CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL

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1 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL skiclub.com February, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING: Dear fellow constituents of the Council, As I write this note, I m glancing at a beautiful map. It is slashed in colors of blue and purple, and there are numbers on the map as well they read 4-8 and Almost perfectly bisected by the line between the two colors is my hometown of Ellington. It s been an interesting year so far. For anyone who was at our last Council meeting, we really came together and exercised our democratic muscle in choosing our 2020 OnSnow destination congratulations Waterville Valley! And even though there was great enthusiasm between those voting Waterville and those voting Smuggs a tight race to be sure. We were all a little surprised to have so little engagement from the mountains, especially with the opportunity to bid an extra year in advance. Another program that may experience some changes is our SnowBall Ambassadors program, as we seek this year to re-evaluate its place and function in our modern Council And, of course, all this is to say nothing of our lackluster snowfall after a big bang to start the season back in November. On the other hand, the SnowBall itself was a sensation this year, and many people have already logged many good days of the mountains with the snow guns pumping and a few powder days here and there. Racing got off to a strong start in December and Kids Day is just around the bend with a healthy roster of attendees already. Soon, we will be visiting our friends at Mount Snow for this years winter carnival and, of course, 2019 will mark our Council s return to sponsoring an annual trip as we prepare to visit Madonna di Campiglio roughly two months from now. And, if all that weren t cause enough to be happy, the weather personalities (if they re to be trusted) foretell a potentially VERY white weekend. FROM THE PRESIDENT Here in Ellington, I m not yet sure if I ll be on the 4-8 or 8-14 side of the line (although I ll bet you can guess what I m hoping). Be that as it may, I have a feeling that whatever this storm ends up delivering, it will mean great riding and skiing or us in the weeks ahead. Your brother in Winter, Ben OnSnow Winter Carnival The OnSnow packets have been distributed to all Council clubs. All club information (race rosters, dinner reservations, waivers, and so forth) should be given to the OnSnow coordinators who are listed in the packets. This information is due at the February CSC meeting. If you have any questions or need the packet sent again, contact Jane Suto at hamdenskiclub72@gmail.com. Thanks, Jane Suto Feb. 12, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf Course, New Britain Following meeting: March 12, 2019 SAVE THE DATES! Feb. 13 State Slalom race Feb. 26 Senior Games at Ski Sundown March 1, 2, 3 OnSnow Winter Carnival at Mount Snow THE CSC on Social Media The CSC social media coordinator is Jamie Ransom. He can be reached at Roadsandwaves@gmail.com for all the Council s Facebook and Instagram posts. Webmaster s Please send all information you wish to have posted on the CSC s website to Bill Leuze at: webmaster@skiclub.com Newsletter Deadline The next newsletter will be for March - deadline is February 20. don.ludwig.45@gmail.com Thanks, Ginny Ludwig

2 RACING RACING RACING RACING RACING... There is a change to how pizza orders for Monday Night Racing are to be submitted. the pizza order to Mountainroom@Mountsouthington.com before 3 PM. Put CSC Pizza Order Team Name in the heading. In the body include the Team Name (again), the name of the person receiving the pizzas, and the pizza types. Pizza types will be limited to full toppings and halftoppings only. Please, no quarter toppings. (This may change in the future.) Hello racers! We had a great start to this year s Monday night racing season! It was a very good crowd both nights 160 racers each race! So far, Newington leads, with about 40 or so points over Mt. Laurel. And AE is hanging in there in third place. Please refer to the Mount Southington web page under Monday night racing, to see all the scheduled dates. Please see the above information on the slight change for ordering pizza for Monday nights. OnSnow at Mount Snow Info OnSnow Winter Carnival will be March 1, 2 and 3, 2019 at Mount Snow, VT. Here is some early planning information. Lodging: Grand Summit Resort Hotel full service; ski in/ski out; with full amenities. Check in Thurs., Feb 28 or Fri., March 1. Room availability: Hotel room: 2 queen beds, private bath. Studio: sleeps 4 with 1 queen Murphy bed and 1 queen sleeper sofa, kitchenette, private bath. Prices: 3-night stay: 4 people - $ ($ per person) 2 night stay: 4 people - $ ($ per person) Snow Lake Lodge lodge-style accommodations with free shuttle and with amenities and continental breakfast. Room availability: Hotel room: 2 double beds or 1 king, private bath. Prices: 3-night stay: 4 people - $414.70($ per person) 2-night stay: 4 people - $ ($81.95 per person) Reservations: and reference CSC Winter Carnival. 2-night min. stay required. One night fee as a deposit will be charged when booking. Lift Ticket pricing range: $44 to $131, based on age and number of days. Hope to see you all every Monday! Have a great race season! Rob Dexter Racing Chair Dinner: Sat. night buffet: Adult - $30, Junior $14 CSC will subsidize half. Here are a few more racing bits January 26 Windham, NY. National Eastern NASTAR championships. February 26 Ski Sundaown. Senior Games - anyone over 50. Race clinics Wednesdays at Mount Southington. $75 for three evenings; $300 for five. Contact the mountain directly. AWARENESS DAYS The final Awareness Days schedule has been posted on the CSC s website. Please remember that you should always check before you make your skiing/riding plans, as dates sometimes change. Related to that is the recommendation that your club does not post it on its website or print it in your own newsletter. Members should always check the CSC s website before going to any of the resorts in case of last minute changes to the schedule. There are over 125 days offered on this year s lineup so take advantage of the variety of terrain, and the great pricing that so many resorts are offering this season!

3 BULK TICKET INFO Just a note if you experience any problems using your vouchers or bulk tickets at any of the resorts, please let me or Cheryl know immediately, and we will help. So far, things seem to be running smoothly let s keep it like that!! See you out there! Nancy Nolan CSC Bulk Ticket Coordinator OnSnow - A Year From Now!! The vote is in! At the January Council meeting, bids from participating mountain resorts were submitted and reviewed by our clubs. After much discussion and a tight race, the host of the 2020 OnSnow Carnival is Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Save the dates February 29, March 1 and 2, Of course, much more info will come. Welcome aboard, Waterville Valley!! CSC Officer Elections The Council will be electing a vice President this spring. If you or any member of your club would be interested in running for this 2-year term, please contact our president, Ben, as soon as possible. The current Vice President is Marsha Baretta. Friends Don t Let Friends Sit Inside All Winter! Ski Vermont programs help get skiers and riders onto the slopes. Fifth Grade Passport Fifth graders ski/ride for FREE in VT with this passport containing coupons for free lift ticket and XC trail passes. Go to SkiVermont.com/FGP. January Learn to Ski & Board Month For $49, beginning skiers and boarders can buy a package including a professional beginner lesson, lift ticket and equipment rental. Beginners only, non-holiday. Go to Skivermont.com/Learn You Might Want to Sit Inside for This One! Ski Vermont Cabernet Sauvignon is a limited edition wine created in partnership between New England-based 90+ Cellars and Ski Vermont. For every bottle sold, $1 will be contributed to a scholarship fund to benefit Vermont students pursuing studies in areas such as recreation/ski area management, environmental studies, and hospitality. Visit ninetypluscelars.com/skivermont for info and to order. Consider These Trips, Too! STOWE, VT WEEKEND February 28-March 3, 2019 Host: Meriden Ski & snowboard club Includes: 3 nights at Golden Eagle Resort guest room w/ private bath; all resort facilities; breakfast daily at Colonial Café; 3-day adult lift ticket; Fri. wine and cheese reception sponsored by Otter Creek; tax & gratuities. Cost: $429 pp/double; $645 pp/single; $369 pp/triple. Deduct $173 for non-skiers & Epic passholders; deduct $30 for young adult (13-18) & seniors 65+. Options: 2-night/3-day ski adult $347 pp/double; 2-night, 2-day ski-adult $314 pp/double; deduct $20 young adult and sr 65+. Contact: Neil Young, , or young.nd@comcast.net ASPEN/SNOWMASS March 17-24, 2019 Host: Ski Bears of CT Includes: R/T Newark/Denver w/ FREE luggage; transfers; 7 nights at Stonebridge Inn at Snowmass; welcome party; group dinner party; 5-day lift pass to all mountains. Cost: $1700. Cost w/ IKON pass purchased thru Ski Bears: $1325; w/ IKON pass NOT purchased thru Ski Bears: $1400. Contact: Mike Kamszik, , or trips@skibears.org.

4 Ski and Ride Time s Running Out -Sign Up Now Ski and Ride Trips, continued MONT SAINTE ANNE/LE MASSIF, QUEBEC Date: Feb 6-10, 2019 Quebec s Winter Carnival Host: Danbury Ski Club Includes: 3 days skiing; 4 nights at Hotel Chateau Laurier; daily breakfast; 1 dinner in Old Quebec City at le D Orsay; R/T motor coach. Cost: $$947 dou occ; $500 deposit due now final due Nov. 1 Contact: Jim Seri, jimseri@yahoo.com or O Haras at weskisnow@gmail.com. MOUNT SNOW, VERMONT Date: Feb 11-14, 2019 Host: Nava Ski Club Includes: 3 nights at Grand Summit; 4-day lift ticket; 3 breakfasts; welcome reception; tubing session; club party; Snowbarn pizza/dance party. Cost: $425 pp/doub occ. $200 deposit due Oct 28. Contact: Janice Cohen, INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Date: Feb 15-23, 2019 Host: Metroland Ski Club Includes: R/T air Newark-Zurich via Lufthansa; R/T transfers; 7-nights at 4-star Hotel Grauer Baer (private bath); welcome drink & orientation; breakfast buffet daily & 5 dinners; Wellness center; local taxes, fuel charges, air taxes. Cost: $1525 pp/doub occ; $1745/pp single. Contact: Brian at Metrolandskiclub@gmail.com. ST. ANTON, AUSTRIA Date: Feb 22-March, 2019 Host: AE Ski Club Includes: R/T air JFK to Munich; R/T transfers; 7 nights at 4-star Hotel Karl Schranz; hotel shuttle; European buffet breakfast & 4-course dinner daily; pre-trip party; welcome party; taxes, fees, gratuities. Not Included: lift tickets ($376), lunch. Cost: $2540 pp/doub occ Prague extension:mar $464 pp/doub occ Contact: Mark Riesbeck, mriesbeck@aeskiclub.com PANORAMA/KICKING HORSE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Date: Feb 24-Mar 3 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: R/T air LaGuardia to Calgary; ground transportation; 7 nights at 1,000 Peaks condos; 2 group dinners; 4-day lift ticket; 1-day bus trip & ticket to Kicking Horse. Optional day heliskiing. Cost: $1760 pp/triple occ 2BR each w/ bath. Contact: Drew Berescik, , drewster333@aol.com., or Mike Finick, , mrfinick@yahoo.com. SUGARLOAF BUS TRIP Date: Mar 8-11, 2019 Host: New Haven Ski Club Cost: $399 based on double occ Includes: 3 nights in 4 or 5 BR condos on Kibby Rd (ski in/ski out); 2 day lift ticket; Sat group dinner, breakfast items; use of health center w/ pool; bus ride. Price w/ Ikon pass is $299. Bus leaves Harugari Club, West Haven at 1 PM; 1:30 pick up at Cromwell commuter lot (Exit 21, I-91) Food stop. TELLURIDE, COLORADO Date: Mar 2-9, 2019 Host: Danbury Ski Club Includes: R/T air Newark to MTJ via United; transfers, taxes, surcharges, portage; 7 nights at luxurious 4-star Camel s Garden; ski in/ski out; Continental breakfast daily, après ski wine & cheese daily; 5 out of 7 day lift pass; hot tub; most rooms w/ fireplace & balcony. Cost: $2275 pp/doub occ; $2795 single Contact: Dave Zuraw, or dscwebmaster@yahoo.com. JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING Date: Mar 4 11, 2019 Host: Metroland Ski club Includes: R/T air Newark to Jackson Hole; ground transportation; 7 nights at Mountain Modern Motel; hot breakfast daily; indoor pool; shuttle to resort; welcome reception; 4-day adult lift ticket (add $89 for day 5; subtract $70 for 4-day senior). Optional day trips to Grand Targhee & Yellowstone National Park. Cost: $1469 pp plus Metroland membership fee. Contact: squareup.com/store/metroland-ski-club- 3-Jackson-Hole. HEAVENLY/LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA Date: Mar 6 13, 2019 Host: Meriden Ski Club Includes: R/T air Hartford to Sacramento via United; R/T ground transfers; 7 nights at Forest Suites Resort or Landing Lake Tahoe Resort; 5 out of 6-day adult lift ticket (also valid at Kirkwood and Northstar); taxes; Meriden club membership. Cost: Forest Suites: $1470 pp/4 per 2 BR suite; $1590 pp/3 per 2 BR suite; $1785 pp/ 2 per 2/2 unit. Condos are close to lifts; daily breakfast; $15 credit for lunch at a Vail-owned property on day skied; at Heavenly gondola; 2 outdoor pools & hot tubs; full kitchen, LR & sleep sofa. Cost: Landing Lake Tahoe: same as above. 1 mile from mountain, shuttle bus provided; daily breakfast; waterfront Lake Tahoe; restaurant; outdoor pool & hot tubs. Contact: Wayne Gineo, , wgineo@cox.net.

5 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Season Officers PRESIDENT: Ben Tomczak; VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Baretta TREASURER: Amanda Aven 48 Terry Rd, Gales Ferry, CT SECRETARY: Jonathan Houck, ; AMBASSADOR: Debbie Bonnanzio BULK TICKETS: Southern Tier: Nancy Nolan, 28 Homestead Pl, Cheshire, CT Northern Tier Bulk Tickets: Cheryl Parmelee; AWARENESS DAYS: John Filakovsky ; NEWSLETTER: Ginny Ludwig ; RACING: Rob Dexter, ; WEBMASTER: Bill Leuze, HISTORIAN: TBA PAST PRESIDENT: Jonathan Houck ; CONTACT INFORMATION: Ben Tomczak BAD WEATHER Bad weather may necessitate the postponement of a CSC meeting. Please check the CSC website at skiclub.com. CT SKI COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION: The Back 9 Restaurant at Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Avenue, New Britain CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Visit our website at skiclub.com. The purpose of the Connecticut Ski Council is to foster and encourage organized amateur skiing and riding, to assist in the development of new clubs, to sponsor and run inter-club competition, promote club activity on and off the snow, and to teach skiing and ski safety skills to others. The Council offers discounts on lift tickets, ski trips, lodging, competitive racing, Nordic programs, ski instruction, and social and sporting events, community involvement, physical conditioning, meeting people and having fun. Newsletter Editor Ginny Ludwig 45 Wintergreen Lane Cheshire, CT 06410