Raleigh Ski and Outing Club www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org CELEBRATING 52 YEARS OF FUN AND ADVENTURE! VOLUME 52 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2017 NOVEMBER RSOC CALENDAR 5 Wild Turkey Paddle 9 McCormick & Schmick s Seafood Restaurant 16 Alpine Ski Center Special Sale for RSOC 18 Duke vs. Georgia Tech Football DECEMBER 1 RSOC Annual Holiday Party 2-9 Steamboat Race/Ski/ Ride Camp 24 Holiday Orphans JANUARY 2018 1/27 to 2/3 Snowmass, Colorado Ski Trip FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 2/24 to 3/4 Whitefish, Montana Ski Trip APRIL 2018 26-29 Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention in Myrtle Beach See the Alpine Ski Center ad on page 3 about a special sale they're holding for RSOC members. Stop by Alpine Ski Center between 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, mention the RSOC, and RSOC will get credit from Alpine for your visit (no purchase is necessary). NOVEMBER PROGRAM RSOC club member, Kevin (Kip) Radez, has compiled a photo overview of his journey of El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain and he will share his experiences with us. NOVEMBER 14th MEETING REI 1751 Walnut Street, Cary (corner of Walnut Street and Buck Jones Road) ENTER THE STORE, GO RIGHT TO THE GLASSED-IN ROOM NEXT TO THE CANOE SECTION MEETING TIME: 7:00-8:45 p.m. The RSOC Board will meet Tuesday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Susan Nicholas, 1705 Legendary Lane, Morrisville. All members are welcome to attend this meeting.
WILD TURKEY PADDLE Sunday, November 5 #AD1704 The River: Down-East Blackwater River The NE Cape Fear is our goal by rotation; but the South, the Black, the Lumber, and Holly Shelter Creek will be kept in consideration. (One of these years, we should actually do the NE Cape Fear.) This is the time of year to find mistletoe hanging from branches above your head! Total paddling distance range is estimated 6-10 miles. Final arrangements by November 1. Bring your own or rental canoe or kayak, partner, PFD s, water, lunch, and flat water paddling experience (or skilled partner). (The Cleopatra paddling stroke is popular on this trip.) A group visit to a local fish/steak house for supper is planned, but not mandatory. No walk-ons please. The trip capacity is limited and the Coordinator is not difficult to contact. This is a joint trip with the Carolina Canoe Club. Meeting Location: We will meet in the morning at the I-40 rest area near Benson, North Carolina. Start time: 8-9 a.m. (check with Coordinator) End time: Rarely before dark Event fee: None Maximum attendees: 25 Guests (per member) allowed: 3 Coordinator: Paul Mobus 919/847-1770 (home) 919/212-5054 (work) 919/714-2715 (mobile) McCORMICK & SCHMICK S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Thursday, November 9 #LE1717 We have had many enjoyable evenings at McCormick & Schmick s, so let s try a Thursday evening. Their special is $2.50 Oyster Rockefeller while landlubbers can enjoy their $5 McCormick s Ch ees e burger. Come hungry and thirsty for the Happy Hour Menu! Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh 27612 919/881-7848 http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com Meeting/start time: 5:00 p.m. End time: approximately 2 to 3 hours Event fee: Cost of dinner and drinks Maximum attendees: 12 Coordinator: Dwen Andrews 919/856-7556 or 919/624-0762 dwencita@gmail.com DUKE VS. GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL GAME Saturday, November 18 #LE1712 Join RSOC for our first football game between two regular ACC opponents as Duke takes on Georgia Tech at Wallace Wade Stadium on the Duke campus in Durham. We will meet for a tailgate two hours before game time. However, game time won't be announced until two weeks before the game (due to TV scheduling). The tailgating location will be announced to those signed up prior to the game. Bring a dish to share and come early to enjoy the comraderie! Being November, we will likely get nice Southern football weather and not Northern snow or sleet. Of course being a ski club, we all do have long johns, don t we? Location: Football game: Wallace Wade Stadium, 110 Frank Basset Drive, Durham (tailgate location TBD) Start time: To be decided two weeks prior to the game Cost member: $21 Cost non-member: $25 Maximum attendees: 15 Coordinator: Brian Maloney 919/257-8170 BMALON12@hotmail.com ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 1 #LE1716 This year's Annual Holiday Party will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. This semi-formal affair features a DJ, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of dancing. The price of admission will include two drink tickets. Make your plans now to join in the fun! Reminder: Food starts at 7:00 and will be removed at 11:00; dancing is from 8:00 to 11:30. As we have done for many years, donations will be collected for the Salvation Army at the door. Please bring your unwrapped toy or monetary donation to the door. Location: North Raleigh Hilton, 3415 Wake Forest Road Start time: 7:00 p.m. End time: Midnight Event fee: $30.00 RSOC members signing up through October 31; $35.00 RSOC members signing up between November 1 thorugh November 24. RSOC members can bring one guest for $20.00 added to the above prices. Cancellation policy: There will be no refunds after Nov. 24 PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO sign-ups after November 24 or at the door. You can sign up at the RSOC October and November meetings, online at www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org, or send a check (payable to RSOC ) to the following address: Charles Kincaid, 205 Shalimar Drive, Durham, NC 27713. Coordinator: Charlie Kincaid 919/401-6476 cekrunner@hotmail.com Page 2 RSOC November 2017
STEAMBOAT RACE/SKI/RIDE CAMP December 2-9 #SK1704 This trip is set-up as a race camp/ski school program, and everyone is encouraged to participate. Past participants can attest to the benefit of this type of program. If you have never tried it, you should; you will probably be pleasantly surprised. However, if you desire, the lesson portion may be deducted. Also, there are other deducts and adds, especially for teens and children. SIGN-UP: All applicants must be a member of a Crescent Ski Council affiliated club (such as RSOC) at the time of the trip to participate. Everyone must sign up online with our travel agent, Sports America Tours (SAT) in Santa Rosa, California, at http://www.sportsameria.com/csctrips (Payment must be received within 15 days of online registration). If paying by check, make it payable to SAT. SIGN-UP PERIOD: Sign-up period ends November 1 or when the 400-participant limit is reached, whichever occurs first. SAT will not accept any form of application for sign-up after this period. PACKAGE COST (varies): Ranging from $1,090 to $1,355, depending on number of occupants). Rates/options are outlined at the CSC website at: http://www. crescentskicouncil.org/tripflyers/trip_information_ Steamboat_2017.pdf WHAT'S INCLUDED: Seven nights lodging at The Lodge @ Steamboat Six-day lift ticket Five full days of lessons including a NASTAR or CSC Format race Three lunches (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Welcome wine and cheese party Keg party Western BBQ dinner Awards banquet with door prizes Free shuttle bus service Ski socks (pending sponsorship) WHAT NOT INCLUDED: 3% credit card fee charged by SAT (if credit card is used) Airfare (SAT will handle for you if you wish) Ground transportation (SAT has bus/rental car options) Trip insurance Other meals not specifically listed Equipment rentals (special CSC discount available at Christy Sports) QUESTIONS: Travel Agent: Sports America Tours, Sara Clemons, 120 Stony Point Road, Suite 245, Santa Rosa CA 95401; 800/876-8551 or 707/791-3215; fax 707/575-7624; csc@sportsamerica.com. Steamboat Trip Leader: Cathie Mulgrew. HOLIDAY ORPHANS Sunday, December 24 #LE1718 Staying in town for the holidays? Come join the 20th annual Holiday Orphans potluck party on Christmas Eve from 6:30 p.m. until Santa comes. Bring your favorite covered dish. Hot cider, soda, and chips will be provided. Alcohol is BYOB. Contact the Coordinator to reserve your spot. Location: Home of Joanne Mayo Directions: To be provided to those who RSVP Start time: 6:30 p.m. End time: Until... Event fee: No charge Maximum attendees: 50 Guests (per member) allowed: 5 Coordinator: Joanne Mayo 919/417-1478 jomayo@nc.rr.com Sale for RSOC and Friends Thursday, November 16, 5-9 p.m. Stop by Alpine Ski Center for some great deals especially for RSOC and our Friends. Alpine Ski Center is located at 8601 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh (across from CarMax) 919/783-7547 Mention that you are there for the RSOC Sale and RSOC will get credit from Alpine for your visit (no purchase is necessary). Be sure and tell your friends! RSOC November 2017 Page 3
CSC MEMBER PERK POINT 6 SOCKS Please use the 25% off Point 6 sock, Crescent Ski Council discount and share it with all your friends. Point 6 Sock Company donated one pair of Point 6 socks to each Race Camp participant this year at Steamboat. Now, Point 6 socks is offering all Crescent members and their friends a 25% discount on Point 6 socks. All one needs to do is use the code CSC and receive a 25% discount off internet orders, www.point6.com. For all internet orders over $50, free shipping is offered. This offer is extended to all CSC members and their friends, so spread the word. Point 6 Sock Company was started by Peter Duke who founded Smartwool Sock Company. The quality, comfort, and fit of Point 6 socks are said to be better than what one experienced from CSC SPRING CONVENTION KINGSTON PLANTATION, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday-Sunday April 26-29, 2018 Four of our RSOC members Ken Schuster, Diane Mitchell, Rich Mitchell and Jim Bennett are shown enjoying one of the beautiful sites in Iceland through a September trip sponsored by the Knoxville Ski and Outing Club. MARK YOUR CALENDARS, and plan to start next spring with a trip to Myrtle Beach and the Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention. This is not just an event for skiers, and is a fun weekend at the beach at one of the nicest resorts in Myrtle Beach (more like a Hilton Head resort). There will be 200-250 people attending from the 20 CSC clubs, a great opportunity to meet other CSC members. More details will be included in upcoming newsletters. Page 4 RSOC November 2017
RACE TEAM 2017-2018 Racing provides a great way to improve your skills while having fun with your friends on the slopes. Every season RSOC competes against twenty other ski clubs in the Crescent Ski Council s Southeastern regional racing program. Last year, RSOC s race team took second place overall, and we hope to have another great season this year. For those who have an interest in racing, alpine, telemark, or snowboarding, now s your chance to join. Sign-ups started in October and continue throughout the season. All RSOC members are eligible for the team; there are no age restrictions. The youngest Crescent racer is four years old, and the oldest is over 70! Many on the program have been racing for over twenty years, and are likely to remind you of that; but, the majority of the racers are recreational skiers looking to challenge themselves on the local mountains. Competition is structured such that even first-time racers collect prizes, as all racers are grouped according to ability. The race season starts in December and consists of five weekend races in North Carolina, split between Appalachian, Beech, Canaan Valley and Sugar, with the finals held in March at Silver Creek, West Virginia. There is no requirement to attend all the races, so you can race as many, or as few as you like. Each weekend s multi-discipline race format consists of two runs of slalom on Saturday followed by two runs of giant slalom on Sunday. Prizes are given out each day. Race team benefits include discounts on lodging, lifts, equipment, performance tune-ups and repairs, access to professional coaching, and an excuse to wear spandex outside in the winter. Does it get much better than that? The race schedule is shown below. For more information, contact John Christensen by email (rsocracing@gmail.com) or phone (919) 412-3681. See you on the slopes. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RSOC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! As a member of the RSOC, you are also a member of the Crescent Ski Council (CSC) and the National Ski Council Federation (NSCF). Numerous businesses have offered discounts to members of the clubs belonging to the NSCF. You can access the NSCF members benefits page through the RSOC website (www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org). 1) login; 2) click on members only in the left column; 3) login to the NSCF site; 4) scroll to the bottom of the page with a list of Quick Links, and click on Member Benefits. The numerous vendors offering discounts will then be listed. Some of the companies offering discounts are: Bern Unlimited (Helmets) 50% discount off any Bern helmet Christy Sports 20% off daily rate for ski/ snowboard rentals Freyja Canada 20% discount on Icelandic wool sweaters & accessories HaberVision.com 50% discount on their products I/O Merino 20% off full priced item (i.e. Merino tights, tops, jackets, necktubes) The Luggage Club 15% off normal rates for doorto-door luggage and goods delivery service Nautic Adventures 25% discount on sailing vacations (Caribbean/Greece/San Juan Is.) Pinnacle Ski & Sports 20% discount on ski/snowboard rentals and Gold Medal demos RentSkis.com 25% discount on rental equipment 2017-2018 CSC Ski Schedule CSC Races are in bold. NOTE: Gate Training will be held Friday evening at Appalachian before a Boone area Crescent Race. Crescent Cup race format will be both Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Saturday, weather permitting. December 2-9, 2017 Steamboat Race and Ski Camp Contact Sports America Tours 800/876-8551 December TBD, 2017 Killington Race Camp Contact 800/752-2005 December 3, 2017 CSC Development Training Appalachian Mountain, NC December 8-10, 2017 Sugar Mountain Race Camp Contact Kim Jochl 828/898-4521 x224 December 2017 Timberline, WV Ski School 304/866-4801 December 16-17, 2017 CSC Race Appalachian Mountain, NC January 6-7, 2018 CSC Race Sugar Mountain, NC January 13-20, 2018 Crescent Ski Council Ski Week Mammoth, CA January 27-28, 2018 CSC Race Canaan Valley, WV February 5, 2018 Cupp Run Challenge Snowshoe, WV February 10-11, 2018 CSC Race Beech Mountain, NC February 24-25, 2018 CSC Race Appalachian Mountain NC March TBA, 2018 Governor s Cup Race Timberline, WV March 4, 2018 Sugar Cup GS Race Sugar Mountain, NC, Contact Dick Trundy March 9-11, 2018 CSC Race (Crescent Cup) Silvercreek, WV March 21-25, 2018 NASTAR Nationals Squaw Valley, CA, Contact Rich Mead RSOC November 2017 Page 5
SNOWMASS, COLORADO SKI TRIP January 27 February 3, 2018 #SK1801 THIS TRIP IS FULL. HOWEVER, PLEASE CONTACT THE COORDINATOR IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME PUT ON A WAITING LIST. Come with us to the beautiful Snowmass ski resort. Our group will be staying at Top of the Village Condos in which all units are ski-in/ ski-out. Your package includes: Roundtrip airfare from RDU to Denver Roundtrip transportation to and from Denver s airport Seven nights lodging at Top of the Village Condos (two-bedroom/two-bath) Five-day lift ticket for four mountains Snowmass, Ajax, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Welcome reception Baggage handling All current taxes and resort fees Trip Cost: $1,619 Guest Fee: Additional $50 Cancellation Fee: $50 plus $250 tour operator fees and up Payment Schedule: Initial Payment: $500 July 11 Second Payment: $500 August 13 Final Payment: Balance, November 14 Pay at the monthly club meeting, or send your check (payable to RSOC ) to: Charlene Flahiff, 205 Shalimar Drive, Durham, NC 27713 Number of Spaces: 36 (and 28 air spaces) Coordinator: Charlene Flahiff 919/401-6476 cflahiff@yahoo.com WHITEFISH, MONTANA SKI TRIP February 24-March 3, 2018 #SK1702 THIS TRIP IS FULL. HOWEVER, PLEASE CONTACT THE COORDINATOR IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME PUT ON A WAITING LIST. Join your RSOC ski friends at Whitefish, Montana, for a week of exciting skiing. We ll stay at The Lodge at Whitefish in two-bedroom/twobath condos. Your package includes: Round trip air from Raleigh to Glacier Park International (GPI) Round trip airport transfer to/from GPI Seven nights lodging at The Lodge at Whitefish (lakeside) in two-bedroom/two-bath condos Five-day lift ticket Welcome wine and cheese party On demand shuttle bus Ski storage at The Lodge Luggage to room Porter fee All taxes Trip Cost: $1,388 Guest Fee: Additional $50 Cancellation Fee: $50 plus any tour operator fees; full amount after September 15 Payment Schedule: Initial Payment: $500 August 9 Second Payment: $500 October 15 Final Payment: Balance, November 30 Pay at the monthly club meeting, or send your check (payable to RSOC ) to: Paul Santrock, 4721 Treadstone Court, Raleigh, NC 27617-0717 Number of Spaces: 32 Coordinator: Paul Santrock 919/803-3300 pdsantrock@mindspring.com ATTENTION MEMBERS: Please set your trusted sender lists or spam blocker to allow e-mail from rsocadmin@raleighskiandoutingclub.org. RSOC communicates many things to our members via e-mail, including membership renewals, new events not in the newsletter and event reminders. If the settings for your e-mail do not allow receipt from this account, you are missing important information. OUR CONDOLENCES We extend our sympathy to our fellow club member, Art Wheeler, whose mother recently passed away. Our thoughts are with Art and his family in their time of loss. Page 6 RSOC November 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Charlie Kincaid, President 919 401-6476 Shirley Clemmensen, Secretary 919 683-5552 Paul Santrock, Treasurer 919 803-3300 INTERNAL AFFAIRS Sharyn Kloster, Membership 919 481-3963 Open, Programs Andy Saliby, Publicity 919 380-9204 Shirley Clemmensen, Newsletter 919 683-5552 Open, Community Service Jim Bennett, Skiing Vice President 919 362-9729 SKIING DIRECTORS Open, Overnight Trips John Christensen, Racing 919 844-6320 Open, Crescent Ski Council Rep Open, Ski School Charlene Flahiff, Outings V.P. 919 401-6476 OUTINGS DIRECTORS Open Hiking/Backpacking Dwen Andrews, Locals 919 606-8458 Susan Nicholas, Adventures 919 605-0861 Open, Boating Open, Canoe/Kayak IMPORTANT RENEWAL NOTICE! Renewing your membership online requires you to renew within a window of time around your expiration date. If you have to renew after this window, you will need to send a check to the RSOC post office box, or bring a check to the RSOC meeting. Also, please ensure that you keep your data and email address current on the website. Click on Member Area, logon and if this is the first time your login name and password will be your first initial and last name (example: John Doe would be jdoe ). After login in, clock on My Info to check your data. You can change your password at this point. Sharyn Kloster, Membership Director CHANGE OF ADDRESS, EMAIL, PHONE, OR NAME? Login to the Member Area and select My Info to change your Address, Phone Number, Email or Name. It is important to keep your personal data up to date because this what we use for mailings and email notifications. OR submit in writing to: RSOC Data Processing Member Info. Correction 4721 Treadstone Court, Raleigh, NC 276016-0717 RALEIGH SKI AND OUTING CLUB APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP (If you renew online after your membership has expired, yours will be considered a new membership.) Name(s) Address City State/Zip Phone home work New Member Renewal email address Spouse email How did you heard about us Membership category and annual membership fee: Individual $40 (renewal $35) Single with children under 18 $40 (renewal $35) Married couple with children under 18 $60 (renewal $55) Married couple without children $60 (renewal $55) Fulltime College Student under 30 years $25 (renewal $20) Please note: Payments must accompany application (no cash, checks only please, or join/renew on the web [www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org] with credit card.) All applications must be approved by the Board of Directors. Payment covers a 12 month membership period. (Payments are not tax deductible) I fully realize that RSOC activities involve a risk of personal injury and property damage, and I do hereby agree to assume all risk of any injury, damage, or loss of my person or property. And I do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any claims or rights against the Raleigh Ski and Outing Club, Inc., and all of its officers, directors and coordinators for any and all injury, damage, or loss to my person and property incurred during these activities. If my application is approved, I hereby agree to abide by the Bylaws and Policies of Raleigh Ski and Outing Club Inc. Signature Date Spouse s signature Date Names and ages of children (single parent and full family memberships) All adult members must sign. If under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required. Send mailed membership applications to: Sharyn Kloster RSOC Membership Director 613 Aylestone Drive Cary, NC 27519 Or, if applying online with credit card: www.raleighskiandoutingclub.org RSOC November 2017 Page 7