Cockaigne to “Rise from the Ashes” for 2018-19 Opening

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 MID-SEASON ISSUE

Cockaigne to “rise from the ashes” for 2018-19 opening

By Doug Waltman and Greg Schmid

On December 6, 2017, sale docu- ments were finalized to complete the sale of Cockaigne Ski Resort in Cherry Creek, NY to an LLC owned by Adam Pirtz and Isaac Gratto. The sale was facilitated by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, which lent the LLC $500,000 over 20 years at 4% interest. Pirtz and Gratto, who were ski patrollers at Peek’n Peak, plan to rebuild the lodge and be ready to open for the 2018-19 ski season. We’re all old enough to remember Cockaigne Ski Resort. This was a small ski area just on the east side of Lake Chautauqua that enjoyed some popularity in the sixties and seventies. Its popularity declined by the 1980’s with the completion of Interstate 86 and the bridge across the lake. The opening of that high- way turned the drive to Holiday snow. It was well situated to receive Valley into a tolerable three-hour lake effect snows from both Lake trek rather than the tedious four- Erie and Lake Chautauqua. hour drive that it was. By the time I (Note from Greg Schmid – I quali- eventually got to Cockaigne a few fied to ski race at Cockaigne, and years before it closed in 2011 it was still have my lift ticket from my last barren of skiers. I recall there were runs at the resort, day 66 in 2011. My only about 20 other guests besides wife and I also donated some used my son and myself. The lifts were skis and boots to Cockaigne after old and groaned at the weight of car- the fire.) rying skiers to the top of the hill. The However, on January 24, 2011, a vertical drop was only about 400 feet fire destroyed the lodge. The build- and the place was literally in the ing with the A-frame arches original- middle of nowhere. Despite these ly sat at the New York World’s Fair in drawbacks the area had GREAT 1964 as the Austrian Pavilion. After

Top left: Like a phoenix, Cockaigne’s new logo represents it’s rebirth. Top right: Cockaigne's distinctive lodge, originally built as the Austrian Pavilion for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, then moved to Cockaigne and repurposed for the ski area, was destroyed by fire in 2011 (above).

the fair ended it was dismantled and equipment, groomers, snow-mak- and even northeast Ohio. rebuilt as Cockaigne’s main lodge ers, lights, and refurbishing the The re-opening of this resort for its opening in 1966. The fire not parking lot. Fortunately, the current appears to reflect a trend in the ski only destroyed the building but also lifts are salvageable. The new own- industry. After so many years of ski all the resorts rental equipment. ers plan to open 2 new slopes, resorts closing one reads more and Local area ski resorts, ski shops, and increasing their number of runs more of them re-opening. The other volunteers loaned the resort skis so from 14 to 16. They plan to retain recent example of that in our region it could reopen 10 days after the fire the old sweet-treat names of the was the re-opening of Laurel and finish the 2011 season. runs like “Cracker Jack,” “Marzipan,” Mountain in western Pennsylvania However, during the offseason, van- “Kandy Kaigne,” and “Peppermint last winter after its purchase by dals damaged a lift and other equip- Twist.” The new owners have plans Seven Springs Resorts. This sort of Issac Gratto, left, and Adam Pirtz, right, are the new owners of the ment, and owner Jack Van Scoter of making it into a four-season thing has been going on throughout Cockaigne Ski Area in Cherry Creek, New York. Both individuals decided to close the resort. resort. ski country, North America. Perhaps have been involved in winter sports, but this is the first time they Enter Pirtz and Gratto. They plan Curiously, the new owners never it is a harbinger of a revitalization of have owned such an operation, Grotto said. They are both excited to immediately begin a $3.5 million skied at Cockaigne when it was open the snow sports industry. Could we to get Cockaigne re-opened. A new lodge will include a restaurant renovation project. They hope to in the past. They have been over- be seeing the first signs of another and bar as well as a place to congregate and rent skis. Gratto said have a new lodge built by next sum- whelmed by the favorable response golden age of winter sports? Or am I a tubing hill will be added, as well as more snowmobile trailer park- mer 2018. Much of the resort’s infra- by everyone in the local area and just engaging in fanciful wishful ing and a trail through the area. They’re marketing will be focused structure has to be replaced. This from the skiing community in thinking again? on Ohio, areas in Canada and local schools. includes obtaining new rental Western New York, Pennsylvania, FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SITZMARK [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | 2 able andenjoyable aspossible.Fly ensure thatyour stayisascomfort- and adventurous amenitiesto Challenge. PGA Web.com Tour’s LECOMHealth Golf Courseiscurrentlyhome to the phere thatisunrivaled.TheUpper course createsaremarkableatmos- changes andmaturewoods,the ral features,includingpanoramic views ofthevalley, greatelevation tees. Withuniqueterrainandnatu- measuring 7,061yardsfromthegold a championship-caliberterrain Golf Coursechallengesgolferswith program. through theTerrain BasedLearning base. Inaddition,theyoffereda that theydoubledtheirseasonpass crowds. Asaresult,itisestimated those wholiketoavoidweekend pass optionsthatwouldappealto they alsoaddedsomeadditional passes. Theynotonlydidthatbut that theyreducethepriceoftheirski consultant whichrecommended for localresorts.Peek’nPeakhireda birthday onJanuary11. days ofskiinginbeforemy60th zero didnotdeterme.Igotthree single digitswithwindchillsbelow fact thatthetemperaturewasin come introductiontowinter. The my homeinMentorwasaverywel- CMSC President By W. GregorySchmid, Let itsnow, letitsnow, letitsnow! ter sportwhilebuildingconfidence duces gueststoanewfavoritewin- Snowsports School,whichintro- terrain parksandawell-renowned and trails,state-of-the-artchairlifts, the resorttoenjoy27lightedslopes Skiers andsnowboardersflockto spectacular wintertimeconditions. groomers andsnowgunscreate friends andgroups. round funforfamilies,couples, York, Peek’nPeakResortoffersyear- CMSC Peek’n Peakoffersmanyluxury In thewarmermonths,TheUpper The weatherhasbeengoodnews Thirteen straightdaysofsnowat During thecoldermonths,snow Located innearbyClymer, New Bring One,AlltoCMSCNightatBostonMills Race Presented by:CMSC•Sponsored by:BuckeyeSportsCenter, BancConsultingPartners,TheLawFirmofReitz,Paul&Shorr four-season resort Resort isyourhometown Peek’n Peak Ski from 4p.m.toclosing.You canalsosignupfortheraceswithachancegloryandawards. Afterracepartyandawards. Please provide liststoGreg Schmid,[email protected] priortoFebruary10.Onlyverifiedmemberswillreceive $25li ***To getverified,clubstoprovide listsofmemberstoBostonMillsandidentifytheirclubuponpurchase ofliftticket. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • Bibpick-up6:30-7p.m.upstairsbar. •Registrationfeefornon-seriesracersis$10. Verified CMSCmemberswillget$25lifttickets. • Formore info,contact:FrankHoudek,(C:216-403-9191)[email protected] • Racesbeginat7:30p.m.Visitwww.skicleveland.com forday-ofracestatus Wednesday, February14,2018 Bistro 210serving signaturedishes delicious dining optionsincluding and relaxintheSerenitySpa. Indoor andOutdoorPoolComplex Segway Tour. 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January, andonJanuary 18offerspe- packages duringthemonthof special liftticket,rental,andlesson first weekofJanuary. mid-week Grouponwhichcaused long linesattheticketwindows Guests aretempted byseveral Most oftheCMSCclubshaveweb As wesee,whentheskiindustry All oftheNewYork resortsoffer NEED-TO-KNOW INFOfortherace: summer andwarmdrinksduring thewinterfor its beautifulsunsets. home withspectacular viewsofFindleyLake and NY. TheLakeHouseisapremier, year-round rental rentals andthePeakLakeHouse inFindleyLake, renovated hotelroomsand also offerscondo skiers andsnowboarders. round ofgolfonTheUpper Course duringthe Wedges offersgolfersarefreshingdrinkafter morning withStarbucksCoffeeandWoods ‘N oven. TheCourtyardCafégreetsguestseach beers andlighterfarewhileguestsplaybocce which slicespizzafreshfromawood-firedbrick croquet onthenearbylawn,orTheSugarShack and crafteddrinks,GazeboGrillofferingcraft clubs accesstoitswebsite(www.ski- for thewebsite. less than5membershipduestopay Peek’n PeakResortwelcomes guestswith108 In addition,CMSCoffersallofits * Come toskiandstayfortheparty. [email protected]. mote yourskiclub. snow! Andgetoutthereandpro- free. (www.skifederation.org), alsofor events ontheNSCFwebsite Federation andpromotetheir with theNationalCouncil said FREE!Clubscanalsosignup account topromotetheirevents.I free Facebook,Twitter, orInstagram you getstarted.Aclubcanhavea [email protected]) canhelp Trustee CynthiaDaniels(cynthi- Bertuzzi ([email protected])or Our SocialMediaChair, Becky take advantageofthisopportunity. However, lessthanhalfofourclubs Facebook accountsforfree. cleveland.com), Meetupand As always,youcanreachmeat So getoutthereandenjoythe ft tickets. 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Secretary, KeriCavanaugh Cleveland OH44118-1732 Trustee, CynthiaDaniels President, GregSchmid [email protected] Treasurer, JasonPopik [email protected] Trustee, AnneHoudek Trustee, PeterKeefe skicleveland.com 2017-18 Officers Publisher • include themailing No information It isavailable In notifying Unsolicited and/or the send to: and 3 | SITZMARK [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SITZMARK [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | 4 evening, hadjusttherightmixofnostalgia,humorandrecog- mug withtheoldandcurrentCMSClogo. viewing oldvideosofpastraces.Eachguestreceivedacoffee last 50yearswhichsparkedalotofmemories.Manyenjoyed CMSC directories,memorabiliaandloadsofpicturesfromthe play boardsfeaturingCMSCevents,thequeenpageant,racing, cocktails astheymingledwithfriendsandviewedthe10dis- ododfsinfn–andskiracing! Good oldfashionfun– at theMediterraneanEventCenterinBedfordHeights. sharing memorieswithfriends.ThepartywasheldSat.Nov4, snowlovers foraneveningofdining,dancingand,aboveall, CMSC’s 50thBirthdayParty:Itwas averyspecialnight! 50th AnniversaryParty, well,you future raceseasons,though. something we’rekeepinginmindfor cally, wecouldn’tmakethiswork.It’s crew atHolidayValley, andlogisti- several conversationswiththerace Foxfire. We (thecommittee)had Valley 2;we’reallracingdualson not beaboardercrossatHoliday upcoming raceschedule:therewill fashioned fun!Andskiracing! will involve,however, isgood,old- undead andwhiteravens.Whatit won’t involvezombiedragons,the Winter isComing.Exceptourwinter one elseonGameofThrones), Eddard Stark(andprettymuchany- CMSC A briefprogrambyMadelynnDiCillo,theemceefor Upon arrival,over230guestsenjoyedhorsd’oeuvresand CMSC’s 50thBirthdayPartybroughttogethergenerationsof If youdidn’tattendtheCMSC I haveaminorchangetothe In theimmortalwordsofLord IN THEGATES through thoseplatforms.And,if past, we’llprovideracingupdates @skicleveland. Aswe’vedoneinthe three platformsbysearchingfor and Twitter. You canfollowusonall ibility andrevampedourInstagram group toanactualpageformorevis- adjusted ourFacebookpagefroma media managerforCMSCand taken ontheresponsibilityofsocial ence (ifyouhaven’tnoticed).I’ve revamped oursocialmediapres- were!) we had(andhowdressedup Facebook pagetoseeallofthefun out thephotosonCMSC organizing awonderfulevent.Check and welldonetothecommitteefor missed outonagreattime.Kudos Speaking ofsocialmedia,we’ve bringing theirfriends.Tom andJoanEvanswereamongthe program nowraceinCMSC’s AdultRaceProgramandare Racing Programin2002,andmanyofthekidswhoskiedthat snowboarders. LaineandPeterKeefebegantheCMSC’s Kids attendance whoinfluencedgenerationsofCMSCskiersand were recognized. Ski Area,andGregMaguirefromLittleMountainLimited) Steve Hooker, SwainSkiCenter;AndyMinear, KissingBridge honored guests(DickandGeorgetteBohr, SkiandSportHaus; Bertuzzi, whodesignedthenewlogo.CurrentCMSCofficers, Debbie McCreeryandRaceChair/SocialMediaChairBecky nition. ThenewCMSClogowaspresentedbyMarketingChair A specialpartoftheprogramrecognizedtwocouplesin that aregoingtobecometheirfami- and introducetothemthefriends asking you:bringafriend(orthree) as wepursueanotherskiseason,I’m CMSC EBoardfeelthesameway. So know thatmycommitteeandthe around foranother50years.AndI organization. IwantCMSCtobe stop tryingtogrowthisfantastic but thatdoesn’tmeanweshouldn’t used tobeforwhateverthereasons, that ournumbersaren’twhatthey should allbeveryproudof.Iknow long time.Andit’s somethingwe years isalongtime.Likereally to our50thAnniversaryParty. Fifty [email protected]. shared, youcanemailsocialme- you’ve gotsomethingyouwanttobe Before Iclose,wanttocircleback places I’vetraveledtosnowboard ries overthelasttenyearsareof organization andmyfondestmemo- I’ve metwhilebeingapartofthis ly. Myclosestfriendsarethosewho April 21 ...... Racers’ banquet at Reinecker’sat banquet .Racers’ 21 April TripRise Shores/Hi .CMSC/Erie 10-17 March Sitzmark of edition End Season for .Deadline 10 March weekend race combined .Bristol 3-4 March meeting monthly Delegate .CMSC 1 March weekend, race II .Swain 24-25 February Valley .Holiday race 11. February race Bridge .Kissing 10 February race Mills .Boston 4 February February 1 ...... CMSC Delegate monthly meeting monthly Delegate .CMSC 1 February On theCMSCcalendar… photos/?tab=album&album_id=1631752373538413. skicleveland); www.facebook.com/pg/skicleveland/ Summer of‘65. President 1967-1970,followedbydancingtothesoundsofThe Birthday andthecandleswereblownoutbyDickBaker, CMSC program andarecontinuingthefamilytradition. ities oftheirdaughtersandgrandchildrenwhoraceinCMSC’s and loveofracingareapparentintheracecoachingactiv- founders ofCMSCRacing,andtheirexamplevolunteerism See morepicturesonCMSC’s FacebookPage(search It trulywasanighttoremember. The programendedwithabirthdaycake,roundofHappy at BuckeyeSports,4610StateRd., Mayfield Rd.Chesterland,OH7:30 with thesefriendsthatInowcall family. Peninsula, OH442647:30p.m. at AlpineValley GreenRoom, The Commissioner. See youontheslopes, Snowboard combines to Steamboat,CO 5 | SITZMARK [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 On

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l 3d3 Vail, Copper Mtn., Jackson Hole, or whatever one Copper Mtn., Jackson Hole, or Vail, Winning my class, winning races, jumping into Technica boots, Marker and Fischer bindings Technica com . y. Retired Restauranteur alley Fischer World Cup slaloms, Volkl Speedwall Racetigers GS, Speedwall Cup slaloms, Volkl Fischer World yv In 1977, I used a fake ID to join Continental ski club so I could race a aay AAVM. It was the last race I've done because I missed all of 2017 with It was the last race I've done because I missed AAVM. I'm going to miss most of a shoulder injury (from water skiing) and 2018 because of knee replacement surgery. Hopefully I'll be skiing Hopefully 2018 because of knee replacement surgery. again late this season. Skis: Elan Himalaya all-mountain skis Boots & Bindings: Occupation: Hobbies/other interest: riding my unicy- travelling, Barefoot waterskiing, slalom waterskiing, cle, walking my slackline, cross country skiing, bicycling, swimming, cle, walking my slackline, cross country hiking, mountain biking Career Highlights: and skiing Corbett's Couloir at Jackson Hole several times, skiing 64,000 feet vertical in one day at Keystone Favorite Ski Areas: I happen to be skiing on any given day Favorite Metro Memories: cause often there would be a large group of us bombing the hill as fast as we could while scaring ourselves silly and having a blast! with CMSC. That's when the fun started and it is still going strong today, which is why CMSC and skiing have become a major part of my today, life. The whole racing scene, the socializing and partying, the races, and most of all the dozens of friends I consider my the trips out West "ski family" have really been a wonderful part of my life. holid I was 2 Yes, my mom, Tracy, dad, Bill, Tracy, my mom, Yes, No Marker Salomon Ghost 60T. I just got brand new boots. Salomon Ghost 60T. Nordica HotRod years old when I first skied. We were at Boston Mills skied. We years old when I first trying I fell asleep on my dad’s and I was so tired after shoulder. Does your family ski? Junior Skier Profile: Junior Vargo, Jensen & Snowballers Fagowees in a & I’m in third grade years old in October I turned 9 STEM school. when you started skiing? How old were you Boots: and brother, Dillon all ski. We love it! Dillon all ski. We and brother, Skis: get on! My old blue Lange boots were SO hard to Bindings: I love 3 Hours East of Cleveland 3 Hours East of Cleveland Looking I like bark- When I won the race last year at Boston Mills and got a first place medal! When I won the race last year at Boston Border Collie My favorite ski area is Swain because it has a cool and awesome terrain park. Last year My favorite ski area is Swain because it has Ted Ligety because he says, “Shred like Ted!” Ted I play baseball and soccer, basketball, and flag football. basketball, I play baseball and soccer, Michael and Connie Neibecker Mom/Dad: Snow Dog Profile: Patron, Continental Ski Club What breed are you? Favorite ski place parking lot and why? What is your favorite thing to bark at? Why do you like going to watch racing/skiing? Since I not been to a skiing race yet I do like to bark at people in general walking in front of my house. forward to my first visit to a ski parking lot. I do like to go to the Lake Metro Park Chapin Forest and bark at the cross country skiers. What do you like to do beside watch skiing? ing at Jaeger when we play tug together. I also like ing at Jaeger when we play tug together. barking when I play ball in the back yard. playing Flyball with Mom and Jaeger. Besides skiing with CMSC, do you ski with other programs? Besides skiing with CMSC, do you ski Other sports? Favorite Ski Area? My favorite skier? at Swain they cancelled the kids’ race but we skied a lot. at Swain they cancelled the kids’ race but My favorite ski memory? 6 CMSC CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEW

February 17th at Firehouse Grille & those not planning to ski/ride. This is Chagrin Valley Ski Club Pub in Willoughby Hills. an exciting trip for skiers and non- Congratulations, John! skiers alike. Learn more at 2017 was a good year for the In addition to being a ski club, we www.goodtimesskiclub.com or on Chagrin Valley Ski Club. Despite the are also a social club and enjoy hav- our Facebook Page. (A pick-up along poor winter we managed to have ing fun whatever we do, i.e. spur of I-90 for our Cleveland area friends some good day-trips to Holiday the moment, Monthly BD Nite Out can easily be scheduled). [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | [ MID-SEASON Valley. Our western trip to dinners, etc.! If you like to have fun During the past couple of months Snowmass/Aspen was very success- and would like to meet some new our club has been preparing for the ful. It was completely full and as far people, please check us out. Our upcoming season by participating in as I'm concerned it was one of the membership includes singles, cou- local preseason events and holding best ski trips our club has ever ples and families. We meet on the our annual fundraiser for trip subsi- SITZMARK offered. Our club does activities year- eastside, but have members from all dies. We set up a table at both | | round. When the snow melted the around town and also out-of state. Quaker Steak and Lube / Ski Chalet bike rides began down in the Try to attend one of our meetings to events held in Sharon PA and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. find out more about us. Austintown, Ohio. At the Austintown We like to have club dinners and Our meetings are held at The event, winners were drawn for our one of the highlights is our club's Captain’s Club Restaurant & Bar annually-held Ski Trip Raffle. Winners summer dinner. One of our mem- (34820 Vine Street, Eastlake). We were: Betty Savach (3 trips), Ed Baron bers lives along Lake Erie and gra- meet the second and fourth (2 trips) and Peggy Crawford (1 trip). ciously invites us to come and watch Thursdays of each month beginning Erie Shore has an excellent race team. Come join us! We look forward to seeing these lucky the sun set over the lake at the end at 8:00 PM. For more information people on future “No-Wait of summer. about CONTINENTAL SKI CLUB, er in New York skiing and riding at from Dec. to Mar., at 7:00 pm. We also Wednesday” trips to the slopes.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 FEBRUARY/MARCH Our club sponsored a kayak/canoe please contact our President Jerry Holiday Valley and Peek'n Peak. have guest speakers at our meetings Why do we call them “No-Wait trip on the Cuyahoga River this past Modica at (440) 974-8599. Schi Heil! ~ Anita Adam Kalkhof and at the February meeting we have Wednesday” trips? Our club, based in summer. This was the second time a ‘best dessert’ contest. In July, we the Warren/Youngstown area, has the we did this and again it was well Edelweiss Ski Club Erie Shore Ski Club have our annual ‘Summerfest’ which single purpose of offering midweek attended. This is something we plan is a fund raiser for our race team. ski trips all season long. We have to continue to do and expand upon Edelweiss Ski Club kicked off the A fun ski club which meets on the Our summertime activities include grown from our 1970’s origin at the it. The problem with that trip was winter season with a successful west side of Cleveland at the meeting at various locations for Packard Electric plant in Warren to a that the restaurant at the take-out Alpenfest dinner dance fundraiser German-American club (Lenau Park) ‘happy hour’. regional club with active members spot did not have the staff to serve hosted by the ski & tennis clubs. We in Olmsted Township on Columbia We also have a fabulous racing from as far away as Kent, OH and 25 people. So we had to go some- celebrated with our friends and fami- Road just south of Great Northern team: Wanna race? Join us! Pittsburgh, PA. We invite all CMSC place else. lies on December 15th at our annual Shopping Center. Our meetings, We have week long western trips club members to join us on our mid- The club is in good financial Christmas party. We are all doing a which consist of good conversation, and one-day trips to NY and PA with week trips to the slopes. By driving to shape. Membership is stable and snow dance for the mountains out good food and drink, are on the 2nd Village Ski & Board. This coming ski Warren or Erie to meet our bus atten- growing somewhat. We are always west! During January and February Thursday of each month; Sept. is our season we are going to Steamboat, dees can enjoy: looking for more people to join our we will spend a few weekends togeth- picnic meeting and then we meet Colorado, March 10-17, 2018. Come • $10.00 first-time membership dues club and a regular topic of discussion with us and enjoy the great spring • Freshly fallen snow and groomed at board meetings is how we can skiing. For more info: slopes that never get skied off. market ourselves better. We are slow- [email protected] • A maximum number of runs each ly learning to utilize the means and day with absolutely NO LIFT LINES. methods of the 21st century of reach- FAGOWEES • Comfortable coach transportation ing out to people. from the pick up site to the slopes Because of the resounding suc- The FAGOWEES are a skiing, and back and a ski pass for the cost of cess of our ski trips the past few boarding and social club that hail a single weekend lift ticket. years the club decided to offer two from all over but meet on the west Interested in experiencing a “No- western ski trips this winter. We are side of Cleveland. FAGOWEES Wait Wednesday” for yourself? See going to Mammoth and stands for Fun And Games On our trips listed in the Chronological Breckenridge this winter. Both trips Weekends Especially Skiing. We have Listing in the Sitzmark, visit our web- filled up quickly. The resorts could been in existence for over 50 years site, www.goodtimesskiclub.com, use more snow though. and currently have 250 members. find information and on our Our weekly newsletter continues Presently we meet on the first and Facebook Page, email us at: to be popular and getting better with third Tuesday of the month in the [email protected] or each season. I receive a lot of posi- winter from 7-10P at the VFW Post text our trip director, Mary Kane, at tive feedback from people about how 1974 located at 4305 Woodrow 330-619-0190. much they enjoy reading it. That is Avenue in Parma. Make 2018 the year you join us for what it is intended to do, inform and Twelve clubs race against each a “No-Wait Wednesday” trip to the entertain. This season I added a new other and the Fagowees have been slopes! section to the newsletter I hope will on top of the podium as a team for catch on with readers. It's called the decades. You do not have to be a racer to have fun with us on our trips. Goodyear Ski Club Ski Town News. It features a mythical Edelweiss Ski club founders Adam family at our Alpenfest Besides the weekend trips we go out Goodyear Ski Club closed out 2017 western ski resort with stories of the Fundraiser: John, Adrea, George, Maria, Anita and Annamarie. people and events that go on there. west for a week long trip. We have our with an outstanding Holiday Party. While the town and people are fic- own bus stereo system that will keep The attendance this year was down, tional the stories are not. The stories you dancing in the isle all the way up due to an early winter storm arriving come from actual events that occur to New York. We supply all of the the night of our party. The storm at your favorite ski resort and ski food and beverages. You do not have made for some very difficult driving town. For me, Skitown USA is my to ski to be a Fagowee. There are sev- conditions in much of the greater happy place I go to when I need a eral events throughout the year Akron area. Members and guests who break from everyday life. I hope including theatre nights, wine tours, braved the storm, enjoyed socializing Skitown USA will become that for white water rafting, euchre night, and feasting on all the delicious others as well. cycling, hiking, golf, happy hours and dishes brought to share, as well as Doug Waltman sporting events to name a few. the Houston Hall’s famous wings and President, Chagrin Valley Ski Club The highlight of the summer is the beef & noodles. After dinner, we were infamous House Boat Trip with has entertained; as many terrific raffle Continental Ski Club been perfected with 25 years of prac- prizes were awarded through a tice under its belt. Many members “Chinese-style Raffle”. A 50-50 raffle Continental Ski Club is again look- bring their boats and jet skis and ended the evening events. ing forward to another great winter other toys to have fun on the water. Our first ski trip of 2018 will be to season of skiing! We continue to be Please check us out at Whitefish Montana January 14-21. On involved in the CMSC Racing www.fagowees.org. January 26, we will visit Seven Programs—adult & kids, and remem- Springs Resort for a day of skiing. In ber our slogan “Continental may not A drinking team with skiing problem: Adrea, Allen, Annamarie, Good Times Ski Club February, we have on overnight trip win the race, but we definitely win John, Nick, Anita, Eric and Ashley. to Holimont - Holiday Valley (2/11- the PARTY!!” So, look for CSC on the Interested in taking a mini ski 2/13). Later in February we have our slopes. vacation this winter, but not interest- last trip of the year to Copper Our winter trips are scheduled for ed in fighting weekend crowds? Mountain (2/25-3/2). Swain 1 on January 19th-21st and Consider joining members of Good GSC has great social events all Bristol Mountain Combined on Times Ski Club and Warren Ski Club year long. Our two biggest events are March 2nd-4th, which coincides with as they embark on an overnight trip the summer picnic at Wingfoot Lake the CMSC Racing Program. Non-rac- to Ellicottville and Seneca Allegheny State Park and the holiday party and ers enjoy a weekend of recreational Casino February 7 & 8. This trip raffle at Houston Hall in Norton. skiing, as well. For more information includes coach ride to Ellicottville, Some of our other activities include a regarding our trips, please contact skiing Wednesday at Holimont, fol- golf tournament at Arrowhead Golf Michael Neibecker at (440) 537-7127. lowed by transportation to a great lit- Club, a baseball game and fireworks The induction of one of our mem- tle ski town for shopping and dinner, at Canal Park, a chili cook-off at bers into the CSC Hall of Fame then a ride back to Seneca Allegheny Houston Hall, a Euchre tournament, occurred at our Annual Christmas Casino, where attendees can enjoy bike rides, and other outings. The Party. This award recognizes mem- gaming or use of the indoor pool and Goodyear Ski Club also supports the bers for their outstanding service to hot tub. Skiers will leave the resort Akron-Canton Foodbank and dona- CSC; John Seidel received it this year the next morning for a full day of ski- tions and volunteer opportunities. for a Lifetime of Service. He will be ing at Holiday Valley Resort, and Goodyear Ski Club welcomes honored at our Annual Hall of Fame Edelweiss Ski Club’s 2017 Christmas Party at their home, Lenau return home that evening. Cost for guests at our club meetings, our Celebration to be held on Saturday, Park. this adventure is $190, only $110 for social events, and our ski trips. We 7

CMSC CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEW | SITZMARK meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second technologies in snowboards and skis. Monday of the ski club meetings. members. Our members skiing abili- games as well as the high school Tuesday of each month (September Members brought their own equip- Contact Jim Tabellion jimtabel- ties range from non-skiers to expert state football playoffs. Money raised through May) at the Spaghetti ment for pick up. The club is given a [email protected] or 419-627-2018. skiers and snowboarders. The by club participation at these events

Warehouse, 510 South Main St., discount for these services. • Feb. 8, Port Sandusky, 325 W. Snowballers Ski Club has an electrify- are used to keep trip prices at a min- [ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | Akron, OH. December 1st was the special night Market St., Sandusky ing race team participating in week- imum. We will have more opportuni- For more information, please con- for SSC in their Lakewood store • Feb. 22, Lemmy’s, 2027 Cleveland end CMSC race events. We have 2 ties through the Hall of Fame next tact Warren Ripple at where members were treated for a fun Rd., Huron major events per year; Ski with a year and are anticipating several con- [email protected]. The web- night of prizes, food, and fun as they • Mar. 8, Perkins Pancake 4710 Heart On, usually around Valentine’s certs to be added to their scheduled site is at www.GoodyearSkiClub.org. pick up their tuned-up equipment. Milan Rd., Sandusky Day weekend which includes an events for 2018. The club has also A festive spirit filled the air as If you wish to volunteer or have overnight bus transporation and ski- volunteered at this year’s HOF Hi Rise Ski & Sport Club members set the mood for the annu- an idea for hosting a future event ing to Kissing Bridge, NY. We also marathon by handing out water and al Christmas dinner on December 3rd contact Daria Deno, Chair for host a Cinco de Mayo party at lots of encouragement to all the run- Hi Rise Ski & Sport Club is a year at the Vineyard on Catawba. Before Marketing and Social Committees: Reinecker's Party Center. Our meet- ners and believe next years event will round ski and social club based on eating, members socialized while Email [email protected] or call ings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each be bigger and better than ever.

the east side of Cleveland in Lake enjoying a variety of appetizers and 419-239-8545. month October to March at Just in time for Christmas we held FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 County. beverages. Members enjoyed a Club meetings are held the first Reinecker's Party Center, 8575 our “Winterfest” at Quaker Steak & We meet the second and fourth scrumptious holiday feast of turkey and third Monday’s of each month Freeway Dr., Macedonia starting at Lube and collected two very large Wednesday of every month at the and ham as well as a variety of other September through April at the 7:30 pm. During the summer months boxes of toys and raised $630 which Legion Hall on Vine Street in delicious side dishes furnished by American Legion Hall, 3615 Hayes we meet at various locations around were joyfully donated to Toys for Tots. Willowick at Willowick Ave. The meet- the attendees. Ave., Sandusky OH, with member- the Greater Cleveland area. Save the Stark County Ski Club is much ings start around 7:30PM and we The annual December 4th “Make ship and trip sign-up at 7:00 p.m.; date: February 16-17, 2018 for the more than just a winter activities have various events including, Italian It-Bake It” meeting was well attended meeting at 7:30 p.m. Both annual Kissing Bridge bus trip detail club. We offer summer camping trips Night, pot luck dinner, beer tasting, with members furnishing, then, skiers/snowboarders as well as non- to come soon. featuring whitewater rafting, biking wine tasting, breakfast for dinner, enthusiastically bidding and buying skiers/snowboarders of all ages are Website: Find out more about and hiking. For those who love bik- trivia, chili cook off, souperbowl their home baked goods and hand invited to attend. Snowballers Ski Club on the web at ing, the club heads up weekly bike night, slave auction and many more. crafted items. Through this effort the For more information on joining www.snowballersskiclub.com, or excursions on the area’s best trails. It’s a great evening to socialize that club raised $3,020.00. Three local the fun and making new friends go to skicleveland.com or by joining us Our creative social gatherings are usually includes food as well as beer, charities—Victory Kitchen, Meals on www.sanduskyskiclub.com. There, on Facebook. highly regarded and make for many wine and water. We are happy to be Wheels, and Back to Wild/ Safe both membership and trip applica- fun and lasting memories and oppor- back at our old location. Harbor—were the beneficiaries of tions may be printed. Stark County Ski Club tunities to meet new members. This Summer meetings are held at The $755.00 each. The club received is just a small taste of what it means Porch on Vine Street in Downtown thank you notes from all three (3) Snowballers Ski Club Free ski trips... Is that even possi- to be a part of the Stark County Ski Willoughby the second and fourth charities. All were appreciative of ble? It is for many SCSC members Club and we encourage you to visit Wednesday of each month until SSC’s effort and generosity especially Snowballers Ski Club is a year who spent time this fall earning our website @ starcountyskiclub.org September 13th. at this important time of the year round social club participating in fun vouchers to offset trip costs by volun- to find out more about our club and Socially we have our Dinner of the when there is so much need. Thank and exciting ski trips and social activ- teering their time serving refresh- for detailed trip information. Month on the first Wednesday of you also to Vince Deno and Mark ities for all ages. We welcome singles, ments at various Pro Football Hall of STARK HAS HEART! every month; February 7th we cele- Weiker for being, although novice, couples and families with over 100 Fame events, high school & college See Club News page 8 brate Chinese New Year with Dennis willing and ready auctioneers. You and Carol Rosa. Check our website made it fun—and profitable. for more information on this and Thirty (30) some members braved other dinners. the cold while venturing through the It is cold and snowing outside so it streets of downtown Cleveland on must be time to ski, and we are going “The Lolley the Trolley Silver Bells skiing and boarding. By the time you Christmas Lights Tour” on December get this edition we’ll have spent a 8th. Attendees concluded the week at Panorama in Eastern British evening patronizing the wide variety Columbia and we’ll be racing in New of restaurants and bars that York and Ohio. Cleveland has to offer. Thank you We will be taking two one day Laura Ostrusina for organizing this dashes to Holimont, January 12th enjoyable event which is certain to and February 16th. The first weekend become an annual occurrence. of March (2-4) we travel to Bristol The October, November, and Mountain staying at Inn on the Lake December Birthday dinners out were in Canandaigua, New York. held at Kokomo’s at the Keys Golf We are going to Steamboat in Course in Huron and in Sandusky at March 10-17th with CMSC and Erie Cameo Pizza and The Sandusky Yacht Shores, contact Bob Maclauchlan. Club, respectively. All three events For more information on these and were well attended. February and other Hi Rise events go to: www.hiris- March dinner venues are TBA. eskiclub.com Anyone with a suggestion please contact Daria Deno Sandusky Ski Club [email protected] or call her at 419- 239-8545. Some people might say that winter The Ladies Black Diamonds held a has arrived with a vengeance, but holiday luncheon at the Sandusky Sandusky Ski club (SSC) members Yacht Club on December 6th. Watch were delighted, geared up and ready for further venues and dates for these for the first day trip of the New Year enjoyable girls get together. to Mt. Brighton MI. However, to the SSC’s first meeting of the New Year disappointment of only a few who was held on Monday January 8. This were willing to brave the cold, the was the annual swap meet where trip was cancelled and has been members bring in their used equip- rescheduled to January 27th. ment, clothes, gear, etc. for resale. Despite a busy holiday schedule Although all six (6) trips are full it many SSC members have made their may still be possible to register for way through blowing snow and the Holimont/Holiday Valley and treacherous road conditions to the Peek n’ Peak trips. Contacts for slopes at Snow Trails in Mansfield Holimont/Holiday Valley—Wendy enduring up to minus degree wind- Rankin [email protected] and chill factors. The family owned resort Peek n’ Peak—Rolland Reid has once again, as they do year after [email protected] and/or Lori Wade year, snow or no natural snow, deliv- [email protected]. ered snow on time with excellent Vice-President Vince Deno and ski/board conditions. Regardless of a master of ceremonies for the Spring potential warm up in the weather Banquet announced that Blythe there is a substantial base and stock Friedley will once again organize a pile of snow so that conditions will dance troupe and create the choreog- still be worth the trip to Mansfield. raphy for a performance at the ban- Unfortunately, due to a full schedule, quet April 7th to be held at the James Schaufler reported that Snow Harbor House in Huron OH. The Trails will not be able to accommo- theme for this year’s Banquet will be date SSC this year for a Race Day; the Roaring 20’s. Nine (9) willing and however, Jim is finalizing arrange- energized dancers showed up for the ments for NASTAR racing on the Peek first practice before the meeting on n’ Peak day trip on February 3rd. Monday January 8th. There is still Scheduled SSC trips include time to sign-up and attend practices. February 9-11, drive yourself; Beaver Two more practices are scheduled for Creek February 24 – March 3; Salt Monday(s) January 15th and February Lake City Utah March 17 – 24. 5th at 6 p.m. before the meeting at Tom from Geiger’s in Lakewood the American Legion. The March was the guest presenter at the practice schedule TBA. November 20th meeting. He brought The bi-monthly men’s breakfasts along the latest style in ski boots and venues listed below are held at 9:00 skis and talked about the newest a.m. on the Thursday following the 8

Club News from page 7 and pay with a credit card, or print The second trip we take will be to out a flyer to mail in with a check. Mammoth Mountain, California – a Flyers for the major trips are avail- great mountain to ski, but somewhat Suburban Ski Club able on our web site. Reservations for difficult to reach, which makes it a these trips can be mailed in and paid good resort to go to with a club. Yes, Suburban Ski Club is a friendly in installments by check. we do love to ski, but we also love to group of skiers with lots of opportu- Dues are just $20 per person, and party and travel. nities to ski (12 trips totaling 24 days first-time members get a special Prior to the beginning of the ski this year). We ski every week during price of only $10. Membership forms season, we continued our year-round

[ MID-SEASON ISSUE ] | [ MID-SEASON the winter months. Our convenient can be printed from our web site and fun in October when our club spon- meeting location, Alfredo’s at the mailed in, or the application can be sored a Wine and Casino trip to Holiday Inn just off Wilson Mills completed online and paid with a Niagara on the Lake. Friday evening, Road at I-271, draws members from credit card or PayPal account. twenty-eight people loaded their lug- all parts of the Cleveland area. Our meetings are usually on the gage on a motor coach and kissed SITZMARK We are planning three major trips second Thursday of the month in our Ohio goodbye as we traveled north.

| | this year: The first was a sell-out trip usual location, Alfredo’s at the We soon crossed the Canadian bor- to Snowmass/Aspen with 48 Holiday Inn just off Wilson Mills der with actually no problems and no skiers/snowboarders. The second Road at I-271. Winter meeting dates waiting! Shortly we were at the hotel, western trip will be to Panorama, will be January 11, February 8, and where we rested up for the next day’s Warren Ski Club members, (front) Joe, Di, and Judy, (back) Kathy, British Columbia in the Canadian March 8. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. adventures. On Saturday by 10:00am Gwen, Ginny and Mary, enjoy tastings at one of the stops during Rockies, March 11-18. We will stay at Many of us arrive early for dinner at we were on our way to the first win- the club’s October Wine and Casino Trip to Niagara on the Lake. the Panorama Springs condos in the Alfredo’s restaurant. We also have ery. Reif Estates is a beautiful and upper village, featuring ski-in/ski-out one or more other social activities busy winery, and the wine was fantas- wine in the background. Oh, did we including wines, microbrews, and access. The price includes five days of each month, including a monthly tic! Unfortunately, though, we had to happen to mention that the ENTIRE spirits. After numerous tastings, we skiing at Panorama . An optional Eat-Around-Town where we explore leave and head to our next stop, weekend had PERFECT wine trip ordered a glass or three of wine or

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 FEBRUARY/MARCH sixth day is available, or an optional the offerings of various local restau- Joseph Estate Wines. The wine tast- weather? Sunshine…. blue skies….. beer, sat outside at the picnic tables day at Kicking Horse resort. rants. Prospective members are ing was jam-packed with both infor- and warm temperatures. Once back or on the patio, ate snacks, played Our eastern trip will be to always welcome at these events. mation and great wines. But, all good at the hotel, we all went our separate corn hole, and just relaxed a little Killington, Vermont, February 11-17. For more information about things must come to an end, so on ways. Some sought out dinner, oth- more as we took in our WOW for the Like our other recent trips to New Suburban Ski Club, email info@sub- we traveled to Caroline Cellars where ers sat in the hotel hot tub or went day. Soon enough we were loading England, this will be a bargain- urbanskiclub.org or call Beth we were greeted by the staff…on our for a swim, while still others took the onto the bus, making a quick stop for priced, all-inclusive package with bus Silverman at (216) 799-2001 or Becky bus…with a brief history of the win- walk to see Niagara Falls, and a few food, and back home. It was a per- transportation, lodging, 4 days of ski- Marx at (330) 714-3141. A complete ery followed by a fieldtrip inside for tried their luck in the casino. fectly planned and implemented trip, ing/snowboarding at Killington and listing of upcoming events, trip fly- some complimentary tastings! We Sunday morning we loaded the put on by great hosts, Stephanie and sister resort Pico Mountain, one day ers, membership applications, and were soon very hungry and in the bus and headed to our final Niagara- Jason Uber. at nearby Okemo resort, daily hot more can be found on our website, mood to shop! So, the bus dropped on-the-Lake winery, Riverview All members of CMSC are encour- breakfasts, and dinners. We will stay https://www.suburbanskiclub.org. us off at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Cellars. It’s good to be the first ones aged to learn more about the Warren at the newly renovated Killington Historic District for several hours. at a winery, because there’s no wait- Ski Club and its year-round events, Mountain Lodge, a short shuttle ride Warren Ski Club The many shops, tourist businesses, ing in line! After a few tastings, relax- including another great wine tour from the resort. Travel will be by char- and food eateries didn’t stand a ing on the porch with a glass of wine, being planned for 2018. Additional ter bus and will include our leg- The Warren Ski Club prides itself chance once we hit the scene! Soon it was once again time to say good- information can be found on our endary on-board breakfast and box on being a year-round ski and social we were back on the bus and travel- bye to Canada. Before we knew it, we website: www.warrenskiclub.org, or lunches. Many members have come club. And we continue to live up to ing to our last winery of the day. Once were crossing the border, and head- on our Warren Ski Club Facebook to prefer these bus trips over the has- that reputation. we were at Konzelmann Estate it was ing to our final stop of the trip in Page. With over 60 years of experi- sles of air travel. This trip currently is We are co-sponsoring a midweek a madhouse -- with the number of Westfield, New York. 5&20 Spirts and ence planning and hosting social sold out, with 35 skiers/snowboard- trip February 7 & 8 with Good Times people there, so many wonderful Brewing is quickly becoming a WSC events and ski trips, the Warren Ski ers, and we are accepting names for a Ski Club, where we will ski at Holiday wines to taste, and a group shot with favorite. This establishment boasts Club takes great pride in offering a waiting list. Valley and Holimont Resorts while Lake Ontario, the vineyards, and something for almost everyone great experience for all. In addition, we will have six one- enjoying an overnight stay at the day trips to Holiday Valley, Seven Seneca Allegany Casino. We are look- Springs, Peek’n Peak, and Holimont. ing forward to this, our first midweek We are also offering an overnight trip for the club, and the opportunity mid-week trip with one day at to both ski hard at the slopes and Holiday Valley and a second day at play hard at the casino. We are also Bristol. Our goal is to give people as working with Youngstown Ski Club to many opportunities to ski as possi- help fill their annual 5-day trip to ble. Indeed, our motto is “We Ski New England. This year, we will be Every Week.” Combined with group traveling with them to Gore lift-ticket discounts, bus trips are by Mountain February 7 – 11. Members far the most economical way to ski. of any club affiliated with CMSC or Members can make trip reserva- WPSC are invited to attend. This will tions online and pay with a credit allow us to meet, and ski with, many card, or print out a flyer to mail in. new friends while on the trip. Our Day trips are the same price week-long trips have been closed, whether reserved online or by mail, and those who have registered are but discounts are available for the ready to travel. Our Europe trip to the major trips if reserved by mail and Arlberg region of Austria is sure to be paid by check. phenomenal, with that region having Members can make reservations recently been designated the The group took a pause to take a photo on Lake Ontario during Warren Ski Club’s Wine and Casino Trip for one-day and two-day trips online Number 1 Ski Resort in the world. to Niagara on the Lake. CMSC CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF SKI TRIPS

WEEKLONG TRIPS 2/24-25 Peek’n Peak ...... SCSC. . . Scott Hunsinger...... 330-340-7548 ...... [email protected] 2/28-3/1 Bristol Mt and Swain . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . . [email protected] 2/4-11 Jackson Hole, WY . . . . SCSC. . . Mike Bishop ...... 330-456-2856 ...... [email protected] 3/2-4 Bristol Combined...... FSC . . . . Rita Montorsi ...... 440-276-0992...... [email protected] 2/11-17 Killington/Pico 3/2-4 Bristol Combined...... HR . . . . . Bob Maclauchlan . . . . . 440-622-1283 ...... [email protected] Okemo, VT ...... SUB . . . . Joe Sullivan ...... 216-932-3636 ...... [email protected] 3/9-11 Holiday Valley ...... YSC . . . . Lynne Rosati ...... 330-501-2594...... [email protected] 2/23-3/3 Innsbruck, Austria . . . . ESC . . . . Craig Schneider...... 814 397-4742...... [email protected] 2/24-3/3 Beaver Creek, CO . . . . . SAN. . . . Nancy Meyer ...... [email protected] ONE DAY TRIPS ...... Lynn Loch ...... [email protected] 2/24-3/3 Mammoth, CA ...... WSC . . . Mary Kirila ...... 330-502-9360...... [email protected] 2/2 Seven Springs, PA . . . . FSC ...... www.fagowees.org 2/25-3/4 Telluride, CO ...... LEWIS. . Shari W. & Kim H...... [email protected] 2/3 Peek'n Peak, NY ...... SAN. . . . Rollard Reid...... [email protected] 2/25-3/2 Copper Mtn, CO...... GSC . . . . Teresa Gifford...... 330-714-3643 ...... [email protected] ...... Lori Wade ...... [email protected] 3/3-10 Breckenridge, CO . . . . . CVSC. . . Judi Fordyce...... 440-289-5511 ...... [email protected] 2/6 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . SUB . . . . June Kelley ...... 330-310-7802...... [email protected] 3/3-10 Snowmass, CO ...... SCSC. . . Mike Bishop ...... 330-456-2856 ...... [email protected] 2/7 Holimont, NY ...... GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 3/10-17 Steamboat, CO...... ESSC . . . Bob Griffin...... 440-376-3518...... [email protected] 2/10 Blue Knob, PA ...... YSC . . . . Lynne Rosati ...... 330-501-2594...... [email protected] 3/10-17 Steamboat, CO...... HR . . . . . Bob Maclauchlan . . . . . 440-622-1283 ...... [email protected] 2/11 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . CVSC. . . Dave Rock...... 440-622-9516...... [email protected] 3/10-17 Steamboat, CO...... CMSC . . Greg Schmid...... 216-548-6170 ...... [email protected] 2/14 Holimont, NY ...... FSC ...... www.fagowees.org ...... Curtis Bell ...... 330-240-8005...... [email protected] 2/14 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 3/11-18 Aspen-Snowmass, CO FSC . . . . Bill Wolohan ...... 216-351-6059 ...... [email protected] 2/ 16 Kissing Bridge, NY . . . . SCSC. . . John Masalko ...... 330-949-6016...... [email protected] 3/11-18 Panorama, BC ...... SUB . . . . Cindy Bacon ...... 216-409-6570...... [email protected] 2/21 Seven Springs, PA . . . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 3/17-24 Utah, 1 tkt/4 areas. . . . . SAN. . . . Kim Mohr...... [email protected] 2/25 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . CVSC. . . Dave Rock...... 440-622-9516...... [email protected] ...... John Py ...... [email protected] 2/28 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 2/28 Holimont, NY ...... SUB . . . . Larry Grewe ...... 330-656-1284...... [email protected] WEEKEND / MULTI-DAY TRIPS 3/7 Kissing Bridge, NY . . . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 3/9 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . SUB . . . . Beth Silverman ...... 216-799-2001...... [email protected] 2/2-4 Peek’n Peak ...... EW. . . . . Tina Koch ...... 440-840-4884 ...... [email protected] 3/14 Holiday Valley, NY. . . . . GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 2/7-11 Gore Mountain ...... YSC . . . . Brian Hinchcliffe ...... 330-207-3775 ...... [email protected] 3/21 Best conditions ...... GTSC. . . Mary Kane ...... 330-619-0190 . . . . [email protected] 2/9-11 Holimont-Holiday Vly . . SAN. . . . Rollard Reid...... [email protected] ...... Lori Wade ...... [email protected] ASC = Akron Ski Club; CVSC = Chagrin Valley Ski Club; CMSC=Cleveland Metro Ski Council; CSC = Cleveland Ski Club; 2/10-11 Kissing Br-Holiday Vly . FSC ...... www.fagowees.org CONT = Continental Ski Club; EW = Edelweiss Ski Club; ESC = Erie Ski Club; ESSC = Erie Shore Ski Club; ESP = Esprit 2/11-13 Holimont-Holiday Vly . . GSC . . . . Betty Wise ...... 330-903-8817...... “the Ultimate” Ski Club; EUC = Euclid Ski Club; FSC = Fagowees Ski Club; GSC = Goodyear Ski Club; GTSC = Good 2/22-23 Holiday Vly-Bristol . . . . SUB . . . . Jack Ganz ...... 216-751-4316 ...... [email protected] Times Ski Club; GF = Great Falls Ski Club; HSC = Highlanders Ski Club; HR = Hi Rise Ski Club; ICSC = Inner City Ski 2/23-25 Holiday Valley ...... EW. . . . . Tina Koch ...... 440-840-4884 ...... [email protected] Club; Lewis= Lewis Ski Club; SAN=Sandusky Ski Club; SBSC= Snowballers Ski Club; SCSC=Stark County Ski Club; 2/23-25 Swain, NY ...... FSC ...... www.fagowees.org Sub=Suburban Ski Club; TT=Three Trackers of Ohio; WSC = Warren Ski Club; YSC = Youngstown Ski Club