CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL

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1 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL skiclub.com January, 2018 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE COUNCIL MEETING: A HAPPY SKIING NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!! The Mountains are open and ready to welcome the members of the Connecticut Ski Council clubs and their families. Conditions have been very good so far, and I hope everyone has had the time to enjoy the early winter weather. Please take the time to let your club s members know that there is a TON of information on the Council website, with more being added daily. If your club is not planning a winter trip this year, there is room in many of other club s trips, and they would welcome you to join them. If YOUR club has a trip that needs a few more travelers, please make sure you have it posted on the website. In addition, the official Awareness Day schedule is posted on the website to help you plan how to stretch your winter fun dollars throughout the winter, as well as additional discounts from retailers and restaurants that will honor your CSC stickers. COMMITTEE REPORTS: SKI VOUCHERS Nancy Nolan (Southern tier) and Cheryl Parmelee (Northern tier) - if you have any questions or concerns about vouchers, please contact these folks to assist you. AWARENESS DAYS John Filakovsky As mentioned, the OFFICIAL Awareness Day schedule is posted on the Council website. PLEASE do not download it to your club s website, but rather encourage your members to go to the CSC site for the latest updates. Also, remember that your members need to know the rules and regulations regarding the CSC stickers. Participating mountain resorts do contact me with violations and/or rude behavior. Help us preserve the good will that we have built with these mountains. CSC SNOWBALL The 2017 Snowball is in the books, and we added over $2000 to the CSC treasury, after expenses. Our new CSC Ambassador, Melissa Patterson-Meador, joined Joy Dutra (our outgoing Ambassador), Marsha Baretta and me for a pre-planning meeting on Dec 12 to begin preparations for next year s Snowball. NATIONAL SKI COUNCIL FEDERATION Ben Tomszak is busy putting together the committee to explore ways in which the Council can distribute information from the Federation to assist our member clubs in attracting new members. MONDAY NIGHT RACING Rob Dexter hosted the kick-off pizza party and registration night for Monday Night racers at Mt Southington, Mon., Dec. 18. It was a great night of camaraderie among the various clubs, and well over 100 showed up to pre-register for the Monday Night race series, which kicks off on Jan. 8, KIDS DAY The Council s Kids Learn-to-Ski day will take place on Sun., Jan. 28. Please read the information in this newsletter and on the website. Kids from 5 to 18 get a free lesson and lift ticket for that day. We picked this date as it falls between the NFL championships and the Super Bowl, so that the adults can join in the fun! PLEASE READ THE FLYER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION. OnSNOW WEEKEND Okemo will host the festivities on Mar. 2, 3 and 4, Club race captains need to begin to put their rosters together as soon as possible. We will be sending out the roster forms, registration forms and waivers and related information within the next week. Printed forms will be available at the Jan. 9 Council meeting. (Continued on page 2) JAN. 9, 2018 NOTE LOCATION: The Back 9 at the Stanley Golf Course (formerly the Whinstone Tavern) Following meeting: Feb. 13, 2018 Newsletter Deadline The next newsletter will be for February deadline is Jan. 20. Send to me at donald.ludwig@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Ginny Ludwig Come One and All to Newington Ski Club s Soup and Chili Dinner This annual charity event is for the benefit of Skiers Unlimited, an adaptive ski program for children aged 6-18 with special needs. Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:00 PM Indian Hills Golf Club, Newington No charge free will donation To attend, and/or to bring a dish, contact Carol Sweeney at , or carolsweeney1112@att.net. Skiers Unlimited provides services in association with CT Children s Medical Center, Hospital for Special Care, Mt. Southington, Alpine Haus of Wethersfield, and Newington Ski Club.

2 President s Message, continued CSC WEBSITE MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CSC WEBSITE TO POST YOUR CLUB TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES!!! Bill Leuze, our Council webmaster, will be glad to post information about your club s activities just him the info. NEWSLETTER To have information included in the February, 2018 newsletter, send it to Ginny Ludwig, our intrepid newsletter editor, by January 20. HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! Be careful out there, and have a great time playing in our Winter Wonderland. See you all at The BACK NINE at STANLEY GOLF COURSE at 7:30 PM on JANUARY 9, 2018!! Jonathan Racing Bits and Pieces Ski/Snowboard Tune-Ups and Waxing at Mt Southington. Full tune-up - $49 Waxing only - $20 Seasonal wax includes one full tune-up - $150 Available in the rental department. Monday Night Bib Collectors Week 1 Mt Laurel Week 2 Newington Week 3 AE Week 4 Danbury/Hartford Week 5 NAVA Week 6 Hamden/Fairfield Week 7 New Haven/Meriden Week 8 Winterset Bibs are to be collected at the end of the second run and put in bib order by color, then placed in the bins (lowest number on top). Adult Race Clinic at Mount Southington Dates: Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 10 Must register in advance. Call Andrea at x216 Cost is $50 per session, or $180 for all 4. NASTAR timing has moved from Wed. to Tues. evenings this winter starting Tues., Dec. 26, 7-9 PM. Cost is $10 plus a night lift ticket. STATE RACES Giant Slalom Mt Southington Jan 17 (rain: 1/24) 7:00 PM Slalom Mt Southington Feb 14 (rain: 2/21) 7:00 PM Downhill Okemo Mar 2 9:30 AM Snowboard Okemo Mar 3 10:00 AM Cross Country Okemo Golf Course Mar 4 9:00 AM Senior Games Ski Sundown Feb 27 8:00 AM Hi, Everyone WHO: WHAT: Ambassador s Angle I am excited and honored to be the Connecticut Ski Council Ambassador. I have enjoyed meeting all the Council s officers, the other club Ambassadors, and all the other club representatives. I look forward to working with the Ambassador team, and all the officers and representatives at the CSC OnSnow event in March. I am especially looking forward to working with Bob Lewis of Hamden Ski Club, our Silver Ambassador, and Sandy Hensel of AE Ski Club, our Bronze Ambassador, to lead the 2018 Ambassador team activities. I live in Middletown with my husband, Jim, and our 2 cats. I am a member of the New Haven Ski Club. I race for New Haven on Monday nights, and learned to ski while I was attending Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, a place where 40 below is a real temperature and not just a wind chill factor! I had my first ski lesson at Loch Lomond Ski area in Thunder Bay. I still remember that it was 10 below, but it was a beautiful sunny day, the instructors were friendly and the lodge was warm. After graduation I moved to Cleveland, where I met and married my husband. One of our first dates was a ski date at the Boston Mills ski area. We joined our first ski club in Ohio, the Continental Ski Club which is a member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council. Shortly after joining Continental, we began racing for them, and we still do when they race in up-state New York! We ve formed many lasting friendships through skiing and racing, and happily recommend skiing and ski clubs to others. Melissa Patterson-Meador CSC Ambassador CT Ski Council s KIDS LEARN TO SKI DAY Related Council member kids ages 5 through high school senior FREE 2-hour lesson from certified instructors of Mt Southington FREE lift ticket for all kids who register and take a lesson FREE apres ski pizza and soda party WHERE: Mount Southington ski area WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2018 Registration/class assignment 2:00-3:30 PM in Alpine Eatery Lessons 4:00-6:00 PM COST: Kids lesson and lift ticket FREE Equipment not provided rentals available at Mt. Southington Adult Council member who accompanies registered children - $25 lift ticket for the day HOW: Fill out registration form found on CSC website (skiclub.com) DEADLINE: Sun., January 14, 2018 Send to: Jonathan Houck, 424 Cardinal Lane, Cheshire, CT jhhouck@cox.net, Cell:

3 OH, THE PLACES YOU LL GO. Check the list carefully new trips have been added. STOWE, VT Jan 18-21, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club Includes: 3-day lift ticket; 3 nights at Commodore Inn; 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner. Cost: $448/doub occ. Non-skier discount $142; add Sunday night for $86 (incl. lift ticket for Mon.) $150 deposit due Oct. 12 (non-refundable); balance due Dec. 17. Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron; enidgary@yahoo.com, or BRECKENRIDGE and VAIL, CO Feb. 4-9, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes Includes: R/T air nonstop from Hartford to Denver via United; R/T hotel & airport transfers; 5 nights at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge; 4 out of 6-day lift ticket valid at Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail and Beaver Creek; welcome wine & cheese reception; AND group day trip to Vail with transportation. Cost: $1445 pp/doub occ in hotel (2 queens, sitting area, microwave, fridge); $1550 pp/in Colorado Suite (1 queen, sleeper, mini-kitchen, spa tub, fireplace, private balcony); $1500 pp/with 4 in 2BR suite; $1630 pp/with 3 in 2BR suite (1 queen room, 2 queen room, sleeper sofa, full kitchen, fierplace, private balcony) Contact: Ray Irvin, or rirvin@binsurance.com SUGARLOAF, MAINE Feb. 8-11, 2018 Host: The Goodmen Club Includes: 3 nights at Sugarloaf Hotel; 3-day lift ticket. Cost: $350 pp/ 6 per 3 BR condo; $375 pp/4 per 2 BR condo; $450 pp/2 at Sugarloaf Hotel. Contact: Donna Yanick at donnayanick@gmail.com or Ken Cutcliffe at ken@greateventsandescapes.com. PARK CITY, UTAH Feb , 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: R/T non-stop air from Newark to Salt Lake City; all ground transportation; 7 nights at Park City Doubletree/Hilton; welcome reception, daily breakfast; 2 group dinners. 3-day lift ticket to Park City/The Canyons; 1-day bus trip and tickets to Snowbird and Powder Mountain. Cost: $1950/pp; doub occ. Contact: Steve Hassel , or at stevehassel66@gmail.com, or Mike Finick at , mrfinick@yahoo.com. INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND Feb , 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club Includes: R/T air Boston/Zurich via American; all ground transfers; 7 nights at 3-star City Hotel Oberland; welcome drink; full hot and cold daily breakfas buffet; local taxes, fuel surcharges, air taxes; optional tour to Bern, Luzerne, Zermatt. Cost: $1289 pp/doub; $1489 pp/single Contact: Brian McNamara, , metrolandskiclub@gmail.com KILLINGTON, VT Feb , 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: 2 nights at Killington Mt. Lodge; 2-day lift ticket; daily breakfast buffet; Fri welcome party. Cost: $299 pp./doub occ. Contact: Eric Zuidema, or ezski@optonline.net TELLURIDE, CO Feb. 23-March 2, 2018 Host: Central CT Snow Snakes Includes: R/T air from Hartford to Montrose, CO; R/T hotel & airport transfers; 7 nights at Hotel Telluride; daily full breakfast; 5 or 7-day lift ticket; complimentary welcome wine, cheese, hors d oeuvres reception. Cost: $2175 pp/in Signature double with 1 king or 2 double beds, sitting area, wet bar, mini-fridge, small appliances, private balcony. Contact: Patti Christiana, , or at President@ctsnowsnakes.org; or Jennifer Gillotti, , or at Jennifer.Gillotti@gmail.com ATTITASH/WILDCAT, NH Feb , 2018 Host: Danbury Ski Club Includes: 2 nights slopeside at Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, with pool & hot tub; 2-day lift ticket good at Attitash & Wildcat; Sat. group dinner & raffle at Attitash. Cost: $335 pp/doub occ. Contact: Charles Rubano at , or at secondhillstudio@gmail.com INDIAN HEAD RESORT, LINCOLN, NH Feb. 25-March 2, 2018 Host: NAVA Ski Club Includes: 5-day mid-week pass; après ski party, Cannon tram; twilight wine and cheese party. Cost: $620 pp/doub occ; $555 pp/triple; $510 pp/quad. $150 discount for non-skier Contact: Enid Batista-Gendron, enidgary@yahoo.com, BIG SKY, MONTANA March 6-13, 2018 Host: Newington Ski Club Includes: R/T air Hartford to Bozeman via United; R/T to Big Sky via motor coach; 7 nights at Big Horn Condos; 5 out of 6-day lift pass (deduct $400 if using MaxPass); welcome reception; mountain tour; discount equipment rental; taxes. Cost: $1750 pp Contact: John Hunter, , or mtholly@sbcglobal.net. BIG SKY, MONTANA

4 MORE CLUB TRIPS THIS SEASON LODGING DEALS THIS SEASON LE PORTES DU SOLEIL, MORZINE, FRANCE March 9-17, 2018 Host: Winterset Ski Club 12 resorts in 2 countries; 24 mountains, 50 summits, 300 runs, 196 lifts. Includes: R/T air Newark to Geneva; R/T bus transfers; 7 nights at Chalet Hotel Fleur des Neiges (5-star); daily breakfast and dinner; lodging and transportation taxes. NOT INCLUDED: trip insurance; lift tickets (6 days approx. $315); baggage fees; self-directed sight-seeing; Winterset Ski Club membership Cost: $1965 pp/doub occ Contact: Carolyn Eiseman, , or wintersetskitrips@gmail.com. COMMODORES Inn at Stowe $78/night, doub occ: Dec, Jan, Feb and April $98/night, doub occ: March Includes breakfast: 10% tax, 8% service on room additional) STOWE or GOLDEN EAGLE RESORT at Stowe Use Promo code: SKICLUB2018 when booking at goldeneagleresort.com. Discount is applied to Best Available Rate: 10%-40% depending on dates & availability. Breakfast not included PARK CITY CANYONS, UTAH March 11-18, 2018 Host: Meriden Ski & Snowboard Club Includes: R/T air Hartford to Salt Lake City via United; R/T airport/hotel transfers via motor coach; 7 nights at Park Ave Condos (Gold units); 4 out of 6-day pass; 1 day lift pass at Deer Valley; baggage handling; taxes & fees. Cost: $ $1835. Contact: Wayne Gineo, , or wgineo@cox.net. MOUNT SNOW, VT Mar 23-25, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: 2 nights at Snow Lake Lodge; 2-day lift ticket; daily continental breakfast; Fri welcome party. Cost: $159 pp/doub occ. Contact: Lavrel Johnson, or 1run-by-1@optonline.net STOWEFLAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA $209/night, doub occ (Dec, Jan, and April) $229/night, doub occ (Feb and March) Rates start from Luxury Level Guestrooms. Tax, gratuity and breakfast not included. Based on availability STOWE MOTEL AND SNOWDRIFT $72/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Dec and April) $80/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Jan, Feb and March) $80/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Sun-Thurs)$110/night, doub occ in Superior Room (Fri & Sat) $100/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Sun-Thurs) $125/night, doub occ in Deluxe Efficiency (Fri & sat) Rates include hearty continental breakfast. 10% tax not included SNOWMASS, COLORADO March 24-31, 2018 Host: Metroland Ski Club Includes: R/T air Boston or NYC; 7 nights in 2-BR condo (based on 4 occ) at Top of the Village Condos; 5 out of 10 day lift ticket (valid at all Aspen mountains); R/T ground transport; pizza welcome party; White Diamond hotel services. Options: R/T luggage porter $10 pp; ski/board rentals; travel ins.; senior pricing; additional lift ticket days. Cost: $1399 pp. Land only package $969. Contact: Brian McNamara, , metrolandskiclub@gmail.com. STOWE, VT Apr 6-8, 2018 Host: Pinnacle Ski Club Includes: 2 nights at Golden Eagle Resort; 2 breakfasts; Fri welcome party. Lift tickets $76/day for CSC members. Epic Pass can be used. Cost: $134 pp/doub occ. Contact: Drew Berescik, or drewster333@aol.com TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT at Stowe $68/night, doub occ (Dec & April) Breakfast not included. $79/night, doub occ (Jan & Feb) Full breakfast included. $99/night, doub occ (March) Full breakfast included. 10% tax additional Conditions: Please make reservations in advance. Reservations subject to availability. Please let the lodging property know that you are participating in the Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days DON T FORGET YOUR CLUB ID WITH A VALID CSC STICKER EVERY TIME YOU SKI! It s required for all Awareness Days, and to exchange vouchers for day lift tickets. This is a public service announcement. You re welcome.

5 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Appreciation Days Season ATTITASH RESORT AND WILDCAT MOUNTAIN Ski Council Appreciation Days Date Appreciation Rate Group Rate Thurs Jan 4 $36 $40 Fri Jan 5 $36 $40 Sat Jan 6 $47 $51 Sun Jan7 $36 $50 Fri Feb 9 $36 $40 Sat Feb 10 $47 $51 Sun Feb 11 $36 $40 Fri Mar 16 $17 $17 Sat Mar 17 $47 $51 Sun Mar 18 $36 $36 Must have valid photo ID and valid ski club/council membership card. One ticket per member per day. Use any ticket window. Groups of 15 or more contact groupinfo@attitash.com at least 24 hours prior to arrival. SKI BUTTERNUT CSC Ski Club Discount $40 almost every weekend & holiday* $20 every Monday Friday non-holiday* $30 equipment rental almost every day* $25 group lesson almost every weekend & holiday* *Valid for members of ski clubs in the CT Ski Council & immediate family (spouse & children only). Not valid MLK weekend (Jan 13-15, 2018) or Presidents Weekend (Feb 17-19, 2018.) Holiday rates apply Dec 24-Jan 1, 2018, and Feb 20-25, Check in at group ticket booth weekends & holidays 8:00 AM to noon; Main office all other times. Present valid CSC ID and Photo ID; cash or credit card only. Skibutternut.com CATAMOUNT Special rates for ski club members! $20 Midweek, non-holiday $49 Weekends including holidays $45 Sundays, non-holiday Just show your valid club ID with CSC sticker for discount! Catamountski.com SUGARBUSH RESORT Council Days Jan 1-7, 2018 $52 ticket per day Mon-Fri & Sunday; $60 ticket Saturday Redeem at either Mount Ellen or Lincoln Peak ticket windows. Must present valid club card with CSC sticker, along with photo ID. One discount per card, unless it s a family club card. Sugarbush.com. GORE MOUNTAIN Ski Council and Club Appreciation Days One-day ticket: $42 Two-day ticket: $75 Available on any of the following dates: Mon Jan 8 Mon Feb 5 Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9 Sat Mar 24 Sun Mar 25 Purchase tickets at Guest Services on the lower level of Northwoods Lodge. Each person must show photo ID and valid club membership card with valid CT Ski Council sticker. cindy@goremountain.com MOUNT SNOW RESORT Mount Snow has some really awesome ticket prices for us this season, in addition to our bulk ticket voucher rates. Make note of these dates: Jan 7 kids under 17 years old pay their age lift ticket Feb 14 Valentine s Day - 2 tickets for $59 Mar 16 St. Pat s Day $17 ticket price And, as always, the CT Ski Council Everyday Benefits are offered. You can buy a day ticket for the daily group ticket rate. Present your club membership card with valid CSC sticker and a valid photo ID at the Mount Snow Group Sales office in the clocktower building (Mon-Fri), or the Sundance Base Lodge (weekends & holidays). One ticket per card; all members must be present with photo ID. STOWE Ski Club & Council Appreciation Days Jan 10-12, 2018; Feb 7-9; Mar 16-18; April 6-8 Rates Adult (13-64) Senior (65+) Child (5-12) 1-day: $76 1-day: $65 1-day: $48 2-day: $152 2-day: $130 2-day: $96 3-day: $228 3-day: $195 3-day: $144 Participants must present or obtain an Evolution Stowe Card. It is your lift ticket and is specific to each participant. It can be reloaded. For season, Stowe Mountain Resort guests will not be charged to initially obtain an Evolution card. First replacement (loss or forgotten) made at no charge. Second replacement: $10. Go directly to a ticket window at Mansfield or Spruce Camp. Present valid ski club ID with Council sticker & driver s license.

6 CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Season Officers PRESIDENT: Jonathan Houck 424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire CT VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Baretta TREASURER: Kim Roberti 49 Stanton Rd, Clinton, CT ; SECRETARY: Ben Tomczak, AMBASSADOR: Melissa Patterson- Meador AWARENESS DAYS: John Filakovsky BULK TICKETS: Southern Tier: Nancy Nolan, 28 Homestead Pl, Cheshire, CT Northern Tier Bulk Tickets: Cheryl Parmelee; NEWSLETTER: Ginny Ludwig 45 Wintergreen, Cheshire, CT ; RACING : Rob Dexter, ; skicouncil@sbcglobal.net HISTORIAN: TBA PAST PRESIDENT: Tony Edwards PO Box , West Hartford, CT WEBMASTER: Bill Leuze, wleuze@att.net CONTACT INFORMATION: Jonathan Houck 424 Cardinal Ln., Cheshire, CT jhhouck@cox.net BAD WEATHER Bad weather may necessitate the postponement of a CSC meeting. Please check the CSC website at skiclub.com. CSC MEETING LOCATION: The Back 9 Restaurant at Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Avenue, New Britain CONNECTICUT SKI COUNCIL Visit our website at skiclub.com. The purpose of the Connecticut Ski Council is to foster and encourage organized amateur skiing and riding, to assist in the development of new clubs, to sponsor and run inter-club competition, promote club activity on and off the snow, and to teach skiing and ski safety skills to others. The Council offers discounts on lift tickets, ski trips, lodging, competitive racing, Nordic programs, ski instruction, and social and sporting events, community involvement, physical conditioning, meeting people and having fun. Newsletter Editor Ginny Ludwig 45 Wintergreen Lane Cheshire, CT 06410