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JANUARY 2019 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/OCSKICLUB TWITTER.COM/OCSKICLUB LIFTLINE WWW.OCSKICLUB.ORG A PUBLICATIONLIFTLINELIFTLINE OF THE OC SKI CLUB I’m Out of Terrace. It was a delightful night with theControl PRESIDENT’S ski club family. I especially enjoyed the “all you can dip” chocolate yummies! CORNER If you see Arline Welch or Erin O’Brien Member give them a big hug. We had some great Member David Simonian Happy Hours this year. Last month at President Margarita City, with the free Tequila SpotlightSpotlight tasting, and this month at the Hill at Muza were the best. Thank you both for all your hard work. Rhonda Anderson, the wife of Bomber Anderson who Howdy OCers, passed away I finally started my ski season at Mount several years Snow this past Sunday (December 16th). ago, once again ran the annual I wish I could say it “Bomber’s Clinic” to Stowe that many The Corbin DUO: was a powder day OCers attend. Outstanding conditions The Corbin DUO: like many of you were to be had at Stowe. “Dad” Bill, and started with, but it Meghan Ruby led the “Lessons and “Son” Chris was great to get out. Luxury” trip to Mount Snow. Huge turn I wanted to take a moment and My new BBRs hit out and the Alpine Bus Committee ran recognize this terrific Duo for their the snow for the first 2 buses on both acts of kindness. It’s no secret time and it felt good to get back to my Friday and Sunday. that certain committees often get happy place! Steve Ford, Jim Hyde and Mount Snow had overlooked. Bill Corbin joined the Greg Bockis of the BBR club were there to great conditions Club in 2007. Bill’s knowledge in welcome the new 10.0s to the slopes. and lots of OCers A/V tech led him to start helping Thank you to Arline Welch, and started their ski/board season with the members who were filling in as Sharon Gosden for a wonderfully planned lessons. Big thank you to Trip’s, Alpine DJ’s for the various OC events. Bill and executed Christmas party at Franklin Bus, and Instruction for coordinating this eventually took over managing our super weekend. small AV department. With Bill’s expert advice, the Club acquired a portable sound system with its own mic. The older members will recall the screeching sound system of the PCC. Bill’s son Chris joined the Club a few years later and from then on, they have overseen the Club’s Committee. Amy is stepping down due Audio and Video needs at meetings ADMINISTRATION to being pregnant for her second child – and events. Volunteers make this we wish her the best! We are hoping that Club what it is. Bill and Chris are 2 Cathy Marvin the person who commits to the rest of the volunteers who just “help out” and year will stick around for next year. not receive any recognition for it. Vice President Their willingness to volunteer is for Administration Our Membership Team will teach you everything you need to know. We even commendable. Thank you, Bill and give Recognition Awards to Committee Chris, for your time and expertise. Members. Last year our AV department was formally added to our Recognition Any interest? Let’s talk – list. Changes at Chris’s employment Come one, Come all to the [email protected] Committee Fair on Thursday, Jan 10 means he can’t attend regular from 6:30-8:30. Meet the Committees Thursday meetings, so Jen Members that volunteer their time week Hammond was recruited to join the in and week out. We will have munchies committee with Bill. The next time and you play games and win raffle you are at a meeting and “it’s time tickets. There will be fabulous prizes that for a drink,” stop by and visit with you might win. Bill and Jen. They are located next I am currently looking for a volunteer to the bar. to step up and help the Membership ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT Erin O’Brien and Arline Welch OC Ski Club’s Holiday Party - November 30, 2018 On Friday, November believe it was the same one he wore last donated by Bob Denninger) and several 30 the OC Ski Club’s year, but who is counting wardrobes. A other prizes. During the drawing Mark holiday party was held at great buffet dinner began around 7:00 Thompson won and somehow was able Franklin Terrace in Troy PM. The meal included a roast beef to draw the next winning ticket for Linda with a great turnout of carving station, chicken marsala, rice Johnson. Hmmmm!! The DJ had people 93 people in attendance. pilaf, two pastas, vegetables and salad. on the dance floor for most of the night The celebration started at 6:00 PM with an During and after the meal music was and many stayed to the end at 10:00 hour long cocktail party that included a provided by DJ Paul Calarco of Red Hot PM. Kudos to Sharon Gosden and Arline wonderful combination of hors d’oeuvres. Entertainment. After dinner a giveaway Welch for another wonderful party to Many were dressed in their holiday best was held and many prizes were handed start out the holiday season. See all of you and Mike McGuire again won the award out that included two lift tickets, several next year. for most unique holiday sweater. We gift certificates, bottles of wine (one

OC Ski Club 3rd WEDNESDAY of the Month Happy Hour January 16, 2019 • From 5:00 to 8:00pm Jacob and Anthony’s Italian • 1475 Western Avenue • Albany, NY Stuyvesant Plaza • Come and join us for a spectacular happy hour!

Great specials Small Plates $6.00 – Bruschetta, Calamari, Draft Beer $4.00 Arancini & Wood Fired Wings House Wine $5.00 – White Zinfandel, Moscato, Pizza $7.00 – Four Cheese, Eggplant & Sicilian Pinot Grigio, Riesling & Chardonay Don’t miss out on the complementary door prize of Reds – Pinot Noir, Chianti, Shiraz, Malbec $50.00 Gift Certificate –Ticket will be drawn at 7:00pm & Cabernet Sauvignon You gotta be there to win!!! want YOU to talk about this great Now go out there and Ski! MARKETING Ski Club and profit from it. Yes, the There is lots of open terrain, REFFERAL program. How to save buses every Friday & Sunday Fred Haefeli money on next year’s dues. Info is with happy hours buses posted on the OC website or ask coming soon. No excuses Marketing anyone in the Club about it. You not to ski. First day out this will be helping the Ski Club out year? Take a mountain Director and your friend who has been missing out tour with one of our professional ski [email protected] on our great skiing bargains & benefits. instructors as your guide. VOLUNTEER – We also need YOU The OC Ski Club’s best to help out. We are not asking for a lot. advertising is YOU! We Maybe 15 minutes at the weekly meeting get the majority of new helping the Ambassadors or at the fund applicants from word of raising table. Maybe at the Committee Fair mouth. And why not, the help set up or at the snack table. It’s the OC’s know how to SKI little things that we need help on. PLEASE and have FUN. And we just a bit of time makes all the difference.

OC Ski Club • 3rd Wednesday of the Month Happy Hour February 20, 2019 OC gets SAUCED From 4:00 to 7:00pm Bellini’s Counter and the OC Ski Club have partnered up. All month long Bellini’s BJ’s RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE Counter will feature a special 33 Wolf Road • Colonie, NY 12205 pasta bowl in honor of the OC Ski Club! The bowl is (the old Sears Tire Center) dubbed “Hot Laps.” PLUS Happy Hour Specials $6 Apps: Sliders • Root Beer any OC member/applicant can show your membership $3 Domestic Bottles of Beer Glazed Ribs • Avocado Egg Rolls • Spinach-Artichoke Dip • card and receive 15% off any $4 Handcrafted Signature Beers Mozzarella Sticks • ½ off Mini one menu item, available at $5 Dark Horse Wines & Call Drinks Deep Dish Pizzas all Bellini’s Counter locations. Don’t miss out on this OC $1 Off BJ’s Seasonal Beers Complementary door prize of $50.00 Gift Cetificate special offer. Check out the $3 Chips & Dips OC website for more details. $6 Brewhouse Burger w/ fries Ticket will be drawn at 7:00pm BELLINI’S COUNTER LOCATIONS: Latham/Loudonville Help Wanted - 624 New Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110 Membership Committee 518-608-1146 Park South/Albany Looking for a volunteer to start 33 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 this month to learn our system 518-621-1815 Stuyvesant Plaza and sit at Membership Table. 1475 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203 please see cathy marvin. 518-599-0372 SKISKI && SNOWBOARDSNOWBOARD TUNINGTUNING CLINICCLINIC 20192019 PRIVATEPRIVATE Back again by popular demand, there will be a ski care and tuning clinic on Thursday LESSONLESSON DAYS:DAYS: January 17 at the PCC — 6:00 PM Sharp. Learn everything from simple de-burring to beveling edges, base repair, and hot Sunday,Sunday, JanuaryJanuary 2727 waxing. You will learn how to determine Sunday, February 24 when the skis need attention and how to Sunday, February 24 do it yourself, if you wish. Sunday,Sunday, MarchMarch 2424

Jamie and Eileen have all the details. The I-SKI NY day at all NY mountains. See OC FAMILY CORNER pre-trip meeting will be Jan 10 at the PCC. the various mountain websites for more I am so ready for this family trip. information. Tickets will often need to I know many of you are be purchased on the internet. Mad River Sylvia Haefeli taking advantage of the Glen “Turn Back the Clock Day” $3.50 lift Council Discount Days. We ticket is Jan. Family Committee have sold over 44 Junior 29. Again, be sure to verify Chair ID cards this year, a record. If you need one, contact membership this information at individual mountain via our Website www.ocskiclub.org to websites. Specific rules do apply. Welcome Family Members! purchase one for your child. They are $5 As per tradition, we have booked 55 and come laminated. Many mountains tickets for the June 1 Red Sox at Yankee A lot has are only giving one discounted pass per Stadium via Brown’s bus. Tickets will happened since membership card. Jay Peak has been go on sale in February. More about this I last wrote. We added to the schedule. Use the link to in Jan. So Save the Date June 1 for an have finalized the NYCDS Council on our site to get the extraordinary trip to NYC. the Jay Trip, April 5-7. Greg Bockis is most up-to-date information. trip leader and he will open the trip January 3 at the regular meeting at the In addition to the Council Discount PCC. Meeting starts at 6:30 and the Jay Days, there are other offers available. Trip opens at 7 pm. Be sure to bring Jan 6 at Mt Snow is Children’s day “Pay your membership cards and have your their age (with proof)” for a lift ticket roommates figured out. with purchase of an adult lift ticket. See their website for rules. Jan 7-14 is “bring The Smuggs trip is your kids for Free” Gore sold out (that sounds week. Again, check See you on the slopes. Happy skiing/ so good). I believe 118 their website for more boarding to you all. Sylvia Haefeli, Family or so will be attending. information. Jan 17 is Committee.

Officers Board of Directors Committees President Matt Fabrizio Activities/Entertainment Audio/Visual Tech House/Facilities Management Technical Director David Simonian Erin O’Brien and Bill Corbin and Bob Hossan of Snow Sports Mike Furdyna Arline Welch Jen Hammond Brian Mieczkowski Vice President, Admin Fred Haefili Membership Cathy Marvin Alpine Buses Cross Country Gretchen Riley, Pat Jones Treasurer’s Assistant Jeff Kenton Lynda Heaney and Barbara Sorrell and Amy Teal Mike Furdyna Vice President, Skiing Deb Kruszona Mark Wilder Matt Quackenbush Elections NYCDSC Reps Volleyball League Gail Marotti-Hossan Alpine Bus Assistant Robin Raco Cynthia Ward, Tara Cummings and Secretary Meghan Ruby and Meghan Ruby Sylvia Haefeli Robin Raco Kathy Howard Family Committee Wayne Podbeilski Eddie Vassallo Alpine Trips Sylvia Haefeli Volleyball League Treasurer Publications Assistant Cynthia Ward Gail Marotti-Hossan Bob Denninger Finance Greg Bockis Cathy Marvin Willy Welch Ambassador Bob Hossan Mike Koutelis Marketing Web Master Fund Raising Fred Haefeli Tara Thomas and Chris Bendon Frank Broderick Jeremy Miller Racing Wayne Podbielski Historian Eileen Finn-LeMatty Snow Sports Instruction Jeff Kenton OC SKI BUS SCHEDULE 2018-2019 October 14 All Sunday Buses are Family Buses (age 7-17 may ride) Schedule Subject to Change, Always Check the Website for Changes 2nd PICK UP IS Troy-Walmart Rt 7 or Exit 12- MALTA PARK AND RIDE

Month Date Ski Area Lift $$ 2nd PKUP Other/Event November Sun 11/11 Killington $35 Exit 12 If Open! Sun 11/18 Killington $35 Exit 12 Sun 11/25 Mt Snow $38 Troy Fri 11/30 Mt Snow $38 Troy December Sun 12/2 Mt Snow $38 Troy Fri 12/7 Stratton $34 Troy Sun 12/9 Gore $53/41 Exit 12 Warren Miller Lift ticket Fri 12/14 Mt Snow $12 Troy Founders Day special/ Trip weekend Sun 12/16 MtOC Snow SKI BUS SCHEDULE$38 2018-2019Troy Never October Ever 14 Day See Ski Instruction Fri 12/21All Bromley Sunday Buses are$38 Family BusesTroy (age 7-17 may ride) SunSchedule 12/23 StrattonSubject to Change,$34 Always CheckTroy the Website for Changes Wed2nd 12/26 PICK UPMt SnowIS Troy-Walmart$53/45 Rt 7 or ExitTroy 12- MALTA Family PARKDay AND RIDE Fri 12/28 Mt Snow $53/45 Troy Family Day Month Sun Date12/30 GoreSki Area $53/41Lift $$ 2ndExit PKUP 12 Other/Event NovemberJanuary SunFri 1/4 11/11 KillingtonBromley $38$35 ExitTroy 12 If Open! Sun 1/611/18 KillingtonStratton $35$41 ExitTroy 12 Drive Ups get at ticket window too. MonSun 11/251/7 HunterMt Snow $41$38 noneTroy Fri 11/301/11 Mt Snow $38$42 Troy December SatSun 1/12 12/2 GoreMt Snow $53/41$38 ExitTroy 12 Happy Hour Bus/Night Skiing/SnowShoe SunFri 12/7 1/13 Bromley Stratton $38$34 Troy FriSun 1/18 12/9 StrattonGore $53/41$35 ExitTroy 12 Warren Miller Lift ticket SunFri 12/14 1/20 GoreMt Snow $53/41$12 ExitTroy 12 Founders Day special/ Trip weekend MonSun 12/161/21 Pico/KillingtonMt Snow $21/66$38 ExitTroy 12 MLK Never Day Ever Family Day SeeDay Ski Instruction Fri 1/2512/21 Bromley $38$38 Troy Sun 1/2712/23Bromley Stratton $38$34 Troy Private Lesson Day Wed 1/3012/26 TBAMt Snow $53/45 Troy(possible Family Day Dinner Bus) February Fri 12/282/1 MtWhiteface Snow $53/45$42 ExitTroy 12 Family Day Sun 12/302/3 GoreStratton $53/41$53 ExitTroy 12 January Fri 2/81/4 Bromley $38/25$38 Troy Mom's Day, show photo of kids pay $25 SatSun 2/9 1/6 Pico/KillingtonStratton $35/55$41 ExitTroy 12 Happy Drive Ups Hour get Bus at ticketPickle window Barrel too. SunMon 2/101/7 TBAHunter $41 none ThursFri 1/11 2/14 PicoMt Snow $14$42 ExitTroy 12 Valentine's Day Special FriSat 2/15 1/12 MtGore Snow $53/41$42 ExitTroy 12 Happy Hour Bus/Night Skiing/SnowShoe Sun 2/171/13 GoreBromley $53/41$38 ExitTroy 12 WedFri 1/18 2/20 Mt Stratton Snow $53/45$35 Troy Family Day Special Price for Kids FriSun 2/22 1/20 Gore $53/41 ExitTroy 12 Family Day Special Price for Kids SunMon 2/241/21 BromleyPico/Killington $21/66$38 ExitTroy 12 PrivateMLK Day Lesson Family Day Day March Fri 1/253/16 BromleyPico/Killington $35/55$38 ExitTroy 12 Sun 1/273/3 BromleyPico/Killington $35/55$38 ExitTroy 12 Private Lesson Day Wed 1/303/6 TBASugarbush $57 Exit 12 (possibleWarren Miller, Dinner Bus Bus) leaves 6 am February Fri 3/82/1 HunterWhiteface $41$42 Exit none 12 Sun 3/102/3 MtStratton Snow $5338 Troy Fri 3/152/8 MtBromley Snow $38/25$17 Troy StMom's Patrick's Day, Dayshow photo of kids pay $25 SunSat 2/93/17 StrattonPico/Killington $35/55$39 ExitTroy 12 Happy Hour Bus Pickle Barrel FriSun 3/22 2/10 BromleyTBA $38 Troy SatThurs 3/23 2/14 Mt.Pico Snow $38$14 ExitTroy 12 ReggaeValentine's Fest Day HH Special SunFri 2/15 3/24 BromleyMt Snow $38$42 Troy Private Lesson Day FriSun 3/29 2/17 StrattonGore $53/41$35 ExitTroy 12 Last Friday bus SatWed 3/30 2/20 WhitefaceMt Snow $53/45$42 ExitTroy 12 Family Day Special Price for Kids SunFri 2/22 3/31 TBAGore $53/41 Troy Family Day Special Price for Kids April Sun 2/244/7 BromleyStratton $38$34 Troy Private Lesson Day March SunFri 3/16 4/14 KillingtonPico/Killington $35/55$40 Exit 12 BBQ Tailgate party Winter Carnival Sun 4/213/3 NoPico/Killington Bus $35/55 Exit 12 Easter WedSun 4/28 3/6 SugarbushKillington TBA$57 Exit 12 WarrenMoguls PartyMiller, HH Bus bus leaves 6 am May FriSun 3/8 5/5 HunterKillington TBA$41 Exit none 12 last day of ski buses if open Sun 3/10 Mt Snow 38 Troy Fri 3/15 Mt Snow $17 Troy St Patrick's Day Sun 3/17 Stratton $39 Troy Fri 3/22 Bromley $38 Troy Sat 3/23 Mt. Snow $38 Troy Reggae Fest HH Sun 3/24 Bromley $38 Troy Private Lesson Day Fri 3/29 Stratton $35 Troy Last Friday bus Sat 3/30 Whiteface $42 Exit 12 Sun 3/31 TBA April Sun 4/7 Stratton $34 Troy Sun 4/14 Killington $40 Exit 12 BBQ Tailgate party Winter Carnival Sun 4/21 No Bus Easter Sun 4/28 Killington TBA Exit 12 Moguls Party HH bus MarkMark YourYour CalendarCalendar ANNUAL COMMITTEE FAIR Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Polish Community Center Learn about the Committees that keep the Club running. Learn how you can participate. Mingle, play games and win prizes!!! THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Volunteers are needed – if you would like to Volunteer contact Arline Welch: 518 368-3192 or OC SKI CLUB Erin O’Brien: 518 810-4577 There is no regular meeting on this evening.

ImportantImportant sundaysunday SkiSki BusBus Information:Information: Buses will arrive at the 1st pick-up location ½ hour before departure time. USE OF COUPONS FOR Buses depart PROMPTLY on time at 6:30 AM. Those catching the bus at the 1st ALPINE BUS RIDES: pick-up location should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure to allow adequate time to load your equipment on the bus. Meetings: Accept cash or oc coupons Day Bus Trips future sign ups on the IMPORTANT: Please note that the 2nd pick-up is basically a stop en route bus: Accept cash or coupon. and does NOT have a specified departure time. Once all of the passengers and equipment have been loaded at the 2nd pick-up, the buses will leave promptly. PayPal is the only way to reserve a seat online. 3 SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR BUSES: Gore Mountain / Tannery Pub - January 12th, 2019 Pico Mountain / Last Run Lounge - February 9th, 2019 Mount Snow / Pond Skimming and Live Band at the Base Lodge - March 23rd, 2019 THE BUS WILL STAY AT THE MOUTAIN UNTIL 7PM! OC Happy Hour at

ANNUAL COMMITTEE FAIR Wednesday, December 19 Thursday, January 10, 2019 379 Congress Street Troy, NY 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Polish Community Center Learn about the Committees that keep the Club running. Learn how you can participate. Mingle, play games and win prizes!!! THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Volunteers are needed – if you would like to Volunteer contact Arline Welch: 518 368-3192 or Erin O’Brien: 518 810-4577 There is no regular meeting on this evening.

We need all the help we can get. If you have any suggestions or especially if you feel you could give some of your time to help in the coordination of making any of the OC Ski Club Activities occur, please contact: Erin O’Brien (518) 810-4577 or Arline Welch (518) 368-3192 our ski club what it is. While you are trips to Bolton Valley and Jay Peak. ORGANIZED SKIING at the table sign up for one of the Keep in mind, even though a trip upcoming buses. may have filled up we always take names for a waiting list and many Matt Quackenbush Trips are selling fast. Some of slots are filled every year from our best trips are still available. waiting lists. Vice President for Let me tell you a little about New Hampshire. I’ve done this trip every Ski instruction is in full swing. Organized Skiing year we have run it. Lift tix for 4 different The trip to Mt. Snow was a tremendous resorts (Cannon, Loon, Bretton Woods success (thanks Meagan). According to and Waterville Valley) I love them all. Great Jeff Kenton’s report, we did 72 lessons over meals included in the package at the the three days of Mt. Snow. Well done Jeff. AS THE SKI CARVES great Indian Head resort in Stop by Jeff’s table at the PCC and find out Lincoln N.H. All this for an about our tremendous instruction staff and The buses are running, and running incredible price. I love New upcoming events. and running. Let’s keep that going. Our Hampshire. Bolton Valley? A new adventure awaits you! great bus crew is doing an outstanding Lastly, a special thanks to all the people job. Stop by at their table and thank them As I write this, Utah still who made our recent recruiting events Bolton Valley is the highest zip code in New England at elevation 2200 feet, with surrounding peaks for a job well done. Lynda, Sylvia, Mark has spots, but don’t hesitate. great. Keep up the great work and bring ranging from 3200’ to the summit of Bolton Mountain at 3,650’. and Donna are putting in the time to make Don’t forget our late season your friends to our great club. Located midway between Burlington and Montpelier Vermont, Bolton Valley is set amidst 5,000 acres of Vermont's most spectacular Green Mountain vistas. Bolton Valley has the highest base elevation of any Vermont ski resort, which means they get more snow, more often.

Yes, Bolton Valley is not a huge ski area but with 71 trails it is comparable to Pico – 57 trails, Bromley – 47 trails, Smuggler’s Notch – 78 trails. Bolton Valley still maintains the small ski resort charm.

Night skiing - Most backyard activities stop once the sun goes down. Bolton Valley keeps the lights on and offers more night skiing/riding than any other Vermont ski area. We light up for night skiing and riding on 10 trails, served by four lifts every Tuesday through Saturday night until 10pm.

Backcountry Tours (additional cost) - For Backcountry adventurers, the Bolton Backcountry is second to none in the Eastern States, with 1500 acres of beautiful terrain right out of the gates, and even more beyond as it links to the Mount Mansfield State Forest, making it the largest wilderness area in the Vermont State Forests. With the most accessible and extensive backcountry terrain in the Northeast, this program makes Bolton Valley the perfect destination for skiers and riders looking to explore beyond lift-service, as well as cross-country skiers looking to access more aggressive terrain. Visitors will have the opportunity to safely explore thousands of acres of high-mountain wilderness terrain, while learning the ins and outs of alpine touring, backcountry safety, and self- reliance.

Terrain Parks – Bolton Valley offers with three terrain parks with differing degrees of difficulty. All are easily accessible from the Snowflake lift.

Cross Country Skiing - Bolton's 100-kilometer Nordic trail system offers terrain for skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts of all levels, with 15 kilometers of groomed trails. PRIVATE LESSON DAYS — Back by arrangements for First timers, Snowboard AS THE SKI TURNS popular demand, Private lesson Days will and Telemark lessons are advised. To learn Not a skier but you want to come along. No worry. Burlington is only 30 minutes away and provides be Sunday, January 27 - Bromley , Sunday, more, stop by the Snowsports School table a multitude of options from shopping, dining, and more. Tour the Vermont Teddy Bear factory or February 24 - Bromley and Sunday March at any meeting. Ethan Allen homestead. Visit the Echo Aquarium and Science Center. Or head to Stowe with many Jeff Kenton 24- Bromley. Sign up sheets will be at the winter options like snowmobiling or dog sled rides. OC Snowsports Snowsports School table weeks in advance. This is an opportunity to ski with your 2019 PRIVATE School favorite instructor and get some feedback. 2019 PRIVATE This year we are also offering Telemark and Come join us at Bolton Valley – Many options including a new 2-night weekend option. Glade coaching. LESSONLESSON DAYS:DAYS:

SAVE THE DATE — Thursday, LESSONS ON SUNDAY & FRIDAY 2 Night weekend (Fri/Sat) ski Friday night and Saturday/Sunday $280 BUS TRIPS — The snow is falling, we are January 17—at the PCC—6:00PM —Ski 3 Night weekend (Fri – Sun) ski Friday night and Saturday – Monday $390 & Snowboard tuning & care clinic. We skiing. A benefit of skiing with the club Sunday,Sunday, JanuaryJanuary 2727 3 Night midweek (Sun – Tue) ski Monday -Wednesday $250 will cover everything from keeping you is the professional level of instruction Bromley, VT edges sharp to beveling, base repair, when on all Sunday & most weekday trips. We Bromley, VT you should get a machine offer instruction for all levels of Skiing , For more information, contact Kathy Howard at [email protected] or 518 605-2524. ground tune up, hot waxing, Snowboarding , Telemark and Glade, all Sunday, February 24 etc. Make the best of your at no charge. Join us to get a tour of the Bromley, VT time on the snow with mountain and meet skiers with similar equipment in the proper abilities. Sign ups for sessions on the Sunday, March 24 condition, open to all who Alpine Bus trips are taken on the bus after wish to learn. Bring your skis the trip leader collects for lift tickets. Prior Bromley, VT if you wish.

Bolton Valley? A new adventure awaits you!

Bolton Valley is the highest zip code in New England at elevation 2200 feet, with surrounding peaks ranging from 3200’ to the summit of Bolton Mountain at 3,650’.

Located midway between Burlington and Montpelier Vermont, Bolton Valley is set amidst 5,000 acres of Vermont's most spectacular Green Mountain vistas. Bolton Valley has the highest base elevation of any Vermont ski resort, which means they get more snow, more often.

Terrain Parks – Bolton Valley offers with three terrain parks with differing degrees of difficulty. All are easily accessible from the Snowflake lift.

Cross Country Skiing - Bolton's 100-kilometer Nordic trail system offers terrain for skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts of all levels, with 15 kilometers of groomed trails.

Not a skier but you want to come along. No worry. Burlington is only 30 minutes away and provides a multitude of options from shopping, dining, and more. Tour the Vermont Teddy Bear factory or Ethan Allen homestead. Visit the Echo Aquarium and Science Center. Or head to Stowe with many winter options like snowmobiling or dog sled rides.

Come join us at Bolton Valley – Many options including a new 2-night weekend option.

2 Night weekend (Fri/Sat) ski Friday night and Saturday/Sunday $280 3 Night weekend (Fri – Sun) ski Friday night and Saturday – Monday $390 3 Night midweek (Sun – Tue) ski Monday -Wednesday $250

For more information, contact Kathy Howard at [email protected] or 518 605-2524.

During this past year, a non-profit Williams College has partnered CROSS group consisting of snow enthusiasts with PMA in this endeavor. The and local business people worked Williams College Nordic Ski Team is a COUNTRY with the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) Division One cross country ski team. to purchase Prospect Mountain. Additionally, cross country ski teams TRAILS The Prospect Mountain Association from Mount Anthony Union High (PMA) was formed as a not-for-profit School, Mount Greylock Barbara Sorrell - and over Cross Country Chair 100 children participating As several Northeast alpine ski organization. The former owner in the Bill areas join the Vail Resorts network, a is now employed by PMA as the Koch Youth counter trend seems to be developing Mountain Manager. The bygone Ski League, utilize Prospect as home in the cross country world, at least in downhill ski area, with rope tows first base, Prospect has also been the site Vermont. installed in 1938, is now a community of national snowshoe championship asset, permitted for snowmaking and races. lighted trails. Continued • Ski Council: New dates have been number. OC SECRETARY added to the DISCOUNT lift ticket list. 4. The membership record for the Check the website. Every OC member individual purchasing the Jr. ID card Kathy Howard is also a NYCDSC member. Discounted will be noted. The information will be lift tickets are negotiated at many area shared with the Family Committee. mountains for certain dates throughout OC Board Meeting 5. It should be noted the Jr. ID card is the ski season. Members can buy 1 Highlights not a membership card, but identifies ticket at the ticket booth by showing the child as being associated with a their OC membership card on these member/applicant of the OC Ski Club dates. Check it out. The Board Meeting was held on for the sole purpose for obtaining Thursday, December 6, 2018. Here is a • Cross-Country: The cross-country Council discount lift tickets or Ski summary of what took place. Complete trip is sold out. Buses are scheduled. Club member discount lift tickets at minutes are found on the website. Check it out online or in this Liftline. mountains participating in the above- • Upcoming events were discussed. You • Junior Membership: This is the mentioned programs. Only persons can find this information elsewhere in membership card for those under 18 aged 18 or older can be dues paying this Liftline or on the website. years of age that allows the purchase members/applicants of the OC Ski Club. of Ski Council Discount tickets. The • Fundraising: We now have • Season Passes used on trips: A Membership Committee presented the Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs – member presented to the Board policy/procedure: Chris Bendon and Jeremy Miller. that they felt the discount given to Procedure for issuing Jr. ID Cards a trip participant was not enough. • Email Blast: Discussed need for Discussion included: Committee Chairs to send information Membership Committee will issue all to the webmaster for weekly email cards. o Trips are sold as a package. There are 2 options: Skiing or Non- blasts. Discussed that this should be 1. Any member or applicant can request a Club business only. Skiing. Someone with a pass should card for a child under the age of 18 with purchase a Non-Skiing package. • Ski Trips: See the updated trips whom they have a family relationship: schedule for availability in this i.e., child, foster child, guardian o Trip pricing must consider the newsletter or on the website. relationship, grandchild, niece, nephew, benefit to all members participating. or step relationship. No written proof The Club must sell a contracted • Ski buses: Buses are running. Sign up of this relationship or permission to number of packages to receive online or at a meeting. purchase the card will be required. The comps. Comps are used to discount • Ski Instruction: Instruction is on- Jr. ID card will expire on May 31st of the the cost of the trip packages. Comps going. Check the article in the Club year in which it was purchased. and Comp levels are in the contract Liftline or the Ski Instruction table at a and are based on skier/non-skier 2. The cost of the Jr. ID card will be $5, meeting. rates. which includes lamination. • Racing: Two races are scheduled. • Sylvia Haefeli was officially appointed 3. The individual requesting the Jr. ID January 20th and February 9th. See as the Family Committee Chair. card will complete an application info in this Liftline. supplied by Membership. Information • Minor updates were made to the policy required on the application form will be: document to keep the document inline child’s name, date of birth, signature of with recent Constitution changes and individual purchasing the card, and the procedures. individual’s OC Ski Club membership Next meeting is January 3, 2019. Members are welcome to attend the meeting.

The VLT likewise stepped in to day passes at other protect Bolton Valley’s Nordic and participating resorts, backcountry land including Garnet Hill. in 2012. At some And, if you don’t point, a season want to buy a season pass at Prospect pass anywhere, come Mountain may ski with OC XC. We get terrific group allow skiers unlimited access to the rates and those fees have remained VLT network. stable for several years. Speaking of XC season pass Here are a couple of photos from deals and networks, Lapland Lake the drive-up group to Prospect in is participating early December. As you can see, in the new Ski conditions were great, but for some the Adirondacks reason, we couldn’t reach the magic promotion. A number “21”, required to get a bus. Lapland season Looking forward to a great season of pass holder will gliding effortlessly over the snow on now get 30% off those skinny sticks. OC CLUB RACE SCHEDULE FOR 2019

Sunday, January 20th Who can race all these scheduled events? West Mountain Skiers and Boarders of all skill levels are welcome to race, Queensbury NY as are juniors under the age of 18 (who are dependents or Sponsored by NYCDSC relatives of club members) OC club members can enjoy the benefit of having our in-house racers and our own PSIA • Registration begins at 8-9am certified instructors who will offer clinics to our OC family. Please contact Wayne Podbielski at [email protected] • Racing starts after 10am or text at 518-376-4492 if you wish to have a one on one • This is a two run GS course on a blue trail clinic from our instructors and this will be arranged. • Awards to follow in main lodge around 1:30pm Racing Classes include the following groups:

COST: Approx-25.00-TBD for club members and • Juniors 7-17 guests, includes an all-day lift ticket, race fees is • Open ages 18-39 provided by the NYCDSC. • Veteran ages 40-55 • Super Veteran 56 plus Saturday, February 9th PICO Mountain Killington VT Our Mission Sponsored by the Out of Control Ski Club • Provide well-run alpine ski/snowboard races in all disciplines for our club members. • Registration begins at (9am or when bus arrives) • Foster the spirit of friendly competition among • Racing starts after 10am TBD competitors at all levels of skiing/boarding abilities. • This is a 2 Run GS course on a blue trail • Provide a variety of services and benefits for our members, including the promotion of ski racing • Lunch and awards to follow in main lodge around education, sportsmanship and safety. 3pm • Cooperate and maintain good relationships with local and regional ski associations, ski resorts and Cost: $35.00 for all club members and guests, and 30.00 communities. for Junior Racers. Includes an all-day lift ticket, race Organized racing is just one more great reason to become fees and lunch will be provided by the OC Club. a member of the Out of Control Ski Club, please pass this Note: This is a OC Day Bus (Happy Hour) to Pico on to other skiers and boarders (nonmembers) to interest Mtn, all Club Racers if riding the bus must follow the them in joining our club. standard bus procedures for day bus trips. Standard bus fees (12.00) for club members and guests (22.00) will apply. Anyone not pre-registered must be at Pico Mtn by 9am on 9 Feb to secure a 42.00 adult and 32.00 youth lift ticket as a group ticket only as this rate will not be available at the ticket window.

Ski Season 2018/19 Alpine Trips Family Destination Dates Opens: Available (Going) Price Notes Friendly? **

New Lessons & Lux… Yes - Waitlist Mount Snow, VT Dec 14 - 16, 2018 Waitlist $300 / $370 Pkg. is for Room or 1 BD Suite & 2 ski days, DBL occup, Drive Up (58 ) Group Dinner. Options: + / - ski day

Yes - Drive Waitlist Smuggs Jan 18 - 21 Waitlist $220 - $350 Family Trip, many options Up (112)

Yes - Drive Many Options - Contact Us. Going to Big Sky? Make this as 3 New Hampshire Jan (27) 28 -Feb 1 Open 15 of 44 $510 +/- Up day trip, (Sun - Wed) !!!

Big Sky, MT 1 No Feb 2 - 9 Waitlist Waitlist (38) $ 1,885 There's always a chance.. Get on our waitlist!!!! Big Sky, MT 2 No Feb 3 - 10 Waitlist Waitlist (27) $ 1,885

Yes - If $545 / $525 / Sunday River, ME Feb 10-15 Open 4 of 126 Adult / Senior/ No Lift Ticket, includes Bus Drive Up $350

Zermatt Resort, Utah (Park Fri - Fri, SWA, no baggage fees! , no room for Air increase on City, Deer Valley, No Feb 22 - Mar 1 Open 3 of 30 $ 1,640 SWA, don't wait or you will be shut out!!! Reductions in Sundance, …..) price for Ikon / Epic pass holders Davos, Switzerland No Mar 8 - 16 Waitlist Waitlist (49) $ 1,825 Delta, No Baggage Fees; breakfast & dinner, high tea Zurich, Switzerland No Mar 16 - 19 Waitlist (36) $ 415 3 nights lodging, daily breakfast, city tour $280 2 night Weekend: Mar 1 - Mar 4 OR or $390 3 night Fri/Sat or Fri/Sat/Sun or Sun/Mon/Tues nights…. Many Yes - Drive Bolton Valley, VT Mar 1 - Mar 3 Open Many weekend / details…Ski in/out, night skiing, breakfast, weekend pizza party, Up Mid week: Mar 3 - 6 $250 3 night great onsite Tavern!!! midweek

Yes - Drive Jay Peak, VT April mid Dec '18 Many Up ** ALL Trips have a non-Alpine skier option. Ikon Pass, XC, not skiing this year, etc……..

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