Winter Ski Trips

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1 SEPTEMBER 2010 Volume 39, No. 9 PUBLISHED BY THE TULSA SKI CLUB Tulsa Ski Club presents W i n t e r T r i p S I G N U P P I C N I C Sunday, September 19, :00 4:00 pm Elks Lodge, 5335 S. Harvard Hot Dogs, Chili, Beans, Salad, Soft Drinks, Beer COST? FREE!!! Connect with old friends & make new friends. Tell stories about past trips Don t miss this chance to get First Choice of your favorite upcoming ski trips! Winter Ski Trips Trip # Ski Dates Location Price pp. Notes Trip Captain Days double occ to Monarch, CO $345; extra Includes 2 days lift tickets Jay Menger Best Western in Salida person in and continental breakfast; jmenger@tulsarealtors.com next door to hot springs room $231 extra day lift tickets $45 each to Whitefish, MT $306 Excludes airfare; MLK Michael Messimore weekend mmessimore@yahoo.com to Innsbruck $1614 John Sieler Hotel Innsbruck jnsieler@aol.com to Steamboat Springs $603 Flatlands Trip; includes Evan Elsberry Timber Run Condos activity pass. evan.elsberry@gmail.com, Gene Elsberry els1ok@cox.net, Anita Greiner ajgreiner@sbcglobal.net to Crested Butte $432 pp; 5th President s Day weekend. Terry Gordon , The Chateaux person $232 me.t.gordon@juno.com, Jene Harmon jharmon.cas@ conwaycorp.net to Taos $300, extra Includes three buffet Don Woolsey Kachina Lodge person in breakfasts and two drinks dhwoolsey@sbcglobal.net room $210 (one per evening) to Copper Mountain $597; extra Spring Break. Includes two Matt Moss Village at Copper person in days lift ticket; extra days mattmass@cox.net or East Village room $315 available for $45 each. - -

2 President s Column By Michael Messimore The annual Tulsa Ski Club sign-up picnic is here again and Vice President and Winter Trip Chair Dana Gray has put together a great group of affordable trips. Monarch is a completely different winter break trip this year with its affordability and hometown hospitality. The MLK weekend trip is a fly-up trip to Whitefish, Montana. I ve always wanted to ski at Whitefish, that is located right next to Glacier National Park with direct flights from Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Denver. I was asked why I wanted to go to a little place like Whitefish, MT, and I don t think that person knows they have more than 3,000 acres of terrain. That is huge. I m going because I like new trails and no lift lines. It is going to be a great trip and sure to sell out quick with only 20 spots left. The Innsbruck trip is close behind the Whitefish trip and followed by Flatlands at Steamboat Springs. If you haven t been to Steamboat or on a Flatlands trip, you should check out the fun. The President s Day trip to Crested Butte is probably already sold out despite Terry and Gene taking two busses. Don Woolsey will be returning to Taos after a one year break. I think he went last year, but he forgot without a bus load of people. The steal of the year other than Whitefish is probably Copper Mountain. Dana secured some really special pricing for a Spring Break trip. Georgenia Vantuyl has become the newest member of the board and will serve as Skimeister editor. She has been in the club for many years and is a P a s t P r e s i d e n t. H e r experience is a tremendous asset to the club. Thanks to all your board members who are really working hard to make the club a better place. I hope to see everyone at the Elks Lodge on September 19 th from 1-4pm. The Lift Line Published monthly by: The Tulsa Ski Club P.O. Box Tulsa, Oklahoma Website Address Dana Gray, Webmaster OFFICERS President...Michael Messimore 1st Vice President, General Trip Chair... Dana Gray 2nd Vice President, Summer Trip Chair... John Sieler Treasurer, Record & Budget... Elaine Simpson Secretary-Communication... Mary King BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lift Line Editor... Gary Buscombe Membership... Kelley Phillips Social Chair... Gerald Bradley Advertising Chair... Kim Johnson Race Chairman... James Carpenter Hospitality... Jay Menger Skimeister Editor and Publicity... Georgenia Vantuyl Trip Assistant... Sherry Mitchell Immediate Past President... Anita Greiner LIFT LINE COPY DEADLINE The 15th of each month. Please send all your copy and photos for the Lift Line to: Gary Buscombe gbuscombe@aol.com Notice: Any photos you wish to have returned must have your name and address on the back! Please notify TSC of your Address Change. The Post Office will NOT forward the Lift Line because of its 3rd class postage classification. Mail your address change to: TSC, P.O. Box , Tulsa, OK

3 Tulsa Ski Club Presents MONTANA January 14th to the 18th, 2011 Whitefish Mountain Resort 3,000 ACRES OF SKIING WITH NO LIFT LINES ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Whitefish Mountain Resort (formerly Big Mountain Resort) has been one of America s favorite destinations for good times, good people, and good snow since Rising above the historic railroad town of Whitefish, the resort has gained notoriety for its laid-back vibe, world-class skiing and spectacular summer recreation. Ranked in the top 20 in SKI magazine s annual reader survey, it is just as well known for a pleasant lack of lift lines as it is for friendly people and deep powder. The resort s slopes fan out to more than 3,000 acres and receive more than 300 inches of average snowfall. Less than 20 miles from Glacier Park International Airport, the Mountain Village offers a full range of amenities, including fine dining, shopping, entertainment and family-friendly activities. $306 Morning Eagle Condos 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 4 Nights / 4 Ski Days SIGN UP TODAY. Michael at mmessimore@yahoo.com for more information. Trip application at Membership Report By Kelley Phillips Thanks to all the members and guests that attended the August General Meeting. Special thanks go to all members who have helped in recruiting and making the guests feel welcome at the meetings and social activities. Don t forget the signup picnic in September. Current membership numbers: 205 memberships with a total of 345 active members. Now, please join me in welcoming the following new member(s) to the Tulsa Ski Club: Brenda Myers Dana Zalta Janelle Pierce John and Linda Wolfe Hank Prideaux and Mary Finley TSC Launches Online Store By Dana Gray Just in time for the upcoming ski season, the Tulsa Ski Club has launched an online store stuffed with gear from clothing to gifts to fun items. Choose from two logos the race team logo or a modified version with just the club s name (as shown below). Many items come in a variety of colors and sizes for the best shopping choices. The online store is accessible from the Tulsa Ski Club homepage or type the following web address into your browser: Get your TSC gear now! If your personal information needs updated in the Membership database: 1. You can update it on our website (under UPDATE MEMBERSHIP) at, 2. You can contact me with any updates via at, kelley23@cox.net 3. You can contact me by phone,

4 Monarch, CO Christmas break trip Trip Captain Jay Menger Located near the Continental Divide, Monarch Ski Resort offers incredible scenic views and deep powdery snow. The combination of great skiing conditions and gorgeous scenery makes Monarch a smart choice for early-season skiing. We'll stay at the Great Western Lodge in Salida, a hotel located next to popular, natural springs. The per-person price is $345 (double occupancy) and includes transportation, lodging, two days' lift tickets and continental breakfast. Extra person in room rate is $231. Extra day lift tickets are $45 each and equipment rental is at group rates. This is a great price for a great trip for a family during the holiday break and still be home in time for New Year's Eve. Monarch is also a great trip for anyone interested in warming up for the Flatlands trip in late January. Whitefish, MT MLK weekend Trip Captain Michael Messimore mmessimore@yahoo.com Whitefish Ski Resort is known for its "Rocky Mountain snow that stays soft for days, a pleasant lack of lift lines, and a refreshingly authentic Montana vibe," according to its website. This has earned the Whitefish Mountain Resort a reputation as being one of the best values in the ski industry. Whitefish's home is Big Mountain and features more than 3,000 acres of terrain, most of it is accessible with a single 7-1/2 minute lift ride. There are 94 marked trails with vast amounts of bowl and tree skiing. Lift lines are reportedly minimal. Whitefish Mountain Resort (formerly Big Mountain Resort) has been one of America s favorite destinations for good times, good people, and good snow since Rising above the historic railroad town of Whitefish, the resort has gained notoriety for its laid-back vibe, world-class skiing and spectacular summer recreation. Ranked in the top 20 in SKI magazine s annual reader survey, it is just as well known for a pleasant lack of lift lines as it is for friendly people and deep powder. The resort s slopes fan out to more than 3,000 acres and receive more than 300 inches of average snowfall. Less than 20 miles from Glacier Park International Airport, the Mountain Village offers a full range of amenities, including fine dining, shopping, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. With easy connecting flights through Denver via United or Salt Lake via Delta, this fly-up trip from Tulsa is convenient and affordable a great value to a great resort. The price includes lodging and a welcome reception at Ed & Mully's. Great price on lift tickets $59 per day for adults, free for seniors over 70, discounted for seniors from 65-69, and group prices available for 25 or more skiers each day.. Airfare is extra. The per-person price is $306 (double occupancy) and includes lodging. The price does not include airfare but there are some great flights available from Tulsa. Copper, Colorado Spring break Trip Captain Matt Moss mattmoss@cox.net Located in Summit County 75 miles from Denver, Copper Mountain is one of the most popular resorts in Colorado. The resort features 22 lifts and 126 marked trails on 2,450 acres of ski and snowboard terrain. Winter sports include snow skiing and boarding along with snow tubing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, sleigh rides, dog sledding, cross country skiing, racquet and athletic club, spa facilities, ski après, shopping, and dining. We'll stay at either the Village at Copper or East Village. The per-person price of $597 includes transportation on a sleeper bus, lodging at Copper, and two days' lift tickets. Equipment rental is available at group rates and additional days' lift tickets are available at $45 per day. Price for an extra person in the room is $315. Copper is a large mountain with a sizeable village and nightlife at the base. What a great way to spend spring break! - 4 -

5 Innsbruck Trip Captain John Sieler The Tulsa Ski Club has traveled many times to Innsbruck... but it's been a few years since our last trip. Now the Innsbruck trip is back, better than ever with a great price. The trip includes: Round-trip air transportation between Tulsa and Munich via Delta Airlines Round-trip transfers between Munich and Innsbruck via private motor coach and English-speaking assistant 7 nights' accommodations at the Four-Star Hotel Innsbruck Breakfast buffet and dinner daily All rooms with private bath or shower Optional day tours available to Venice, Salzburg, Royal Castles, St. Moritz, St. Anton and more Local guide and hospitality desk at hotel each evening All local taxes Passport cases and luggage tags Cost per person is $1614 double occupancy which includes $ (for $98.70 per person US departure taxes, immigration fee s and airport PFC s, or the $ per person fuel surcharge for a total of $ per person). All taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change at any time due to fuel surcharge fluctuations and tax increases until final payment based on invoice. Steamboat Springs, Colorado Annual Flatlands trip Trip Captains Evan Elsberry evan.elsberry@gmail.com, Gene Elsberry els1ok@cox.net, Anita Greiner ajgreiner@sbcglobal.net At $603 per person including an activity pass, this trip offers a great value! A payment plan is available beginning with a $200 deposit, three $100 monthly payments, and then a final payment for the balance due by November Prices for extra persons in the room TBA. Tulsa Ski Club will be staying at Timber Run Condos. Check out the special Flatlands promotion for prizes and easy payments. Crested Butte, Colorado President s Day weekend Trip Captains Terry Gordon me.t.gordon@juno.com, Jene Harmon jharmon.cas@conwaycorp.net Every year the Tulsa Ski Club takes a couple of ski buses to the quaint Colorado ski town of Crested Butte. Experienced trip captain Terry Gordon has been this way before. After a day of skiing and snowboarding, choose from a variety of entertainment and dining experiences waiting at the resort at the base of the mountain or take a shuttle into the quaint town of Crested Butte. Price: $432 per person double occupancy includes transportation and lodging. Extra person in room is $232. Group rates for lift tickets and equipment rental. Taos, New Mexico Trip Captain Don Woolsey dhwoolsey@sbcglobal.net Every year the Tulsa Ski Club takes a ski bus to Taos, NM. And every year the club has a great time with great accommodations and skiing arranged by veteran trip captain Don Woolsey. This year promises to be another great time in the legendary Taos Ski Valley. The $300 per person double occupancy price includes transportation, lodging, buffet breakfasts in Taos, and a drink ticket on each of two evenings. Extra person in room is $

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7 Thursday, Sept. 16 5:30-7:30pm Sunday, Sept. 19 NO September General Meeting Upcoming Activities: October 9-20 November Friday, Dec. 10 Saturday, Dec. 11 Dec. March January February March April SNO at Louie s Grill & Bar, 815 East A Street in Jenks Winter Ski Trip Signup Picnic, 1:00-4:00pm at Elks Lodge Egypt Trip Amish Dinner Dinner/Dance at Escargo s Tulsa Parade of Lights Winter Ski Trips Local Casino Dinner and Gaming Hockey Game Gilcrease Museum Dinner and Tour Hot Springs Horse Races Advertising Rates for the Lift Line ISSUES Lift Line x Full Page $230 $630 $1140 $1530 $1800 Half Page Quarter Page Business Card: Non-Member Business Card: Member For help in placing your ad, call Kim Stapleton at , kim@2020signdesign.com Dennis Wilson Howard s Auto Top & Body Shop Established North Peoria Tulsa, OK Office: (918) Fax: (918) Paint & Body Work, Auto Trim & Upholstery Member ASA - 7 -

8 T U L S A S K I C L U B P.O. Box T u ls a, O k la ho ma PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT NO TULSA, OKLAHOMA SKIER S NIGHT OUT at Louie s Grill & Bar Louie s Grill & Bar 813 East A Street in Jenks Thursday, September 16 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Invite a friend, and come join Tulsa Ski Club for a couple hours of fun with friends! RESTAURANT WEBSITE: Note: SNO location is listed on the TulsaSkiClub.com website