St . L ouis Ski Club B oar d of Direct ors Sitzmarker 2016-17 September 2016
President
Joe Bauer President’s Message 314-249-6919 [email protected] It’s September, summer is offi- wait list are the first called to
cially over and now is the time fill vacated spots. Vice President to plan for winter activities. A note of clarity: The ski club By the time you read this we Bev Doolin purchases lift tickets for mem- 618-972-3412 will already have had our annu- bers at a “group discount”. [email protected] al trip sign-up night. The board Most destinations will allow has worked hard this year plan- guests to ADD days to a lift Trip Director ning trips to locations that you ticket at the window at the the members requested Candy Girth discount rate. They will NOT through the annual trip survey. 636-458-1897 however give refunds for un- [email protected] We have three great trips this used lift tickets without a medi-
year. Our first trip is Steam- cal reason. Completely unused Communications boat, the annual FSA race trip. tickets or days for which a club Director I encourage everyone on the member is unable to ski (for Please check the website for availa- Tom Coscia trip to come race with us and medical reason with backup) 314-780-3021 meet fellow skiers from bility. Steamboat is full and Jackson may be refunded. All refunds [email protected] throughout the Midwest. Trip Hole is not far behind. Please re- are handled by the club, tickets member that we do have a wait list two is Vail, the hands down must be returned to the trip Record Center favorite destination on our for all trips. If you sign up on the captain. If you have questions wait list your deposit is refundable Pat Pender annual trip survey. We have a please review the ski area poli- 314-703-0803 great trip planned, the airline is or transferable to another trip if cy or discuss with the trip cap- [email protected] Southwest and its non-stop St. you choose. We encourage every- tain. If you decide that you
Louis to Denver. Finally we one who wants to go to a specific will not use all of your ski days destination to consider the wait list St. Louis Ski Club have Jackson Hole always a the best policy is to check with club favorite. This year we are if the trip is full. Experience has other members of the group P. O. Box 712 shown that there are almost always St. Charles, MO 63302 staying in new lodging (to the and sell one of them your tick- cancellations and members on the www.stlouisskiclub.com St Louis Ski club). et. [email protected] Next Club Meeting Monday, September 19 at the Alpine Shop
Inside this Join your friends at the Alpine Happy Hour starts at 5:30 pm sign-up for a ski trip. The I s s u e Shop in Kirkwood. Bud Light and the meeting will start at 6:30 Alpine Shop is located at provided or you can bring your pm. You'll be enchanted with 440 N. Kirkwood Road, Trip Director favorite beverage. Feel free to the new ski gear the Alpine Shop Kirkwood, MO 63122 Report & Steam- 2 boat Trip bring a snack to share. has to offer! You can also still
Vail & Jackson 3 Hope trip Join Us September 24 at St. Charles Oktoberfest Let's raise our beer mugs. Leave 4:00 pm or anytime thereaf- Trip Grid 4 EPC parking lot conveniently off the parking hassle behind. Take of Hwy 70 in Cave Springs Exit ter. Look for us under the Member Feature 5 advantage of the FREE St. Charles 225. It's just a quick 10 minute big beer tent. Contact if questions: Holiday Party 6 Oktoberfest shuttle located at the bus ride to Frontier Park. Join us [email protected] Club Pics 7 Annual Holiday Gathering December 9 at Bravo: See page 6! P a g e 2 The 2017 Trips from your Trip Director
The kick-off to the 2016-17 for beginner and intermedi- Sorry to say, the FSA trip to ski season has begun. ate skiing. Also, one can hop Steamboat is now full, with a Our official sign-up night was on a bus to ski a day at Bea- wait list. To get on the wait August 29th at the Manches- ver Creek, Breckenridge or list, send in your trip applica- ter Elks Lodge in Ballwin, Keystone. So don’t delay, tion with a $100 deposit. Missouri. For future club sign-up for this trip ASAP. If you would like more infor- activities, some events will Jackson Hole has only six mation on our trips, feel free be held at this location, so openings left. I expect this to call our trip captains, remember this location. trip to be full soon. If you Carole (Steamboat), Dan With pre-sign-up, plus the always wanted to experience (Vail) or Paul (Jackson Hole). sign-up night, our trips are the ambiance of the Ameri- More detailed trip infor- filling up fast. can West, now is the time to mation is in this issue of the Vail has several openings left sign-up. Besides skiing, there Sitzmarker. Trip Director and is the bargain trip of the are two National Parks with- Remember our next meeting Candy Girth ski season. The last time the in an hour of Jackson. These is September 19th at the club stayed/skied at Vail, the parks will still be opened Alpine Shop in Kirkwood, price was $1,020 (excluding during the time of our visit. Missouri. The Alpine Shop lift tickets). Fast forward 10 This being the 100th year of will be introducing their lat- years, and for only $250 the National Park system, est ski equipment for the more, our trip price this year you can experience the win- 2017 ski season. ter season at the parks with- is $1,270 (excluding lift tick- See you there, ets). Vail is a great ski resort out the summer crowds.
Steamboat, Colorado – 53rd Annual FSA Races “Champagne Powder Skiing” January 22 – 29, 2017 32 Skiers Trip Full: Price $1,450 or $850 (Land Package – No air or shuttle service) Wait List only Trip Captain: Carole Stevenson 314-954-6280 [email protected] Luxury condos with a convenient location right at the base of this premier Colorado Moun- tain. The Dulany at the Gondola is just steps from the gondola, restaurants, shops, & bars!
The trip includes round-trip airfare on American Airlines, and shuttle service from the airport to the condos. However, you can elect the Land Package (a limited number will be allowed) and you choose your own method(s) of transportation - planes, trains, or automobiles - to get to the Dulany! Up to 6 days of skiing, with deeply discounted lift tickets through the FSA starting at $52 per day. We’ll be staying at the Dulany at the Gondola Condos right at the base! ( Ski in/ walk to lifts) 2 bedroom/2 bath condo (4 people per unit). Daily housekeeping, luggage assistance, and elevators Complimentary ski valet at the condo Washer/dryer in each unit, complimentary Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor hot tubs Private Dulany on-call complimentary shuttle service to shopping and over 100 restaurants and bars! Club party with food and drinks! FSA Welcome Reception and Banquet (free food and beer), plus FSA Après Ski Optional FSA activities include: Slope Side Picnic on Saturday and Race Clinic on Wednesday afternoon. FSA Races for all levels – Beginner Race at the base for easy access. Racers & enthusiastic fans are all welcome! Annual snowfall is 349 “of fluffy, dry powder. 2, 965 acres of terrain with 165 trails and 16 lifts. Loads of optional activities including: snowmobiling, snowshoe trails, hot springs, and a chance to party with other ski clubs! P a g e 3
Vail , Colorado “The Ultimate Ski Destination” February 4 -11, 2017 32 Skiers Price: $1,270 Trip Captain: Dan McGurk (660) 216-3623 [email protected]
Join us as we return to Vail Ski Resort (www.vail.com) for a full week of skiing in February. Vail is the largest ski area in Colorado and offers 5,289 skiable acres and an average annual snowfall of 366 inches. It includes 193 marked trails for every ski ability level and 7 miles of expansive back bowls that should be on everyone's bucket list. This is accessed through 31 lifts, including one gondola and 17 high speed quad chairs!
Seven nights lodging at the popular Vail International Condos (2 bedroom/2bath/ 4 per unit). Fully equipped kitchens, complimentary WiFi, heated outdoor pool, hydrotherapy whirlpool with waterfall, steam rooms, fitness facility, daily housekeeping, and much more Condos located between the Vail and Lionshead Villages and on free in-town shuttle with a 5-7 minute walk to the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the Born Free Express Quad Chairlift See www.vailinternational.com for more details
Non-Stop Round trip air from STL to Denver via Southwest Airlines, with ground transportation to/from Vail. 6 days of skiing (discounted group lift tickets not included in price) Tickets good at Vail and surrounding resorts (Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and A-Basin). Transportation to resorts outside of Vail not included. Vail Club Party Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and an exciting nightlife scene in Vail Village Other activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, etc.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming “Where the Adventure Never Ends” February 25 – March 4, 2017 Only 6 spots left! Price $1,240 32 Skiers Trip Captain: Paul Snyder 314-761-4797 [email protected]
Join us at one of the most legendary resorts in the west, Jackson Hole! You’ll have an amazing time exploring the mountain and breathtaking surroundings. It’s traditional western taken to a new level! And don’t be intimidated by its reputation; while known for its legendary “Powder and Pitch” over ½ the trails are beginner and intermediate level. www.jacksonhole.com Round trip air from St. Louis to Jackson Hole via American Airlines, with complimentary shuttle service to the hotel. Seven (7) nights at the Parkway Inn (2 persons per room), just blocks off the town square. Known for its awesome staff and friendly, welcoming service, ski clubs from around the country make this their hotel of choice in Jackson. Lap pool, 2 hot tubs, dry sauna, hair dryers, irons, Serta pillow top mattresses, Starbuck’s in-room coffee, com- plimentary continental breakfast every day, free wireless, lobby computer and printer. www.parkwayinn.com Up to six (6) days of skiing (lift tickets not included in trip price). 2,500 acres/133 trails/13 lifts; terrain is 50% beginner/intermediate & 50% advanced (1 tram, 2 gondolas, 8 quads, 1 triple, 2 doubles) The tram to the top of Rendezvous Mountain is iconic, and the view is not to be missed! Hotel welcome reception the day of arrival, plus a club party later in the week. Jackson has many world famous bars and restaurants including the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, the Silver Dollar Bar and Grill, Café Genevieve, the Snake River Grill and the Gun Barrel Steak and Game House to name just a few. Other activities can be arranged such as a snowmobile or snow coach trip to Old Faithful in Yellowstone, a dog sled tour to Granite Hot Springs, wildlife tours, an Elk Reserve sleigh tour, or even a side trip for a day of skiing (transportation and lift ticket are extra) at Grand Targhee. www.grandtarghee.com P a g e 4
Wednesday
1/11/17
Trip Full: Wait List only
Wednesday
1/18/17
Thursday
2/16/17
Only 6 spots left!
The new location of the Ice Breakers is at the Scarecrow Restaurant at 1095 Chesterfield Pkwy E, Chesterfield, MO 63017 as our regular Ruby Tuesday restaurant location is now closed. 6:00 pm P a g e 5
Member Spotlight: Mary Robert & David Hawley
Mary Robert and David Hawley met hobbies, neither Mary nor David as colleagues around 1996 when they needed any cajoling when it came to were both working for Monsanto, she their shared interest in theater. Mary as a temp, and he as a project team has been acting since the age of eight representative from the UK. They when she played one of the Von kept in touch via email after the end of Trapp children in The Sound of Music the project and much later, after di- in her home town of Syracuse, New vorces and changed jobs for both, York. More recently, she has ap- David found himself on another pro- peared in Inherit the Wind and Mac- ject in Memphis Tennessee, gave beth at Clayton Community Theatre Mary a quick call and more or less and in Rhinoceros at SLCC Meramec. showed up on her doorstep after 9 As a playwright, David has had two years. Surprisingly, he was admitted. full length plays produced, as well as She was unable to get rid of him after down the slopes at Steamboat and about eight 10-minute plays. His oc- that, and they married in early 2015. continues to try the green runs (and casional forays into acting include an occasional blue) on a trip every upcoming productions of Witness for Mary has been a member of the St. year or two. He is much more adept the Prosecution for the Kirkwood The- Louis Ski Club for about ten years on the motorcycle circuit. Although ater Guild and Noises Off at SLCC now. Her first club trip, with the retired from a racing career, he con- Meramec. The latter will be a family “Charlie (Nahlik)’s Angels” group in tinues to officiate at a high level, as affair; in his role as “Selsden” in Nois- Breckenridge that included Carole Series Chief Marshal for the MotoA- es Off, David is joined by Mary in the Stevenson, Denise Buehrer, and Pat- merica National Superbike Champion- role of “Dotty/Mrs. Clackett”. ty Bausch, was such a blast she has ship, with the occasional job at World tried to take at least one trip a year Championship rounds. In exchange Mary and David prove once again that ever since. Mary’s favorite ski desti- for his learning to ski, Mary agreed to many of our St. Louis skiers have in- nation so far is Jackson Hole, with take up the motorcycle and she is teresting and varied lives beyond the Vail a close second. now the owner of a Triumph Bonne- slopes. For further proof, catch them ville. in a performance of Noises Off, which It was at Mary’s urging that David will be performed on the Meramec joined the ski club in about 2008. He While they may have needed some campus October 5th – 9th. first learned (sort of) to make his way convincing to take up each other’s See Mary & David in Noises Off October 7th!
Noises Off" comedy play will be at 7:30 --Mary Robert (the housekeeper) and Meet at 7:00 at box office. pm at STLCC Meramec, 11333 Big Bend David Hawley (the burglar)! Plan on grabbing a bite to eat and/or Road, St Louis, MO 63122. Tickets are FREE on a first-come, first- drinks afterwards. Kindly RSVP: Two of our very own will be performing serve basis. [email protected] Biking and Villa Marie Winery Planned for October 2 Meet at 10:00 am for 20 mile bike ride are virtually within sight of the win- choose if you aren't up to the full Meet at 12:30 pm for winery ery! Lets park at the winery and hop on ride. We'll rejoin at the winery for some Where: Meet for either or both activi- the trail for something short of a 20 mile refreshments. Please join us for either ties at Villa Marie Winery, 6633 East bike ride. We'll do an easy out and back, or both activities. Contact: Bev Doolin: Main St. Maryville, IL 62062 so you may turn around at any point you 618-972-3412 The Madison County Illinois bike trails Join the Club for a Klondike Park Hike & Sugar Creek Winery on October 15th Hike starts at Klondike Park boat the winery, but all beverages must be Approximately 14 miles from 40/64 to ramp parking lot at 9:30 am on Oc- purchased at the winery. Music trail head and approximately 12 miles tober 15. Hike will be approximately starts at 1:00 pm. from 40/64 to winery. 3-5 miles. Then meet at Sugar Directions: from 40/64 get off on Hope you can join us for one or both Creek Winery at 11:30 am. You Hwy 94 and head to Defiance. It is a activities! Contact Pat Pender: may bring your own picnic lunch to short distance past Defiance: 314-703-0803 P a g e 5
St Louis Ski Club Holiday Happy Hour Friday December 9 Bravo Cucina Italiana West County Center 15 West County Center Drive Des Peres, MO 63131 We have a private room! Come to Happy Hour and/or Dinner. Let’s start with drinks at 6:30 pm. Order your dinner off Bravo’s regular menu at approximately 7:15 pm. Eat, drink and be merry!
Kindly RSVP so that we can give Bravo an approximate count. Bev Doolin (618) 972- 3412 [email protected] P a g e 7
Club Pics from our Rafting Trip
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Club Pics from Sign-Up Night P a g e 9
Happy Hour at Urban Chestnut P. O. Box 712 St. Charles, MO 63302-0712
Mark Your Calendars: We encourage you to use our Meetup page (http://www.meetup.com/St-Louis-Ski-Club/) to RSVP. Date Activity Location Monday Club Meeting Alpine Shop September 19, 2016 New Ski Equipment Rundown 440 North Kirkwood Road 6:30 pm Happy Hour starts at 5:30 pm Kirkwood, MO 63122 Saturday Frontier Park St. Charles Oktoberfest September 24, 2016 500 South Riverside Dr. (See page 1 for details) 4:00 pm — St Charles, MO 63301 Sunday Bike Ride / Villa Marie Winery Villa Marie Winery October 2, 2016 Meet at winery for both events 6633 East Main St. 10 am-Bike / 12:30 pm-Winery (See page 5 for more details) Maryville, IL 62062 Friday STLCC Meramec “Noises Off” Play October 7, 2016 11333 Big Bend Road (See page 5 for more details) 7:00 pm St Louis, MO 63122 Saturday Klondike Park Hike / Sugar Creek Winery October 15, 2016 Sugar Creek Winery 125 Boone Country Ln, 9:30 am-Hike / 11:30 -Winery (See page 5 for more details) Defiance, MO 63341 Friday Bar Louie Monthly Happy Hour October 21, 2016 110 S Kirkwood Rd Bar Louie 5:00 pm Kirkwood, MO 63122 Friday Annual Club Christmas Party Bravo Cucina Italiana December 9, 2016 Bravo Cucina Italiana 15 West County Center 6:30 pm—Drinks (See page 6 for more details) Des Peres, MO 63131