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Richmond Ski Club Founded 1954
Mezzanine Level Ballrooms - 3207 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230 Easy access off I-95 – near The Diamond with plenty of lighted parking – Catered by Nacho Mamas
Meeting Schedule (Doors Open at 7pm – (only volunteers allowed in before 7pm) October 7, 2015 – “Trip” the Snow Fantastic! Open Mic Night November 4, 2015 – Annual Fashion Show December 2, 2015 – Holiday Party – Tacky Holiday Sweater Contest January 6, 2016 – “Auld Lang Syne” – Bring a Ski Club Picture from the Past to Post on Wall February 3, 2016 – Mardi Gras Groovin March 2, 2016– Annual Meeting/Open Mic Night April 2016 – Member Appreciation Picnic – Date TBD – Held at American Legion Post #354
Meetings are on Mezzanine Level in the Chatham & Westwood Rooms
NOTE: Menu will not be limited to Mexican food
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT - Karen Noakes, Meetings Director [email protected] or 804-337-5934 – More Details TBA in September/October Pacesetters
Directions From: Midlothian Area – Powhite to I-195N/I-64W/I-95N, take exit to I-95S/I-64E towards Norfolk/Petersburg, take first Exit #78 like going to The Diamond and take a right onto the Boulevard, the Clarion is immediately on the right. West End Area – Take I-64E/I-95S towards Norfolk/Petersburg, take first Exit #78 like going to The Diamond and take a right onto the Boulevard, the Clarion is immediately on the right. East End Area – I-64W toward Richmond, take Exit #78 toward the Boulevard, turn right on Hermitage Rd, hotel on the left before you get to Brookland Pkwy. South Area – I-95N, take Exit #78 toward the Boulevard, turn right on Hermitage Rd, hotel on the left before you get to Brookland Pkwy.
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Richmond Ski Club, Inc. P. O.P. O.Box Box 1048 8912 · Richmond, · Richmond, VA VA 23218 23225-1048 www.RichmondSkiClub.org
Our Club is a nonprofit organization made up of a diverse group of Our website offers all the information in our newsletter, Our Club is a nonprofit organization made up of a diverse group of families and individuals of all ages who share a love of snow sports. We families and individuals of all ages who share a love of snow sports. We plus: have two simple goals: make skiing and snowboarding easier, more fun have two simple goals: make skiing and snowboarding easier, more fun RENEW Memberships online and more affordable; bring people together who enjoy these winter and more affordable; bring people together who enjoy these winter Email links to all Trip and Activity leaders sports. sports. Memories of trips and activities, including articles Regular Membership Meetings are held October through March (the Regular Membership Meetings are held October through March (the April meeting is a designated social meeting,) on the first Wednesday of with pictures April meeting is a designated social meeting,) on the first Wednesday of the month at the Richmond Country Club, 12950 Patterson Ave, Rich- Newsletter archive the month at the Clarion Hotel. Doors open at 7 pm. Guest fee can be mond, VA 23238. Doors open at 7 pm. Guest fee can be applied More to come applied toward membership. toward membership. The Pacesetter is available online the last few days of The Pacesetter each month. Our monthly newsletter is your guide to great trips, fun and activities with people who share your love of snow sports and the outdoors. Copy deadline is the 10th of the month. Welcome New Members! Email news and items of interest to: [email protected] Yolanda Lavery Trey Taylor ADVERTISING IN The Pacesetter PAYS! Especially when you Todor Radoulov target a select group of potential customers. With a distribution of almost 400 copies Patrick McCue Michael Grove each month to active members, your message will be reaching the most compre- hensive group of skiers and snowboarders in the Greater Richmond area! Judy Plahn Nancy Staub The demographics of the reading audience are just what you want to reach— Elizabeth, Thomas, Jonathan, & Tavis Steele people with above average incomes, leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Ashley, Troy, Bret, Kyle, Sean McLeod Ad Rates: Inside pages: 1/8 page ...... $15 15% discount for 15% discount for 1/4 page ...... $25 advertising in advertising in Ad Rates: 1/2 page ...... $40 multiple issues multiple issues Full page ...... $75 Anyone can advertise Non-member ads must be club-related. All advertisements are subject to approval by the Board. Copy deadline is the 10th of the month. Email ads to: [email protected] Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the membership. Anyone want- ing to attend a board meeting must contact the President at least one week in ad- vance. Board meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of the month. Any ques- tions concerning the operations of the Club may be directed to any of the Officers or Directors. Alfred Strash 1 Lindsay Walker 15 Board of Directors Philip Trent 1 Winifred Coffman 16 [email protected] Bob Firestone 2 John Oliver 16 Kenneth Oriole 2 Joe Sargent 16 OFFICERS Larry Twining 2 Cathryn Wildt 16 President Valerie Chafee [email protected] Don Groves 3 Lewis Edgell 18 President-Elect Marcus Hanlon [email protected] Paul Barry 5 Kay Elledge 20 Timothy Cook 6 Lynn McGuffin 20 VP Activities Sonny Clark [email protected] David Langley 6 Nancy Senn 20 VP Operations Robyn Larson [email protected] Todd Manning 6 Mary Vickerman 20
VP Trips Mike Larson [email protected] Patty Moerschell 6 Douglas Macauley 21 Devyn Sheehan 6 Daulton West 21 Treasurer Nicky Bass [email protected] Myron Berry 7 Doris Brody 22 Secretary Stacy Sprowl [email protected] Ashley Manning 7 Louellyn Hale 22 Advisor Steve Switzer [email protected] Kendra Palmer 9 Larry Haviland 23
DIRECTORS Katherine Wilkins 9 Carol Edwards 24 Marketing Iryna Butler [email protected] Linda Edwards 10 Dick Shea 24 Meetings Karen Noakes [email protected] David P. Paul 10 Teresa Stokes 24 Karin Buettner 11 Charlie Rice 25 Membership Ed Quigley [email protected] Cheryl Walsh 11 Kevin Parsley 26 News Joyce Parkey [email protected] Dianne Gowin 12 Pam Agriesti 27 Sales Andrea Shimko [email protected] Becky Hollingsworth 12 Christine Hanlon 27 Social/Activities Cynthia Stebbins [email protected] Cynthia Stebbins 13 Dru Mears 27 Social/Activities Ken Oriole [email protected] Chris Cobb 14 James Ritchie 27 Janis Hannuksela 14 Sue Mullins Tom Blot 29 Fund Raising [email protected] Ramsey Anson Sydnor 14 Cynthia Greenholtz 30 Info Systems Bruce Agriesti [email protected] Ilona Scanlon 15 Bret McLeod 30
Race Coordinator Jimmy Cochrane [email protected]
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Date & Activities Location Contact Price/Info Time Sep Happy Hour Sedona Taphouse Cynthia Stebbins Draft Beer Specials 16 15732 WC Main St [email protected] $3 House Wines 5:30 Midlothian, VA 23113 $5 Appetizers (Westchester Commons Shopping Center) 804-379-0037 Sep Flashback 70s Carytown Coffee Judy Marston Reservations 18 Friday 2425 Colony Crossing [email protected] Required 7 pm Place RSVP by 9/13 Midlothian, VA 23112 Oct Tour de Leaves Montebello Brenda Bird Reservations 9-11 Campground [email protected] Required! Montebello, VA RSVP by 10/5 $60/person Oct Capital to Capital Chickahominy River- Ken Oriole See flyer for 17-18 Bike Ride front Park Campground [email protected] details!
Oct Annual Reynolds Randy Reynolds Randy Reynolds See flyer for 24 Farm Party 3181 Jennings Town (434) 390-4311 details! 3 pm Crewe, VA 23930
Dec 3 Warren Miller’s Firehouse Theatre $14 plus $3 6 pm Chasing 1609 W Broad St member discount Or Shadows Richmond, VA 23228 9 pm
RichmondSkiClub.org is under construction!!! Save the Date!! Please be patient as we upgrade our website. Contact the webmaster ([email protected]) if you Wintergreen Condo Crawl are having difficulties with the site. We appreciate any feedback. Thank you. January 9, 2016 Journey “Around the Alps” with Wanted….Your Photos. Robyn and Jennifer.
Details coming soon!! The Pacesetter wants your photos of activities, trips, and socials to keep our members up to date with all the happenings in the club. Please email to [email protected] along with the location and person(s) in the photos.
You never know when they will appear in your Pacesetter.
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WE ARE CELEBRATING FLASHBACK FRIDAY on Friday, September 18, 2015
with
A Classic “Remember the 70’s” PARTY!
Join us at Carytown Coffee 2425 Colony Crossing Place
Doors Open at 7 PM
We’re pulling back the tables and chairs and we’re letting the music take over!
70’s Attire required – flashback is OPTIONAL!
Steve Opilla will be spinning “best of the 70’s music” (in chronological order - hippie through disco) We will groove, funk and hustle back to the BEST dance music of the decade!
CONTESTS WILL INCLUDE:
1st Place - Best 70’s Flashback – 3 lbs. Carytown Coffee 2nd Place - 2 lbs. of Carytown Coffee 3rd place - 1 lb. of Carytown Coffee Wine and beer available @ happy hour prices all night Enjoy domestic beers for $3.95, Imported and Local Craft Beers are $4.95 Wine is $5.95/glass . A variety of great, light food will be available ($)
This is a PRIVATE Richmond Ski Club event for current MEMBERS and guests.
Carytown Coffee is located at the intersection of Charter Colony Rd. and the Powhite Parkway at 2425 Colony Crossing Place which is about 1 mile south of St. Francis Hospital on Charter Colony Road (directions). Reservations required –Space is Limited – Reservations close on 9/13/2015 so HURRY!
September 2015 The Pacesetter www.RichmondSkiClub.org 5 Don’t miss the TWENTY FOURTH ANNUAL TOUR de LEAVES
Last year was a blast and this year will be even better. Signup today to reserve your space.
CAMPING & HIKING IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
October 09, 10, & 11, 2015 (Friday evening through Sunday)
TH This fall the Richmond Ski Club will produce 24 ANNUAL TOUR de LEAVES in Montebello, Virginia. We have reserved the Montebello Campground Recreation Building for this event. The recreation building will be used as a “Bunk House” for the first twenty-five (25) to register. We will be cycling (hiking for those who would rather hike) on and near the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the vicinity of Montebello. (Montebello, VA. is approximately a two hour drive from Richmond). Bike routes will include hard surface and dirt road tours. Because of the mountainous terrain, mountain bikes (fat tire) with 18 speeds or higher are recommended. The Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival is this weekend at the Rebec Vineyards in nearby Amherst, Va., for those who might be interested in this excursion. There are a number of other vineyards and brewries in the area for touring. Horseback riding and fishing are also available.
Cyclists: Helmets Required!!!
INCLUDED: Space in the Recreation Building (first 25 to sign-up). Bring blow-up mattress, sleeping bag, cot, blankets, etc. for sleeping. Or camp outside in your tent. Shower facilities. (hot water included!!!) Friday evening Soup & Chili. BYOB and a dish to share. Full Breakfast Saturday & Sunday. Lunch on your own both days. Storytelling by the campfire each night. Saturday Evening Wine & Cheese. Note: Bring a Bottle of Wine to share with the Saturday Night Baked Potatoes & Baked Sweet Potatoes. Use of Charcoal Grill. Biking (bike supplied by you). Hiking (Crabtree Falls on Saturday morning or rain option: Brewery or Vineyard hopping) Endless fun included for FREE!
COST: $ 60.00 per person (Pay by October 5, 2015!!!)
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION, SEND PAYMENT TO:
Brenda Bird 11207 Lady Slipper Lane Richmond, VA 23236
For additional information contact: Brenda Bird (804-437-3609) Email: [email protected] or Ann Vincil (804) 543-2603 Email: [email protected]
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RVA Ski Movie announces its 4th annual Warren Miller movie event in collaboration with the Richmond Ski Club On Thursday, December 3, 2015 At the historic Firehouse Theatre 1609 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Show Times Movie starts at 6:00PM and 9:00PM. Tickets $14 - RSC Members $3 Off Come out, join the excitement, and get ready to ski!
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION.
September 2015 The Pacesetter www.RichmondSkiClub.org 7 Annual Reynolds’ Farm Party! Hosted By:
Randy “The Egg man” and “Little” Debbie Reynolds 3181 Jennings Town Road, Crewe, VA 23930
Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:00- Until dark! Food service starts at 4pm
Rain or Shine The Reynolds’ Party will go on!
Boston Butts prepared by:
Live Music Master Chef Paul Lawson Beer-butt chicken by: By: Dementia Master Chef Eddie Jewell
Bring a side dish to share and a lawn chair to sit in. Tents/Campers are welcome for guests who wish to stay the night, breakfast served in the am! BYOB Directions: Take Rt. 360 West for approximately 35.6 miles from the Old Hundred Intersection at Brandermill Turn left on Watsons Wood Rd/VA 49 for 1.9 miles Turn left on E. Colonial Trail Rd/HWY/US460E/VA-49S for 1.8 miles Turn right onto The Falls Rd/VA 49S for 1.8 miles Turn left onto Jennings Town Road and come to 3181 on the right! Call Randy at (434) 390-4311 for questions
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TRIP CALENDAR Mike Larson - [email protected] Visit www.RichmondSkiClub.org for an up-to-date Trip Calendar. 2015 – DESTINATIONS LEADERS 2016 Liz Nelson Deanne Apostolides Jan 23 – 30 Big Sky, MT (804) 353-4815 (804) 741-9334 [email protected] [email protected] Marshall Walsh Brenda Bird Jan 30 – Feb 6 BRSC Snowbird/Alta, UT (804) 301-3520 804-437-3609 [email protected] [email protected] Steve Switzer Noble McClellan Feb 6 – 13 Telluride, CO (804) 762-9292 (804) 360-2610 [email protected] [email protected] Steve Long Marcus Hanlon Feb 13 – 20 Crested Butte, CO (804) 241-6088 (804) 213-0041 [email protected] [email protected] Karen Noakes Anne Clendenin Feb 20 - 27 Beaver Creek, CO (804) 337-5934 (804) 276-8872 [email protected] [email protected] Bruce Gibson Valerie Chafee Feb 27 – Mar 5 Steamboat, CO (804) 763-1137 (804) 241-3966 [email protected] [email protected] Donna Henshaw Mike Larson Mar 5 – 12 Snowmass, CO (804) 731-2233 (804) 839-1361 [email protected] [email protected] Karen Cameron Rick Waybright Mar 11 - 19 Banff, Alberta Canada (804) 932-5055 (804) 218-9293 [email protected] [email protected] Paul Fournia Jim Willis Apr 24–May 2 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (804) 895-5126 (804) 350-9194 [email protected] [email protected]
WEEKEND TRIPS 2015 - 2016 Cynthia Stebbins Joyce Parkey Nov 7 – 11 Las Vegas, NV (804) 720-9070 (804) 304-3479 [email protected] [email protected]
Wintergreen, VA Robyn Larson Jennifer Pitts Jan 9 (804) 337-7277 (804) 304-3608 Condo Crawl [email protected] [email protected]
Snowshoe, WV Jerry Cooney Ed Quigley Feb 4 - 7 (804) 347-2552 Super Bowl [email protected] [email protected]
This calendar is tentative. Additional trips may be added. Dates may Change.
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Join RSC, Cynthia Stebbins & Joyce Parkey In
Book by Land Only 9/1 for available Group Air! until 10/1!!! On Trip Advisor – Karen Noakes
New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino – Double Occupancy Lodging
November 7-11, 2015 – Viva Las Vegas - $899
FOUR NIGHTS LODGING AT NEW YORK NEW YORK, ROUNDTRIP AIR, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, GROUP SOCIALS!
Price based on double occupancy - No Airfare $555 – Single Supplement $300
New York New York Hotel & Casino is a Big Apple-themed resort located on the Las Vegas Strip with lively bars, affordable restaurants, its own Big Apple roller coaster, and an onsite adults-only Cirque de Soleil show. The architecture evokes NYC with its own versions of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, and inside you can wander through New York City neighborhoods like Greenwich Village while passing three separate Statues of Liberty: one outside, one made of jelly beans, and another made of chocolate. Amenities include a state of the art casino, more than a dozen restaurants (with 10% off 3 of their Select Restaurants - Gallagher’s, Gonzalez y Gonzales, and America - and 2 for the price of 1 breakfast at Il Fornaio), plenty of shopping until you drop, Hershey’s Chocolate world, a pool with three Jacuzzis, and a spa and salon plus free internet, fitness center access, and a 2 for 1 Roller Coaster pass per room. For more information please visit newyorknewyork.com.
Las Vegas Strip is a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Clark County, Nevada, known for its concentration of resort hotels and casinos along its route. The strip is approximately 4.2 miles in length and located immediately south of the Las Vegas city limits. The rapidly evolving skyline and constant modernization of hotels, casinos, restaurants, residential high rises, and entertainment offerings on the Strip have established it as one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the United States and the world. Optional activities for an additional fee: High Roller Observation Tower/Ride, tours of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and/or Red Rock Canyon, evening shows, and more!
EMAIL OR CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cynthia Stebbins – [email protected] – 804-270-9070 Joyce Parkey – [email protected] – 804-304-3479 Reserve your space – Send in Trip App & $250 Deposit, made to RSC-LV to: Joyce Parkey, PO Box 9518, Henrico, VA 23228 Payment Schedule: Trip App - $250, Jun 1st - $200, Jul 1st - $200, Aug 1st $200, Sept 1st – Balance Due Visit www.RichmondSkiClub.org for Membership Information & Trip Application
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Big Sky, Montana January 23-30, 2016 Huntley Lodge $1910 - Shoshone Condo $2210
The Biggest Skiing in America is what Big Sky/Moonlight Basin offers with vast terrain and some of the most diverse and breathtaking skiing and snowboarding vistas in North America. Leave the crowds behind - no waiting with 4 mountains, 22 chairs, and the summit tram. Big Sky Resort provides friends and families of different skiing abilities a remarkable variety of terrain.
Mountain Statistics: Ski from the 11,166 foot summit to experience the exhilarating continuous vertical drop of 4,350 feet. Enjoy 15% beginner, 24% intermediate, 43% advanced and 18% expert terrain.
Lodging Choices: Both the Huntley Lodge and the Shoshone Condos include free wifi, free ski valet, HDTV, wet bar, coffee maker, refrigerator, seating area, daily housekeeping, room service, laundry, ice and vending machines and access to an outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, fitness center and sauna. In addition, the Shoshone Condos offer full kitchen, dining area and gas fireplace. For details go to: http://bigskyresort.com/plan-a-trip/lodging- in-big-sky-montana/shoshone-condominium-hotel.
Both options provide outstanding slopeside lodging with skiing, dining and shopping in the heart of Big Sky’s Mountain Village.
Trip Includes: Round trip air from Richmond to Bozeman Daily full buffet breakfast Choose Seven nights slopeside lodging at Huntley Lodge or Shoshone Condos 5 of 6 day lift ticket Welcome Reception and other parties…
RESERVE YOUR SPACE on this premier trip by sending your Trip Application and a $250 deposit check payable to RSC-Big Sky to Deanne Apostolides, 1836 Fairwind Circle, Richmond, VA 23238. For more information contact Liz Nelson at 804-353-4815 or Deanne Apostolides at 804-741-9334. E-mail us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Payment Schedule: Deposit: $250; July 1: $300; August 1: $400; September 1: $400; October 1: $400; November 1: Balance.
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Join Marshall and Brenda for the BRSC Western Winter Carnival!
January 30-February 6, 2016
Exceptional Value for a Ski in/Ski out, luxurious resort experience at $1,859 (Discounts: 3 to a room deduct $225, Own Air deduct $350) Children under 12 staying with 2 paying adults in the same room deduct $1,000
Offering 3,240 vertical feet of award-winning terrain enjoyed by all skill levels of skiers and riders, Snowbird boasts Utah’s longest ski season and annually averages 500" of snow!
Snowbird is conveniently located just 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City Airport. With over 2,500 acres to explore, Snowbird has a wide variety of terrain for both the beginner and advanced skiers. Lifts include: 1 Tram, 4 quads, and 6 doubles with a base elevations of 7,760’ and a top elevation of 11,000’. Let the fun begin!
Alta averages over 700 inches thanks to ideal geography and a phenomenon called “Lake Effect”. Little Cottonwood Canyon is known worldwide for RELIABLE snow! There is a nominal up charge (TBD) to make your Snowbird lift ticket interchangeable between Snowbird and Alta by the day or week. The mountains are connected by lifts and Alta is heaven on earth for powder hounds and beginners.
Package includes:
* 7 Nights Lodging * Round Trip air from RVA to Salt Lake City. * Ground Transportation * 6 Day Lift Tickets * Ski both Snowbird and Alta (small upcharge for Alta) * Pre Trip Party * 3 Full BRSC Group Dinners, including cocktails (Welcome, midweek, & farewell dinners) * 2 RSC dinners in Trip Leaders suite * 2 Breakfasts in Trip Leaders suite * BRSC Race
Accommodations at the newly renovated Cliff Lodge, a luxurious deluxe hotel, which offers easy ski-out/ski-in access, a world-class spa, diverse shopping opportunities, 3 restaurants, 2 lounges, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 4 hot tubs. The Cliff Lodge offers on-site rental and repair shop and is within walking distance to Snowbird’s pedestrian village. Each room is assigned a convenient indoor locker that includes boot dryers, shelves and ample space for our skis and/or snowboard. Other amenities include an exercise room, concierge, room service, color cable TV, phone, laundry facility, and daily maid service. All of our rooms had 2 queen beds and a small refrigerator. Access to The Cliff Spa offers the ultimate spa experience and includes yoga and fitness classes.
Optional Spa Day pass $25/per person.
Optional BRSC Salt Lake City Excursions available. Reserve your space today!
Send trip application and $250 Deposit For more information Email or Call: check payable to: RSC-Snowbird and Marshall Walsh: [email protected] (804) 301-3520 or mail to: Marshall Walsh Brenda Bird: [email protected] (804) 437-3609 2909 B West Grace Street Richmond VA 23221
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Telluride, Colorado February 6 - 13, 2016
$1985 for 7 nights lodging / 6 day lift ticket (flying into Montrose) Telluride is a ski destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. The town, once home to cowboys and miners, was built in the 1890’s and showcases Victorian houses, unique boutiques, fine restaurants, and wonderful watering holes, that line the snow banked streets. Just up the mountain from the town sits Mountain Village, a modern base village featuring outstanding lodging, new restaurants, great Apies’ bars, ski shops and rentals, and other skier services. There is no need for cars or shuttles because a free 16 minute gondola which runs 7AM to Midnight connects the town of Telluride and Mountain Village. Telluride Mountain Lodge, our lodging accommodation, is next door to gondola mountain base, making the location extremely convenient.
Telluride Mountain Lodge has luxurious condos which feature 2 bedrooms/2 private baths, 2 way gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, free wireless internet, and daily maid service. Lodge amenities: an outdoor heated pool & hot tubs, grocery shopping service, fitness center, steam room, restaurant, Tavern lobby bar, ski lockers, and onsite ski rentals! Our lodging provides truly ski in/ski opportunities, is only steps from the free town gondola, and offers full-service front desk and free shuttle services!
Telluride Nuggets of Gold: Rated #1 ski resort for 2 years in a row by Conde’ Nast Traveler Telluride averages 300 days of sunshine and 309 inches of snow annually Every skiing ability level can find comfort: 23% beginner; 36% intermediate, and 41% advanced/expert with 3 gondolas &15 lifts With 2,000 acres, lift lines & crowded slopes seem like a million miles away Telluride has over 50 restaurants and too many bars/salons to remember Telluride is 39 miles from the nearest stoplight: bike and foot travel prevail
Our trip includes: Pre-trip party to meet trip participants and enjoy tasty treats & refreshments Flying into Montrose (1 hour bus ride ) No Air: Deduct $600 (ride group bus) 7 nights lodging in luxurious condos with western decor & leather furniture Welcome wine & cheese party with additional appetizers On- trip group pizza & beverage night An outstanding group buffet dinner to satisfy anyone’s hungry appetite 6 day lift ticket (a 5day lift ticket is only $10 less) No lift tickets- less $355 Single Supplement: $565 To reserve your spot, please make your deposit check for $250 payable to RSC Telluride and mail to: Steve Switzer, 8304 Gwinnett Road, Henrico, VA 23229
Payment Schedule: $300/July; $300/Aug.; $300/Sept.; $300/Oct.; $300/Nov.; Dec.1st Balance
Contact: Steve Switzer: 804 387-7484 [email protected] Noble McClellan: 804 360-2610 [email protected]
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The LOW Frills Skiers Trip President’s Week Saturday Feb 13 to Saturday Feb 20 Price $1,685* Per Person Double Occupancy Leaders: Steve Long & Marcus Hanlon Pay by Square for all or part on all credit card with a 2.75% additional fee.
Price includes: Roundtrip air from Richmond, Virginia to Gunnison, Colorado Roundtrip private ground transfers with Grocery Stop– (About a 45 minute bus ride) 7 nights lodging at the Plaza Condo– 100 Yards from the Silver Queen Express and Red Lady Express Lifts– in the heart of the Mountain Village 5 day Adult Group Crested Butte lift pass—add a 6th day for $40 Welcome Reception Group Dinner RSC Happy Hour Resort baggage handling, all current taxes/resort fees Non– Skier- Deduct $230
Crested Butte Ski Resort Crested Butte is located in Western Colorado, off the beaten path. This laid back area is one of the last real ski towns left in America. Escape the modern world in the downtown historic district, where local color comes in every shade of the rainbow. From the bright Victorian storefronts and the hand-painted free town shuttle bus to the smiles of the locals, the character comes in large doses. Dramatic contrast between the historic Victorian mining town and the modern ski village just three miles away, makes Skiing Crested Butte one of the most fascinating vacation resorts in the Colorado Rockies. The skiing is also diverse, well-planned for all levels, plus an additional 550 acres of steep, ungroomed pow- der for the extreme enthusiast.
Crested Butte statistics: 300 inches of annual snowfall 1547 acres open Top Elevation 12162 feet, base 9100 feet 16.0% advanced, 57.0% intermediate, 27.0% beginner
The Plaza at Crested Butte Located just 100 yards from the main Silver Queen Quad Lift, these units offer condominium conveniences in a hotel-like setting. The Plaza is an easy walk to the action packed central base area. Units include full kitchen, private balcony, 2 bedroom & 2 bath. The Plaza is on the Local bus route.
Amenities include: Indoor and Outdoor Pool & Hot Tubs Sauna and Steam Room Fireplace Guest Laundry Grill & Deli Fitness Center Wildflower Spa Concierge Ski Valet Town Bus Route Full Service Business Center Complimentary Internet Access
Reserve your space on this great President’s week trip by sending your trip application and a $250 deposit check made payable to RSC-Crested Butte to Marcus Hanlon, 4830 Morrison Road, Richmond, VA 23230
Payment Schedule $250 Deposit August 1, $300 September 1, $300 October 1, $300 November 1, $300 December 1, Balance January 1
For more information contact: Steve Long at 804-241-6088 or Marcus Hanlon at 804-754-6688 Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] www.facebook.com/RSCCrestedButte2016
Must be a Richmond Ski Club or Blue Ridge Ski Council Member to participate on trip
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Join RSC, Karen Noakes & Anne Clendenin In Only 10 Spaces left!!!
February 20-27, 2016 – Premium Ski in/Ski out Resort - $1,770
Arrowhead Village Condos – Two Bedroom/Two Bath/Full Kitchen/Fireplace/Washer/Dryer
Six Day Lift Ticket Also Good at Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin
ROUNDTRIP AIR, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, SLOPE SIDE LODGING, WELCOME RECEPTION, 6 DAY LIFT TICKET, GROUP DAY TRIP TO VAIL, GROUP SOCIALS/DINNERS AND MORE!!!
No Airfare Deduct $460 - Non Skiers Deduct $400 – Skiers 65+ Deduct $20
Beaver Creek Resort - not exactly roughing it! Every year, athletes and spectators alike migrate to Beaver Creek’s mountain top resort for the Birds of Prey Men's World Cup. But that is only a slice of what Beaver Creek Resort has to offer. From the gentle, manicured slopes of Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead, to the open intermediate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl, to the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain, skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at home on our mountain. Every day at three o’clock is cookie time in Beaver Creek; over 495,000 freshly-baked cookies each year! Beaver Creek features 300 days of sunshine, 3,100 acres of Colorado terrain, much of it groomed to perfection (17% expert, 21% advanced, 43% intermediate and 19% beginner), annual snowfall of 323”, top elevation of 11,440’ and a base of 8,100’. Complimentary Mountain Guide Tours daily. For more information please visit www.beavercreek.com.
Arrowhead Village is the western-most gateway to Beaver Creek on the village to village ski experience! It provides guests with the perfect combination of upscale lodging, convenience and exceptional ski-in/ski-out resort amenities. And, is just 15 minutes from Vail. With the Arrowhead ski lift, a community pool, hot tubs, outdoor fire pit, Broken Arrow restaurant and other amenities just steps away it is considered “Colorado Mountains’ best kept luxury secret”! Guests can also enjoy great dining experiences in Edwards, Avon or Beaver Creek Village and European-style, village-to- village skiing between Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek villages. Other amenities include on-site ski storage, color/Cable TV, DVD, Internet access, maid service, concierge, complimentary resort shuttle service and all condominiums are a short walk to the Arrowbahn Express Lift. Other available area activities: ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, dogsledding, hot air balloon rides and more!
EMAIL OR CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Karen Noakes – [email protected] – 804-337-5934 Anne Clendenin – [email protected] – 804-276-8872 Reserve your space – Send in Trip App & $250 Deposit, made to RSC-BC to: Karen Noakes, 12709 Clearwater Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114 Payment Schedule: Trip Deposit - $250, Sept 10th - $350, Oct 10th $350, Nov 10th - $350 – Dec 10th – Balance Due
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HAPPY TRAILS! THE ORIGINAL CHAMPAGNE POWDER
February 27 to March 5, 2016
Price $1755
Valerie and Bruce are chillin’ the champagne for you with the greatest skiing on Earth! Come join us for a sip of great skiing, luxurious accommodations and a great group of friends both old and new.
Steamboat is a premier ski destination famous for its Champagne Powder®. The resort is situated across seven mountain peaks and overlooks the Yampa Valley. The area has a rich western heritage and is one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado. Steamboat Springs has been dubbed Ski Town, U.S.A. due to the fact that more Olympians call Steamboat home than any other ski resort. We will be staying in luxury condos just off the slopes in the Times Square Village, Slope side and a short walk to the Gondola.
5 of 6 days lift ticket included Luxury 3 BR / 3 BA condos Deluxe Baggage handling in and out! Famous pre-trip get acquainted party Welcome Wine and Cheese As always - Fabulous Trip Banquet Cross Country Skiing available
BY THE NUMBERS Average Snowfall: 352" Vertical drop - 3668 Base altitude only 6900’ 2965 acres 18 lifts 165 runs
Reserve your space now! Send your $ 250.00 deposit (payable to RSC Steamboat) and trip application to: Valerie Chafee, 5504 Old Richmond Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.
Questions? Bruce 804-920-1751 [email protected] Valerie 804-241-3966 [email protected]; [email protected]
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Snowmass, Colorado Saturday, March 5 to Saturday March 12 Price: $1,750 Per Person Double occupancy Leaders: Mike Larson & Donna Henshaw Credit card accepted with a 2.75% additional fee
Top of the Village Slopeside Condos are an RSC favorite! Beautiful Snowmass, the largest of the 4 mountains in Aspen It doesn’t get much more convenient than this! 2 bdrm with 3,362 ac of skiable area & the tallest lift served vertical and 3 bdrm condos available drop in America at 4,406 ft!
The price includes: Roundtrip air from Richmond to Aspen Airport Ground transportation from Aspen Airport to Lodge (about 15 minutes) 7 nights lodging at Top of the Village condo (double occupancy rooms), true ski-in/ski-out 5 day lift pass good at all four Aspen/Snowmass mountains Pre-trip party Welcome reception, baggage handling, all current taxes and resort fees Group dinner In room happy hours and more!
Deduct $310 for no lift tickets. Add $700 for single supplement. Deduct $540 for no air or ground * Trip is generally non-refundable once fees are paid to tour operator. Travel insurance is recommended and is available through us for additional $97.70 or may be purchased on your own.
This is a popular trip, reserve your space today! Send Trip Application and $250 deposit check payable to: RSC-Snowmass to Mike Larson, 2289 Wheatlands Dr, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103
Payment schedule: $250 deposit, $250 Sep 15, $250 Oct 15, $500 Nov 15, Balance Dec 15 Must be a current Richmond Ski Club or Blue Ridge Ski Council Member to participate on this trip
For more information contact Mike Larson at (804) 839-1361 email mikelarson1 @gmail.com Donna Henshaw at (804) 731-2233 email: [email protected]
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With three world-class ski resorts –Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and the Lake Louise Ski Area – Pre-trip party with great food & drinks 8,000 acres of skiable terrain, deep powder and Round trip airfare from Richmond to one of the longest ski seasons in North America, Calgary Airport (own air – subtract $710) Banff is the place to be if you're looking for a Round trip transfers from Calgary to memorable ski and snowboard experience. As Banff/Lake Louise (< 2 hours) most skiing is above 7000 feet, the views are Fly in Friday night & stay at Radisson unforgettable, and no lift lines! Moreover, by Hotel & Conference Center at airport with flying in Friday night, you can ski on Saturday! full breakfast Saturday morning
7 nights lodging – 4 nights at historic Fairmont Banff Springs & 3 nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Regular shuttles to/from hotels, ski areas and town Luggage transfer between hotels Five day lift ticket good for Mt Norquay, Sunshine village & Lake Louise (non-skier subtract $255); 7 day ticket for added $80
Stay at world class hotels: Group welcome reception Situated among the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian RSC dinner at one of Banff’s many Rockies (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), The Fairmont charming and culinary delights Banff Springs Hotel is a beautiful historic hotel located one mile from town and close to Sunshine & Mt Norquay ski areas. We will spend 4 nights here and, then, the hotel will For Information Contact: transfer our luggage on Wednesday (while we play) to The Karen Cameron at 804-514-8692; Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This sister hotel is nestled on the shores of majestic Lake Louise in the heart of the [email protected] Rockies and only minutes via shuttle from skiing. Both Rick Waybright at 804-218-9293; hotels have world class restaurants, an indoor pool & hot [email protected] tub, fitness facilities, shopping, spas, and ski shops.
To reserve your spot, send completed trip application and $250 deposit check (RSC-Banff) to: Karen Cameron, 11541 Groves Rd, New Kent, VA 23124 August 15th, September 15th, October 15th, November 15th; December 15st – $250 due each month; January 8th balance due
Applications cannot be accepted until membership dues are paid. Go to http://www.richmondskiclub.org/ to pay on-line or get membership application.
Want a break from skiing? Other activities include: ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling….
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Playa Del Carmen, Mexico $1,859. April 24 (Sun) - May 2 (Mon) 2016
All - inclusive 8 nights at the RIU Palace Riviera Maya Round Trip Air from RIC – or schedule your own flight Round Trip Transfers from Cancun, Mexico airport Caribbean Beach access, pools, entertainment
Available side trips; Mayan Ruins, Snorkeling, Golf, Fishing & more
8 nights $1,859. ea for dble room w/RIC AIR; $1,490. ea (NO-AIR) dbl room 8 nights single supplement $2, 492. (with air from RIC); $2,125. (NO AIR)
All meals and snacks - Unlimited domestic and imported beverages 24 hours a day Drinks service at the pool - Access to all bars at the Riu hotels in Playacar Regularly stocked mini bar and liquor dispenser - Room service 24 hours a day All accommodations, taxes and gratuities are included Make $300 per person check payable: RSC– Mexico II & include RSC Trip Application. Mail to: Paul Fournia, 609 James Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 - 2811
Monthly Pay Schedule: $250 AUG 10 – JAN 15, 2016 Balance due 1 FEB, 2016 Need + trip details? Call Jim Willis, (804) 350-9194 E-Mail: [email protected]
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For any member who does not have access to the internet, a hard copy of the Pacesetter is available for the cost of mailing. If you know of a member who does not have internet access, please email Joyce Parkey at [email protected], and she will ar- range to have a hard copy mailed.
Take the Skiers Personality Quiz – Find your trip match
1. I want to get out of town in dreary November and have a long holiday weekend out West; put on shorts in sunny weather, check out shows, nightlife, and make new friends. 2. I want to ski the famous Utah powder with its guaranteed great conditions in a week full of parties, dinners, with ski-in ski-out lodging. I can’t wait to go to the big dance Friday night. 3. I want a ski-in ski-out condo and a week of picture-perfect Western scenery; experience great restaurants in this fabulous authentic 19th century Western town and celebrity haven. 4. Fly me into the ski resort and put me on the slopes in a condo walking distance to the bars and restaurants. Give me the champagne powder in a great Western town. Answers: 1. Las Vegas with Cynthia and Joyce, Nov 7-11 (Veteran’s weekend) 2. Snowbird, Utah/ ALTA BRSC Carnival with Marshall and Brenda, Jan 30-Feb 6 3. Telluride, Colorado with Noble and Steve, Feb 6-13 4. Steamboat Springs, Colorado with Bruce and Valerie, Feb 27-Mar 5
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Membership Renewal Reminders for 2015-2016
The membership year ended on 4/30/2015. If mailing in your renewal, please use the NEW application form in this issue of the Pacesetter. The price for a Family (40+) Membership has increased to $60 for the coming year. The price for a Young Adult Family Membership has increased to $50 for the coming year. Individual membership dues remain the same as last year. Dependent children 25 and under, who reside at the same address, may be included on family memberships. Older children are required to have their own membership. Significant others may also be included on family memberships provided they reside at the same address. The RSC website has a new look! Have you visited yet? We have switched to a new web host, which is smart phone compatible and also incorporates management of our membership database. Please renew online via the new website and let us know what you think!
Questions?!?!? E-mail Ed Quigley at [email protected]
COOL RICHMOND SKI CLUB ITEMS AVAILABLE
Be sure to stock up on unique RSC merchandise! including popular luggage tags, neck wallets, fleece headbands, stadium cups, koozies, pole flags, cookbooks AND . . . . .
60TH ANNIVERSARY/DIAMOND JUBILEE MERCHANDISE! Long Sleeve T-Shirts $20 Short Sleeve T’s (regular and ladies) $15 Pint Beer Glasses and Stemless Wine Glasses $6
Available at the Merch/Wine Ticket table at monthly meetings
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Revised 03-18-14
Richmond Ski Club Trip Application
Liability Disclaimer: In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC, I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liability claims or demands against RSC, its Board and Officers, and each and every member thereof, which may arise out o f, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family by reason of such club membership and participation in club sponsored acti vities. Membership Qualification: All trip participants must be a member in good standing, of the RSC/BRSC in order to participate on an RSC trip. I/We understand that if my/our RSC/BRSC membership is/are not current and paid in full at the time the Trip Application is submitted, that my/our Trip Application and Deposit will be held until membership verification is confirmed by the Membership Director and that my/our space on trip is not guaranteed until confirmed. Cancellation Policy: The fees listed below will be charged for all cancellations except when the date or destination changed after a member signed up for the trip, when the price exceeds the estimated published price range in effect at the date of sign -up by 5% or more., or by permission of the VP of Trips in the event of a cancellation out of the control of the individual for injury, death or serious illness in the family, or job related. Refunds (less administrative fees) will be made only if a replacement person is found. A cancellation can only be replaced if an activity is full, and cancellees will be replaced in order of their cancellation. If no replacement is found, any non-recoverable expenses paid by RSC will be deducted from the refund. Disputes: Any disputes arising from this contract will be settled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes will be adj udicated using the courts of the City of Richmond, Virginia Charitable Disclaimer: Payments, Contributions or gifts to The Richmond Ski Club are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. Administrative (cancellation) Fees: Weekend Trip $25 Week Trip $50
Trip Destination: ______Trip Date: ______Important Note: Print Names as they appear on your Driver’s License, Passport or other form of acceptable ID when flying.
Participant’s Name(s): ______Date of Birth: ______(Include Nickname in ______Date of Birth: ______Parentheses) ______Date of Birth: ______Date of Birth: ______Address: ______
City: ______State, Zip ______Phone Numbers: Home ______(1st Participant) Home ______(2nd Participant)
Cell ______(1st Participant) Cell ______(2nd Participant)
Home ______(3rd Participant) Home ______(4th Participant)
Cell ______(3rd Participant) Cell ______(4th Participant)
Primary Email Contact: ______@______Prefer to be contacted by: Email__HomePh__Cell__
Emergency Contact: ______EC Contact Phone #: ______
I/we would like to room with: ______(Non-smoking/Smoking) ______
Enclosed is my check/cash in the amount of $______as trip deposit for ______spaces.
The cost of this trip is $______per person; Non-skier/other adjustments are $______Week Deposit =$250; weekend=$75; per participant. Make check payable to RSC-name of the trip. Mail to respective Trip Leader.
I/we have read the liability disclaimer and cancellation policy and agree to be bound by them.
Participant’s Signature(s): Date: ______(1st Participant)
Date: ______(2nd Participant) Minor (Y/N)
Date: ______(3rd Participant) Minor (Y/N)
Date: ______(4th Participant) Minor (Y/N) Parent/Guardian must sign for any minor children
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Please Mail and Make RSC Membership Checks Payable to: 5521 Cottage Street Henrico, VA 23228 Membership Term Phone: (804) 307-1878 5/1/15 – 4/30/16 [email protected] New Application Renewal
Name: ______Birth date: ___/___/___ Male Female First Last
Address: ______Number Street City State Zip
Phone #: ( )______Phone #: ( )______Home 2nd Phone # Work Cell E-Mail: ______E-mail address will be used for sending our monthly newsletter, The Pacesetter, and notifying members of upcoming events.
Occupation (or Employer): ______……………………………………………………… .………. For listing in our annual Membership Directory…………………………………………………….
Snow Sports Interest: Skier Snowboarder Non-Skier Downhill Cross Country
Other Interests: Golf Tennis Hiking Biking Camping Scuba Diving Other ______
Type of Membership Desired: Junior (Age 18-25): $25 Individual (40+): $40 Young Adult Individual (Age 26-39): $30 Family (40+): $60 Young Adult Family (Age 26-39): $50 Complete this section for Family Membership (Must have same residence, can include dependent children 25 and under): Name (2): ______Birth date: ______Relationship to Applicant ______(Second Adult Family Member) (i.e. spouse/sibling/roommate/other) Email address: ______
Child: ______Birth date: ______Child: ______Birth Date:______
Child: ______Birth date: ______Child: ______Birth date: ______(Continue on next page if necessary) New Members: How did you hear of us? ______
I’m interested in volunteering for RSC Committees: Activities/Social Fundraising Marketing Membership Special Events
(Optional) Order club name tag(s): $6 per tag – Name if different from above ______(Pick up at monthly meeting) (Optional) Newsletter by mail: $25 newsletter by mail per membership year (Emailed at No Charge)
Total Amount Enclosed $ ______(Include cost of membership & Optional Items)
In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC, I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liability claims or demands against RSC, its Board and Officers, and each and every member thereof, which may arise out of, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family by reason of such club membership and participation in club sponsored activities. Any disputes arising from this contract will be settled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes will be adjudicated using the courts of the City of Richmond, Virginia. Payments, Contributions or gifts to The Richmond Ski Club are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
Signature (1): ______Date: ______
Signature (2): ______Date: ______Application invalid unless signed
Directory Info: RSC publishes a Membership Directory each year (distributed to members and directory advertisers only). Please check if you DO 2 NOT want your information published in this directory: Do Not List My Information sh