visited.

Everyone is welcome to find out more about us byattending a meeting. Club meetings are held at 8:00 p.m.on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the

American Legion Post 208, 121 Douglas Ave., ArlingtonHeights, Ill. Our annual season kick-off celebration,Alpinefest, will be held at our first meeting in November.

For more information:Sally Griffith, President, 847-826-6897president@skunkhollowskiclub.comwww.skunkhollowskiclub.com�

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ThunderbirdSki ClubThe Thunderbird Ski Club is a skiand social club with adult membersof all ages. Our club is one of thelargest in the country and one of thefew that has its own ski school. Weoffer many Western ski trips everyyear, and every trip includes a wel-come party and an agenda of eventsand activities for trip partici-pants. The Boyne Bash is a favoriteweekend trip for many members.

Here’s our 2008-2009 trip schedule:Dec. 6- 13 – Steamboat, Colo.Jan. 10-17 – Jackson Hole, Wyo.Jan. 23-25 – Boyne Mountain, Mich.Feb. 9-16 – Lake Tahoe, Calif.Feb. 21-28 – Winter Park, Colo.March 6-13 – Breckenridge, Colo.March 21-28 – Aspen, Colo.

The Thunderbird Ski Club is a year-round club. We havea summer golf league, an annual canoe trip, golf week-ends, theater outings and many other fun activities. Oursummer picnics often attract more than 200 members!

This year the T'birds will celebrate the 60th anniversaryof the club, and we have many special eventsplanned. Please join us for some of these activities.Our meetings are held at the Hawthorne Valley CountryClub in Westland, Mich.

Snomads Ski andSnowboard ClubThis year the Snomads Ski Club of Racinecelebrates its 37th anniversary. On March 1,1971 the ski club known as Wis-Ski-A-Go-Gochanged its name to the Snomads Ski Club.We had fun then and are still having a greattime.

We are about 45 members strong from a one-time high of about 300. We continue to havefundraisers to support ski-related causes suchas the National Sports Center for the Disabledin Winter Park, Colo. We also sponsor a race team thatcompetes in the Metropolitan Milwaukee Ski CouncilSenior Alpine Race League. The race season begins inDecember and runs through the end of February.During the summer, activities have included weeklybike rides, golf outings, Brewers games and sailing.

The Snomads will be traveling to Steamboat SpringsMarch 7-14 with ski-in/ski-out accommodations.

So if you’re a ski or snowboard enthusiast who is over21 and would like to find out more, contact our cluband check out our website.

For more information:Jim Robinson, President, [email protected]://snomadwi.tripod.com/�

For more information:Ron Glowzinski, President, [email protected]�


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MMaybe I'm just getting evil. Maybe I'm just gettingmean. I lose my temper faster than I used to. I find ithard to put up with people who require a vast amount ofhand-holding. I keep blaming it on not having enoughtime in my life. My friends blame it on me not takingany time for myself. Maybe I just need a darn goodvacation with my friends, my friends from my ski club!

Who else will ignore the fact that you seem a little weirderthan usual? (Oh yeah, right... Nettie just a LITTLE weird-er?) Who else will put up with you spinning out of controlat what seems a million miles an hour? Who will give youthat huge reality check when you need it? Who will knock

you into shape when you let yourself go? Who will giveyou that big huge hug when you need it? Only your skiclub will do that for you!

I've spent a better part of my life as a member of oneski club or another. I've always loved being a memberof a ski club. Joining a ski club is like suddenly having ahuge group of friends to do fun stuff with. You want togo to the theater? You want to go scuba diving? Youwant to go sailing? Just want to go out for a good glassof wine? Just pick up your ski club directory and callone of your many friends. There is always someone upfor a good time.

The best part about it is that you have somuch in common with everyone in yourski club. You all like snow. Even themembers that don't ski or snowboardstill love the time together. As mostskiers and snowboarders are very activepeople, you have many other things incommon year-round. Biking, hiking,swimming and fishing. Volleyball, tennis,football and baseball. Art, fashion, the-ater, even ballroom dancing. If it's fun todo, someone in the ski club is doing it.

Ski clubs are also great places to learnnew things. If you are a skier and wantto learn to snowboard, what better placeto learn than from your club's instruc-tors? But are you limited to only learn-ing about ski-related activities? No! Ilearned how to rock climb on a week-end trip with Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club. I learned how to scubadive with the Aqua Adventurers. Peoplein ski clubs are always up for learningsomething new and exciting.

So why not join a ski club? Join to learnsomething new. Join to make friends.Join to have fun. Just join and watchyour life change.

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