NOVEMBER, 2012

JAN CLARK, EDITOR TheThe GreatGreat SchussSchuss

Lexington Ski & Sports Club NOVEMBER 6 MEETING: HOSTED BY BENCHMARK

The November 6th meet- this opportunity to mix ing will be a holiday open and mingle among all -house hosted by Bench- the ski stuff. Refresh- mark (formerly Philip ments, too!

Gall’s). They will be fea- Trip payments and mem- turing the latest ski gear for a trip, make sure you bership updating will reserve a place on your and apparel. Discounts continue so remember to will be available for club trip(s) of choice! bring your check book members. Get moving on (One check per trip and 7:00 p.m. at Benchmark, LEXINGTON SKI & your Christmas shopping another check for your 1555 E. New Circle Road SPORTS CLUB, INC. or drop some big hints for LSSC dues!). If you (in Woodhill Shopping P.O. BOX 22375 your wish list! Don’t miss Lexington, KY 40522-2375 haven’t already signed up Center). www.lexskiclub.org LSSC HALLOWEEN PARTY RECAP:

LSSC Social Chair, Lin- da Gorman, hosted an Happy Hour evening of dastardly de- and lights at her home (and Holiday Party ghoulish garage) for Hal- Details on next page! loween. Costumes were fun! Dan Join us for some fun! Geiger won first place as INSIDE THIS ISSUE: the coal company exec dressed up as a miner BOARD MEETING 2 from recent political ad THE SOCIAL SCENE 2 fame (Chandler v. Barr). My costume (not sure BEAVER CREEK 3 what it was, except spark- ly!) won second place. EPIC LOCAL PASS 3 Here are a few pictures: SALT LAKE CITY 4

LAKE TAHOE 4

SAN FRANSISCO 5 EUROPE 6-8

OVSC RACING 9

TRIP PROTECTION 9 THE GREAT SCHUSS PAGE 2 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED BIRTHDAY WISHES The next meeting of the LSSC Board will be Janet Jones -Treasurer, [email protected] on Wednesday,November14th at 6:30 p.m. Linda Gorman – Social Director, Evan Adkins-Nov. 2 in Room 127, “The Commons,” of the UK [email protected] Rod Childs-Nov. 3 HealthCare Charles T. Wethington Building, Jan Clark– Newsletter Editor, janclark@ Kota Noguchi-Nov. 5 College of Health Sciences. Contact any roadrunner.com Yvonne Centers-Nov. 6 Board member if you are interested in attend- Barbara Gibbs- Membership, beb5860@ Karah Miller-Nov. 8 ing. All Board meetings are open to LSSC yahoo.com Dixie Hardin-Nov. 13 members. E-mail Linda Gorman Terry Esrael - Webmaster, hwy66kicks@ Jim Sprow-Nov. 28 ([email protected]) if you need directions. insightbb.com

Charlie Lisle – President, [email protected] Dianna Miller - Racing Director, hagski @aol.com Dan Geiger – President-Elect, dan.geiger@ insightbb. com Howard Glauert – Executive VP, hglauert@uky. edu Catherine Monzingo - Secretary, camonzin- [email protected] Don’t forget . . .If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, it’s time! Separate checks for trips and dues, please!!

SOCIAL SCHEDULE November Happy Hour! Join your LSSC buddies for the monthly Happy Hour celebration November 16th at The Cellar (downstairs of the Signature Club, formerly the Lansdowne Club). This gathering will start at 6:00 p.m. so feel free to drop by, even for a quick drink!

Holiday Party! Start of the holiday season with a “White Elephant” gift exchange. It’s always good for a few laughs! Just bring a gift you got that you will never use (wrapped up holiday style and looking very appeal- ing!). You can also show off your culinary skills by bringing your favorite appetizer to share with your ski buddies. And bring your own beverages.

It will be Saturday, December 1st, 7:00mp.m. at Linda Gorman’s. E-mail Linda at lsgorm0@uky. edu for details and directions. SEPTEMBER, 2012 PAGE 3 BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO: JANUARY 12 to JANUARY 19, 2013 Beaver Creek is a feast for the eyes, a world-renowned destination. In Lodging will be at the East West delight for the senses. The influence of 1972, Vail Resorts continued his vi- Resorts slope side 3 bed- renowned resorts such as 's sion by purchasing the land and be- room/3bath (6 person) condos of St. Moritz, Italy's Cortina, and Spain's gan designing a resort that com- Highlands Lodge, Westview, sit- Val d'Aran led to the creation of a bined Western hospitality and Euro- uated between the bases of the unique mountain resort full of excite- pean charm. While obsta- Highlands lift and the Buckaroo ment and village luxury. cles delayed resort completion, Bea- Gondola. More details are avail- ver Creek finally opened to the pub- able at www.eastwestbeaver lic December 15,1980. creek.com/highlands-west view. Major events have always found a Included in the OVSC package home at Beaver Creek. The moun- are the following: tain was named as a potential site for 5 of 8 day Lift Package the 1976 Winter Olympics. In 1989, Welcome Party the resort hosted the World Ski Après Ski Event Championships. Beaver Creek will NASTAR Ski Race again host the World Championships Mountain Picnic in 2015. Thursday Awards Dinner Originally designed to accommodate There are 4 mountains -Beaver Race Awards skiers of all abilities, Beaver Creek Creek, Grouse Mountain, Larkspur Credential/Lanyards Mountain continues to welcome and Bowl, and Arrowhead Mountain. Ground transportation from Den- challenge those who visit her slopes. Vertical: 4,140 ft ver Airport (not individual trans- From the gentle groomed runs of Top elevation: 11,440 ft fers to/from Eagle Airport) on Strawberry Park to the rugged glades Base elevation: 8,150 ft chartered buses. and bump runs of Grouse Mountain, Skiable area: 1,815 acres Cost is $1,598.00, including air, or Beaver Creek is enjoyed by all levels of Groomed area: 776 acres skiers. $1,168.00 land only. Reservations Runs: total 149 - 19% beginners, 43% have been held for 28 people. When George Townsend first settled in intermediate, 38% expert/advanced The trip leader is Peter Woollam the valley in 1881, he knew he'd found Longest run: Centennial 2.75 miles at [email protected]. something special - an exceptional Lifts: 2 gondolas, 11 quads, 1 triple, mountain, lined with aspen groves and 3 doubles See www.beavercreek.com for beautiful vistas that would become a Snowfall: 310 ins per year more information.

CHECK OUT THE EPIC LOCAL PASS FOR BC & TAHOE!

If you are going to participate an Epic Local Pass (or Epic snow.com/epicpass/passes/ on both the Beaver Creek and Pass if you plan to ski even epic-local-pass.aspx the Lake Tahoe trips, you more) let your trip leaders might want to consider pur- know so that you do not chasing the Epic Local Pass. purchase lift tickets as part The cost is $509, or $44 less of your LSSC trip. Trip expensive than the combined prices will be reduced ac- lift tickets for the two trips, cordingly. plus you will have included Purchases and more infor- additional ski days at these mation about the passes Vail Resorts. If you purchase can be found at www. THE GREAT SCHUSS PAGE 4

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: FEBRUARY 7-14, 2013

We are returning to SLC in 2013 to provides free transportation on take advantage of the peerless variety UTA buses and Trax light rail sys- of world class ski resorts near Salt tem. It can also be used for a 20% Lake combined with great value. discount on ski rentals at the Super Recent Club polls placed Utah at the Pass resorts. top of the list. We will have four ski The UTA provides ski buses in the days available. morning and afternoon serving all We will be staying at the three star the resorts on the Super Pass. A Crystal Inn in down town SLC (230 UTA bus stop is near the hotel. West 500 South). The trip cost is Skiers must provide their own trans- based on double occupancy with portation to Salt Lake. A recent two beds in each room. The Crystal check of rates for Delta from Lex- Inn provides a free hot breakfast buf- ington showed a rate of $475 includ- fet each morning, free wireless inter- ing taxes. net access throughout the hotel, free air port shuttle and free parking. All The trip price is $559, ground only. rooms have a mini-fridge, micro- $100 is required with a completed wave, hair dryer and coffee maker. trip application to reserve a slot on The hotel has a hot tub and swim- the trip. After the initial $100 pay- ming pool. ment, $100 per month is due by the end of September, October, Novem- Numerous restaurants are nearby ber and December. $59 is due by and SLC offers extensive shopping the end of January. If you find it and attractions including Temple more convenient, payment in full Square. can be made with the application. Also included in the trip is a 4-day The trip leader is Dan Geiger at Super Pass. The Super Pass provides [email protected] or Trip Leader Dan Geiger skiing at your choice of Alta, Snow 859.797.4212. Bird, Brighton and Solitude. It also

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA: MARCH 17-24, 2013 Get your skis and boards ready! We gondola. The amenities include breakfast are headed to Lake Tahoe in March and wireless internet. 2013! The air package includes airfare on Del- Lake Tahoe is surrounded on all sides ta between Cincinnati and Reno, ground by the Sierra Nevada mountain range. transportation between the airport and Lake Tahoe was formed about 25- lodging, 4 day lift tickets and the usual million years ago and is the second OVSC amenities. deepest lake in the United States at Travel from Heavenly to Kirkwood and 1,645 feet deep (tenth-deepest in the Northstar will be approximately $20 per world). Lake Tahoe has 75-miles of person per trip. With enough participant shoreline, is 22-miles long, 12-miles interest, we can take an après ski cruise wide, and we will be skiing at least across the lake back to our resort and three of the resorts overlooking it. arrange to ski other resorts, such as We will stay at the remodeled Forest Squaw Valley. Suites 2 bed/2 bath condominiums located 100 yards from the Heavenly THE GREAT SCHUSS PAGE 5

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA: MARCH 17-24, 2013 (continued) The cost of this trip is $1489 Mountain/Resort Statistics per person, double occupancy Heavenly: Elevation of 10,067 ($953 land only). The trip lead- feet; 4,800 skiable acres over er is Catherine Monzingo at two states; vertical drop of 859.315.8268 or camonzingo@ 3,500 feet. yahoo.com. Northstar: Elevation of 8,610 feet; skiable acres of 3,170 (over 600 are gladed); vertical drop of 2,280. Kirkwood: Elevation of 9,800 feet; skiable acres of 2,300; ver- tical drop of 2,000 feet.

Trip Leader Catherine Monzingo

OPTIONAL SAN FRANCISCO EXTENSION FROM LAKE TAHOE

The OVSC is offering an optional extension to San Francisco in place of the last two days at Lake Tahoe. The dates are March 22-24, 2013. The exten- sion includes two nights lodging at the Hilton Fisherman’s Wharf; round- trip charter bus transfers between South Lake Tahoe and Hilton Fisher- man’s Wharf and between the Hilton and the San Francisco Airport; one day private charter bus touring San Francisco sites; and return flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati. Optional activities or sites include: Muir Woods-see giant redwoods; Golden Gate Bridge; Cable Cars; Lombard Street; Boat Trip and Tour of Alcatraz; Ghirardelli Square; Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39; Ferry Building and Farmer’s Market; Academy of Science and Exploratorium; Golden Gate Park; and DeYoung Museum. The extension will only be added if there is sufficient interest. If you are interested please contact Catherine Monzingo ([email protected]) or Howard Glauert ([email protected]) THE GREAT SCHUSS PAGE 6 SWITZERLAN'·6 : MARCH 9 - 17, 2013 Interlaken lies in the Bernese Ober- land on an alluvial plain, between Lake Thune and Lake . The Snow Sports Specifics in Brief!! vacation destination, which is presid- ed over by the three mighty moun- In winter visitors benefit from the cen- tains, , Mönch and , is tral location of Interlaken and the asso- the starting point of many activities. ciated opportunity everyday to pick Thanks to the new mystery park, a their favorite among the six areas of the stay in Interlaken is even more re- Jungfrau Top Ski Region (Mürren/ warding than ever! Guests can com- Schilthorn, Klein Scheidegg/Männ- bine a fantastic journey to the great mysteries of our world with lichen and First) or the family-oriented exhilarating excursions of the Jungfrau region. So close . . . The ski region of or Axalp- Interlaken holiday region and its neighboring chalet villages of Brienz. Over 45 mountain railways, aer- Beatenberg, Bonigen, , , - ial cableways, chair and ski lifts take Goldswil, and , are perfect for a relaxing yet active athletes to 125 miles of runs. Cross- vacation. country skiers and toboggan riders also are well catered for in the vicinity. And And for vacation visitors who prefer to take life a little easier, there are over 135 miles of winter walk- various vessels (including two lovely restored lake steamers) ing trails in Interlaken, Beatenberg, Ax- offer a choice of captivating cruises. Interlaken also offers a alp- Brienz, Habkern, Wilderswil and magnificent mountain world. The Eiger, Mönch, and Jungrau the Jungfrau region. Guests staying in seem close enough to touch. The Schillthorn, with its imposing the area of Interlaken may take ad- 360° panorama and many other summits offer wonderful hikes. vantage of the daily ski bus transfer con- The glorious glacier village of , an ideal departure necting Interlaken with the ski-region point for trips to the world-famous Jungfrauoch, is a mere 20 Mürren/Schilthorn, Kleine Scheidegg/ kilometers away. Männlichen, and Grindelwald-First.

:KDW·VLQFOXGHG In Wengen, see and ski the course of Airfare: Lexington Zurich Lexington the legendary Lauberhorn World Cup Ground transportation: Zurich Interlaken (with English downhill race, the longest and, many guide) believe, the greatest race there is. Seven nights at City Hotel Oberland Staying in Interlaken, you will have Breakfast buffet and dinner daily (Dine-Around Plan for easy access to great ski areas: dinners) Grindelwald - First Welcome drink and area briefing in Interlaken Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen Hospitality desk at the hotel daily with local guide Use of high speed internet at hotel Mürren - Schilthorn Axalp Bri- Dedicated OVSC daily ski shuttle enz Beatenberg - Fuel charges/air taxes/local taxes/baggage-handling tips Many great optional day tours ******************** Discounted lift tickets and equipment rental Optional pre-trip to Romania/Transylvania Pricing is tentatively only $2,095 for all Optional post-trip to Zermatt for skiing the Matterhorn area this! Details and prices on side trips and the extensions to the Romania/ Transylvania and to Zermatt will be available at the August meeting!

For more information, contact Trip Leader Janet Jones at 859.420.5016 or email at [email protected].

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ƔSki and Snowboard ƔBalancer slope glider ƔCanyon jump ƔCurling ƔIce hockey ƔIce skating ƔGlacier trekking ƔHeli-skiing and boarding ƔClimbing in winter Ɣ Cross-country skiing ƔNordic walking ƔParagliding and hang-gliding ƔRiding ƔSledding ƔSnowshoeing ƔSwimming ƔInterlaken Rope Park ƔSky diving ƔSnow tubing ƔWinter hiking

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PAGE 8 THE GREAT SCHUSS ROMANIA/TRANSYLVANIA: MARCH 2-9, 2013 ´$XWKHQWLFµ ´1DWXUDOµ DQG ´&XOWXUDOµ DUH the words that best capture the essence of Ro- mania, a dynamic country rich in history, arts and scenic beauty. Romania offers countless unique travel experiences - beautiful, intact, medieval towns in Transylvania to modern Bucharest, Romania's capital city. Take a step back in ZERMATT: MARCH 17-23 WLPH DV \RX YLVLW RQH RIWKH ZRUOG·V IDPRXV SDLQWHG monasteries in Bucovina, the ancient, hilltop citadel Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn (4,000m). In in Sighisoara or an authenic, centuries-old, folkloric total there are 29 4,000m peaks surrounding the village, village. Explore Romania's many architectural treas- all packed with deep powder. The resort offers year- ures and experience its vibrant and flourishing arts round skiing thanks to its glacier. The village itself is scene. peaceful thanks to the absence of cars, only electric vehi-

Our trip will include: cles and horse-drawn carriages are allowed. Traditional ƔSeven nights lodging in four- and five-star hotels architecture lines the streets, as do restaurants bars, and shops. Another member of the Best of the Alps coalition, ƔBreakfast and dinner daily, including Zermatt is unique and always a great place to ski. ƔDinner and folk show in Bucharest with wine ƔDinner in the Dracula Restaurant with wine and Package includes: special cocktail ƔGround transportation Interlaken ² Zermatt- Geneva ƔTraditional dinner at a farm in Sibiel with wine and ƔFive nights accommodation at the Hotel Gorenergrat- schnapps Dorf + one night in Geneva ƔDinner in Old City Center of Sibiu with wine ƔBreakfast buffet and four-course dinner daily ƔHorse drawn cart excursion, lunch included ƔHospitality desk at hotel ƔTour escort and guide throughout the trip ƔLocal taxes, luggage handling, and tips ƔAir from Bucharest to Zurich including taxes, fuel ƔLift tickets and ski/board rentals extra

surcharge Pricing has not been finalized, but will be approximately Ɣ(QWUDQFHIHHVIRUPDQ\RI5RPDQLD·VPRVWIDPRXV $1029 + air and Geneva hotel add-on. (Note: Zermatt sites extension is only available in conjunction with the Inter- ƔLocal taxes, guide gratuities, luggage handling at laken trip.) hotels

Pricing has not been finalized, and will depend on the total number of OVSC participants, the Romanian Lei² dollar exchange rate at the time of ticketing, and changes in fuel surcharges. Anticipate a price ranging around $1,439, but could be more if lower than antic- ipated OVSC-wide count.