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1 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL skiclub.com January, 2019 FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear fellow constituents of the Council, It s hard to believe, but the holiday season is already squarely upon us. As if this time of year isn t busy enough, our Council members are running extra hard these days. For one, we have had our annual Snowball and it was, as my grandfather would have said, a hum-zinger hope you all had as wonderful time as I did. Still more. I know that many of you have been enjoying some high-quality days on the mountains somewhat earlier than normal glory be to the snow gods! And even though we re in a somewhat aggressive thaw at the moment, historical records show that some of our snowiest past seasons have contained just such warm-ups. Do not lose hope! We also have now completed this year s racing registration thanks to Mt. Southington for hosting and thanks to all the fine people who showed up to enlist in a season s worth of spirited competition and camaraderie. Additionally, many clubs have apparently been active in their membership drives and our good friend Jonathan Houck has been working his fingers to the bone keeping clubs stocked with additional stickers it s always nice to see more of those in demand. Way to go CSC! As busy as we all are now, there s certainly a lot more activity on the way. Racing, club trips, the Senior Games, Kids Day and even OnSnow are all just around the corner, so let s start snow dancing in earnest and urge our friends and loved ones to do the same as we get together for some QT this special time of year. I hope you will all be safe and healthy, and had a very merry Christmas. Happy New Year! Your brother in winter, Ben BULK TICKET INFO A few reminders as you get into the ski season in earnest. Okemo tickets are direct-to-lift and clipped to your jacket with a wicket. Tickets will be-scanned at the gates. Sugarbush is a direct-to-lift RFID card. Don t carry extras in your pocket, as they also will be activated. Mt. Snow, Killington, Pico, Stratton and Bromley: you must go to a ticket window to get a lift ticket for the day. Be sure to have your club membership card with a valid CSC sticker and your personal photo ID with you to redeem your bulk voucher. Mt. Snow online tickets must be prepaid. You must show a photo ID, club card with valid CSC sticker, and a copy of the online purchase receipt at the ticket window. For northern tier tickets, please check with Cheryl if you have questions. Have a great skiing/boarding season, and happy holidays from your bulk ticket team. Nancy, Ginny and Cheryl CSC Bulk Ticket Coordinators COUNCIL MEETING: Jan. 8, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf Course, New Britain Following meeting: February 12, 2019 SAVE THE DATES! Jan. 7 First Monday Night race Jan. 16 State GS race Jan. 27 Kids Learn-to-Ski Day Feb. 13 State Slalom race Feb. 26 Senior Games at Ski Sundown 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 February - deadline is January20. don.ludwig.45@gmail.com Thanks, Ginny Ludwig

2 From the Vice President Hello, CSC Members, Belated Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Merry Kwanza! And Happy New Year 2019! Thank you, everyone, for your support of the CSC s annual SnowBall in November 2018! The contributions of so many ski clubs, Ambassadors, and ski club Representatives, under the coordination of both Melissa Patterson-Meador and me, enabled the Council to gain a new profit of approximately $ with about 500 ski enthusiasts in attendance! We announced and introduced our new CSC Ambassador for the ski season Deb Bonnanzio from Sterling Ski Club. Congratulations and thank you everyone for your enthusiasm! The Outstanding Service Award ski club members were also announced and presented with their plaques. They are: Marie Carparelli/Central CT Snow Snakes; Dave Zuraw/Danbury Ski Club; Carol Newman/Mt. Laurel Ski Club; John Zuk/New Britain Falcons; Ted Rogala/Newington Ski Club; and Metal Prewitt/Sterling Ski Club. Pinnacle Ski Club has an award-winner also, however, the name was not available at time of printing. We look forward to a great Monday Night Racing series, as we kicked off with a registration/pizza night on Monday, December 17. Leftover prizes from the SnowBall were raffled off, which earned the CSC another $450! Thank you, everyone, for your positive energy and spirit. Now let s wax those skis/boards, get on the snow, and have an Awesome Winter Ski/Snowboard season! Marsha Baretta CSC Vice President 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. Dinner: Sat. night buffet: Adult - $30, Junior $14 CSC will subsidize half. 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 RACING 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 half-toppings only. Please, no quarter toppings. (This may change in the future.) Hello soon to be racers! We had a great pizza party at the Mountain Room at Southington on December 17. It was a very good crowd 122 racers filled out their 2 waiver forms (NASTAR and CSC.) We had 93 returning racers and 29 new ones. The newbies are from: 9 for New Haven; 3 for Newington; 7 Mt. Laurels; 3 Hamden, and 7 for AE. Four racers switched their club affiliation. Mount Southington was open for skiing that night, but we did not race. As usual, the line was backed up for racer registration, but hopefully it will be short on our first night of racing, Monday, January 7, 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. Hope to see you all the first Monday! Have a great holiday season! Rob Dexter Racing Chair 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. More club-sponsored trips to enjoy! JAY PEAK BUS TRIP Date: Jan 4-6, 2019 Host: New Haven Ski Club Cost: $399/ pp/double occ Includes: 2 nights at Slopeside Condos; 2 day lift ticket; Sat. group dinner; breakfast items in each condo; bus ride. Waterpark not included. Condo has 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 w/ 2 twin beds), and kitchen; ski in/ski out. Bus leaves Jan 4 from Harugari Club, West Haven at 1 PM; pick up at Cromwell commuter lot (Exit 21, I-91) at 1:30 PM. Leaves Jay Peak at 3:30 PM Payment due Dec 3, Contact: Brien Smith, or brien230@aol.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. Payment due Feb 7, Contact: Brien Smith, , or brien230@aol.com. This, Too, Is New! 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. Deposit due Jan 8, Contact: Mike Kamszik, , or trips@skibears.org.

4 Ski and Ride It s Time to Decide Ski and Ride Trips, continued SUGARLOAF, MAINE Date: Jan 6-11, 2019 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes Includes: 5 nights at your choice of standard or preferred unit lodging, Perfect Turn clinics. Cost: Studio lodging- $670 or $ BR - $785 or $ BR - $1050 or $ BR - $1280 or $1530. All prices per person based on number of occupants in each unit. 5-day lift tickets: Adult - $$250 or use an IKON pass; Juniors (4-14) ski free on 5-day lift ticket, rentals and lessons with paying adult. Deposit: 50% due Oct 15; add $25/pp after that date. Contact: Marie Carparelli at mcarparelli@att.net or MONT SAINTE ANNE/LE MASSIF, QUEBEC Date: Feb 6-10, 2019 Quebec s Winter Carnival Host: Danbury Ski Club Includes: 3 days skiing; 4 nights at Hotel Chateau Laurier; daily breakfast; 1 dinner in Old Quebec City at le D Orsay; R/T motor coach. Cost: $$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. 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 KID WHO: WHAT: S LEARN TO SKI DAY Related and Sponsored CSC Member kid s age 5 through High School Senior FREE 2 hour lesson from certified instructors at Mt. Southington FREE Lift ticket for all kids who register and take the lesson FREE Après ski pizza and soda party WHERE: MT SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA WHEN: Sunday, January 27 th, 2019 REGISTRATION / Class assignment from 12:30 2:00 PM Upstairs in the Mountain Room LESSONS from 2:30 4:30 PM COST: Kids lesson and lift tickets FREE Equipment not provided Rentals (skis and boots ONLY - $35.00 per child) available at Mt. Southington Council member Adults who accompany registered children - $28.00 lift ticket for the day HOW: Fill out the registration form and skill level guide found in this newsletter and on the CSC website ( by Monday, January 21st, 2019 Send to: Jonathan Houck, 424 Cardinal Lane, Cheshire, CT, cell (203) jhhouck@cox.net

6 Sugarbush Resort Council Awareness Days Mount Snow Connecticut Ski Council Everyday Benefits Program January 2 to January 6, 2019, the CSC is offered the following discounted ticket prices at Sugarbush. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday tickets are $56. each day. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $64 each day. Present your active club card, along with a photo ID at any ticket/season pass window to receive the discount. Sugarbush Resort has installed RFID gates. Tickets must be loaded on a reloadable SugarXpress Card. If you do not already have a SugarXpress Card, one may be purchased for $5. The discount will be offered as a one-day, allmountain adult lift ticket, one ticket per day, per card unless it s a family club card. This discount isn t offered to family members or friends unless it is a family card. Simply present your current CSC membership card with current sticker and a valid photo ID at the Mount Snow group sales office, and receive a discounted group rate ticket any day of the season. The Group Sales office is located in the Clocktower building midweek, non-holiday, and in the Sundance Base Lodge weekends and holidays. See below for daily discounted lift ticket rates. We will issue one ticket per card and all members must be present with a photo ID. Value Season Ticket* Adult* Youth/Senior* 1-day $48 $41 2-day $88 $75 3-day $129 $110 Midweek 1-day $51 $43 2-day $97 $82 3-day $143 $122 Weekend 1-day (Sat) $71 $60 1-day (Sun) $61 $52 2-day $122 $98 Holiday** 1-day $76 $65 2-Day $145 $116 3-day $213 $170 Special rates also available for 4- and 5-day lift tickets. *Adult Age 19 to 64 *Youth Age 7 to 18 *Senior Age 65 and older *Child Age 6 and under $10 per day *Value Season: Opening day to December 25, 2018 & March 11, 2019 to closing day, 7 days a week. Midweek: Monday through Friday, non-holiday Weekend: Saturday-Sunday, non-holiday ** Holiday: December 26, 2018 to December 31, 2018; January 19-20, 2019; February 16-18, 2019

7 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL (CSC) KIDS LEARN TO SKI DAY 2:00 PM - SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 TH, MT SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA ALL DAY LIFT TICKET FOR PARTICIPATING CHILDREN AND LESSONS FROM 2:30 4:30 PM REGISTRATION FORM 1 SHEET PER CHILD SPONSORING CSC ADULT (OVER AGE 21) MUST BE PRESENT AT THE EVENT CHILD S NAME CHILD S AGE SPONSORING ADULT S NAME CONTACT PHONE PARENT OR GUARDIAN (IF NOT SPONSORING ADULT) By signing this consent, I authorize (sponsoring adult) to render medical aid or assistance for the participating child listed below. I understand that skiing has inherent risks, and that the lift ticket provided absolves Mt Southington from injuries that may result from activities during this event. In addition, I understand that the Connecticut Ski Council (CSC) is merely providing the opportunity to participate, and has no direct involvement in the ski activities that the child is participating in. IMPORTANT PARTICIPATING CHILD S ABILITY LEVEL (*SEE NEXT PAGE TO CHOOSE LEVEL TO GUIDE US IN PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD TO THE APPRPRIATE CLASS) CURRENT SKI SCHOOL LEVEL (if skiing) CURRENT SNOWBAORD SCHOOL LEVEL (if snowboarding) PLEASE MAIL OR THE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT FORM TO: Jonathan Houck, 424 Cardinal Lane, Cheshire, CT., CELLPHONE (203) jhhouck@cox.net

8 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL KIDS LEARN TO SKI MT SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA on JANUARY 27 TH, 2019 *ABILITY LEVEL GUIDELINE SKI SCHOOL ABILITY LEVEL LEVEL 1 Never skied before (magic carpet only) LEVEL 2 Slight direction change / can stop in a wedge LEVEL 3 Round wedge and rides chair LEVEL 4 Round controlled wedge turns and skies green trails LEVEL 5 Skies parallel in middle of turn LEVEL 6 Match skis parallel most of the time while skiing blues LEVEL 7 Wide stance parallel turns using poles on blues LEVEL 8 Short systematic parallel turns on more difficult terrain LEVEL 9 Short, balanced parallel turns on bumps, powder and ice SNOWBOARD SCHOOL ABILITY LEVEL LEVEL 1 First time (magic carpet only) LEVEL 2 Performs falling leaf with confidence LEVEL 3 Elementary linked turns on greens LEVEL 4 Performs various radius turns on blues LEVEL 5 Carved turns, elementary tricks over all of mountain

9 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