The March 2017 Volume LXXXI, Number 3 EDGE Newsletter of The 2017 Stanley Sharaga Memorial President s Race Saturday, March 18 at Hunter Mountain, NY This event is open to all NJSSC Ski Club members and their children. Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Price: $70 and includes all area lift ticket, race, prizes, photo, and party fee. Price for lift ticket and party (no racing): $44 Price for race and party (no lift ticket): $31 Pre-registration is required. $70 per racer by Monday 3/13/17. You are not pre-registered unless payment is received by 3/13/17. ** ** All entrants in the NJSSC President s Race must complete a Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement at Hunter. All minors must have a parent or legal guardian execute the Under age release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement. Form Completion and BIB Pickup 8 9 a.m. (Colonel s Hall, Base Lodge, Hunter Mountain). Club team captain will pick up bibs for his club, distribute bibs, and collect all liability forms. Course Inspection 9:30 a.m. till 10:20 a.m.; Race 10:30 a.m. till completed. Awards Party: 4:00 p.m. (Colonels Hall). Individual and Team Awards (No limit to team size, one team per club). Individuals from clubs not having enough racers for a team can race without a club team. Door prizes awarded by lottery. Each racer will receive a 5 x 7 in. photo. Women and men will be sorted by the best handicap of two runs and separated into three classes (A, B, and C). The first person in each class will get 25 points, the next 24, and so on. The team score will be the best three point counts for women and the best four point counts for men. The more racers a club has the better chance to receive the higher A, B, and C scores. To qualify for club team awards, the team must have at least three women and four men racing. To qualify for a team award you must have at least three women and four men race. To qualify for door prizes, you must race and be present to win, unless an exception is granted in advance by the registration staff for a valid excuse. See Pg 3 for Registration Form Inside... President s Msg... 2 Club Info... 4-8 2017 Ski Trips... 10-11 Calendar... 16
2 Club Information Club Officers President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Sergeant at Arms: Board of Directors Keith Faucher Pat Marsh Rich Partridge Committee Chairs Budget and Finance: Constitution: Frank Van Zanten Jeff Elwyn Charles Shanes Jim Gahn Pat Cummins Pat Cummins John Macek Events: Gwen Cardarelli & Ellen Kelly Instruction: Mark Searle Marketing/Publicity: Craig Goldstein Social Media Coordinator: Vacant Meeting Programs: Membership Services: Newsletter: Website: Vacant Pete Gray Sub-Chair: Welcoming, Mentoring, Retention: Susan Eschbach Ski Council/Discount Tix: Ski Trips: Melanie Michon John Macek Jim Gahn Jeff Elwyn Contact information is available in the Online Membership Directory on the club website. www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org Or queries may be sent to info@hudsonvalleyskiclub.org Surprise. President s Message And not a pleasant one. The day before our February 22nd Member Meeting, scheduled as the last one to be held at Coppola s On 9, several club members reported seeing a large C L O S E D banner on the building. The transition from restaurant to credit union building had assumed a faster pace than the one of which we had been informed. With less than 24 hours to relocate the meeting to our new venue it was decided to cancel. Thanks Craig for wasting no time in getting out the word via FaceBook and email. Thanks also to Pat Marsh and Keith Faucher for their work on the relocation committee and especially to Keith for identifying Umberto s as a potential meeting location and for arranging and scheduling our March 1 and 15 Member Meetings at yet another Route 9 venue... our 3rd one. With local snow almost completely melted and with four of this season s six ski trips completed the imminent transition from winter to spring cannot be denied, even though not all of us may be ready. However, there remains ample opportunity to enjoy more snow. Check out the HVSC web site for information about (and registration for) the three Bus-To-Mount-Snow Sunday trips scheduled for February 26, as well as the March 13-16 trip to Attitash, NH. And, finally, Mark Searle reports that he will have 9 lift tickets to be raffled at the March 1 meeting. 22 Trails * 100% Snowmaking * 3 Quad Lifts * Close to home! SKI CLUB MEMBERS SAVE! $20 to $25 OFF! Frank Van Zanten Lift Tickets $40 $20 Most Weekends & Holidays* Monday- Friday (exluding all holiday periods) Save up to $10 on Rentals & $20 on Lessons. Family members save too. *Offer NOT Valid Jan. 14-16 & Feb. 18-20, 2017. Show your Ski Club ID at Groups Booth. No advanced purchase necessary. 380 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 413.528.2000 www.skibutternut.com/tickets-passes/groups/ski-clubs
Club Events 3 2017 Stanley Sharaga Memorial President s Race Registration To pre-register, complete the pre-registration form and send one check to be received by 3/13/17 Payable to: New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council, Inc. to: Karen Sanderson NJSSC SSMPR Race Chairperson P.O. Box 652 Hunter, NY 12442 Any questions should be directed to Karen at (914) 319-1794 cell. E-mail: skimoomoo@att.net home. Substitutions of racers pre-registered must be coordinated in advance with Karen. There will be a very limited number of same day registrations accepted at a cost of $75 per racer ($35 with no lift ticket, $45 with no race). Return this form with check payable to New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council, Inc. with registration form: SKI CLUB: No. of Racers @ $70 (with lift ticket and party): No. of Racers @ $31 (without lift ticket and with party): No. of Non-Racers @ $44 (with lift ticket and party): No. of Non-Racers @ $5 (party only) No. of Racers @ $39 (lift ticket only) TOTAL: Mail To: Karen Sanderson NJSSC SSMPR Race Chairperson P.O. Box 652 Hunter, NY 12442
4 Club Info Notes From The Nominating Committee We re getting there. Several people have volunteered to stay on or take a new position, but we still need your help! WE NEED A PRESIDENT!! I m hoping someone who enjoys the events and camaraderie of this great group will step up. You wouldn t be alone. There are other officers and a BOD to help you! Thanks for considering running. Kathy Aman, Committee Chair 845-505-3113 New meeting location Unfortunately, Coppola s, our meeting place, has closed. We would like to thank Coppola's for their hospitality and commitment to HVSC over the many years we have been meeting there. The site selection committee is happy to report that it has arranged for a new meeting site. Beginning with the March 1st 7:30 member meeting, we will be at... Umberto's of Mamma Marisa Umberto s is located just south of Coppola's on Route 9 at 2245 South Road, Poughkeepsie. (next to Red Lobster) Phone is (845) 462-5117. Site Selection Committee Keith Faucher, Chair Pat Marsh, Jim Gahn, Frank VanZanten HVSC volunteers at the recent winter Special Olympics were Rich Partridge, Donna Augustine, Mark Searle, Toni Ciarfella and Keith Faucher (pictured with the Capital District snowboard team) at Holiday Mountain.
Club Info 5 Lift Ticket Lotto The club holds Lift Ticket Lotto contests at each club meeting during the ski season, as a means of generating some revenue for the club. Several local ski areas have given the club lift tickets in exchange for ads in the newsletter. We will be giving away lift tickets to different ski areas at each meeting through February 2017. All you need to do to get in on the hot action of this cool deal is be sure to buy Lift Ticket Lotto tickets at the next meeting don t get left out in the cold. When you win and later use a lift ticket from Lift Ticket Lotto, please take a moment the thank the ski area for their support of the HVSC. There will be LTL drawings at both February meetings with tickets from Butternut, Catamount, Gore, Jiminy, Attitash/Wildcat, Plattekill and Thunder Ridge. Ticket prices for the Lotto will be: 1 for $1, 6 for $5, and 15 for $10. Lift Ticket Lotto Winners Feb 1 Catamount - Frank Van Zanten Plattekill - Walter Madden Thunder Ridge - Herb Eschbach Jiminy Peak - Frank Van Zanten Attitash - Bob Macedo Welcome New Members! Joe Catania Bob Macedo Robin Smith Membership Directories The 2016-17 Membership Directories are available! Pick up your copy at any meeting or receive one by mail by sending a SASE (6.5 x 9.5 minimum) to Pete Gray. The postage for one Membership Directory (Single Memberships) is $1.15. The postage for two Membership Directories (Couple Memberships) is $1.36. Club Discounts & Perks! The 2016-2017 Discount Ski Lift Ticket Purchase form is now available on our website in the Members Only section. The HVSC is happy to announce that our members will now enjoy discounts at Ski Haus and Potter Brothers. Ski Haus - 20% off on non sale equipment and clothing 15% off on non dale accessories 10% off on all seasonal rentals and services Potter Brothers - 10% off on non sale items 5% off on sale items 10% off on full tune ups
6 Club Info It s Your Website - Use It! HudsonValleySkiClub.org is your one place to go for all things HVSC. Want to view a current or past edition of The Edge, Just click on the Newsletters tab and pick the one you want. Need to see where the club s ski trips are going and when, or need a Trip Registration form, the Skiing tab has them and more. An updated list of lift ticket discounts is on the Discounts tab. John the Web Guy s Website Tips VIEWING EVENT LISTINGS You can view the Events Calendar in either Monthly Calendar view or List view. Simply click on the VIEW AS button and select Month or List. Renewing your membership? Guess what? Information and forms are available through the Membership tab. Check out the Events Calendar to see a schedule of upcoming club activities. Click on an event that interests you for more information and even maps. Yep, it s all there via the Events tab. Keep in touch with fellow members by using the Membership Directory in the Members Only tab. The password on the back of your membership card will allow you entry. See member photos of club events on the Photos tab. Check the HVSC Facebook page to connect with members on current club events and happenings. Want to hike, bike, or hit the slopes for a day but need a ski buddy? Post the details and find other club members to join you. Don't go it alone, that's why you joined a club! Planning an outing? Post on our Facebook page and invite your HVSC friends! See how simply and quickly the navigation tabs provide access to a wealth of club information. If you see a need for improvements to the content or visual appeal of our website, please let us know. John Macek, Web Guy john@jfmacek.com Northeast Snow Report New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine Check out the latest conditions at your favorite mountain! http://www.onthesnow.com/northeast/skireport.html Everything For Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Kayaking & Paintball 1611 Rt 22 Brewster, NY 10509 845-279-3100 NEW LOCATION!! 985 Rt 376 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-298-9597 Visit Us At skihausonline.com 62 Danbury Rd (Rt 7) New Milford, CT 06776 860-355-2001
Club Info 7 Wednesdays on Snow Introducing Wednesdays on Snow, a new HVSC Program. Looking for someone to ski with during the week? Join friends (members and non-members) for this new program as we ski & snowboard the diverse trails at several ski resorts. Throughout the season, we will visit Windham, Hunter, Jiminy, Belleayre, Thunder Ridge, Catamount, Plattekill, and others. March Wednesday Ski Dates: Mar 1 @ xx Catamount Mar 8 @ xx Windham Mar 15 @ xx Hunter Mar 22 @ xx Belleayre Free ski lessons may be available with advance request and availability of instructors. Check the HVSC Facebook page for weekly details. Sign up with Herb Eschbach so we know whom to expect. An e-mail will be sent our a few days ahead listing meeting times and places, a roster so you could possibly share a ride, or for last minute updates. Email: docherbe@optonline.net Cell (845) 242-6699 Ski Improvement Days Keep your skiing skills fresh at one or more of our ski club s Free Lesson Days, conducted by certified professional ski instructors. Never been skiing? Want to learn how to ski so you can keep up with friends? Sign up to take lessons at one of our Ski Improvement Days. This season s schedule of opportunities to enhance your skills will be on both weekdays and weekends (Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays). The dates will coincide with Potter Bros Discount Flex Tickets program. The next scheduled Ski Improvement Days will be: Friday Feb 3 @ Belleayre Sunday Feb 5 @ Plattekill Sunday Feb 12 @ Jiminy Peak If you plan to participate in the Ski Improvement Day, contact Herb Eschbach at docherbe@optonline.net or (845) 242-6699, and indicate your approximate level of skiing. We will provide a list of participants a day ahead in case you would like to contact others to carpool, or for any last minute updates. Discounts for HVSC Members! We realize Ski Clubs are Ambassadors for our passions... Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Outdoor Living. In Appreciation, please enjoy the following Special HVSC Discounts: 20% Off All Non Sale Equipment and Clothing Purchases 15% on All Non Sale Accessory Purchases 10% Off All Seasonal Rentals and Service An Additional 5% Off 2016-2017 Sale Items (Thru Feb. 15, 2017)
8 Club Info Sunday Bus to Mount Snow Sunday bus transportation is available this season for select day skiing at Mt Snow. Sit back and enjoy the ride to Mt Snow in safety and comfort on a luxury motor coach, and arrive at Mt Snow relaxed and ready to ski! The final Sunday date of the season is: February 26 There will be 3 area pick-up spots and times: Bus leaves 6:00 am Highland Park & Ride Routes 9W and 299. Bus leaves 6:35 am Kingston Park & Ride Route I587 NYS Thruway Exit 19. Bus leaves 7:00 am Saugerties Park & Ride, RT 32 oppposite NYS Thruway Exit 20 S. Bus will arrive at Mt Snow approximately 9:00 am. Return bus loading will begin at 3:00 pm, and departure from Mt. Snow will be at 3:30 SHARP! So don t take that last run unless you want to walk home! The bus will return to Saugerties at approximately 5:45 pm, Kingston @ 6:00 pm, and Highland @ 6:30 pm. Bring the forms and check to the bus. Sufficient seats must be sold by 10 days before the trip date to insure the trip will proceed. In the event of a trip cancellation full refunds will promptly be issued. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the bus. Please respect other passengers rights to a quiet and enjoyable trip. To see schedule and register, go to the HVSC website Questions? Email BusAdmin@HudsonValleySkiClub.org Pricing is very reasonable. Peak Resorts Explorer and Drifter season passholders only need to purchase bus fare. Non-pass holders can include a group lift ticket for only $40 more. For Hudson Valley (HVSC) and Trailsweepers (TSSC) Ski Club Members Bus only $38.00, Bus w/lift $78.00 (A valid Member Number must be supplied for each individual ticket registration and membership card shown when boarding the bus.) General Public Bus only, $58.00, Bus w/lift, $98.00. If you are not a member but want to take advantage of club member pricing, fill out a Membership Application and Waiver and Release of Liability along with a check made out to Hudson Valley Ski Club for the appropriate dues.
Chamonix Pix 9 People making their way down to the great Vallee Blanche. Aiguille du Midi.
10 HVSC Ski Trips 2017 February 25 March 4, 2017 (Sat Sat) Ski the largest ski area in Utah and the United States combining the former Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons ski areas into a 7300-acre masterpiece simply named Park City. The entire ski area is accessible from either the Park City or Canyons Village base areas and is interconnected by a new gondola and lifts. Includes: 7 nights lodging at the Doubletree Inn by Hilton o Breakfast included daily o close to town and ski areas / free local bus transportation 5 of 7-day lift ticket at Park City o Includes $100 Helly Hansen gift certificate (Hotel & Ski Area Promo) Roundtrip airfare from Albany, NY Ground transportation to/from airports in NY and Utah Price: Adult $1819 / Seniors 65+ $1719 New Pricing: Adult $1619 Senior 65+ $1519 $300 deposit due at sign-up, then monthly payments of $200 July thru December, final payment January depending on options selected. Payments due by first meeting date each month. Lift Ticket Options Adult Senior 65+ 6 th day at Park City Add $52 Add $40 1 Day group ticket for Deer Valley (min 20 req d) Add $86 Add $86 Downgrade to 4 Day Park City lift ticket and add 1-day group ticket at Deer Valley. (not eligible for Helly Hansen gift certificate) Add $38 Add $42 Trip leader: John Macek 845-489-6056 / john@jfmacek.com Mail checks made out to HVSC Trips to: 36 Hillview Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Minimum cancellation penalty: $100. Trip Insurance is highly encouraged.
Club Events 11 Ralph s Peak Hikers Cabin Volunteers 2017 Trail Work Schedule RPHCV, a member organization of New York/ New Jersey Trail Conference, announces its 2017 schedule of trail work and RPH Cabin maintenance. RPH Cabin is located at 731 Hortontown Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY. The spring opening work weekend is scheduled for April 1-2, 2017. Thereafter, Saturday trail work hours will commence on April 8 and continue through July 8. Trail work projects are on the AT in Dutchess and Putnam counties of NY. The RPH Cabin annual Bar-B-Q/work weekend will be held July 14-16, 2017. Saturday work hours will resume July 29 and continue through the Summer and Fall until the final 2017 season ends on September 30. The RPH Cabin Spring Opening weekend (April 1 & 2) will focus on maintenance in and about the RPH Cabin including foliage maintenance, Cabin cleaning and painting, tent platform maintenance, installation of hammock posts and possibly planting of trees. Overnight camping is encouraged for this event. Saturday 4/1 work hours begin at 10AM. Participants can provide as many hours of work as desired, including water bar maintenance, trail restoration, trail foliage maintenance, stone crushing and stone steps installation. Participants should come prepared with work shoes and work gloves. Hard hats and eye protection are provided.. RPHC Volunteers have an abundance of tools, but participants are encouraged to bring personal tools such as rakes, loppers, small hand saws etc. Personal tools should be distinctively marked so they can be reclaimed by owners if used by other workers. The July Annual work weekend (July 14 16) always incorporates some major projects, either at the RPH Cabin location or off-site at AT trail locations within 30 miles. Teams are assembled at the time and sent out with work leaders. A Bar-B-Q grill and kitchen are assembled in order to provide breakfast lunch & dinner for thru hikers and workers on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Overnight camping is encouraged for this event. For more information and registration contact: Tim Messerich, Trail Crew Leader bascomgrillmaster@yahoo.com (845) 401-8817 or Jim Gahn, RPH President earmaster@juno.com (845) 561-6376 March 13-16 Grand Summit Hotel, Attitash, NH Package Includes: 3 day of skiing 3 night lodging 3 full breakfasts 1 group dinner ½ day complimentary lift ticket day of arrival All service fees and taxes. Price: $375 (Peaks Pass holders $255) Payments: $100 at sign up $100 by 10/15/16 $100 /55 pass holders by 12/15/16 $75 by 1/15/17 Trip Leader: Patrick Cummins Phone: 845-519-7585 Email: pecummins22@gmail.com Make checks out to HVSC Trips/Attitash WC & mail to: 8 Card Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Tuckerman Ravine
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Chamonix Pix 13 Brevent Tram in mid air. Gore Mountain Welcomes You For: HVSC D i s c o u n t D a y s 1-Day: $ 42 2-Day: $ 75 -Thursday, January 12, 2017 -Thursday, February 9, 2017 -Monday, March 6, 2017 -Saturday, March 25, 2017 -Sunday, March 26, 2017 Discounted 1 and 2-day tickets are available to Hudson Valley Ski Club members on any of the dates listed above. Council day tickets may only be purchased at the Guest Services Office, located on the lower level of the Northwoods Lodge. Each person must show their photo ID and current HVSC membership card. North Creek, NY GoreMountain.com (518) 251-2411
TRIP REGISTRATION FORM Trip: Dates: For airline transportation the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that the name on the airline ticket exactly matches the name on the government approved form of identification you will be using on the trip. First Name Middle Last Date of Birth Gender Membership # First Name Middle Last Date of Birth Gender Membership # Are you a NYSki3 or Peak Pass Season Pass holder: Skier 1: Yes No Skier 2: Yes No Address: Street 1: Street 2: City: State: Zip: Phone: Home: Mobile: Email: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: Preferred Roommate: If you do not have a roommate are you willing to accept a mixed room? Yes No Are you willing to pay a single supplement? Yes No If you answer No to both you will be placed on the wait list until you are matched with a roommate. If you cancel, there will be a cancellation charge. Penalties are defined in the trip flyer. If there is a wait List penalties may be waived. Make checks payable to HVSC TRIPS and note the destination on the memo line. No cash will be taken for payment. Please make additional payments on or before the due date. Failure to make payments on time will result in you being placed on the wait list. All requests for alterations to your trip arrangements are to be made to the trip leader. Under no circumstances are you to make changes through the tour operator, hotel, airlines, etc. The Hudson Valley Ski Club Board of Directors expects you to conduct yourself in a way that will contribute to the excellent reputation our club enjoys. I understand that trip participants are welcome to plan their own group activities but only activities organized by the trip leader will be paid for by HVSC. SIGNATURE (1) DATE SIGNATURE (2) DATE Non members must complete the Liability and Waiver form available on the HVSC website Membership page HVSC Trip Registration Form Page 1
15 Waiver and Release of Liability In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Hudson Valley Ski Club, Inc. (HVSC) sponsored activities, related events, or trips, each of the undersigned: 1. Agrees that prior to participating, he/she will inspect any facilities and equipment to be used, and if he/she believes anything is unsafe, he/she will immediately advise a club officer of such condition(s) and refuse to participate. 2. Acknowledges and fully understands that each club member will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and causing severe social and economic losses which might result not only from his/her own actions, but inactions or negligence of others, the club rules, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 3. Assumes all risks and accepts all responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death, even if caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the releases named below. 4. Releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the Hudson Valley Ski Club, Inc., its affiliates, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, and other employees of the organization, other club members, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct club activities, premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and other persons or entities which give recommendations, directions or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the program or premises, all of which are hereinafter referred to as Releases, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property whether caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releases or otherwise. Code of Conduct I understand camaraderie among the members is a crucial component of HVSC s purpose and enhances the enjoyment of club activities by everyone. My conduct as a club member impacts the public s view of our club and the willingness of organizations to co-sponsor activities with our club. As a result I agree to the following: a) I will exhibit courtesy, good behavior and show respect for fellow members and other parties while on any club trip or while involved in any club-sponsored activity; b) I understand that offensive conduct, making threats, sexual harassment and intimidating behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated; c) I will obey all federal, state and local laws while participating in club functions and the rules and authorities of establishments where functions are held; and d) I will support and promote safety at all club-sponsored functions. I understand and accept that violations of this Code of Conduct can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of membership. Signatures: The undersigned have read and agree to the above Waiver and Release of Liability and Code of Conduct and understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily. (1) Print Name Signature Date (2) Print Name Signature Date
16 Dates to Remember Friday Race Training Every Friday evening, Club members meet at an area restaurant for a couple hours of friendly conversation. We welcome new members and old. Any questions, comments or suggestions, contact Susan Kokosa @ 845-229-6786 or race_training@hudsonvalleyskiclub.org March 3 Umberto s, 2245 South Rd (Rt 9) Poughkeepsie Calendar of Events March 1 Club Meeting, Umberto s @ 7:30 pm 15 Club Meeting, Umberto s @ 7:30 pm 13-16 Attitash/Wildcat Trip 10 Nic L Inn Wine Cellar, 135 N. Water St Poughkeepsie 17 Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd (Rt 9) Hyde Park 24 Olive Garden, 2044 South Rd, Poughkeepsie 31 Toma s Tapas Bar, 900 Rt 376, Wappingers Falls Hudson Valley Ski Club PO Box 2704 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2704 www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org info@hudsonvalleyskiclub.org