December 2015 Newsletter - Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club
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December 2015 Newsletter - Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club
Inside Edge Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club Newsletter A Four Seasons Club www.ggrsc.org December 2015 Volume 36 Issue 6 ••«* yfte^*l». -OJk yoM sty we fiave a trip for you. Vont *ifes out-Sign up GatQy President's Message GGRSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS The weather report said SNOW for the week-end — that prompted me to dig out the ice scraper for the car and then check if I had a blanket, and emergency kit in the trunk. Got it! No, I'm not going to preach about winter driving safety, I am going to remind you to Plan your winter ski vacations with the GGRSC. 1. Look for your INSIDE EDGE which will be mailed to you this month. It has ALL of the trip information from December to April. 2. Plan your ski dates! 3. Complete the trip application and SEND it to the trip leader with your check. 4. Do this NOW!! As, one western trip is full and will put your name on a wait list. Sun Valley and Snowmass, do have openings. PRESIDENT Carla Mercer 365-9649 VICE PRESIDENT Tracy Achterhof 218-6142 SECRETARY Mary Thornton 916-4721 TREASURER Nicole Clayton 690-2716 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Diana Michael 534-0891 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Barb Harvey 540-3847 WESTERN TRIP DIRECTOR Dorothy Switek 891-8898 MICHIGAN TRIP DIRECTOR Shirley Nevins Karen Hartley Lori Vugteveen 361-8390 745-2175 269-686-8885 CROSS COUNTRY DIRECTOR Steve Blackport 929-3728 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Denise Symons 248-225-8166 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Clare Vredeveld 498-6930 ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY Dffi. Blak&Forslund 724-2761 ACTIVITY DIRECTOR John Zadvinskis 698-2534 C 450-4793 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Margaret McCreery 648-0160 [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Lynne Black 285-6278 Non Skiers, AKA Social members, please read the issue for Mid-week events. John Z. has some fun activities planned to get you out and trying something new. X-country folks, High Speed Lifts Steve Blackport has planned a full schedule of outings. We sometimes join up with WMSingles, and they are an active group too! What I am saying is Michigan in winter is pleasurable, if you plan ahead, and share it with others. We only have the white stuff for a short time, let's get out there and enjoy it! Ski on, Carla Forslund \p Rates NASTAR Racing 2 Wonder Carpets Bittersweet Ski Resort 600 River Road Otsego, Michigan 269-694-2032 skibtttersweet.com T.G.I.R December 4,2015 Courtyard Marriott Downtown Join us for our holiday TG at the downtown Courtyard Marriott. Get details on all the upcoming trips! TG starts at 5:30. HHH)^~ I ^/r^H^^^g^ CABERFAE •0£T YOW WEEKfMD OWY SO MSS KM) JUCT $<n MID WEEK PASSES ONLY SKI or RIDE AIL SEASON FOR JUST $228 <Jkty Oftfrlt @ caberfoepeoks.com 2016 GGRSC SKI TRIPS AT A GLANCE Dec. 13 Sunday - Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain Dec. 18 Friday - Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks Dec. 25 Friday - Christmas Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks Dec. 31-Jan. 2 New Years Trip - Petoskey Area - Perry Hotel Jan. 6 Wednesday - Park and Ride - Timber Ridge Ski Area Jan. 9 Saturday - Bus Trip to Boyne Mountain Jan. 13 Wednesday - Park and Ride - Schuss Mountain Jan. 22-24 Crooked River Lodge/Nubs Weekender ( XC, Lessons, Ski) Jan. 27 Wednesday - Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain Jan. 29- Feb. 9 European Ski Trip to Kitzbuhel, Austria Jan. 30 Saturday - Boyne Highlands Zoo Bus Trip Feb. 2-7 Western Trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado Feb. 10 Wednesday - Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks Feb. 11 Thursday - Park and Ride - Night Skiing at Bittersweet Feb. 15-19 Blue Mountain Midweek Trip to Ontario Feb. 19-21 Ludington State Park Nordic Weekend - GGRSC and WMCS Feb. 24 Wednesday Midweek Schuss Mountain Bus Trip Feb. 27- Mar. 5 Western Trip to Sun Valley, Idaho Feb. 28 Sunday - Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain Mar. 4-6 Boynes/ Searchmont Weekender Log Cabin Trip Mar. 9 Wednesday Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks Mar. 12 Saturday - Nubs Nob Bus Trip Mar. 14-16 Mon.- Wed. Up North Midweek Trip to Crooked River Lodge Mar. 23 Wednesday - Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain Mar. 25 and / or 26 Overnight Park and Ride - Petoskey Spring Discount Trip to Nubs option : March 26 Park and Ride trip only to Nubs April 2- 9 Western Spring Trip - Snowmass, Colorado J www.ggrsc.org MICHIGAN TRIP INFORMATION FOR 2015-2016 December 2015 < Join Snoopy and keep up the snow dancing for some great skiing adventures this winter!! Hi there skiers !! Winter is here !! Several of the ski areas will be opening soon so see Ski Trips at a Glance for the upcoming schedule for this winter. Also check out the XC corner for the cross country and snowshoe events scheduled. All Michigan weekenders, bus trips, and park and ride carpool trips include chances to downhill or x-c ski, snowboard, or snowshoe. Look for more information on these trips in the updated individual trip flyers in the newsletter and on the website. Make your plans now !! Don't wait!!! Don't forget: The website should give you a run down of the events and the newsletter can be found by going to the member log in area of the website at www.ggrsc.org New Years Trip: At this writing the Perry Hotel has given us an extension on the deadline for this trip. Please sign up before December 8 with Beverly. It depends on availability in hotel as to how long we can hold rooms ll Make your plans now ! See flyer for details. Early Bird Sign Ups for Bus Trips: Sign up one month before each bus trip to get a discount. These early bird specials are for members only. Non-members have to pay guest fees. Upcoming Deadlines for trip deposits and applications to be in: Boyne Bus Trip : Jan. 2 Crooked River/Nubs Weekender: Dec. 22 Boyne Highlands Bus: Jan. 23 Nubs Bus Trip: Mar. 5 Boynes?Searchmont: Feb. 19 Schuss Mountain Midweek Bus Feb. 17 Crooked River Midweek Trip Mar. 7 Blue Mountain Trip: The trip is a go - we have some signed up and others who have expressed interest. If you are interested send in deposit to Shirley ASAP so she can make further arrangements and set final prices for this great trip. Act Now !! GET INVOLVED !!! Sign up for trips early !! It helps us plan better!!. TT •*• ACT NOW: To be on our downhill or XC email lists to receive quick reminders: Contact: Shirley Nevins at 616-361-8390 or email her: [email protected] These emails will remind you of events and keep you informed in between newsletters. Make sure you are getting the chimp mails and reminder emails that we send. Let us know so you can stay well informed and don't miss any good events going on. THINGS TO REMEMBER: Dec .4 Christmas TGIF Bring your checkbook to sign up for trips at the party -- save stamps. Dec. 5 Warren Miller Film at Grandville High School 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm Watch for GGRSC here. This is also a good day to sign up for trips. See Shirley at the GGRSC table. Any Questions -- Contact Shirley SEE YOU ON THE SLOPES !!! NEW YEARS WEEKEND TRIP Staffords Perry Hotel in Petoskey DECEMBER 31- JANUARY 2, 2016 Stafford's Perry Hotel Petoskey Landmark Join us for a ski get away to Northern Michigan. Ski-BoyneMt. Boyne Highlands Nubs Nob TRIP PRICE: $352.00 per person Singles $232.00 per person Doubles $212.00 per person Triples $192.00 per person Quads Arrangements for an extra night can be made at our GGRSC pricing. (Saturday) Package price for just the New Years Dinner and New Years After Glow Party can be made for our local members and friends. Price : $ 50.00 Reserve with us. TRIP RATE per person INCLUDES: LODGING -Thursday and Friday nights BREAKFAST BUFFET - Friday and Saturday NEW YEARS EVE DINNER - Rose Room -Thurs. NEW YEARS EVE AFTER GLOW PARTY - with band in the resort room off the Noggin Room $ 25.00 HOTEL BUCKS Friday Dinner/ Drinks ALL TAXES AND GRATUITIES on package WINE AND CHEESE PARTY - Friday on the hill SKIING NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE We will try for some discount tickets as a group when we get closer to the trip. Note: The Perry Hotel is located in the historic Gaslight Village of Petoskey- close to shopping and nightlife. There is entertainment in the hotel ( 2 places) or you will be able to walk to other party locations. Welcome: Downhill skiers, XC skiers, Snowboarders, Snowshoers, Shoppers, Casino Hoppers, and those who just want to get away and relax. It should be a great place to spend New Years. We know Its the place to be in Petoskey. Send Trip Application with roommate preference and $ 50.00 deposit. Make check out to GGRSC and send to: Beverly Mapes - Trip Leader 2513 Lake Drive Grand Rapids Mi 49506 Phone: 616-780-8145 C email: [email protected] Trip Assistant: Tracy Achterhof Phone: 616-218-6142 email: [email protected] Trip close- out date and balance is due: November 30, 2015 ( pricing and availability is not guaranteed after close out date) '*-*' Don't wait - The hotel fills - Get your application and deposit in !! **** If after the deadline - check to see if there are any rooms left !! **** HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST OVER. GRAB A FRIEND. JOIN US FOR A FUN EXPERIENCE !!! Start out the New Year with a great trip! There will be fun guaranteed ! GREATER GRAND RAPIDS SKI CLUB 2015-2016 Major Michigan Trips Scheduled Weekend Trips "> 0 9 Bus trips for 2016 New Years Trip - Petoskey ~ Perry Hotel Thursday Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 and Jan. 2. 2 night stay for Thursday and Friday Saturday January 9 - Boyne Mountain Jan 22- 24 - Crooked River Lodge/ Nubs Instructional Trip Wednesday Feb. 24 - Schuss Mountain new midweek bus trip March 4-6 - Ski the Boynes and Searchmont with log cabin rental north of Boyne Highlands. Saturday March 12 - Nubs Nob Bus Trip March 26-27 Overnight Park and Ride to Nubs - Petoskey Spring Discount Trip - Hotel will be a mystery location. Weekday Overnight Trips Saturday January 30 - Boyne Highlands Park and Ride Trips 2016 Caberfae Peaks Dec. 18 Feb. 10 Crystal Mountain Dec. 13 Jan. 27 Feb. 28 Mar. 23 Schuss Mountain Nubs Nob Timber Ridge Bittersweet Jan. 13 Mar. 26 Jan. 6 Feb. 11 February 15-19 Monday - Friday Blue Mountain Trip Slope side condos March 14-16 Monday - Wednesday Crooked River Midweek Trip 8 local Nordic Events for XC skiing and snowshoeing are scheduled + possible spur of the moment outings if conditions are good will be added. (WMCS + GGRSC) Dec. 25 Mar. 9 Join the regular GGRSC gang on Thursday nights at Bittersweet. Feb. 19-21 Ludington State Park Trip GGRSC WILL HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE !! jfc BOYNE MOUNTAIN BUS TRIP Saturday Januarys, 2016 <» * BUS TRIP PRICE: $ 54.00 PER MEMBER $ 49.00 FOR EARLY BIRD MEMBER SPECIAL -- Sign up before Dec. 9 $ 59.00 if you sign up after Jan. 2 (within last week before trip) $ 64.00 Non-member guest price *g^gr Holidays are over. Get off the couch and sign up for the first bus trip of the season !! Bearski is looking forward to seeing you !! Spend the day at Boyne Mountain with us !! Don't miss the bus !! Sign up early !! Come play with us !! TRIP INCLUDES: A two way bus ride, continental breakfast on the bus, and pizza or dinner on the return trip. Fun is guaranteed also !! Note: lunch will not be included. (This should allow our trip leaders and assistants to be able to ski more.) There will be a meeting spot for lunch so be prepared to bring your own lunch or buy lunch at the resort. Boyne Mountain offers many opportunities for a great day of fun. Besides downhill skiing, there are good X-C trails or relax and enjoy the spa area and pools. Bring the kids and treat them for a day at the water park. Join us for a great day and leave the driving up to our friendly Great Lakes bus driver. Meet the bus at the park and ride on the East Beltline and I-96 at 6:00 A.M. (North side of the Gravity Restaurant). Lift ticket money will be collected on the bus. Bring cash. Things to do : Fill OUt the trip application. (found in website www.agrsc.ora ) Indicate downhill or cross- country skier, or water park user. Make check out to GGRSC. Send to GGRSC Trip Leader: Steve Blackport 612 Graceland NE Grand Rapids, Mi 49505 email: [email protected] Phone: Cell 616-929-3728 Trip Assistants: Joe Potyraj email: [email protected] cell 616-717-3455 Andrea Gerstle email: [email protected] Cell: 609-504-6379 Deadline: Jan. 2, 2016 Please sign up early. It makes it easier to plan the trip ! It promises to be a super fun day and a great way to spend a fun time with your GGRSC friends !! THE CROOKED RIVER LODGE & NUBS NOB WEEKEND ADVENTURE i >DGE « Staffords Crooked River Lodge JAN. 22-24, 2016 Lodge Adventure Prices: Singles: $274.00 per person Doubles $ 153.00 per person $ 118.00 per person Triples with rollaway Triples Quad $ 113.00 per person $ 93.00 per person Alanson, Ml Lodge Adventure Includes: Friday and Saturday lodging - 2 queen beds per rm. Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Buffet Friday night Welcome Party and Light Dinner Saturday night Catered Dinner at lodge Use of Lodge Indoor Pool and Hot tub Use of game/TV loft room and other lodge amenities All taxes, fees, and gratuities. Snowshoelng adventures on the lodges' - 20 acres Card Playing and Game Adventures SkiingAdventures: Nearby cross country trails for our xc skiers and snowshoers Downhill skiing and boarding at Nubs Nob Group ski lessons for all levels of skiers at Nubs Nob. Not Included in prices: 1. Trail fees and lift tickets for skiing. We will try for group discounts when we know number of skiers on the trip and we get closer to the trip. 2. The small group lesson fees at Nubs Nob. Ski Lessons: We will be making arrangements with Nubs Nob Instructional Program to offer small group lessons for skiing and boarding at all levels. *We must have a minlmun of 4 in each group to get the discount. Pricing for lifts and lessons will be determined as we get closer to the event. After you sign up for the trip with trip application and deposit you will get more specific information about lift and lesson prices sent to you by email. You can make your choices at that point and sign up and send your payments for lifts and lessons ahead of time. Keep separate from lodging package please. Please indicate on your trip application: 1. XC skier or Snowshoer or Downhill skier or boarder 2. Your skiing level Send Trip Application with roommate preference, type of room arrangement and $ 60.00 deposit. Make check out to GGRSC and send to: Jim Arringdale- Trip Leader 7423 Boulder Bluff Drive Jenison, Ml 49428 email: [email protected] Cell Phone 616-260-5805 Trip Assistant: Blake Forslund C 616-813-6021 email: [email protected] Trip Assistant: Karen Hartley C 616-745-2175 email: [email protected] Trip Assistant: Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 email: [email protected] Trip Close Out Date- Deposits due by December 22, 2015 Balance due by Jan. 15, 2016 Trip adventures for XC skiers, snowshoers, downhill skiers, and ski lessons too !! BOYNE HIGHLANDS ZOO BUS TRIP C f SATURDAY JANUARY 30, 2016 BUS TRIP PRICE: $ 54.00 PER MEMBER $ 49.00 FOR EARLY BIRD MEMBER SPECIAL - Sign up before December 30 $ 59.00 if you sign up after January 23 (within last week before trip) $ 64.00 Non-member guest price COME SKIING WITH US III Bus Trip includes: JOIN BEARSKI FOR FUN ! BRING YOUR SILLY SELF II bus ride- both ways continental breakfast on the bus pizza on the return trip Note: lunch will not be included. (This should make the trip a little cheaper and it will allow our trip leaders and assistants to be able to ski more.) There will be a meeting spot for lunch so be prepared to bring your own lunch or buy lunch at the resort. Lift ticket money will be collected on the bus. Bring cash !! This is a trip for downhill skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers. Meet the bus at the park and ride on the East Beitline and I-96 at 6:00 A.M. ( North side of the Gravity Restaurant.) COME, EAT, SKI, AND PARTY AT THE ZOO !!! Fill out your trip application. Indicate downhill or cross-country skier. Make check out to GGRSC. Send to: Bridget Healy - Trip Leader 2416 Paris Ave. NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 Email: [email protected] Phone: 616-443-5255 Assistant Trip Leader - Lori Vugteveen C 616-566-6273 email: [email protected] Deadline: Jan. 23, 2016 Please sign up soon !! It makes it easier to plan the trip ! It promises to be a fun and wild day. Bring your dancing shoes //! P.S. Bearski has his !! COLORADO FEBRUARY 2-7,2016 5 night LUXURY 2 bedroom/2 bath condo - Charter Ski in/out, very close to base village, many amenities 4 day lift - interchangeable - Vail, Keystone, Arapahoe \Southwest Air - roundtrip GR - Den - NO baggage fees Ground transportation - scenic bus Parties and Social Events 3> L L y 1 (Based on double occupancy) Deposit with Trip App $250 Payments of $347 due Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1 Trip Leader - Dorothy Switek Send payments to: 3780 92nd St SE Caledonia, MI 49316 More info or Questions call Dorothy - 616-485-2898 Or email [email protected] Assistant: Lori Vugteveen [email protected] Trip price is based on 32 participants - hurry and sign up!! This will be a great trip for skiers seeking great skiing conditions with luxury accommodations - FUN!! SCHUSS MOUNTAIN MIDWEEK BUS TRIP WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2016 BUS TRIP PRICE: $ 54.00 PER MEMBER $ 49.00 FOR EARLY BIRD MEMBER SPECIAL - Sign up before Jan. 24 $ 59.00 if you sign up after Feb. 17 (within last week before trip) $ 64.00 Non-member Guest Hey GGRSC gang : Join us for a "new* midweek bus trip to Schuss Mountain !! TRIP INCLUDES: Bus Ride there and back Continental Breakfast Dinner on the return trip Grab a friend and take the day off for a great time at Schuss Mountain. You can meet the bus at the park and ride area by the East Beltline and I-96 at 7:00 A.M. (On North side of The Gravity Restaurant) Lift ticket money will be collected on the bus. Bring cash. There are also great cross-country trails at Nubs Nob so if you are a X-C skier or showshoer, there is something for you to do too. We will try for a discount on lift tickets. Things to do : Fill OUt the trip application. (found in website www.ggrsc.org) Indicate downhill, boarder, or cross- country skier. Make check out to GGRSC. Send to GGRSC Trip Leader: Steve Blackport 612 Graceland NE Grand Rapids, Mi 49505 A* «, email: [email protected] Phone: Cell 616-929-3728 Trip Assistants: Joe Potyraj email: [email protected] Cell 616-717-3455 Diana Michael email: [email protected] Cell: 616-550-8367 Deadline: Feb. 17, 2016 Please sign up early. It makes it easier to plan the trip ! It promises to be a super fun day and a great way to spend a fun time with your GGRSC friends !! BLUE MOUNTAIN - Collingwood, Ontario - SKI ADVENTURE Midweek Trip February 15-19, 2016 Monday - Friday What: Weekday Road Trip to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Canada Where: Collingwood, Ontario ( North of Toronto on the Georgian Bay) Ski Area: 36 ski trails and 15 lifts - Highest vertical in Ontario 720 vertical feet Largest 4 season resort in Ontario - 251 acres of skiable terrain. There are lots of restaurants, activities, and night spots to explore too. Passport needed. EH AKXINMIN Trip Plan: We have 2 slopeside condos at Cachet Crossings ( Blue Mountain Inn) reserved for our visit for 4 nights lodging. We will be planning later for our travels to Blue Mountain after we know who is going. {Carpool or van rentals) We will be skiing at Blue Mountain for 3 days while there. TRIP PRICING: $ 350.00 per person INCLUDED in the trip price is : 4 nights lodging in slopeside condos All taxes and Village Amenity fees TRANSPORTATION arrangements will be made closer to trip - we will divide the costs among those going. Prices for this part will be determined later. All pricing is subject to change due to currency exchange rates and the trip is based on 10 people going. Less or more members going may change the basic cost some. For your information but NOT INCLUDED in the trip price: All Meals and food costs + Lift Tickets for 3 days : We will seek out discount tickets as we get closer to the trip. TO GO ON THIS TRIP: 1. Fill out the trip application and send a deposit of $70.00 made out to GGRSC. 2. Send to Trip Leader: Shirley Nevins 3730 Miramar NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 Trip Assistant: Chris Hoffman H 269-758-3856 email: [email protected] lf JTJj^ n^BcS^H .jr ,-/ A to Crested: Contact Shirley at Home Phone ^-361-8390 email: Note: Blue Mountain final road trip prices will be determined by number of members going. This would be a great trip for those not going on a western trip !! CROSS COUNTRY WEEKEND TRIP - LUDINGTON STATE PARK FEBRUARY 19-21, 2016 Friday- Sunday Come xc ski, hike, or snowshoe in order to explore this great state park. This trip is a joint effort with GGRSC and the WMCS groups. 19th annual cross country skiing-hiking weekend.. Come ski, walk, hike, or snowshoe at Ludington State Park. Other Things to do: swim, dine, dance, shop, play cards, meet new people. This is a great get away weekend. Join us for some fun!! Where to stay: Holiday Inn Express 5323 W. US-10 Ludington, Ml 49431 just west of the US 10 exit (closer to town). Reserve your own room!! They have a hot tub, pool, Continental breakfast, and 8 PM cookies :) Rooms are $65 per night - non-smoking with two queen beds. Be sure to call 231-845-7004 or 1-888-845-7004 before January 29 to reserve your room. When you call please tell them that you are with the West Michigan Catholic Singles group. Cancellation policy is 24 hours before arrival..so book your room today...you can always cancel if it doesn't work :) Ski rentals are available at Provision Sport Shop by calling 231-843-4150. Approx. $20 for 24 hours. There is a Ludington sponsored Guided Snoeshoe walk from the State Park Warming Shelter @ 3 pm on Sat. Rentals could be available. Call them for times and availability. Weekend Itinerary: I.Friday, 7:30pm. Meet at Luciano's downtown Ludington for dinner .( South side of street) Z.Saturday, 11am...Meet at the House of Flavors for breakfast brunch (downtown). S.Saturday Afternoon: Ski, hike or snowshoe at Ludington State Park. We usually end at the warming shelter for hot cocoa and appetizers...so bring something to pass (opt). 4.Saturday night..dinner and entertainment so be sure and let us know if you won't be there to ski but plan to go to dinner.... 5. Live music Sat night..dancing— lots of live music in town — will be researched. 6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel — late night card playing is possible 7. Sun.... after breakfast at the hotel, we can take a leisurely walk to Hamlin Lake before we head back, meet up at the sweet coffee shop in town :) ...stopping in Pentwater for dinner on the way home. HOW to Sign up: 1. Reserve your room - Call hotel 2. Phone or Send email to Steve Blackport (GGRSC) so he knows you are coming and can help you find roommates or carpool rides. Phone 616-929-3728 Email: [email protected] For more information: Contact Mel Koetsier (GN) at H 532-1312 or C 616-204-5855 [email protected]/ JoAnn (WMCS) 616-745-85427 [email protected] PARK AND RIDE- CARPOOL DAY TRIPS GREATER GRAND RAPIDS SKI CLUB 2015-2016 Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot. Downhill and xcountry skiing is available on these one day trip adventures. POSSIBLE DATES Sun. Dec. 13 Fri. Dec. 18 Fri. Dec. 25 Wed. Jan. 6 Wed. Jan. 13 Wed. Jan. 27 Wed. Feb. 10 Thurs . Feb. 11 Sun. Feb. 28 Wed. Mar. 9 Wed. Mar. 23 Sat. Mar. 26 LOCATIONS TIMES TO MEET Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Christmas at Caberfae Peaks Timber Ridge (Meet 84th St.Grlll Lot /131) Schuss Mountain Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Bittersweet (Meet 84th St.Grill Lot /131) Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Crystal Mountain Nubs Nob Overnight P and R option 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 6:30 AM If interested in going, call Michigan trip director : Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: [email protected] We are looking for skiers who would like to " host" some of these day trips. It would be an easy but great way to get involved with the GGRSC trips. These are great trips to bring new and young friends to introduce them to our club. We have scheduled twelve park and rides on different days. If you would like to be on a special email list so you get a reminder about park and rides, please send an email to me so you will be included on our special trip list for skiers looking for a good time. [email protected] Trip Itinerary: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Meet at the carpool lot-see above times. Arrange rides. Carpool and Drive to the Ski Area. Ski with friends (ticket on your own). We will try for discounts if possible. Meet for lunch 12:30 in the lodge cafeteria or a desinated area. More skiing fun in the afternoon. - Ski with old and new friends. Apres skiing 4:30 in the Ski Area Lounge or Bar. Possible stop for dinner on the way home for those who don't have to get right home. 8. Drive home and share gas prices with your carpool friends. ALL COSTS FOR THE DAY ARE ON YOUR OWN. Sign up for the email list for quick park and ride trip reminders !! Let us know that you are planning on going by the day before the trip U All GGRSC Members and Guests are invited on these Park and Ride Day Trips. f *% Icttfo 2016 Ski Trip 27 fo $1471 5 Day Lift 7 Day Lodging RT Air w/UNITED GR to Boise Idaho Ground Transportation Condo- 2 BR, 2 Bath 7 minute free shuttle to Lifts Limit of 32 people teadenA fin tfa& foifi (269) 75X-3X56 [email protected] we (616) 365-9649 [email protected] you: Deposit of $250 to secure your spot 3 Payments of $407 due: Oct. 1st. Nov. 1st. Dec. 1st 2015 Chris Hoffman 4600 S Charlton Park Road Hastings, Ml 49058 The Boynes/Searchmont Adventure Trip March 4 -6, 2016 Weekender ***( PLAN AHEAD - GET A PASSPORT )** International Fun Promised! Fri.- Ski Boyne Mountain Sat. - Ski Searchmont Sun - Ski Boyne Highlands SKIING PLAN: This is a carpool trip. Some skiers will ski Boyne Mountain on Friday on the way up north. We will do a park and ride trip to Searchmont on Saturday from our lodging. (117 miles) On Sunday we will complete our ski tour at Boyne Highlands. We may be able to ski cheaper by using Shell gas 2 for 1 coupons on Friday and Sunday. We will look for discount tickets for Searchmont on Saturday. (Bring Your GGRSC Membership Card, Caberfae Season Pass, or Crystal Mountain Season Pass to receive possible discounts on your lift tickets at Searchmont.) This is a carpool trip so we will help you arrange rides. Share gas costs. Pack for this fun trip!! LODGING PLAN: We have rented a 5 bedroom log cabin home north of Nubs for the weekend. The cabin has three bathrooms and several other alcoves in which to sleep. We can accommodate up to 20 members to go on this trip. It is a really cozy cabin in the woods with fireplace and kitchen facilities. Trip close-out date and balance is due: February 19, 2016. Don't miss out - Limited Space - Sign up soon ! - First Come First Served TRIP PRICE: $ 103.00 per person This price is based on a minimum of 10 participants. If we get less than 10 people then the price may go up slightly. If we get more members interested in going - the price will go down or we will add other amenities to the trip. It should be a reasonably inexpensive weekend. The Price Includes: 2 nights lodging in the log cabin home, Friday Welcome Dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday breakfast. Not Included: Lift ticket costs and other meals will be on your own. Send Trip Application with roommate preference and a $ 30.00 deposit. Make check out to GGRSC and send to: Trip Leader: Shirley Nevins 3730 Miramar NE Grand Rapids Ml. 49525 Phone : 616-361-8390 H 616-340-8586 C email: [email protected] Trip Assistant: Karen Hartley 616-745-217s Join us for this cool GGRSC travel experience !! NUBS NOB BUS TRIP SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016 BUS TRIP PRICE: $ 54.00 PER MEMBER $ 49.00 FOR EARLY BIRO MEMBER SPECIAL -- Sign up before Feb.12 $ 59.00 if you sign up after Mar. 5 (within last week before trip) $ 64.00 Non-member Guest Come hang out with the GGRSC skiers H Trip Includes: Bus Ride there and back Continental Breakfast Pizza on the return trip Join the fun!! Sign up early!! Nubs Nob is almost as cool as GGRSC H You can meet the bus at the park and ride area by the East Beltline and I-96 at 6:00 A.M. ( On North side of The Gravity Restaurant) Note:lunch will not be included. (This should make the trip a little cheaper and it will allow our trip leaders and assistants to be able to ski more.) There will be a meeting spot for lunch so be prepared to bring your own lunch or buy lunch at the resort. Lift ticket money will be collected on the bus. There are also great cross-country trails at Nubs Nob so if you are a X-C skier, there is something for you to do too. How to be a Nubs Nob Tripper: Fill out your trip application. Indicate downhill skier, boarder, or cross-country skier. Make check out to GGRSC. Send to : Barb and Dennis Post- Trip Leaders 5340 Wilson Ave. SW Wyoming, Ml 49418 emails: [email protected] [email protected] H 616-261-0111 Barb's C 616-780-8281 Dennis's C 616-881-9788 Deadline: March 5, 2015. Please sign up early. It makes it easier to plan the trip ! It promises to be a fun day with your GGRSC friends and whoever may show up !! ill x Pauls -* C D n D T U A 2015/16 CRYSTAL SEASON PASS SAL ENDS OCTOBER 5 Unlimited Permier Pass only $369 per adult! We're adding 8 new trails this season, which means even more terrain to enjoy! Go online for details. Learn more at CrystalMountain.com/passes 855.923.7569 CRYSTALMOUNTAiN.COM CMRO Y STAL UNTAIN BILIANDMUIKOH I 6H5818H 1200 EAST PARIS Al/E. SI GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 19516 CROOKED RIVER MIDWEEK UP NORTH TRIP VER L.ODGE MARCH 14-16,2016 WEEKDAY ADVENTURE ATTENTION DOWNHILL AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS: Great place to spend some time with friends !! Join us for a great experience. GGRSC would like to invite you to join us on a new and different midweek adventure. The trip will include revisiting the Crooked River Lodge for a stay on Monday March 14 and Tuesday March. 15. We will be skiing on Tuesday at Nubs Nob and Wednesday at Boyne Highlands. Skiers will be able to take advantage of the Shell Gas Station Ski Vouchers on both days making downhill skiing very affordable for this week day adventure. It would be a nice early St. Patricks Day get away for some of you and a great time with your GGRSC friends. We have 10 rooms reserved for this get away vacation. Here is a chance to revisit one of our favorite places to stay in the north country. Come join us for some skiing fun. Skiing during the week is a blast!! Nearby Petoskey offers lots to explore for those who may not want to ski. Fun Times ! Lodging Adventure Includes: LODGE ADVENTURE PRICES: Singles Doubles Triples (rollaway) Triples Quad V $ 205.00 per person $ 106.00 per person $ 78.00 per person $ 73.00 per person $ 57.00 per person Monday and Tuesday lodging - 2 queen beds per room Tuesday and Wednesday Breakfast Buffet Use of Lodge Indoor Pool and Hot Tub Use of game/TV loft room and other lodge amenities All taxes, fees, and gratuities Snowshoeing adventures on the lodges' 20 acres' Card Playing and Game Adventures V Skiing adventures: Nearby cross country trails for our XC skiers and snowshoers. Downhill skiing at Nubs and Boyne Highlands on days when it is not busy. 2 for 1 skiing using Shell vouchers - cheap skiing adventures. Great small group trip ! Send trip application with roommate preference, type of room arrangement and your deposit of $ 40.00 for the trip. Make a check out to GGRSC and send to: Shirley Nevins - Trip Leader 3730 Miramar NE. Grand Rapids Michigan 49525 Email: [email protected] Home 616-361 -8390 Cell 616-340-8586 Trip Assistant: Karen Wilson C 616-808-7799 email: [email protected] Trip Close Out Date- Deposits due by February 12, 2016 Balance due by Mar. 7, 2016 PETOSKEY SPRING DISCOUNT TRIP OVERNIGHT PARK AND RIDE TRIP TO NUBS NOB MARCH 25-27, 2016 The Petoskey Chamber of Commerce offers a great deal on spring skiing later in March so we are going to take advantage of that for our Nubs Nobs Park and Ride Trip. The hotels and prices are not determined at this time but will be available later. Hotel is a mystery location for now. Choices for this trip: Regular Park and Ride Meet at Post Road 6:30 in AM on March 26 to carpool to Nubs -No hotel stay. Typical price last year was between $ 50 and $ 70 per person for hotel room, a lift ticket, and breakfast depending on the hotel we choose. This is based on double occupancy in each room. Mystery Hotel -- March 25 to stay Friday night and ski Sat. *. Mystery Hotel -- March 26 to stay Saturday night and ski Sat. ( register and pick up ticket on way to ski area early Sat. AM Mystery Hotel -- March 25 & 26 You can stay two nights for two lift tickets and also ski one of the Boynes. Make sure to indicate by writing your choice on your trip application. That way we will know what to plan for when choosing hotels after the pricing is established by the various hotels and ski areas. . Ski with GGRSC on Good Friday and Easter weekend. Choose the way you want to participate. J FINANCES FOR THIS TRIP: If you think you would like to do one of the options for this trip, please fill out our normal GGRSC trip application and send or email it to the trip leader. Write your choices for this trip on your trip application. Send no money with your application. When we know our numbers we will arrange for a block of rooms. Then you will pay the hotel directly for your room, lift ticket, and breakfast when you check in. It is a different way to sign up on this trip. Indicate if you need a roommate. Send application to: Trip Leader: Shirley Nevins 3730 Miramar NE Grand Rapids Ml. 49525 Phone:616-361-8390 H 616-340-8586 C email: [email protected] Trip Assistant: Karen Hartley 616-745-2175 NEW TYPE OF TRIP FOR GGRSC - MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME ON THIS TRIP SPRING BREAK-ASPEN/SNOWMASS, CO April 2-9,2016 $1309 (based on double occupancy) Trip includes: 1.2 bedroom/2 bath deluxe condos Top of the Village Ski in/out above mid village, hot tub, pool, many amenities 2. 5 day lift interchangeable with Aspen, Aspen Highlands 3. Round trip United air from GR to Denver We will check Southwest Air when schedule is posted. 4. Ground Transportation - scenic bus Denver to Snowmass 5. Free daytime shuttle service to Aspen from mid-village 6. Group parties and social events Ski with GGRSC at Snowmass ! $250 deposit with trip application 3 payments of $353 due Oct 15. Nov 15, Dec 15 Send trip applications and deposits to: Trip Leader: Shirley Nevins 3730 Miramar NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49525 email: [email protected] Phone: Home 616-361-8390 Trip Assistant Leader: Bridget Healy email: [email protected] Phone: 616-443-5255 Questions to either Shirley or Bridget * This trip price is based on 38 participants. participants or a change to Southwest Air. Price may vary with less This ski destination has been a favorite for our spring break trips! Come join the fun and excitement - you won't be disappointed! Ski Bittersweet, Otsego, MI SAVE money on lift tickets every time you ski Bittersweet with purchasing a club card for an adult or student (5-18). Bittersweet is a ski area about 30 miles south of Grand Rapids that offers all skiing abilities from beginner to expert runs that are guaranteed to excite all skiers. This ski area is a great place to have children or grand children learn this great sport. By purchasing this club card you can save $9 to $20 every time you purchase a lift ticket. Both adult and student cards cost $16. With the card students only pay $16 and adults only pay $20 to ski any time during the week and after 3:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Fill out the form below and send form and $16 to Dorothy Switek at 3780-92nd St, Caledonia MI 49316 to receive card. Cards will also be available for purchase at our table at Warren Miller and at our December Rush party. Call Dorothy, 616-485-2898, or email at [email protected] for more information. Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club Name Address Phone Number If student list age Signature Sponsor - Dorothy Switek skiing ability Ski Bittersweet Thursday nights The GGRSC will once again be skiing Bittersweet on Thursday nights beginning January 7 thru March 21 - depending on skiing conditions. We usually meet anytime from 5:30-6:00, ski til 7:30, take a bar break, then ski til about 9:30 pm. This is always a fun evening to get out and ski before the weekend!! Please contact Matt Switek at 616-822-7536 for more information and car pooling possibilities. CROSS COUNTRY SKI CORNER ATTENTION: GGRSC CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS AND SNOWSHOERS Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, and Snowshoeing Schedule 2016 With the help of WMCS (West Michigan Catholic Singles) we have the following events planned. If a phone number is not by the event - call the contact from the group that is hosting for more details. Some added events may be planned on spur of the moment notice due to snow conditions. Information about these outings will come by website, newsletter, mail chimp, and our special xc email list. Contact Shirley at [email protected] to get on this special XC email list. Check www.ggrsc.org for updates. January 3 Sunday Aman Park.. 1859 Lk Mich Dr. 2 pm. 2 miles west of Standale on Lake Michigan Drive. We will get something to eat at 3pm at Uccelto's in Standale. Hosted by WMCS January 9, Saturday Kaufman Park. 1 pm. Meet at 1 pm at the Clyde Park entrance (south of 44th st.) If the gate is closed, meet at 52nd street side. Ski rentals are available. At 4 pm we'll meet at Chili's on 54th & Clyde Park to grab a bite to eat. Snowshoeing is not allowed at Kaufman so bring your skis. Hosted by WMCS January 17 Sunday Join with GGRSC ...XC/ Snowshoeing, downhill/tubing...® Pando Ski Area. Belding Road in Rockford. Meet in the ski lodge at 2 pm. Choose your activity for the day. After ski TBD nearby place to gather. Hosted by GGRSC. February 5-8 Ed's weekend.. Winter Harbor Springs Get-Away Ski Weekend. Open to first 20 paid indiviuals. Super bowl weekend, option of staying @ the cabin til Monday. Downhill, XC ski, Snowshoe, Casino, Shopping, relax by the fireplace in "our" log cabin home. $85 for 2 nights/ $105 for 3 nights, includes all meals except Saturday out to dinner. Send payment to Ed Thome, 6467 Baumhoff NE, Comstock Park 49321. Ed's phone number 616-666-1756. Hosted by WMCS February 14 Sunday Pigeon Creek Ottawa County Park Meet at 2:00 for some Valentine XC skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking.12524 Stanton Street, West Olive. Rentals available. After ski event TBD at a local place to unwind. If for some reason the ski area is closed due to lack of snow we will be hiking at nearby Hemlock Crossing at the Pine Bend Co. Park. Hosted by GGRSC. Call Steve Blackport for questions 616 -929-3728. After ski nearby place to gather TBD. Hosted by GGRSC. Friday - Sunday February 19 - 21 - Ludington State Park Weekender . ...19th Annual Cross-Country Skiing- Hiking, Snow-shoe, Weekend. Ski Ludington State Park, snowshoe, walk, swim, dine, dance, and shop. Details to follow in www.ggrsc.org See Future Ludington Flyer. Trip is hosted by WMCS and GGRSC. Contact: Mel for more info., [email protected] 616-532-1312/(c) 616-204-5855 February 27 Saturday Muskegon Winter Sports Complex Address: 462 North Scenic Drive, Muskegon Meet at 1:00. Lots of activities offered: XC skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, fee skating, ride the luge. Rentals available. After ski TBD - lots of nearby places to gather. Hosted by GGRSC. Call Steve Blackport for details 616 -929-3728. March 5 Saturday Robinettes.. E Beltline @ 3142 4 mile Rd NE. Meet at 1pm. Hiking at Provin Trails if no snow. At 3pm we'll have wine tasting and hot cider @ Robinettes Barn. Hosted by WMCS. Contact: Mel for more info., [email protected] 616-532-1312/(c) 616-204-5855 Contacts: JoAnn 616-745-8542 Mel 616-532-1312 Steve 616-929-3728 Shirley 616-361-8390 (WMCS) (WMCS) (GGRSC XC director) (GGRSC Mi.trip director) See GGRSC list for other trips In the website: www.ggrsc.org: Great XC skiing on most of our Weekend Trips, Bus Trips, and Park and Ride Trips. Grab a friend and join us for some winter fun ! Stay tuned for spur of the moment added events too. Sign up to get on the special XC email list for reminders. All members and friends from both groups are invited and welcomed. GREATER GRAND RAPIDS SKI CLUB 2015-2016 SCHEDULED DOWNHILL TRIPS MAJOR TRIPS: Jan. 29 - Feb. 9 EUROPEAN SKI TRIP TO KITZBUHEL, AUSTRIA / MUNICH WESTERN TRIP TO BEAVER CREEK - COLORADO WESTERN TRIP TO SUN VALLEY - IDAHO WESTERN SPRING TRIP - SNOWMASS /ASPEN COLORADO February 2*7 February 27- March 5 April 2- 9 ONE DAY BUS TRIPS: January 9 January 30 February 24 March 12 BUS TRIP TO BOYNE MOUNTAIN BUS TRIP TO BOYNE HIGHLANDS - ZOO BUS BUS TRIP TO SCHUSS MOUNTAIN - MIDWEEK BUS TRIP TO NUBS NOB TWO TO FIVE DAY TRIPS ( WEEKENDS AND MIDWEEK TRIPS: December 31- January 2 January 22-24 February 15-19 March 4-6 March 14-16 March 25 and / or 26 NEW YEARS TRIP - PETOSKEY AREA - PERRY HOTEL CROOKED RIVER/ NUBS INSTRUCTIONAL TRIP BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDWEEK TRIP TO ONTARIO BOYNES/SEARCHMONT LOG CABIN TRIP UP NORTH MIDWEEK TRIP TO CROOKED RIVER LODGE PETOSKEY SPRING DISCOUNT - OVERNIGHT PARK & RIDE PARK AND RIDE CARPOOL DAY TRIPS: POSSIBLE DATES Sun. Dec. 13 Fri. Dec. 18 Fri. Dec. 25 Wed. Jan. 6 Wed. Jan. 13 Wed. Jan. 27 Wed. Feb. 10 Thurs. Feb. 11 Sun. Feb. 28 Wed. Mar. 9 Wed. Mar. 23 Sat. Mar. 26 LOCATIONS : Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Christmas at Caberfae Peaks Timber Ridge (Meet 84th St.Grill Lot /131) Schuss Mountain Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Bittersweet (Meet 84th St.Grill Lot/131) Crystal Mountain Caberfae Peaks Crystal Mountain Nubs Nob Overnight P and R TIMES TO MEET : 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:OOPM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 6:30 AM CROSS COUNTRY TRIPS AND EVENTS: They will be scheduled as we get closer to winter. If interested in going on a trip or being a volunteer: Call Michigan trip director : Shirley Nevins H 616-361-8390 C 616-340-8586 or email her: [email protected] For more trip details: Go to Greater Grand Rapids Website : www.ggrsc.org December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 T.G.I.F. Downtown Marriott 5 Warren Miller film@ GrandvilleHS 6 7 8 9 Martini Night® Cygnus 27 10 11 12 13 PARK n RIDE Crystal Mountain 14 15 16 17 18 PARK n RIDE Caberfae ^ ^^ 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 HP^*^^H sphristmas @ ^ 1 Caberfae Peaks 1 27 28 29 30 31 New Year's @ Perry Hotel w HP January 2016 Sun Mon Wed Tue Thu Fri Sat 'S*5S 2 3 4 5 6 Park & Ride Timber Ridge 7 8 T.G.I. F. 9 Bus Trip Boyne Mtn 10 11 12 13 Park & Ride Schuss Mtn. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Crooked River-Nubs 23 Crooked River-Nubs 24 Crooked River-Nubs 25 26 27 Park & Ride Crystal Mt 28 29 30 ZOO BUS Kitzbuhl, Austria Kitzbuhl, Austria 31 Kitzbuhl, Austria Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club-Trio Application Destination: Date:. M Name (1) . Birthdate _/_/_ (Please use your legal name as it appears on your driver's license; birthdate req. for western trips) Member Non-Member/Guest _____ Membership # _______ Do not Know # Address City. Cell ( State. ) Zip. Email: Home M Name (2) Member Non-Member/Guest Membership # F Under 18 Do not Know # Address Citv Cell ( State ) Home ( ) Zip Email: Roommate Preference In case of emergency notify: (Someone not on this trip) Do you smoke? Yes No Phone #: Car Pooling: If this trip is by private auto, would you drive? Willing to provide a ride? How many can you take? Non-Smokers Only? Need a ride? Cancellation Policy: The trip leader shall determine specific cancellation fees based on the expenses of that particular trip. Minimum cancellation fees are: Day bus trips-$10, all other trips-$35. See your directory for further details. Waiver of Liability: All participants, by their attendance, release the Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club, its officers and members from any liability as a result of: (1) accident, personal injury, or death, (2) loss of personal property, or (3) delays or failure to perform by carriers or agents. I HAVE READ THE TRIP POLICY AND THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THESE CONDITIONS. Signature 1 Date Signature 2 Date Return signed trip application to appropriate trip leader. G*E1T« SKI GREATER GRAND RAPIDS SKI CLUB Membership Application 2015-2016 First Name NEW RENEWAL Last Name Email Address Adress Apt# City Day/Month of birth State Home Phone / Zip_ Cell Phone Yearly membership for the GGRSC begins November 1,2015 and is active through October 31, 2016 $30.00 Early Bird Special from August 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015 $35.00 Individual Full Membership-Access to newsletter via internet and all events and trips. $20.00 Social Membership Individual access to newsletter via internet and all club events, EXCEPT ski trips. Disclaimer: Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club, its board of directors, officers, leaders and members-at-large are not responsible for theft, injury or death occurring during any ski club event/activity. It is agreed and understood by me that I grant the GGRSC permission to use electronically generated photographs of me with or without my name, for any lawful purpose, including publicity, illustration, and promotion of GGRSC trips/ events. Date Member Signature Complete the application and send it with your check payable to GGRSC: Membership Chairperson PO Box 2084 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 GiEMER MUMi'iuFfm SKI Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club P.O. Box 2084 Grand Rapids MI 49501