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On the CoverAustria’s Alpine splendor: CMSC’s 2013 Europe trip goes to St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrolean Alps.(Photo courtesy of TVB St. Anton am Arlberg/Josef Mallaun)

CONTENTS

FeaturesWest: Mt. Bachelor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Europe: Skiing Across the Dolomites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CMSC’s Trip to Madonna di Campiglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Midwest: Marquette Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DepartmentsPresident’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CMSC Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Regional VP’s and Their Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Club Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Trips by Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Associate Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2012/2013 Directory

Club ProfilesAmerican Blind

Skiing Foundation . . . . . . . . 25Battle Creek Ski Club . . . . . . 25Boeing Employees Ski Club . . 26Champaign Ski &

Adventure Club . . . . . . . . . . 26Chicago Friars

Ski & Bicycling Club . . . . . . 26Elmhurst Ski Club . . . . . . . . . 26Fleetwind Ski Club . . . . . . . . 26Four Winds

Ski & Social Club . . . . . . . . 27Fox Valley

Bicycle & Ski Club . . . . . . . 27Hustlers Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . 27Inland Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . . 27East Iowa Ski Club . . . . . . . . .27Joliet Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Moraine Valley College

Ski/Board Club . . . . . . . . . . 28

PowderDogs Ski & Snowboard Club . . . . 28

Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club . . . . 28

Schussboomers Ski & Snowboard Club . . . . 29

Sitzmark Ski Club . . . . . . . . 29

Sitzmark Ski Clubof Milwaukee Inc. . . . . . . . . 29

Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club . . . . . 29

Sly Fox Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sno-Gophers Ski Club . . . . . . 30

Snowdrifters Ski Club . . . . . . 30Snowseekers Ski Club . . . . . .30Springfield Ski Club . . . . . . . . 30

St. Louis Ski Club . . . . . . . . . .30

Tatry Ski Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Thunderbird Ski Club . . . . . . 30

Team Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) is an umbrella

organization comprising 70 ski clubs that reach thousands of skiers

in the Midwest. Its mission is to promote the excitement and camaraderie

of skiing and snowboarding to everyone regardless of ability, age or

economic background.

CMSC member clubs hail from as far west as Nebraska and as far east

as Ohio. Michigan and Wisconsin are on the north, Springfield and

St. Louis on the south. The majority of CMSC clubs is concentrated in

the Chicago metropolitan area. Run by energetic volunteers generous

with their time and talent, the year-round social and ski activities of each

club are limited only by their members’ imagination.

CMSC has a ski club that will suit anyone’s lifestyle, whether a person

is married or single, a single parent or married with children, over 21

or over 70, a novice or expert skier, is physically challenged, has an

unlimited budget or is budget-minded, is active or just enjoys being

around active people.

Formed in 1957 as a non-profit corporation, CMSC in its constitution

provides for an annual election of officers. Each member ski club sends

delegates to the Council’s meetings. CMSC’s magazine, Ski & Ride Club Guide, is published in the spring and fall. Chicago Metropolitan

Ski Council is a charter member of the National Ski Council Federation

representing over one-third of a million skiers in the United States.

The ski clubs of CMSC and the CMSC trips committee do a great job

putting together economical and fun-filled trips for its members. There is

no guarantee that the conditions will be perfect or that you will not do a

face plant or have a yard sale right below the lift with several of your

friends riding above at the exact time. However, it can be guaranteed

that the volunteers who spend the time and effort in planning an event

really want you to have fun, meet new friends and have the opportunity

to get away from the routine of work and home to relax, with all the

logistics taken care of. All you need to do is arrange payment and show

up for the bus/plane with your gear and follow the crowd. Just don’t

follow them over double black diamond cliffs unless you really want to!

Ray Piwowarczyk

President, Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

CMSC HAS A CLUB FOR EVERYONE

Message from the President Ray Piwowarczyk

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Grand Targhee ..........................11

Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts...11

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Mt. Bachelor ...............................9

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Raymond [email protected]: (708) 482-6239Cell: (708) 927-0330Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club

Michael ThomasExecutive Vice President, Travel [email protected]: (630) 543-4328Cell: (630) 640-5989Fleetwind Ski Club

Michael PogarTreasurer, Webmaster [email protected]: (847) 381-4452Work: (847) 381-4452Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club

Lynn NewtonAssistant Treasurer6101 N. Glenwood Ave., #1Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 218-4986Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club

Mark KinneyCorresponding [email protected]: (847) 395-7610Sitzmark Ski Club

Teri KinneyRecording Secretary Trip Leader - Chicago [email protected]: (847) 395-7610Cell: (847) 217-8998Sitzmark Ski Club

Keith FantaPast President5537 Laurel Ave.LaGrange Highlands, IL [email protected]: (708) 246-4303Hustlers Ski Club

Charlotte BaderRegional Vice PresidentCredentials3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., #1218CChicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 327-1713Cell: (773) 718-1713Sitzmark Ski Club

Don “Blaze” BlazowskiRegional Vice [email protected]: (708) 542-5273Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club

Rick BurkeRegional Vice President280 Springfield Ter.Des Plaines, IL [email protected]: (847) 682-7456Four Winds Ski and Social Club

Jon CleggRegional Vice President Alpine Racing -Secretary/[email protected]: (630) 621-5410Elmhurst Ski Club

Judy GratzRegional Vice [email protected]: (630) 961-1776SUD’s Social Club

Shirley HendersonRegional Vice [email protected] Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

Bob MurphyRegional Vice President17726 Oak Park Ave., Suite ETinley Park, IL [email protected]: (708) 532-7070Fax: (708) 633-0535Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

Ed SiegRegional V.P., Ski Jump Liaison1120 Sterling Ave., #214Palatine, IL [email protected]: (847) 934-6638Work: (224) 836-8508Fax: (224) 836-8910Alpine Ski Club

Gene SnyderRegional Vice [email protected]: (309) 694-9307Work: (309) 360-8905Peoria Ski Club

Bob SpindellRegional Vice President1626 N. Prospect Ave.Milwaukee, WI [email protected]: (414) 276-6331Vagabond Ski & Soc. Club of Milw.

Mike McCreryParliamentarian411 W. Hillgrove Ave.La Grange, IL [email protected]: (708) 955-4289Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club

Glenn YoshimuraVice President [email protected]: (312) 515-1327Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

Ruth SuldaPins & Shirts, Awards10938 S. Fairfield Ave.Chicago, IL [email protected]: (773) 779-4025Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

John ClarkVice President Public Relations,V. P. Recreational Skiing1312 Northgate Dr.Bartlett, IL [email protected]: (630) 488-9249Four Winds Ski and Social Club

Rick HeinzSki & Ride Club Guide [email protected]: (224) 563-6191Skunk Hollow Ski andSnowboard Club

Rick DrewPublicity9923 S. Ridgeland Ave., #167Chicago Ridge, IL [email protected]: (708) 430-5070Cell: (708) 289-0994Fax: (708) 430-3470Team Trent

Jonathan ClarkVisually Impaired Liaison426 S. Gables Blvd.Wheaton, IL [email protected]: (630) 303-2844American Blind Skiing Foundation

John BenwayPhysically Impaired Liaison3277 Lakeside Ave Northbrook, IL [email protected]: (847)910-9884South Eastern WisconsinAdaptive Ski Program

Pete HillAlpine Racing - [email protected]: (630) 269-9817Team Trent

Kevin SypoltAlpine Racing -Event [email protected] Trent

Gene SchulzAlpine Racing - [email protected] Bunch Ski Club

Shane Hennessy-YorkAlpine Racing -Technical [email protected] Trent

Sue FinisAlpine Racing - Sponsorship & Public Rel., Assistant TripLeader - Chicago [email protected]: (708) 203-3831Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club

Edward MitchellVice President Special [email protected]: (312) 287-0507Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.

Randy BaustertSki & Snowboard Shows, Trip Leader - Europe38W652 Bowes Rd.Elgin, IL [email protected]: (847) 622-3968Wild Bunch Ski Club

Carol-Joy MotisiTrip Seminar Chair630 Rees St.Hinckley, IL [email protected]: (630) 719-7267Cell: (630) 664-8005Fax: (630) 719-7277Fireside Ski Club

Jody JurgetoTrip Seminar Co-Chair227 Deerpath Dr. W.Schererville, IN [email protected]: (219) 322-0161Fireside Ski Club

Debbie TillouTrip Seminar Club Registration1320 Lazy Hollow Ct.Naperville, IL [email protected]: (630) 983-1297Fireside Ski Club

Denise GengeGolf Outing [email protected]: (630) 988-1343Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club

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John KuhnVice President Trips13251 Iowa St.Crown Point, IN [email protected]: (219) 789-1238Inland Ski Club

Pat BanikTrip Leader - Winter [email protected]: (708) 805-3954Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club

Bob MeyerFinance & Audit1307 Old Timber Ln.Hoffman Estates, IL [email protected]: (847) 705-8732Fax: (847) 437-5411Hustlers Ski Club

Michael WadeSteering Committee9000 W. College Pkwy.Palos Hills, IL [email protected]: (708) 974-5594Fax: (708) 974-8994Moraine Valley College Ski/Board Club

Larry DouglasSteering Committee3185 W. 20th Pl.Gary, IN [email protected]: (219) 949-6419Inland Ski Club

Mary KreinbringSteering [email protected]: (773) 472-8845Wild Bunch Ski Club

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Regional Vice Presidents and Their ClubsCharlotte Bader(773) [email protected]❖ 400 Ski Club❖ Chicago Ski Pro Club❖ Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports❖ Fleetwind Ski Club❖ Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club❖ Lincoln Park Ski Club❖ Pine Point Ski Club

Don “Blaze” Blazowski(708) [email protected]❖ Boeing Employees Ski Club - St. Louis❖ East Iowa Ski Club❖ Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club❖ Gateway Ski USA❖ Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club❖ Northwest Nordic Ski Club❖ Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club❖ Sno-Gophers Ski Club❖ Snowseekers Ski Club❖ St. Louis Ski Club

Rick Burke(847) [email protected]❖ Battle Creek Ski Club❖ Elmhurst Ski Club❖ Four Winds Ski and Social Club❖ Omaha Ski Club❖ Rock Valley Ski Association❖ Thunderbird Ski Club❖ Toledo Ski Club

Jon Clegg(630) [email protected]❖ Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club❖ Hustlers Ski Club❖ Kirby Ski Club❖ Oak Park Ski Club❖ PowderDogs Ski and Snowboard Club❖ Sitzmark Ski Club❖ Snowdrifters Ski Club❖ Team Trent

Judy Gratz(630) [email protected]❖ Piccadilly Ski Club❖ Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Club❖ SUD’s Social Club

Shirley [email protected]❖ Aqua Adventurers❖ Duneland Ski Club❖ Fireside Ski Club❖ Fort Wayne Ski Club❖ Indianapolis Ski Club❖ Inland Ski Club❖ Viking Ski Club

Bob Murphy(708) [email protected]❖ Joliet Ski Club❖ Lincoln-Way Ski Club❖ Moraine Valley College Ski/Board Club❖ New Horizon Ski Club❖ Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.❖ Wild Bunch Ski Club

Ed Sieg(847) [email protected]❖ Alpine Ski Club❖ J’s Ski & Snowboard Club❖ Latvian Ski Club❖ Norge Ski Club❖ Tatry Ski Club

Gene Snyder(309) [email protected]❖ Bloomington-Normal ❖ Ski & Snowboard Club❖ Champaign Ski and Adventure Club❖ Mississippi Valley Ski Club❖ Peoria Ski Club❖ Rivercity Ski Club❖ Springfield Ski Club

Bob Spindell(414) [email protected]❖ Downhillers Ski Club❖ Gelandesprung Ski Club❖ Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard

Club of Milwaukee❖ Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee❖ Skihasen Ski Club❖ Sly Fox Ski Club❖ Snomads Ski and Snowboard Club❖ Vagabond Ski & Social

Club of Milwaukee❖ Wheel Ski & Sports Club

Regional Vice Presidentsfulfill their appointed boardpositions acting as liaisonsbetween CMSC and itsmember clubs. They pro-mote CMSC goals, interestsand events to theirassigned clubs. On behalfof their assigned clubs,they will report the clubs’goals, interests and eventsback to the CMSC Board.


WWhat’s up with the coupling of spring and spectacular?“Springtacular,” coined by Becky Kinney of Mt. Bachelor’smarketing team, captures what any West Coast snow enthusiast knows about the high desert climate of theCascade Mountain Range—unmatched spring conditionsinclude a deep snow base and sunny blue skies mixed with surprise powder days.

Want stats? In May, when Mt. Bachelor’s season winds down,the average annual snowfall is 464 inches. On average inApril you can anticipate nine powder days with an averagesnowfall of six inches per day.* Central Oregon is gifted with300 days of sunshine a year.

Andy Goggins, Mt. Bachelor’s marketing director, termsSpringtacular as “the celebration of the world’s best springseason in Oregon’s central Cascades. With one of the longestseasons in North America, extending through Memorial Dayweekend, Mt. Bachelor considers spring its premier season as a multi-sport vacation mecca. In the morning, ski and ridethe highest resort peak in the Cascades, which offers the most spring terrain in the US; in the afternoon, pursue yournext-favorite sport—mountain biking on over 1,000 miles ofsingle track, fishing the Deschutes River, climbing SmithRock, golfing at one of 30 area courses, or sampling craftbeers from the 15 area breweries making Bend ‘Beer CityUSA.’ And shopping is tax-free.”

Mt. Bachelor spring operations offer over 2,000 acres of terrain accessed by three high-speed lifts with 360-degreeskiing/riding from the summit in addition to all five Bachelorparks and a half-pipe. Lifts and lodges in the West Villagebase area open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Northwest Ski Club Council (NWSCC) members keep theirski bags packed and in use well into late spring. NWSCCdelights in stretching out its ski season with an annual Mt. Bachelor BLAST spring trip, a longstanding tradition.

Linda McGavin, longtime NWSCC board member, remarked,"Mt. Bachelor has some of the finest spring skiing I haveencountered in over 40 years of skiing. You start with an awesome 360-degree view from the summit, and you can skidown groomed runs or Cow's Face leading back to the sum-mit chair, or head into the amazing steeps of the Cirque Bowl,or hit the backside for incredible runs down natural valleys ofspring snow that seem to go on forever!"

Last year marked the inaugural invitation for all National Ski Club members to join the Springtacular extravaganza.The NWSCC annual BLAST was combined with the Mt. Bachelor Springtacular events, thus the “SpringtacularBLAST” was born. All National Ski Club members wereoffered discount lift tickets and lodging for SpringtacularBLAST. Rates were honored a week prior to and a week

Destination Report: West


MT. BACHELOR

Freestyle Legends Phillip Sifferman Jr. (left) and Phil Sifferman Sr. (a.k.a. “Shake-N-Bake”) hang time with

Chicago Ski Pro club members Nicu Craciun, AdrianOrso and Nick Dumitru at the Springtacular BLAST.

Celebrates Spring with Special Festivities

after the event, which enabled members to customize their ski trip.

Springtacular BLAST turned up the fun dial with a retrotheme and guest appearances from freestyle ski legendsMike Dayton, Tracy Livingston, Dan Herby, Dan Schindler,Thom Brisson, Steve Youngerman and Bob Howard.NWSCC member Lynn Norbury exclaimed, “I watched allthose legends on TV in the ’70s and ’80s and tried to copytheir ballet skiing on 203-cm skis because they made it look so easy and so elegant. I couldn't believe they werestill throwing their best tricks. Amazing. I'mcoming again this year and might even havesome short skis along to try something new.It was a blast to ski with them last year. Weeven did some zip-lining through bumps!"

This year, Mt. Bachelor and NWSCC areextending an invitation for all National SkiClub members to attend the second annualSpringtacular BLAST. Lodging will be offeredat the Four-Diamond Sunriver Resort. TheSpringtacular BLAST will be held Thursdaythrough Sunday, April 25-28. Participants willbe able to ski/ride in the morning and playtheir next-favorite sport in the afternoon.

Sign up by contacting your favorite tour operator or call Mt. Bachelor at 541-693-0957.New this year, three days prior to theSpringtacular BLAST, April 22-24, Mt. Bachelorwill offer a FAM trip for qualified candidates.Participation is limited, so call Mt. BachelorASAP to get on the invite list.

Last year’s theme holds true: “practice yourbackscratcher and pack your one-piece.” Thefreestyle legends look forward to throwing downthe old school moves again and teaching yousome of them. There will be a best retro outfitcontest, an on-mountain BBQ, professionalphotos, and a live-music, footloose-styleSpringtacular BLAST Saturday night party.

NWSCC member Stevie Viaene said, “The2012 Bachelor Blast actually was a blast. We not only had the perfect weather to ski the entire mountain, including that awesomebackside, but we also got to actually ski andhang out with the ‘legends’ - those famousguys from back in the day, and you know, theystill have it going on! It was so much fun to rollout the old neon ski wear and get crazy. Oh,and did I forget to mention the after-party?”

Mark your calendars, keep your ski andboards waxed, pack up your golf clubs,

mountain bike, road bike, kayak, paddleboard, rock-climbinggear, swim suit and hiking shoes. Or you can travel light and rent your equipment once you get there. It’s your turn to play in the NWSCC’s backyard and experience world-famous spring conditions at the Mt. Bachelor SpringtacularBLAST in Central Oregon.

*Annual snowfall calculated by average over the last 10 years,April powder days and amount of snowfall per day calculatedby an average over the last four years. ❄


With 12 main ski resorts (actually regions) each consisting ofmany ski areas all on one lift ticket, you would think that therewould be an abundance of ski trip opportunities to be had inthe Dolomites, the Eastern and Central Alps of Italy.

However, it seems like every time a club runs a ski trip there,they go to only two resorts—Cortina or Selve-Wolkenstein inVal Gardena. Why? Maybe it's because they are the biggestand best known resorts in the area. But what about the other10 resorts? The problem, it seems, is that the other resortsare perceived to be too small for one week of skiing, and that they are spread out all over the Dolomites and are notconnected by lifts.

I had been wanting to see and ski these other resorts forsome time to know what they were like, and “because theywere there.” I just didn't know how to do it. Last summer,when I was looking for ideas for a new ski trip for my club, I found a way to ski a number of these resorts on one trip.

While discussing ideas with one of our tour operators, RonBerlind of High Alpine Adventours, he mentioned to me a skiinstructor and guide he had used for skiing around the Sella-Ronda area, Giorgio Peretti. Familiar with the entire Dolomitiarea, he could set up a program, show us how to visit theresorts by bus and guide us around so we wouldn't get lost.

I asked Ron to set up a five-day trip for our group, FleetwindSki Club, using Giorgio as a ski guide, and to arrange theroute and accommodations. After several attempts at variousplans, we settled on a very ambitious program to ski across

the Dolomites from one side to the other (Cortina toObereggen), from resort to resort, and rifugio to rifugio (hut to hut), with small lightweight backpacks holding our clothes,toiletries and other necessities. Our luggage from the previousweek's ski trip would be stored for the five days in Cortinaand delivered to us in Obereggen at the end of our ski journey. From there, we would travel to Munich using a chartered shuttle taxi, spend the overnight at the Holiday InnExpress at the airport and fly home the next day.

The reason I was able to consider such an ambitious programwas that I knew the base core of skiers who would be goingon the trip and their skiing ability. All were advanced skiers


DOLOMITESSKIING ACROSS THE

Destination Report: Europe

It’s possible to set up an ambitiousitinerary that allows ski groups to visit

multiple resorts in the Dolomites,Italy’s craggy rooftop.

The amenities of a rifugio (mountain hut) await skiers in the Dolomites.

By Bill Gleason

who had been to Europe on many previous trips and were used to skiingthe very long ski runs there. We marketedthis as a trip for advanced or strong intermediate skiers. Given the programwe had, we could not afford to be waitingfor anyone lagging behind.

The plan worked perfectly. We were able to see and ski seven of the 12resorts, three of them entirely new to us. Mr. Peretti saw to it that we skied justabout all of the ski runs in each of thesenew resorts. We also learned more abouthow to get around the Dolomites andconnect to the other five resorts that wehad not skied. The ski resorts and theskiing were good, the scenery was spec-tacular, the rifugios were very nice (withmodern bathrooms), and the breakfastsand dinners that were included with therifugios were excellent. Giorgio was great.

One advantage of staying in a rifugio on the top of a mountain (besides thebeautiful sunsets) is that you get to makethe first run down the mountain in themorning, if you leave early enough. Theonly thing that did not go as planned was that we were not able to ski on twooff-pistes routes that were planned fortwo separate days due to the lack ofsnow on those particular routes. Thesnow on the marked pistes in everyresort was in very good conditionbecause of the extensive snowmakingand excellent grooming.

Please note that you don't have to be anexpert or advanced skier to do this type oftrip. It can be tailor-made to fit the groups’ability and ambition, from a few short connections and a couple of resorts tomany connections and many resorts. Forexample, you could connect Cortina withthe Civetta area, Cortina with the Sella-Ronda area or the Sella-Ronda area withthe Civetta area, with three days in eachresort, thereby lessening the movingaround and allowing more time to skieach area. Or you could connect Cortina,Civetta and the Sella-Ronda areas withtwo days in each resort; or you could connect........the possibilities are many. All you need is a group of people who get along with each other, are willing tomove around from place to place with aminimum amount of clothes and are looking for an adventure. ❄


OOn January 21, 47 members from 16 CMSC clubs departedChicago for Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. We tried a Saturdaydeparture this year. This helped several in our group, elimi-nating the need to take an extra vacation day on Friday.

We arrived at the Hotel St. Raphael and found a beautifulhotel with Old World charm, located near one of the lifts.

Snow conditions were a concern because Madonna diCampiglio hadn’t seen much snowfall for a long time. But we quickly found that they kept the runs beautifully covered.They not only had state-of-the-art snowmaking and groomingequipment, but their expertise with both exceeded our expectations.

The interconnected ski areas completely surround the picturesque town. From the Pradalago ski lift outside our dining room window we were able to ski all areas and return home without ever having to take a bus. You can alsochoose to use the ski shuttle to start your day at the far endof the ski area or have it pick you up at the end of the dayand bring you home.

The mountains were sprinkled with huts that provided every-thing from cafeteria service to fine dining. The last run of the

day found groups of CMSCers at mountain huts enjoying an end of day beer, wine or a Bombardino – a warm drink made from egg liquor and rum. Many did day trips to Verona and Pinzolo as well as snowshoeing and ice skating. They also used the hotel pool, hot tub and spa. After dinner several groups would stroll thru town, sometimes for thenightlife, sometimes just for the mountain air and the pictur-esque town. Our hotel also provided live music several nights.

After a week in Madonna di Campiglio, 26 of us continued onto Venice. The three-day extension was perfect. Most of usbought the 48-hour boat pass allowing us access to the canalferries across Venice as well as the nearby islands.

We broke into groups for the boat trip on the Grand Canaland toured the Basilica de San Marco, Doge’s Palace, RialtoBridge, Piazza San Marco and more. Hot chocolate hit thespot at Harry’s Bar. We visited the islands of Murano for itsglass, Cimitero for its interesting cemetery and Burano for its lace.

We plan to ski St. Anton, Austria with an extension to Vienna in January 2013. To join us, see our website atwww.skicmsc.com, click on CMSC Events; or call Randy Baustert at 847-622-3968. ❄

By Randy Baustert


CMSC’S TRIP TO

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO

The Madonna ski area boasts

57 lifts and 93 miles of ski runs.

IIn one of the farthest regions to the north, in the UpperPeninsula of Michigan, sits Marquette Mountain, a popularwinter sports destination for skiers and boarders from all overthe Midwest. Opened in 1957, Marquette Mountain—calledCliffs Ridge at the time—quickly became a hotspot for wintersports advocates, and it maintains that image to this day.

The city of Marquette, Michigan, and the region surroundingit, is a well-known ski town with avid athletes who live by thelocal motto “Don’t hibernate, participate.” Marquette Mountainis their playground. Located just two miles south of the cityon County Road 553, the ski hill is a true gem nestled closeto the banks of Lake Superior, which is visible to the northand northeast from the top of the mountain.

Marquette Mountain offers skiers and boarders a wide rangeof terrains to enjoy. No matter what skill level a person is at,the mountain provides something for everyone, with easy,moderate and difficult runs to satisfy the beginner and theexpert. With a top elevation of 1,357 feet and a vertical of600 feet, it is one of the Midwest’s highest mountains andone of the most challenging in both Michigan and Wisconsin.It features 25 runs, three chairlifts and one paddle tow, 169skiable acres and an average of 135 ski days per season—not to mention over 200 inches of snowfall annually. Forthose looking to practice their ski jumps and boarding tricks,Marquette Mountain provides three terrain parks with hits,rails and trails for all skill levels. In the coming season,Marquette Mountain expands its backcountry runs, addingseven new trailheads.

The mountain caters to the local community as well as families and even business travelers. Its diverse terrain isideal for the students attending Northern Michigan Universitywho can hop over to enjoy a few runs between classes; orfor families who appreciate its convenience and make weeklyor even daily trips to the slopes; or for those who only have acouple hours to spare after work or during a business trip toMarquette who would like to take part in some night skiing.

One of the most appealing aspects of Marquette Mountain isits accessibility, not just in terms of location but also in termsof instruction. Many visitors to the mountain have never skiedor snowboarded before, or are still learning the ins and outsof the sport. Marquette Mountain offers private ski and snowboard lessons for any age and ability, Monday throughThursday from noon to 3 p.m., and Friday through Sunday,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lessons cost $30 per hour; $20 for anextra student or extra hour.) Group lessons are available for$10 per person at 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. The mountain also featuresski schools for kids of all ages, a convenient resource for parents who want to enjoy the slopes while their childrenlearn the basics of skiing and riding.

On top of its elite skiing and boarding options, MarquetteMountain hosts a number of events year round to keep people entertained both on and off the slopes. A number ofclubs, including Marquette’s own race program, hold alpinerace events at the mountain, as well as NASTAR competitions.This year, Marquette Mountain added a few more events,including two rail jams under nightclub-style dance lights—similar to what is done at the X-Games—and a Snow Daysfall festival taking place on Nov. 10.


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MOUNTAINThe resort offers runs that appeal to skiers and boarders of all abilities.

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Another reason for the mountain’s success is its affordable prices. Thecost of lift tickets, lessons, lodging andfood is all family-friendly, making it easyfor groups to take frequent ski trips toMarquette. While there is no lodging on site, there are plenty of nearbyaccommodations located about twomiles away. As far as food, MarquetteMountain has three options for a quicklunch or a après-ski drink: The WhiteWater Cafe, which is now offering a fullsit-down expanded menu; the T Bar,which serves up daily drink specials;and the Back Door fire pit, locatedhalfway down Snowfield trail.

Marquette Mountain’s amenities make it a true oasis, a refuge for locals andthose visiting from larger metro areas.Perhaps it’s the diverse terrain, or the large quantities of snow, or the wel-coming environment, or a combinationthat keeps people coming back everyyear. No matter what the reason, skiers and boarders alike have found a home at Marquette Mountain. (marquettemountain.com) ❄

1. 400 Ski Clubwww.400skiclub.comMeetings: Elks Club495 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL President: Robert Gale(708) 366-7888/[email protected] Chair: Cal Nykanen(312) 919-0048/[email protected]/12/12-12/19/12 Aspen/Snowmass

2. Alpine Ski ClubMeetings: Schwaben Center301 N. Weiland Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 644891st Wed every month at 8:00pmPresident: Hans [email protected]

3. American Blind Skiing [email protected]: Teleconferences held on 3rd Mon every monthPresident: Nathan Magit(815) 444-9267/[email protected] Contact: Jim [email protected]

4. Aqua AdventurersMeetings: Berwyn, IL 604021st Tue every month at 8:00pm. President: Nettie Napravnik(708) 704-4828/[email protected]

5. Battle Creek Ski Clubwww.battlecreekskiclub.comMeetings: Miller’s Time Out13260 Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 490162nd Tue Sep-Apr for social at 6:30pm and business at 7:30pmPresident: Betsy [email protected]

6. Bloomington-Normal Ski & Snowboard [email protected]: Bloomington, IL 61702Club Contact: Sherrill Leslie(309) 530-6314/[email protected]/29/12-01/01/13 Indianhead01/11/13-01/19/13 Les Trois Vallées01/19/13-01/22/13 Paris extension 01/26/13-02/01/13 Whistler02/23/13-03/02/13 Sun Valley

7. Boeing Employees Ski Club - St. Louiswww.besc-stl.orgMeetings: Boeing FacilitySt. Louis, MO 631663rd Tue every monthPresident: David Allsop(314) 777-9277/[email protected] Chair: David [email protected] 01/11/13-01/15/13 Steamboat01/26/13-02/02/13 Banff, Lake Louise02/20/13-02/24/13 Copper Mountain 03/02/13-03/09/13 Jackson Hole

❖ Member Clubs2012/2013 Chicago Metropolitan Ski CouncilDoes Your Club Belong to CMSC?The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council exists to promote our member ski and snowboardclubs, as well as to provide programs and tools to aid the club officers in running their individual clubs. If your ski and snowboard club is not a member of CMSC contact Glenn Yoshimura, Vice-President of Membership, at [email protected] or Raymond Piwowarczyk, CMSC President, at [email protected]

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8. Champaign Ski and Adventure [email protected]: various locations, check websiteChampaign, IL 618212nd Tue after the 1st Mon of the month at 7:00pmPresident: Greg [email protected]/29/12-1/1/13 Indianhead, Powderhorn1/11/13-1/19/13 Les Trois Vallées1/25/13-2/1/13 Whistler2/2/13-2/3/13 Chestnut, Sundown2/16/13-2/19/13 Devil’s Head3/2/13-3/9/13 Puerto Rico3/17/13-3/24/13 Copper Mountain

9. Chicago Friars Ski and Bike [email protected]: Ricochets Tavern4644 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 606251st & 3rd Mon every month at 8:00pmPresident: Steve [email protected] Chair: Dwayne [email protected]/24/13-01/29/13 Winter Park03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule03/23/13-03/30/13 Sun Valley

10. Chicago Ski Pro [email protected]: Chicago Ski Pro3464 N. Clark St., #1R, Chicago, IL 60657Club Contact: Adrian [email protected]

11. Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sportswww.ski50.comMeetings: monthly Sun evening dinner meetings President: David [email protected]/08/12-12/15/12 Vail02/02/13-02/09/13 Snowmass03/03/13-03/10/13 Mammoth

12. Downhillers Ski [email protected]: O’Donoghues Irish Pub13225 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, WI 531222nd Tue from Oct-April at 7:30pmPresident: Robert Schueller(414) 427-4883/[email protected] Chair: Mary Cummings(414) 771-2434/[email protected] Contact: Gary Seno(262) 821-0910/[email protected]

13. Duneland Ski Clubwww.skiduneland.comMeetings: Gary Sportsmen Club10101 Madison St., Crown Point, IN 463071st Mon every month at 7:30pm pending holidays or eventsTrip Chair: Jim [email protected]/11/13-01/13/13 Granite Peak, Cascade Mountain01/20/13-01/25/13 Crested Butte02/08/13-02/10/13 Boyne Highlands02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

14. East Iowa Ski Clubwww.eastiowaskiclub.comMeetings: People’s Church meeting room600 3rd Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA 52406President: Steve [email protected] Contact: Kim [email protected]

15. Elmhurst Ski [email protected]: Elmhurst Public House683 W. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst, IL 601261st Tue from Sep-Apr at 7:30pm1/19/13 Wilmot02/02/13-02/09/13 Park City02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

16. Fireside Ski ClubMeetings: Sanfratello’s Pizza127 W. Main St., Glenwood, IL 60425President: Rich Patterson(219) 926-2376/[email protected] Chair: Jody J. [email protected]/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

17. Fleetwind Ski ClubMeetings: Dugan’s 128 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL 606612nd & 4th Wed from Sep-Apr and 2nd Wed only from May-Aug month at 8:00pmPresident: Bill Gleason(630) 969-6185/[email protected]/21/12-11/25/12 Vail12/15/12 Tyrol Basin12/28/12-01/01/13 Summit County01/25/13-02/02/13 St. Anton02/02/13-02/10/13 Mayrhofen extension 02/01/13-02/10/13 Mayrhofen02/22/13-03/02/13 Val d’Isère03/02/13-03/09/13 Les Trois Vallées extension 05/22/13-05/27/13 Arapahoe Basin

18. Fort Wayne Ski [email protected]: The Lantern4420 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 468091st Fri from Sep-Apr at 8:00pmPresident: Mark [email protected]/05/13 Bittersweet01/18/13-01/23/13 Jungfrau01/18/13-01/20/13 Boyne Highlands02/02/13 Timber Ridge02/08/13-02/10/13 Boyne Highlands02/16/13-02/15/13 Swiss Valley02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

19. Four Winds Ski and Social [email protected]: Real Time Sports Bar & Grill1120 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 600071st Thu every month at 8:00pmPresident: Patrick [email protected]/30/12-01/01/13 Granite Peak02/08/13-02/10/13 Devil’s Head02/15/13-02/18/13 Welch Mountain, Afton Alps03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

20. Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski [email protected]: The Batavia Public Library10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 605102nd Wed every month at 7:00pm

21. Gateway Ski USAwww.gatewayski.comMeetings: C.J. Muggs Restaurant200 S. Central, Clayton, MO 63105President: Joe [email protected]/11/13-1/23/13 Zell am See2/19/13-2/24/13 Winter Park3/18/13-3/25/13 Schweitzer

22. Gelandesprung Ski [email protected]: The Woods Pub & Grill530 Erie Road, Green Bay, WI 54311Tue before each trip at 7:00pmPresident: Ron Quick(920) 680-9040/[email protected] Chair: Richard Wortiska(920) 856-6223/[email protected]/04/13-01/06/13 Lutsen02/22/13-02/24/13 Boyne Highlands03/01/13-03/010/13 Whitefish

23. Hustlers Ski [email protected]: Champps Americana Sports Bar955 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 601731st & 3rd Tue from Sep-Apr at 7:30pm and 1st Tues only from May-Aug at 8:00pmPresident: Sue Lacey(847) 724-7619/[email protected] Chair: Carl Buss(773) 588-3459Club Contact: Bob Meyer(847) 705-8732/[email protected]/08/12-12/13/12 Keystone01/10/13-01/13/13 Upper Peninsula01/30/13-02/04/13 North Lake Tahoe02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass 03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

24. Ibex Ski and Snowboard [email protected]: Gatsby’s Pizza and Pub Inc.427 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Hts., IL 600041st & 3rd Wed every month monthly for booze n’schmooze at 7:00pm and official meeting at 8:00pmPresident: Ed [email protected]/06/12-12/10/12 Vail12/27/12-01/01/13 Park City, The Canyons, Deer Valley01/18/13-01/26/13 Les Trois Vallèes01/26/13-01/29/13 Paris extension 02/21/13-02/26/13 Mt. Bachelor03/08/13-03/10/13 Granite Peak03/23/13-03/31/13 Aspen/Snowmass

25. Indianapolis Ski Clubwww.indyskiclub.orgMeetings: George’s Neighborhood Grill6935 Lake Plaza Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46220Trip Chair: Dick [email protected]/29/12-01/05/13 Ogden, Snowbird01/26/13-02/02/13 Crested Butte02/10/13-02/17/13 North Lake Tahoe03/21/13-03/25/13 Copper03/23/13-03/30/13 Keystone

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26. Inland Ski Clubwww.inlandskiclub.comMeetings: Langel’s Pizza2833 Highway Ave., Highland, IN 463221st Fri in Sep, Dec, and Apr, 1st Tue in Oct-Nov and Jan-Mar, usuallyPresident: Larry Douglas(219) 949-641/[email protected] Chair: Linda Bennett(219) 864-1598/[email protected]/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

27. J’s Ski & Snowboard Clubsites.google.com/site/jsskisnowboardclubElk Grove Village, IL 60007President: Roy [email protected]

28. Joliet Ski Clubwww.jolietskiclub.orgMeetings: Knights of Columbus100 S. 129th Infantry Dr., Joliet, IL 604361st & 3rd Thu every month at 7:00pmPresident: Pam Bishop(815) 744-4611/[email protected]/04/13-01/06/13 Welch Village01/26/13-02/02/13 Taos02/14/13-02/17/13 Holimont, Swain, Kissing Bridge

29. Kirby Ski Clubwww.kirbyskiclub.comMeetings: Barrington, ILPresident: Kirby Giampa(847) 487-7065/[email protected]/08/13-02/10/13 Cascade Mountain03/01/13-03/03/13 Cascade Mountain

30. Lakeshore Ski and Sports Clubwww.lssc.orgMeetings: Goose Island Brew Pub 1800 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 606143rd Wed every month from 7:00-9:00pm President: Rich E. [email protected] Chair: James Carroll(312) 782-3252/[email protected] Contact: Danielle Kirby(773) 209-28770/[email protected]/28/12-1/1/13 Active Backwoods Retreat

31. Latvian Ski ClubPresident: Valija Galenieks [email protected]: St. Peter’s Latvian Lutheran Church450 Forest Preserve Dr., Wood Dale, IL 60191last Friday every month

32. Lincoln Park Ski Clubwww.lincolnparkskiclub.orgPresident: Charleen Benge [email protected]: John Barleycorn658 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 606143rd Tue from Oct-Apr at 7:30pm12/28/12-01/01/13 Park City01/18/13-01/26/13 Morzine01/26/13-01/29/13 Paris extension 02/07/13-02/13/13 Steamboat03/02/13-03/07/13 Telluride03/20/13-03/25/13 Vail

33. Lincoln-Way Ski ClubPresident: Steve Gutschenritter(815) 469-6442/[email protected] Chair: Ginny Pesa(815) 469-012301/25/13-02/02/13 St. Anton02/02/13-02/05/13 Vienna extension 02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

34. Mississippi Valley Ski ClubPresident: James Knorr [email protected]: Bennigan’s909 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA 527222nd Mon every month at 6:30pm01/26/13-02/02/13 Winter Park02/16/13-02/23/13 Aspen/Snowmass

35. Moraine Valley College Ski/Board Clubwww.morainevalley.edu/skiclubMeetings: Moraine Valley CC Campus10900 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills, IL 60465President: Michael J. [email protected]/10/13-03/16/13 Keystone

36. New Horizon Ski ClubPresident: Jerry Ramusack(708) 895-2474/[email protected] Chair: Roberta Ramusack(708) 895-247401/25/13-02/02/13 St. Anton02/02/13-02/05/13 Vienna extension 02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

37. Nomad Ski Club Of Chicago, Inc.www.chicagonomads.comMeetings:Gaelic Park 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, IL 60452Mitch’s Pub 13815 S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL 604451st Wed & 3rd Thu every month at 8:00pm, social meetings at Mitch’s Pub on 1st Wed & general meetingsat Gaelic Park on 3rd ThuPresident: Pamela [email protected] Chair: Chris Oldanie(708) 226-1866/[email protected] Contact: Ruth Sulda(773) 779-4025/[email protected]/07/12-12/09/12 Ski Brule01/11/13-01/13/13 Afton Alps01/17/13-01/22/13 Copper Mountain01/25/13-02/02/13 St. Anton02/02/13-02/05/13 Vienna extension 02/06/13-02/12/13 South Lake Tahoe02/16/13-02/17/13 Granite Peak02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

38. Norge Ski [email protected]: Norge Ski Club100 Ski Hill Rd., Fox River Grove, IL 600211st & 3rd Tue every month at 7:30pm

39. Northwest Nordic Ski [email protected]: Oct-Mar in Northwest suburbs of Chicago

40. Oak Park Ski [email protected]: Champps Americana955 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 601732nd & 4th Tue every month for social at 7:30pm and business at 8:00pmPresident: Jackie [email protected] Chair: Jeremy [email protected]

41. Omaha Ski Clubwww.omahaskiclub.orgPresident: Phil Bintz [email protected]: Omaha, NE 68103, 2nd Tue every monthTrip Chair: Teri Hammon(402) 571-4517/[email protected]/12/12-12/16/12 Copper Mountain01/20/13-01/27/13 Snowmass02/12/13-02/17/13 Keystone03/02/13-03/09/13 North Lake Tahoe

42. Peoria Ski [email protected]: Peoria, IL 61612Trip Chair: Dave Durdel(309) 692-0393/[email protected]/21/12-11/25/12 Vail 12/07/12-12/09/12 Chestnut Mountain, Sundown12/29/12-1/1/13 Indianhead, Powderhorn01/26/13-02/01/13 Whistler Blackcomb02/24/13 Cascade Mountain03/04/13-03/10/13 Big Sky, Moonlight Basin03/31/13-04/06/13 Breckenridge

43. Piccadilly Ski Clubwww.piccadillyskiclub.comcomeskiwithus@piccadillyskiclub.comMeetings: Emmett’s Ale House5200 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 605151st & 3rd Thu from Aug-Apr and 1st Thu only from May-Jul at 7:30pmPresident: Dawn Roche(630) 420-0040/[email protected] Chair: Marsha [email protected]/05/12-12/09/12 New Orleans01/05/13 Mystery Midwest One Day 01/23/13-01/28/13 Crested Butte02/08/13-02/10/13 Indianhead02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass 03/21/13-03/26/13 Mt. Bachelor

44. Pine Point Ski [email protected]: O’Donovan’s2100 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 6061812/07/12-12/09/12 Ski Brule12/15/12-12/16/12 Wilmot12/28/12-01/01/13 Steamboat01/05/13-01/06/13 Wilmot01/12/13 Wilmot01/30/13-02/04/13 North Lake Tahoe02/09/13 Wilmot03/01/13-03/03/13 Marquette03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule03/24/13-03/31/13 Mt. Bachelor

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45. PowderDogs Ski and Snowboard [email protected]: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria8515 Redtail Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 600142nd Tue from Sep-Apr at 7:00pmPresident: Rick Pasturczak(847) 854-4754/[email protected] Chair: Jim [email protected]/18/13-01/20/13 Indianhead02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

46. Rivercity Ski [email protected]: Starved Rock Yacht ClubDee Bennett Rd., Ottawa, IL 613503rd Mon every month at 6:00pmPresident: James N. [email protected]

47. Rock Valley Ski Associationwww.skirockford.orgMeetings: Thunder Bay Grille7652 Potawatami Trl., Rockford, IL 611082nd & 4th Tue Aug-May and 2nd Tue only from Jun-Jul at 7:30pmPresident: Mary Babb-Richardson(815) 629-2883/[email protected] Contact: Suzanne & Mike [email protected]/28/12-01/01/13 Winter Park01/11/13-01/13/13 Marquette01/26/13-02/02/13 Taos03/02/13-03/09/13 Mt. Bachelor

48. Sanctuary Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.skisanctuary.orgMeetings: Cabana Charley’s6315 Main St., Woodridge, IL 60517President: Cathy Draayers(630) 241-3054/[email protected] Chair: Jeff Sapinski(708) 579-5333/[email protected]/08/12-12/12/12 Vail12/15/12 Chestnut Mountain12/28/12-01/01/13 Steamboat01/04/13-01/06/13 Granite Peak 01/11/13-01/15/13 Copper01/20/13-01/27/13 Whistler02/08/13-02/13/13 Whitefish02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass03/08/13-03/19/13 Serre Chevalier, Nice03/23/13-03/30/13 Telluride

49. Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard Club of Milwaukeewww.schussboomers-wi.comMeetings: WIPresident: Darlene Kelly(262) 367-8377/[email protected] Chair: Jeff Marshall(262) 642-7756/[email protected]/02/13-02/05/13 Welch Village02/23/13-03/02/13 Breckenridge

50. Sitzmark Ski Clubwww.sitzmarkskiclub.comMeetings: El Barrio Restaurant & Lounge1122 Diamond Lake Rd., Mundelein, IL 600601st & 3rd Wed every month at 8:00pm in the lounge area, once a month Jun-AugPresident: Lori Kushar(847) 275-8216/[email protected]/06/12-12/10/12 Breckenridge12/29/12-01/01/13 Marquette01/18/13-01/21/13 Indianhead02/08/13-02/10/13 Elkhart Lake02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass 03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

51. Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukeewww.sitzmark.orgClub Contact: Mark Harris [email protected]: Charcoal Grill & Rotisserie15275 West Greenfield Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151Greenfield Park2028 S. 124th St., West Allis, WI 532272nd Fri for social at 7:30pm, meeting at 8:00pm and dancing from 9:00pm-12:00am, Charcoal Grill fromSep-May and Greenfield Park from Jun-Aug12/12/12-12/16/12 Vail01/20/13-01/27/13 Crested Butte02/16/13-02/23/13 Winter Park03/02/13-03/09/13 Park City

52. Skihasen Ski Clubwww.skihasenskiclub.orgMeetings: Sheboygan, WI 530812nd Wed from Sep-Apr at 7:00pmPresident: Calvin Wheeler Jr.(920) 452-6277/[email protected]

53. Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.skunkhollowskiclub.comMeetings: Crave Bar and Food Joynt 1204 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 600052nd Thu every month at 8:00pmPresident: Sally Griffith(847) 882-2889/[email protected]/28/12-01/01/13 Winter Park 01/25/13-01/30/13 Crested Butte02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass

54. Sly Fox Ski Clubwww.slyfoxskiclub.orgMeetings: The Bar2435 W. Lyndale Dr., Appleton, WI 549141st & 3rd Wed from Oct-Apr at 7:00pmPresident: Deb [email protected] Chair: Sam [email protected]/11/13-01/13/13 Big Snow Country, MI02/02/13-02/05/13 Paris extension 02/11/13-02/13/13 Marquette03/22/13-03/26/13 Copper

55. Sno-Gophers Ski Clubwww.sno-gophers.orgMeetings: Skyway Lanes9915 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago, IL 606173rd Tue every month at 7:00pmPresident: Patricia Williams(773) 203-4056/[email protected]/09/12 Chestnut Mountain12/26/12-01/01/13 Winter ParkEvery Sunday 1/6/13-2/10/13 Wilmot01/18/13-01/20/13 Schuss-Shanty Creek01/26/13-01/26/13 Cascade Mountain02/01/13-02/03/13 Seven Springs02/08/13-02/10/13 Granite Peak02/23/13-03/02/13 Snowmass03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

56. Snomads Ski and Snowboard Clubwww.snomadwi.tripod.comMeetings: Buckets Pub2031 Lathrop Ave., Racine, WI 534032nd Mon from Sep-Apr at 7:30pmTrip Chair: Dave Lesch(262) 994-4391/[email protected] Contact: Joan Vaughn(262) 553-1487/[email protected]/02/13-03/09/13 Keystone

57. Snowdrifters Ski Clubwww.snowdrifters.netMeetings: Old Town Pub201 W. State St., Geneva, IL 601341st & 3rd Mon from Oct-Apr and 3rd Mon only from May-Sep at 7:30pmPresident: Chuck Salisbury(630) 584-7680/[email protected] Chair: Rick Poulton(847) 977-4541/[email protected]/04/13-01/06/13 Granite Peak01/18/13-01/29/13 Grindelwald02/06/13-02/11/13 Keystone02/22/13-02/24/13 Blackjack, Powderhorn03/02/13-03/09/13 Steamboat

58. Snowseekers Ski Clubwww.snowseekers.orgMeetings: St. Lawrence Episcopal Church125 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL 600482nd Tue from Sep-Apr at 7:00pmTrip Chair: Stu Howes(847) 289-1811/[email protected]/11/13-01/13/13 Devil’s Head01/26/13-02/02/13 Beaver Creek02/23/13-03/02/13 Steamboat

59. SouthEastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski [email protected]: East Troy, WI Trip Chair: Kathy Mohar(414) 226-8375/[email protected]

60. Springfield Ski Clubwww.springfieldskiclub.orgskierdevelopment@springfieldskiclub.orgMeetings: Springfield, IL 627053rd Thu Apr-Sep.Trip Chair: Pat Dennis(217) 546-2257/[email protected] Contact: Michael Joyce(217) 836-6459/[email protected]/09/12-12/14/12 Vail01/26/13-02/01/13 Whistler Blackcomb02/19/13-02/26/13 Panama02/23/13-03/02/13 Sun Valley03/15/13-03/25/13 Garmisch, Sorrento

61. St. Louis Ski [email protected]: Spazio’s Westport RestaurantSt. Louis, MO 63146check website for meeting dates and timesTrip Chair: Tom Coscia(314) 780-3021/[email protected]/05/13-01/12/13 Park City01/20/13-01/27/13 Aspen/Snowmass02/02/13-02/09/13 Whistler03/02/13-03/09/13 Mt. Bachelor

62. SUD’s Social [email protected]: Time Out6025 S. LaGrange Ave., Countryside, IL 605253rd Mon every month at 8:30pmPresident: Ray Piwowarczyk(708) 927-0330/[email protected]

63. Tatry Ski [email protected]: Polish Highlanders Alliance4808 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632President: Piotr [email protected] Chair: Jay [email protected]

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64. Team Trentwww.teamtrent.netMeetings: South Suburbs, IL 60445President: Trent [email protected]/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

65. Thunderbird Ski Clubwww.tbirdskiclub.comMeetings: Broadcast Booth6550 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI President: Jim Michon(313) 561-922/[email protected]/11/12-12/15/12 Copper Mountain01/12/13-01/19/13 Sun Valley01/25/13-01/27/13 Boyne Mountain2/10/13-2/17/13 Whistler Blackcomb02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass03/10/13-03/17/13 Mt. Bachelor03/30/13-04/06/13 Vail

66. Toledo Ski Clubwww.toledoskiclub.nettoledoskiclub@tourtoledohomes.comMeetings: Toledo Ski Club Lodge47 South Shore Dr., Boyne City, MI 49712twice a year, most meetings occur on chair liftsTrip Chair: Rick [email protected]

67. Vagabond Ski & Social Club of Milwaukeewww.vagabondskiclub.comMeetings: Zoofari Conference Center9715 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 532261st Wed from Jan-Dec for roundtable at 6:00pm, social at 7:00pm, meeting at 7:30pm, and live music and dancing at 8:30pmPresident: Ron Sonntag(414) 788-4907/[email protected] Chair: Sally Borchardt(262) 293-3853/[email protected]

68. Viking Ski Clubwww.meetup.com/viking-ski-clubMeetings: Villa Macri Ristorante225 Toscana Blvd., Granger, IN 466154th Tue every month at 7:00pmPresident: Larry [email protected]/08/13-02/10/13 Boyne Highlands02/23/13-03/02/13 Park City

69. Wheel Ski & Sports Clubwww.wheelski.comMeetings: Domenico’s Pizza & Restaurant547 East Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 535111st Tue every month except May and July for social/dinner at 5:30pm and meeting at 6:30pmPresident: Eric [email protected]

70. Wild Bunch Ski Clubwww.skiwildbunch.comMeetings: Cemeno’s Pizza1630 N. Essington Rd., Joliet, IL 604352nd Thu every month at 9:00pm President: Judy Kurtz(815) 207-4319/[email protected] Chair: Jim Cinotti(815) 634-3302/[email protected]/25/13-02/02/13 St. Anton02/02/13-02/05/13 Vienna extension 02/23/13-03/02/13 Aspen/Snowmass03/15/13-03/17/13 Ski Brule

❖ Member Clubs

SKI (Ski Kouncil of Illinois) Member Clubs: Bloomington-Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Rivercity, Springfield

= Children allowed on Trips

TRIPS BY DESTINATIONSTATE/

DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY CLUB

OTHER• 12/5/2012-12/9/2012 New Orleans LA Piccadilly

• 2/19/2013-2/26/2013 Royal Decameron Panama Springfield

• 3/2/2013-2/9/2013 Lazy Parrott Puerto Rico Champaign

EUROPE• 1/11/2013-1/19/2013 Les Trois Vallées France Bloomington-Normal

• 1/19/2013-1/22/2013 Paris France Bloomington-Normal

• 1/11/2013-1/19/2013 Les Trois Vallées France Champaign

• 1/18/2013-1/23/2013 Jungrfrau Switzerland Fort Wayne

• 1/11/2013-1/23/2013 Zell am See Austria Gateway

• 1/18/2013-1/26/2013 Les Trois Vallèes France Ibex

• 1/26/2013-1/29/2013 Paris France Ibex

• 1/18/2013-1/26/2013 Morzine France Lincoln Park

• 1/26/2013-1/29/2013 Paris France Lincoln Park

• 1/18/2013-1/29/2013 Grindelwald Switzerland Snowdrifters

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 St. Anton Austria Fleetwind

• 2/2/2013-2/10/2013 Mayrhofen Austria Fleetwind

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 St. Anton Austria Lincoln-Way

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Vienna Austria Lincoln-Way

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 St. Anton Austria New Horizon

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Vienna Austria New Horizon

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 St. Anton Austria Nomad

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Vienna Austria Nomad

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 Morzine, Portes du Soleil France Sly Fox

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Paris France Sly Fox

• 1/25/2013-2/2/2013 St. Anton Austria Wild Bunch

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Vienna Austria Wild Bunch

• 2/22/2013-3/2/201 Val d’Isère France Fleetwind

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Les Trois Vallées France Fleetwind

• 3/8/2013-3/19/2013 Serre Chevalier, Nice France Sanctuary

• 3/15/2013-3/25/2013 Garmisch, Sorrento Germany, Italy Springfield

EAST• 2/1/2013-2/3/2013 Seven Springs PA Sno-Gophers

• 2/14/2013-2/17/2013 Holimont, Swain, Kissing Bridge NY Joliet

MIDWEST• 12/7/2012-12/9/2012 Ski Brule MI Nomad

• 12/7/2012-12/9/2012 Chestnut Mountain, Sundown IL, IA Peoria

• 12/7/2012-12/9/2012 Ski Brule MI Pine Point

• 12/9/2012 Chestnut Mountain IL Sno-Gophers

• 12/15/2012 Tyrol Basin WI Fleetwind

• 12/15/2012 Chestnut Mountain IL Sanctuary

• 12/15/2012-12/16/2012 Wilmot WI Pine Point

• 12/28/12-1/1/13 Active Backwoods Retreat MI Lakeshore

• 12/29/2012-1/1/2013 Indianhead MI Bloomington-Normal

• 12/29/2012-1/1/2013 Indianhead, Powderhorn MI Champaign

• 12/29/2012-11/20/2013 Indianhead, Powderhorn MI Peoria

• 12/29/2012-1/1/2013 Marquette MI Sitzmark

• 12/30/2012-1/1/2013 Granite Peak WI Four Winds

• 1/4/2013-1/6/2013 Lutsen Mountains MN Gelandesprung

• 1/4/2013-1/6/2013 Welch Village MN Joliet

• 1/4/2013-1/6/2013 Granite Peak WI Sanctuary

• 1/4/2013-1/6/2013 Granite Peak WI Snowdrifters

• 1/5/2013 Bittersweet MI Fort Wayne

• 1/5/2013 Mystery Midwest One Day Piccadilly

• 1/5/2013-1/6/2013 Wilmot WI Pine Point

• Every Sunday 1/6/13-2/10/13 Wilmot WI Sno-Gophers

• 1/10/2013-1/13/2013 Upper Peninsula MI Hustlers

STATE/DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY CLUB

• 1/11/2013-1/13/2013 Granite Peaks, Cascade Mountain WI Duneland

• 1/11/2013-1/13/2013 Afton Alps MN Nomad

• 1/11/2013-1/13/2013 Marquette MI Rock Valley

• 1/11/2013-1/13/2013 Big Snow Country MI Sly Fox

• 1/11/2013-1/13/2013 Devil's Head WI Snowseekers

• 1/12/2013 Wilmot WI Pine Point

• 1/18/2013-1/20/2013 Boyne Highlands MI Fort Wayne

• 1/18/2013-1/20/2013 Indianhead MI PowderDog

• 1/18/2013-1/21/2013 Indianhead MI Sitzmark

• 1/18/2013-1/20/2013 Shuss-Shanty Creek MI Sno-Gophers

• 1/19/13 Wilmot WI Elmhurst

• 1/25/2013-1/27/2013 Boyne Mountain MI Thunderbird

• 1/26/2013 Cascade Mountain WI Sno-Gophers

• 2/2/2013-2/3/2013 Chestnut Mountain, Sundown IL, IA Champaign

• 2/2/2013 Timber Ridge MI Fort Wayne

• 2/2/2013-2/5/2013 Welch Village MN Schussboomers

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Boyne Highlands MI Duneland

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Boyne Highlands MI Fort Wayne

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Devil's Head WI Four Winds

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Cascade Mountain WI Kirby

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Indianhead MI Piccadilly

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Elkhart Lake WI Sitzmark

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Granite Peak WI Sno-Gophers

• 2/8/2013-2/10/2013 Boyne Highlands MI Viking

• 2/9/2013 Wilmot WI Pine Point

• 2/11/2013-2/13/2013 Marquette MI Sly Fox

• 2/15/2013-2/18/2013 Welch Mountain, Afton Alps MN Four Winds

• 2/15/2013-2/16/2013 Swiss Valley MI Fort Wayne

• 2/16/2013-2/19/2013 Devil's Head, Cascade Mountain WI Champaign

• 2/16/2013-2/17/2013 Granite Peak WI Nomad

• 2/22/2013-2/24/2013 Boyne Highlands MI Gelandesprung

• 2/22/2013-2/24/2013 Blackjack, Powderhorn MI Snowdrifters

• 2/24/2013 Cascade Mountain WI Peoria

• 3/1/2013-3/3/2013 Cascade Mountain WI Kirby

• 3/1/2013-3/3/2013 Marquette MI Pine Point

• 3/8/2013-3/10/2013 Granite Peak WI Ibex

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Chicago Friars

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Four Winds

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Hustlers

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Lincoln-Way

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI New Horizon

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Pine Point

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Sitzmark

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Sno-Gophers

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Team Trent

• 3/15/2013-3/17/2013 Ski Brule MI Wild Bunch

WEST

• 11/21/2012-11/25/2012 Vail CO Fleetwind

• 11/21/2012-11/25/2012 Vail CO Peoria

• 12/6/2012-12/10/2012 Vail CO Ibex

• 12/6/2012-12/10/2012 Breckenridge CO Sitzmark

• 12/8/2012-12/15/2012 Vail CO Club 50

• 12/8/2012-12/13/2012 Keystone CO Hustlers

• 12/8/2012-12/12/2012 Vail CO Sanctuary

• 12/9/2012-12/14/2012 Vail CO Springfield

• 12/11/2012-12/15/2012 Copper Mountain CO Thunderbird

GUIDE: • = Downhill Trip • = Trip Extension • = Cross Country Trip • = Other Contact individual clubs for more information. See www.skicmsc.com for the most up to date trip listings.

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TRIPS BY DESTINATIONSTATE/

DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY CLUB

WEST (continued)

• 12/12/2012-12/19/2012 Aspen/Snowmass CO 400

• 12/12/2012-12/16/2012 Copper Mountain CO Omaha

• 12/12/2012-12/16/2012 Vail CO Sitzmark Milwaukee

• 12/26/2012-1/1/2013 Winter Park CO Sno-Gophers

• 12/27/2012-1/1/2013 Park City, The Canyons, UT IbexDeer Valley

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Summit County CO Fleetwind

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Park City UT Lincoln Park

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Steamboat CO Pine Point

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Winter Park CO Rock Valley

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Steamboat CO Sanctuary

• 12/28/2012-1/1/2013 Winter Park CO Skunk Hollow

• 12/29/2012-1/5/2013 Ogden, Snowbird UT Indianapolis

• 1/5/2013-1/12/2013 Park City UT St. Louis

• 1/6/2013-2/10/2013 Whitefish MT Sno-Gophers

• 1/11/2013-1/15/2013 Steamboat CO Boeing

• 1/11/2013-1/15/2013 Copper Mountain CO Sanctuary

• 1/12/2013-1/19/2013 Sun Valley ID Thunderbird

• 1/17/2013-1/22/2013 Copper Mountain CO Nomad

• 1/20/2013-1/25/2013 Crested Butte CO Duneland

• 1/20/2013-1/27/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Omaha

• 1/20/2013-1/27/2013 Whistler BC, Canada Sanctuary

• 1/20/2013-1/27/2013 Crested Butte CO Sitzmark Milwaukee

• 1/20/2013-1/27/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO St. Louis

• 1/23/2013-1/28/2013 Crested Butte CO Piccadilly

• 1/24/2013-1/29/2013 Winter Park CO Chicago Friars

• 1/25/2013-2/1/2013 Whistler Blackcomb BC, Canada Champaign

• 1/25/2013-1/30/2013 Crested Butte CO Skunk Hollow

• 1/26/2013-2/1/2013 Whistler BC, Canada Bloomington-Normal

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Banff, Lake Louise BC, Canada Boeing

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Crested Butte CO Indianapolis

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Taos NM Joliet

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Winter Park CO Mississippi Valley

• 1/26/2013-2/1/2013 Whistler Blackcomb BC, Canada Peoria

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Taos NM Rock Valley

• 1/26/2013-2/2/2013 Beaver Creek, CO Snowseekers

• 1/26/2013-2/1/2013 Whistler Blackcomb BC, Canada Springfield

• 1/30/2013-2/4/2013 North Lake Tahoe CA, NV Hustlers

• 1/30/2013-2/4/2013 North Lake Tahoe CA, NV Pine Point

• 2/2/2013-2/9/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Club 50

• 2/2/2013-2/9/2013 Park City UT Elmhurst

• 2/2/2013-2/9/2013 Whistler BC, Canada St. Louis

• 2/6/2013-2/12/2013 South Lake Tahoe CA Nomad

• 2/6/2013-2/11/2013 Keystone CO Snowdrifters

• 2/7/2013-2/13/2013 Steamboat CO Lincoln Park

• 2/8/2013-2/13/2013 Whitefish MT Sanctuary

• 2/10/2013-2/17/2013 North Lake Tahoe CA, NV Indianapolis

• 2/10/13-2/17/13 Whistler Blackcomb BC, Canada Thunderbird

• 2/12/2013-2/17/2013 Keystone CO Omaha

• 2/16/2013-2/23/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Mississippi Valley

• 2/16/2013-2/23/2013 Winter Park CO Sitzmark Milwaukee

• 2/19/2013-2/24/2013 Winter Park CO Gateway

• 2/20/2013-2/24/2013 Copper Mountain CO Boeing

• 2/21/2013-2/26/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR Ibex

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Sun Valley ID Bloomington-Normal

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Duneland

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Fireside

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Fort Wayne

STATE/DATE AREA/RESORT COUNTRY CLUB

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Hustlers

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Inland

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Lincoln-Way

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO New Horizon

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Nomad

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Piccadilly

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO PowderDog

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Sanctuary

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Breckenridge CO Schussboomers

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Sitzmark

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Skunk Hollow

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Sno-Gophers

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Steamboat CO Snowseekers

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Sun Valley ID Springfield

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Thunderbird

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Park City UT Viking

• 2/23/2013-3/2/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Wild Bunch

• 3/1/2013-3/1/2013 Whitefish MT Gelandesprung

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Jackson Hole WY Boeing

• 3/2/2013-3/7/2013 Telluride CO Lincoln Park

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 North Lake Tahoe CA, NV Omaha

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR Rock Valley

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Park City UT Sitzmark Milwaukee

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Keystone CO Snomads

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Steamboat CO Snowdrifters

• 3/2/2013-3/9/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR St. Louis

• 3/3/2013-3/10/2013 Mammoth CA Club 50

• 3/4/2013-3/10/2013 Big Sky, Moonlight Basin MT Peoria

• 3/10/2013-3/16/2013 Keystone CO Moraine Valley

• 3/10/2013-3/17/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR Thunderbird

• 3/17/2013-3/24/2013 Copper Mountain CO Champaign

• 3/18/2013-3/25/2013 Schweitzer ID Gateway

• 3/20/2013-3/25/2013 Vail CO Lincoln Park

• 3/21/2013-3/25/2013 Copper Mountain CO Indianapolis

• 3/21/2013-3/26/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR Piccadilly

• 3/22/2013-3/26/2013 Copper Mountain CO Sly Fox

• 3/23/2013-3/30/2013 Sun Valley ID Chicago Friars

• 3/23/2013-3/31/2013 Aspen/Snowmass CO Ibex

• 3/23/2013-3/30/2013 Keystone CO Indianapolis

• 3/23/2013-3/30/2013 Telluride CO Sanctuary

• 3/24/2013-3/31/2013 Mt. Bachelor OR Pine Point

• 3/30/2013-4/6/2013 Vail CO Thunderbird

• 3/31/2013-4/6/2013 Breckenridge CO Peoria

• 5/22/2013-5/27/2013 Arapahoe Basin CO Fleetwind

GUIDE: • = Downhill Trip • = Trip Extension • = Cross Country Trip • = Other

Clubs of the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council(CMSC) were recognized at the CMSC TripSeminar in May.

The Steve Sutton Award for Newsletter Excellencefor 2011-12 went to Sanctuary Ski and SnowboardClub (first), Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club andSitzmark Ski Club (tie for second), Vagabond SkiClub (third), Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club andThunderbird Ski Club (honorable mentions).

Nomad Ski Club was recognized as the Most Improved Club in 2011-12.

CMSC Club Honors Top Ten Clubs for 2011-12:1. Skunk Hollow Ski and

Snowboard Club2. Chicago Friars Ski and

Bike Club3. Sitzmark Ski Club4. Nomad Ski Club

of Chicago, Inc.5. Hustlers Ski Club6. Wild Bunch Ski Club7. Sanctuary Ski and

Snowboard Club8. Piccadilly Ski Club9. Four Winds Ski and

Social Club10. Fleetwind Ski Club

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Resort/Ski Area

Afton AlpsHastings, MN 55033(800) 328-1328www.aftonalps.comManager: Amy Reents(651) 436-5245 ext. [email protected]

Aspen/SnowmassAspen, CO 81612(800) 525-6200www.aspensnowmass.comSr. National Sales Mgr: Mary E. Manning(970) [email protected]

Beaver CreekBeaver Creek, COsnow.comNational Sales Manager: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Big Powderhorn MountainBessemer, MI 49911(800) 501-7669www.bigpowderhorn.netGeneral Manager: Bruce Noren(906) [email protected]

Boyne ResortsBoyne Falls, MI 49713(800) 462-6963www.boyne.comSales Manager: Tracy Russold(231) 549-6834/[email protected]

Breckenridge Ski ResortBreckenridge, COwww.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Cascade Mountain Portage, WI 53901(800) 992-2754www.cascademountain.comRandy [email protected]

Crested Butte Mountain ResortMt. Crested Butte, CO 81225www.skicb.comGroup Sales Manager: Nina Weyl(970) 349-2335/[email protected]

Crystal Mountain Resort and SpaThompsonville, MI 49683(800) 968-7686www.crystalmountain.comSenior Marketing Manager: Dee Dee Lentz(231) [email protected]

Grand Geneva Resort & SpaLake Geneva, WI 53147(800) 558-3417

Granite Peak Ski AreaWausau, WI 54402(715) 845-2846www.skigranitepeak.comOperations Manager: Vicki Baumann(715) 845-2846/[email protected]

Heavenly, Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAwww.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Jackson Hole Mountain ResortTeton Village, WY 83025(888) 333-7766www.jacksonhole.comDomestic/Int’l. Sales Mgr: Spencer Long(307) [email protected]

KeystoneKeystone, COwww.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Lutsen MountainsLutsen, MN 55612(218) 406-1320www.lutsen.comGroup Sales Director: Melissa Dressely(218) 406-1319/[email protected]

Marquette MountainMarquette, MI 49855(800) 944-7669www.marquettemountain.comGeneral Manager: Vern Barber(906) [email protected]

Mt. BachelorBend, OR 97709(800) 829-2442www.mtbachelor.comGroup Services: Bob Bourquard(541) [email protected]

Northstar at TahoeTruckee, CA 96161www.snow.comNational Sales Mgr: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Nub’s Nob Inc.Harbor Springs, MI 49740(800) 754-6827www.nubsnob.comPresident/General Manager: Jim Bartlett(231) 526-2131 ext. 10/[email protected]

Park City Mountain ResortPark City, UT 84060(800) 222-7275www.parkcitymountain.comSales Coordinator: Jessica Werner(435) 647-5450/[email protected]

Shanty Creek ResortsBellaire, MI 49615(800) 678-4111www.shantycreek.comSki Sales Manager: Phyllis Lockhart(231) [email protected]

Ski Banff-Lake Louise-SunshineBanff, Alberta T1L 1H9 Canada(800) 661-1431www.SkiBig3.comNorth American Sales Mgr: Dave Spence(403) 760-7739/[email protected]

Ski BruleIron River, MI 49935(800) 362-7853www.skibrule.comManager: Jessica Polich(906) 265-6754/[email protected]

Snowbird Ski & Summer ResortSnowbird, UT 84092(800) 453-3000www.snowbird.comDirector of Sales: Simon Diggins(801) 947-8233/[email protected]

Steamboat Ski & Resort CorporationSteamboat Springs, CO 80487(800) 922-2722www.steamboat.comGroup Sales Mgr: Tracy Jones Allen(970) 871-5421/[email protected]

Stowe Mountain ResortStowe, VT 5672(800) 253-4754www.stowe.comGroup Sales Manager: Lauren Farley(802) 253-3433/[email protected]

Sundown MountainDubuque, IA 52002(888) 747-3872www.sundownmtn.comGeneral Manager: Mark Dietz(563) 556-6676 ext. [email protected]

Telluride Ski ResortTelluride, CO 81435(888) 483-5754www.tellurideskiresort.comGroup & Corporate Sales Rep: Oulli Durham(970) [email protected]

Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard AreaMt. Horeb, WI 53572(608) 437-4135www.tyrolbasin.comGeneral Manager: Don McKay(608) 437-4135/[email protected]

Vail ResortsBroomfield, CO 80021www.snow.comNational Sales Manager: Andrew Kwang(720) 524-5073/[email protected]

Villa Olivia Country ClubBartlett, IL 60103(630) 289-1000www.villaolivia.com

Whitefish Mountain ResortWhitefish, MT 59937(877) 754-3474www.skiwhitefish.comSales Representative: Kate Verhey(406) [email protected]

Wilmot Mountain, Inc.Wilmot, WI 53192(262) 862-2301wilmotmountain.comMarketing Director: Ryan Church(262) [email protected]

Indep. Lodging/Mgmt. Co.

Aston Lakeland VillageSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(800) 822-5969www.astonhotels.comGeneral Manager: Jerry Bindel(877) [email protected]

City Hotel Oberland CH-3800 Interlaken, Switzerland+ 41-33-827 87 87www.city-oberland.chManaging Director: Erich [email protected]

Holiday InnMarquette, MI 49855(906) 225-1351www.mqtmi.holidayinn.comDirector of Sales: Ann Armstrong(906) [email protected]

Homewood Suites by HiltonJackson, WY 83001www.jacksonwy.homewoodsuites.comDirector of Sales: Julee Goslin(307) 739-0808/[email protected]% Discount to CMSC Members

Kandahar LodgeWhitefish, MT 59937(800) 862-6094www.kandaharlodge.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Jennifer Fisher(406) [email protected]

Peppermill Resort Spa CasinoReno, NV 89502(800) 648-6992www.peppermillreno.com Call About Custom Ski Packages: Dana Shores(775) [email protected]

Tour Operator/Transportation

High Alpine AdventoursChicago, IL 60603 (312) 925-7342President: Ron [email protected]

Mid-America Charter LinesElk Grove Village, IL 60007(800) 323-0312www.bus-charter.comDirector of Sales: Rob Bingham

Para-Ski, LLCManassas, VA 20109(866) 766-9359www.skialpinexperience.comDirector: Andre Gupta(866) [email protected]

SKI.COMAspen, CO 81611(800) 837-0155www.ski.comGroup Sales Manager: Gloria Saiya-Woods(800) 837-0155/[email protected]

2012/2013 Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council

Associate MembersChicago Metropolitan Ski Council Associate Members are the “right hand” ofthe council. They are here to help you plan the perfect ski and snowboardgroup vacation and are committed to making your travel experience thebest it can be. Please use them for all your needs and let them know“CMSC sent me!”

Snow Tours Inc.Secaucus, NJ 7094(800) 222-1170www.snowtour.comPresident: Guido PaPa(201) 348-2244 ext. 103 [email protected]

Sports America Tours, IncSanta Rosa, CA 95401(800) 876-8551www.sportsamerica.comPresident: Mike Hibbard(707) 575-7547 ext. [email protected]

Van Galder Bus/Coach USAJanesville, WI 53548(800) 747-0994www.vangalderbus.comSr. Account Executive: Chris Groves(815) 236-9047cgroves.vangalder@gmail

Winter Ski & SportDowners Grove, IL 60515(800) 365-9819www.winterskiandsport.comPresident: Shari Winter(630) 969-5700/[email protected]

World on SkisMoonachie, NJ 7074(866) 678-5858www.worldonskis.comPresident: John Frasca(201) 228-5303/[email protected]

Convention Visitors Bureau

Ogden Convention Visitors BureauOgden, UT 84401(866) 867-8824www.visitogden.comTourism Sales Manager: Elaine Cobos(801) 778-6252/[email protected]

Petoskey Area Visitors BureauPetoskey, MI 49770(800) 845-2828www.petoskeyarea.comExecutive Director: Peter Fitzsimons(231) 348-2755/[email protected]

Ski & Sports Shops

Alpine AccessoriesLake in the Hills, IL 60156www.alpineaccessories.comOwners: Rick & Laurie Pasturczak(847) [email protected]

BootDoctorsTelluride, CO 81435(800) 592-6883www.bootdoctors.comMarketing Director: Penelope [email protected]

Chicago Ski ProChicago, IL 60657(773) 322-5617www.chicagoskipro.com Call For Special CMSC Offer: Nick Dimitru(773) 865-2104/[email protected]

Goskand Sports & SkiChicago, IL 60638(773) 586-2577www.goskandsports.com

REI - Lincoln ParkChicago, IL 60642(800) 426-4840www.rei.com/lincolnparkOutreach Specialist: Elliot Bennett(312) 951-6020/[email protected]

REI - NorthbrookNorthbrook, IL 60062(800) 426-4840www.rei.com/northbrookOutreach Specialist: Elliot Bennett(312) 951-6020/[email protected]

REI - Oakbrook TerraceOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181(800) 426-4840www.rei.com/oakbrookterraceOutreach Specialist: Elliot Bennett(312) 951-6020/[email protected]

REI - SchaumburgSchaumburg, IL 60173(800) 426-4840www.rei.com/schaumburgOutreach Specialist: Elliot Bennett(312) 951-6020/[email protected]

Snowcrest Ski CenterCrestwood, IL 60445(708) 389-4963www.snowcrestskicenter.comManager: Jon Doyal(708)389-4963

The North Face - ChicagoChicago, IL 60611(312) 867-2500www.thenorthface.comStore Manager: Eric Byun(312) 337-7200/[email protected]

Viking Ski Shop - BarringtonBarrington, IL 60010(847) 381-1188vikingskishop.comOwner: Steve [email protected]

Viking Ski Shop - ChicagoChicago, IL 60647(773) 276-1222www.vikingskishop.comOwner: Bob [email protected]

Other

ACP, Inc. - Website DesignChicago Ridge, IL 60415www.aboutacpinc.comConsultant: Rick Drew(708) 430-5070/[email protected]

SAWA’s Old Warsaw RestaurantBroadview, IL 60155(708) 343-9040www.sawasoldwarsaw.comSee website for special offers: Stuart [email protected]

❖ Associate Members


American Blind Skiing FoundationEstablished in 1971, the American Blind SkiingFoundation enables blind and visually impaired individuals to downhill ski and snowboard in a safeand friendly environment. Our experienced guidesand certified instructors are prepared to teach thosenew to the sport as well as enhance the skills, orsimply guide those already familiar with it. As aguide, the reward of enabling someone to engage in a sport you are passionate about is amazing. Forthose who thought they would never ski again orthose who have always wanted to try, it is a thrillingachievement. (absf.org)

Battle Creek Ski ClubBattle Creek Ski Club is an all-year activity club with emphasis on skiing and boarding. We havemembers of all age ranges and everyone is welcome.To attend a ski trip you must be an active memberwith dues paid. Summer activities are open to anyone. We celebrate the beginning of the seasonwith an Uprising Party which always has a theme.This year’s theme is “Crazy Olympics.” We have aChristmas party, this year with a comedian comingto entertain. We close the ski season with a downrising party. After that, summer activities begin. (battlecreekskiclub.com)

CMSC clubs are spread across the Midwest and appeal to wintersports enthusiasts of all stripes.Clubs sponsor weekend and longertrips to ski destinations in the UnitedStates, Canada and Europe, plusyear-round social and recreationalactivities that range from campoutsand bike hikes to fish boils and theater nights. This alphabeticalsampling of member clubs providesa peek into the fun that awaits skiersand non-skiers alike. Details can be found on the clubs’ websites.

www.skicmsc.com ❖ 2012/2013 DIRECTORY

American Blind Skiing Foundation

CLUB

PROFILES

Springfield Ski Club

Champaign Ski and Adventure Club

Champaign Ski and Adventure Club

Thunderbird Ski Club

Boeing Employees Ski ClubThe Boeing Employees Ski Club exists to promote interest andparticipation in the sport of snow skiing and boarding for Boeingemployees and their families. Our membership is comprised ofskiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. We traditionally have four destination trips, one Midwest trip and a number ofnon-skiing activities throughout the year. This year the club isgoing to Steamboat (1/11-1/15), Jackson Hole (3/2-3/9), Copper(2/20-2/24), Banff (1/26-2/2) and Granite Peak (2/8-2/10). (besc-stl.org)

Champaign Ski and Adventure ClubThe big news for our club this year is that our name has beenchanged to better reflect the kinds of things that we do.Formerly known as the Champaign Ski Club, the ChampaignSki and Adventure Club will offer year-round activities likekayaking, biking, canoeing and camping in addition to a fullseason of skiing opportunities. This year’s trips include aEuropean trip and a warm weather trip to Puerto Rico. Monthlyhappy hours and house parties are longstanding club traditions. (champaignskiclub.org)

Chicago Friars Ski & Bicycling ClubThe Chicago Friars is 40 years young this year and goingstrong! We are an active club with a ski season full of Midwesttrips, CMSC races and at least one adventure out West. Weencourage and accept new CMSC racers and enjoy a widerange of ski abilities on all of our trips. If you’re not a downhillskier, we also have a number of XC skiers, as well as a fullrange of social activities year-round, including theater/concertnights, an annual chili cook-off, dinners out and wine and beertastings. Join us! (chicagofriars.com)

Elmhurst Ski Club Elmhurst Ski Club was started in 1957 by a small group ofpeople who had met in high school. Now the club enjoys avery wide variety of people. Regular event attendees rangefrom age 9 to 70 with a mix of single and married. Our primary activity is skiing including one-day and week-long ski trips. We also participate in CMCS weekend trips and racing trips. Our destinations have varied from Canada and the Western U.S. to Europe. If the weather cooperates,we have a cross-country ski trip in the immediate area.(elmhurstskiclub.com)

Fleetwind Ski ClubFounded in 1957, our membership is derived from the entireChicago metropolitan area, ranging in age from the 20s to the70s, with skill levels from beginner to expert. We are blue collar,self-employed, retirees, and professionals of all ethnic and eco-nomic backgrounds. Fleetwind has always been at the forefrontof skiing new areas, running trips to places that other clubsdon’t usually go to, as well as skiing the most popular places.Come join us. We are always looking for new skiers and newfriends. Read our full club profile on the CMSC website.


CLUB PROFILES

Chicago Friars Ski & Bicycling Club

Four Winds Ski & Social Club

Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club

Hustlers Ski Club

Four Winds Ski & Social ClubOur club has been in existence for over 50 years. Our mem-bers range in age from 4 to 84. We are first and foremost asocial club that stays active all four seasons of the year byattending the midnight bike ride through Chicago, camping trips,fish boils, beer and wine festivals, and lots of parties. Skiing is our passion—our blood starts to warm as the thermometerdrops below 32. Come check out Four Winds Ski & Social Club,meet some great people and enjoy the ride. (fourwindsski.org)

Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski ClubFox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club (FVBSC) has a 43-year history and is centered in the beautiful Fox River Valley ofNortheastern Illinois. Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago,the FVBSC provides a focal point for group bicycling and skiing activities for the communities in and surrounding the Tri-Cities of St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia. Winter eventsinclude cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and ice skat-ing. Some of us are also avid downhill skiers. (fvbsc.org)

Hustlers Ski ClubLooking for a fantastic ski season? Hustlers Ski Club is a goodfit for you. Our schedule includes Keystone/Breckenridge, fourNorth Lake Tahoe areas, a trip to Upper Michigan, CMSC’sAspen/Snowmass and Winter Carnival. The Hustlers also provide non-skiing activities including a Pic-A-Trip-Nic, a year-end banquet and golf outings. Monthly social events include our Supper Club. Hustlers Ski Club meets monthly at ChamppsAmericana Sports Bar in Schaumburg on the first and thirdTuesdays. Whether you’re a skier or non-skier, Hustlers provides events and activities to meet your interests. We hopeto see you this season. (hustlersskiclub.com)

Inland Ski Club Inland Ski Club is a part of the Indiana Harbor Athletic &Recreation Association (IAA), which was originally supported bythe Inland Steel Company as a benefit for its employees. TheIAA and ski club are now a separate not-for-profit entity. TheIAA supports other athletic organizations and activities such asgolf, tennis, and trips to sporting and other events. These areavailable to all Inland Ski Club members. So if you are a skieror snowboarder in the Northwest Indiana area looking for agroup to ski with, or to enjoy other activities with year round,join us. (inlandskiclub.com)

East Iowa Ski ClubEast Iowa Ski Club (EISC) is based in Cedar Rapids,Iowa. There are 130 active members from a 50-mile radius ofCedar Rapids. This year’s trips include a week at Breckenridge,a week in Jackson Hole, a Wild Welch weekend at WildMountain and Welch Village near Minneapolis, and a learn-to-ski event at Sundown Mountain near Dubuque. The EISC staysactive year round with events like a bicycle trip on the RootRiver, a canoe/kayak weekend on the Upper Iowa River, theEISC Golf Outing, wine tastings and a Kernels baseball game.(eastiowaskiclub.com)



CLUB PROFILES

Inland Ski Club

Joliet Ski Club

Moraine Valley College Ski/Board Club

Omaha Ski Club

Joliet Ski ClubJoliet Ski Club is a family-friendly ski and snowboard club. Ourweekend and overnight trips are especially affordable for fami-lies. All ages are welcome to join us, from the very young to thevery experienced. All of us share the love of winter sports. Westay active in the “off season” as well. In the warm months weschedule weekly golf outings, bike rides and picnics. We gettogether for dinners, theater, dominoes and cards. There issomething for everyone. If you’re looking to get the family started in snow sports, start with our overnight or weekendtrips. No family? Join ours! (jolietskiclub.org)

Moraine Valley College Ski/Board ClubMoraine Valley Community College Ski and Board Club is opento snow riders of all ages and all communities. We’re all aboutriding the snow, and do not have a membership fee for ourclub. Families are welcome on all our trips. The club has beenin existence for over 25 years at the campus, allowing students,families and everyone else access to some great trips. Wehave sponsored trips to Breckenridge, Keystone, Lake Tahoe,Whitefish, Park City and Mammoth. Payment for our trips iseasy and convenient, as we accept credit cards. (morainevalley.edu/skiclub)

PowderDogs Ski and Snowboard ClubWhile skiing and snowboarding is the club’s main focus, the PowderDogs also provide year-round social activities.PowderDogs have a wide range of members ranging from ages4-74. PowderDogs meet the second Tuesday of every month atLou Malnati’s Pizza in Lakewood. Meetings are free. There’susually a guest speaker talking about ski or snowboard topics.Past guest speakers have included professionals, manufac-turers’ reps and shop employees. When you become aPowderDog, you’ll make new friends that share your passionfor the slopes. You’ll also receive discounts on trips and onequipment and clothing at Alpine Accessories.(powderdogs.org)

Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard ClubSanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club is dedicated to offering themost fun events that you can find, on or off the ski slopes. Fromskiing in the Midwest to Europe, there are trips for members atany ability level, including non-skiers, and at any budget. Weoffer numerous socialactivities year round inaddition to our winter skitrips. We are offeringlocal weekend trips;long weekend trips andweek-long trips outWest. We have NewYears, Europe andCanada covered too.We invite anyone over21 years old to check usout. (skisanctuary.org)

CLUB PROFILES

Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club

Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard Club

Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

Sitzmark Ski Club


Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard ClubWe’re a small but mighty group that loves to schuss…skiing/boarding is our main focus. We attract singles, couples,families and even non-skiers. In the off season we kayak atleast once a month, enjoy the performing arts and various festivals throughout the Milwaukee area, participate in theSusan Koman Run for the Cure…all great venues to stay connected. We meet pre-trip and post-trip at various locations.This season we are running our third annual Super Bowl week-end trip, via Amtrak, to ski Welch Village in Minnesota. OurWestern “retro ski train trip” this season is to Breckenridge, CO.(schussboomers-wi.com)

Sitzmark Ski ClubSitzmark Ski Club has been around since 1946. We are asmall- to medium-sized club that consists of all ages of peoplewho enjoy having fun year round. We welcome not just adultsbut families as well….and not just skiers but snowboarders, too.(sitzmarkskiclub.com)

Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc. is a ski, recreational andsocial organization providing affordable activities for its mem-bers—adults 21 and over—from Southeastern Wisconsin. Theclub exists to develop and promote exciting events in a spirit ofcamaraderie among current and new friends with common inter-ests. Every year we have four Western mountain ski trips, five“Northern” ski trip weekends and several day trips to local hills,usually at prices well below what anyone could arrange for them-selves. Throughout the year there are social activities like biking,camping, kayaking, volleyball, softball and golf. (sitzmark.org)

Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club offers great ski tripsand year-round social events. With around 100 members (21 and over), we’re large enough to offer reasonably priced skitrips, yet small enough to maintain our friendliness. Our seasonstarts at Winter Park over New Years, Crested Butte in Januaryand Aspen/Snowmass in February. Our club has skiers of allabilities, so there’s always someone to share the slopes with.Members stay active with monthly events including camping,bike rides, a fall weekend getaway and house parties.(skunkhollowskiclub.com)

Sly Fox Ski ClubSly Fox Ski Club is a year-round ski, snowboarding and social club for active adults. Our club, close to 150 members21-70+ years young, receives monthly newsletters and websiteupdates. We enjoy the opportunity for international, Westernand Midwestern trips. This year 77 members will ski Morzine,France and visit Paris in January. In March we’re going toCopper. We’re also skiing Marquette Mountain, Indianhead and Blackjack in Michigan. We are very fortunate for the greatorganization of our trips. We meet in Appleton, IL on the firstand third Wednesdays, October-April, with Friday happy hours.Join the fun! (slyfoxskiclub.org)

CLUB PROFILES


Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club

Sly Fox Ski Club

Sno-Gophers Ski Club

Snowdrifters Ski Club


Sno-Gophers Ski ClubWe are America’s third oldest black ski club. The Sno-Gophers was founded in 1965 by radio announcer Holmes“Daddy-O Daylie.” At that time the club was called the SkiFun League. Sno-Gophers Ski Club is one of the foundingmembers of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) and is dedicated to promoting the sport of skiing. The Sno-Gophersare honored to call Chicago home but have traveled throughout North America and Europe. Our program is notjust limited to skiing. The intent is to provide enjoyment and build camaraderie not just during the ski season butthroughout the year. (sno-gophers.org)

Snowdrifters Ski ClubWe are located in Geneva, IL and serve Chicago’s westernsuburbs. Our 100 members include singles, couples and families, with skill levels from beginner to advanced. The clubis big enough to support a variety of trips and activities, butsmall enough so that everyone can easily meet others. Thereare members who don’t ski but enjoy our travel and socialactivities. We offer weekend bus trips as well as longer trips tothe Western US, Canada, and Europe. Off-season activitiesinclude bike rides, wine tasting, canoeing, concerts, baseball,dinners and club parties. (snowdrifters.net)

Snowseekers Ski ClubOur club welcomes skiers and riders of all ages and abilities.We have a mix of families, singles and couples. Families withyoung children are always welcome. We also enjoy socialactivities throughout the year, such as bike rides, an annualsummer picnic, Christmas party, end-of-ski-season party, andoutings to plays, dinners, concerts and other events. Our 2012-2013 season will include trips to Devils Head, WI and to Beaver Creek and Steamboat, CO. Snowseekers meet at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday every month except December,from September through April, at St. Lawrence EpiscopalChurch in Libertyville. (snowseekers.org)

CLUB PROFILES

Snowseekers Ski Club St. Louis Ski Club

Tatry Ski Club

Team Trent

Springfield Ski ClubSpringfield Ski Club has over 600 members, making us one ofthe largest ski clubs in the Midwest. We are a ski club but offerso much more. While many of our members are ski enthusi-asts, we have more members that don’t ski at all. Everyone iswelcome! We offer year-round activities and social events thatkeep our members active and entertained, whether you love toski or not. Whether it’s skiing in the Rockies, touring in Europeor taking a trip to a winery in Missouri, Springfield Ski Club hasan activity for everyone. (springfieldskiclub.org)

St. Louis Ski ClubOur ski club is based in St. Louis, MO. We go on several skitrips each winter in Canada and the U.S. In the summer we goon bike trips and winery tours as well as various other activities.We have a great annual holiday party, too. (stlouisskiclub.com)

Tatry Ski ClubTatry Ski Club was established in 1973, and our main activity is alpine skiing. Membership is offered to the Polish and theirfriends. The ski season in the Midwest is short, and we haveski trips scheduled for almost every weekend. Most of our trips are CMSC races, but we also have our own events: ThePolish Alpine Ski Championship in January and Tatry Ski ClubPresident Cup in February. Both will be at Wilmot Mountain,WI. At the end of the season, the club goes to the 15thInternational Polish Alpine Ski and Snowboard Championshipin Breckenridge. (tatryskiclub.com)

Thunderbird Ski ClubWith six great Western trips and the extremely popular BoyneBash Weekend, Thunderbird Ski Club should have a trip foreveryone. Members also see the latest equipment and skifashions on display and talk face-to-face with local ski andsnowboard retailers about the newest gear. Why not join us on the slopes? (tbirdskiclub.com)

Team TrentThe Club Dedicated to CMSC Alpine Racing. (teamtrent.net)

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Ski & Ride Club Guide