October 2016 The Volume LXXX, Number 10 EDGE Newsletter of The

Raise Your Spirits! On Wednesday, November 16, the Hudson Valley Ski Club will hold its fourth annual “Bake-Off”.

In the past, the Bake-Off has followed a theme, paying tribute to apples, chocolate, and holidays. This year we will gather around the table and indulge in desserts that have one thing in common…ALCOHOL.

Imagine… treats with rum, whiskey, bourbon, hard cider, wine, or liqueur, just to name a few.

As always, coffee and tea will be served. We will present prizes to the judges’ pick as well as the members’ (popular) choice.

Please email Craig Goldstein at [email protected] and let me know you will participate.

More involvement always makes a better event!

Members Approve Bylaw Amendments At the regular club meeting on September 21st, the current voting members of the club approved changes to the Hudson Valley Ski Club’s bylaws extending voting privileges to all regular members of the club. Inside... An updated copy of the Constitution and Bylaws is Club Info...... 2-5 available on the Members Only 2017 Ski Trips.....6-9 page of the club website. Membership...... 13-14

Calendar...... 16 2 Club Info

Club Information HVSC Website Club Officers

President: Frank Van Zanten Visit the club’s new website at hudsonvalleyskiclub.org for all you Vice-President: Jeff Elwyn need to know about the club & our happenings. Secretary: Charles Shanes Treasurer: Jim Gahn Keep up to date on upcoming club activities and events with our Sergeant at Arms: Pat Cummins continually updated calendar.

Board of Directors See photos of HVSC trips and events from links on the Photo Gallery page. Keith Faucher Rich Partridge Each event/trip will have its own slide show album. Pat Marsh Cindi Millsap Get info on discounted ski tickets at area mountains. Committee Chairs Budget and Finance: Vacant New Membership Directory : John Macek Constitution The 2015-2016 Membership Directories are available! Events: Gwen Cardarelli & Ellen Kelly You can pick up your copy at any HVSC meeting at the Membership Instruction: Mark Searle Desk, or to receive a mailed copy, send a stamped, self-addressed Marketing/Publicity: Craig Goldstein Media Liaison: Vacant envelope (6.5” x 9.5” minimum) to Pete Gray, Membership Services.

Meeting Programs: Vacant Postage for one membership directory (single memberships) is $.71 Membership Services: Pete Gray and for two membership directories (couple memberships) is $.93. Sub-Chair: Welcoming, Mentoring, Retention: Susan Eschbach

Newsletter: Melanie Michon Website: John Macek, Cindi Millsap Welcome Ski Council/Discount Tix: Jim Gahn New Members! Ski Trips: Jeff Elwyn Contact information is available in the John Feilen Online Membership Directory on the club website. Richard Fieldhouse www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org Paul Van Dam Or queries may be sent to [email protected] Gary Lance Phillip Marsden Club Info 3

Skier Improvement Days & Education Lift Ticket Lotto HVSC offers Ski Improvement Days throughout each ski Lift Ticket Lotto will resume with the first meeting in Octo- season, which combine a discounted lift ticket for a local ski ber 2016 and will be held throughout the ski season at each area with FREE ski instruction from one of our club instruc- general meeting as a means of generating some revenue tors. Whether you are a novice skier new to the club, or a for the club. Several local ski areas have given the club lift seasoned pro, Ski Improvement days are a great way to tickets in exchange for ads in the newsletter. We will be learn new skills or sharpen your technique. giving away lift tickets to different ski areas at each meeting.

On most club trips, HVSC offers FREE instruction for begin- To get in on the hot action of this cool deal, be sure to buy ners and intermediate skiers. Lessons are also available at Lift Ticket Lotto tickets at the next meeting – don’t get left other times, based on instructor availability, by contacting out in the cold. If you win and later use a lift ticket from Lift the Alpine Ski Education Committee Chairman listed above. Ticket Lotto, please take a moment the thank the ski area for their support of the HVSC. The Alpine Ski Education Committee will try for at least one instructor to be on all Club trips. Exceptions are any Ticket prices for the Lotto will be: 1 for $1, 6 for $5, Western or European trips. and 15 for $10. For all new skiers, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to ski and to meet other skiers at your level.

Ski Improvement Days and other educational dates and locations will be posted here in the newsletter, on our Face- book page, and on the website, hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/ alpine-ski-education/, as they are scheduled.

For more details and if interested in participating in the events, contact Mark Searle, Alpine Ski Education Chairman at 845-471-6402 or [email protected].

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Trailsweepers Weekend Kayak at Thimble Island On the morning of September 10, our caravan of five give the water a chance to calm. At noon five of us were left for the Thimble Islands in CT, in the drizzling rain. We again in our kayaks making our way to Outer Island. This found sunshine arriving at Allen Rubin’s home across from time we circumvented it. The sound proved to be challenging our launch area. with rock and rolling waves, and could have easily capsized the unguarded paddler. We all stayed upright and rewarded With Allen as our “tour guide” we skirted between islands ourselves with a beer once around and on the shore. ending up at Outer Island, the only non private island in the chain. After having lunch there we took to foot and explored As we packed up to leave we thanked Allen for letting us this intriguing spot. invade his home and share his space. Back at Allen’s we snacked, and some of us went swimming. It was another adventure with a good time had by all, and John and Walter, who were only staying for the day, left that definitely proved to be a learning experience for us all as late afternoon. We set up three tents on his lawn and spent encountered some difficulties. the night listening to the wind and crashing waves. Join us for our last picnic paddle October 2nd. (Info below) In the morning we decided to hike through the marsh and

Enjoy A Day of Fall Kayaking The last 2016 scheduled Trailsweepers Kayak is Sunday, Things to bring: Oct. 2nd at 2pm, on the Hudson River, leaving from • Working kayak/canoe. Coxsackie Waterfront Park, Coxsackie, NY. Following the paddle, there will be a picnic in the park. Hamburgers, • Paddle, life vest, spray skirt, water, snacks, camera. hot dogs, chili, etc, will be provided. Bring a dish to share, • Proper clothes for the weather, gloves, hat, and drinks, snacks, and a chair. anything else you might need.

This is the last paddle of the season. You do not have to For more info, please contact: paddle, nor do you have to belong to ski club. If you are Yvonne: 845-417-7144 (cell) or 845-383-1534 (home) or interested, please come and feel free to bring anyone who Kayak John: 518-929-5173 (cell) or 518-943-2013 (home) may be interested in this group. See you on the water!!!

Trailsweepers Ski & Sports Club is the sister club to HSVC.

In its 66th year, club activities include skiing, snowboarding, XC skiing, snowshoeing, windsurfing, mountain and road biking, hiking & backpacking, canoeing & kayaking, and last but not least parties and social events.

The club is open to new members of all ages. Consider joining in on the fun, membership and meeting info can be found at trailsweepers.org 22 Trails * 100% Snowmaking * 3 Quad Lifts * Close to home! SKI CLUB MEMBERS SAVE! $20 to $25 OFF!

Lift Tickets $40 $20 Most Weekends Monday- Friday & Holidays* (exluding all holiday periods)

Save up to $10 on Rentals & $20 on Lessons. Family members save too.

*Offer NOT Valid Jan. 14 - 16 & Feb. 18 - 20, 2017. Show your Ski Club ID at Groups Booth. No advanced purchase necessary.

380 State Road, Great Barrington, MA | 413.528.2000 | www.SkiButternut.com/Tickets-Passes/Groups/Ski-Clubs 6 HVSC Ski Trips 2017 CHAMONIX, FRANCE Jan 28 – Feb 5, 2017 (Sat – Sun)

Chamonix is the place to go for alpine thrill seekers wanting to push themselves to the extreme. The resort is known the world over for its steep, challenging runs, off-piste powder, and dramatic mountain scenery. Its legendary 20-kilometre (12-mile) Valley Blanche is a high off-piste run, the longest in Europe, and a rite of passage for ballsy skiers on their way to becoming experts. The resort is a large, yet attractive town offering both traditional charm and a lively nightlife.

Includes:

• RT Air transportation between JFK and Milan via Air Emirates.

• RT Transfers between Milan Airport and Chamonix via private coach.

• 7 nights accommodations at the 4 Star Club Med Hotel, with daily breakfast buffet.

• Lunch daily, at your choice of the hotel or 2 different mountain restaurants or pack sandwiches.

• Dinner daily at your hotel.

• Full open bar with premium alcohol- ic and non-alcoholic beverages

• 6-Day Mont Blanc Ski Pass with 5 days of lessons/ski guiding (no need to speak French, look at trail maps, plus lift line cutting).

• Daily entertainment, including but not limited to; local bands, circus shows, and performances showcasing the talents of our Gracious Organizers “G.O.’s” Dedicated Group coordinator.

• All Gratuities, local taxes, air taxes, and current fuel surcharges.

Price $2649 • Payment schedule: $549 at June sign-up $300 due on the 1st of each month July – January (7 months @ $300 = $2100)

Trip Leader: Jeff Elwyn 845-481-4590 [email protected]

Mail checks made to HVSC Trips to: 26 Country Lane, Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5217

Passports Required • Minimum cancellation penalty: $100. • Trip Insurance is highly encouraged. HudsonHVSC Ski Valley Trips Ski 2017 Club 7

February 25 – March 4, 2017 (Sat – Sat)

Ski the largest ski area in Utah and the United States combining the former Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons ski areas into a 7300-acre masterpiece simply named Park City. The entire ski area is accessible from either the Park City or Canyons Village base areas and is interconnected by a new gondola and lifts.

Includes: • 7 nights lodging at the Doubletree Inn by Hilton – o Breakfast included daily o close to town and ski areas / free local bus transportation • 5 of 7-day lift ticket at Park City o Includes $100 Helly Hansen gift certificate (Hotel & Ski Area Promo) • Roundtrip airfare from Albany, NY • Ground transportation to/from airports in NY and Utah Price: Adult $1819 / Seniors 65+ $1719 New Pricing: Adult $1619 Senior 65+ $1519 $300 deposit due at sign-up, then monthly payments of $200 July thru December, final payment January depending on options selected. Payments due by first meeting date each month.

Adult Senior 65+ Lift Ticket Options • 6th day at Park City Add $52 Add $40 • 1 Day group ticket for Deer Valley (min 20 req’d) Add $86 Add $86 • Downgrade to 4 Day Park City lift ticket and add 1-day group ticket at Deer Valley. (not eligible Add $38 Add $42 for Helly Hansen gift certificate)

Trip leader: John Macek 845-489-6056 / [email protected] Mail checks made out to HVSC Trips to: 36 Hillview Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Minimum cancellation penalty: $100. Trip Insurance is highly encouraged. HVSC Ski Trips 2017 8

January 6-8 Holiday Inn Resort, Lake George

Package includes:

• 2 nights lodging • 2-day lift ticket • 2 full buffet breakfasts • 1 buffet dinner w/gratuities Room w/2 Queen beds or single King bed • Indoor Pool • Hot Tub • Restaurant & Bar • Fitness Center • Welome Party

2-Day Lift Ticket 1-Day Lift Ticket Price: $289 $245 Seniors (65-69) $268 $232 Over 70 $263 $223 No lift tickets $183 (those with Ski3 passes or non-skiers) Initial Deposit at sign up $100 2nd payment by 11/1/16 $100/$83 Balance by 12/1/16 $ 89/$68/$63 $45/$32/$23

Trip Leader: Jim Gahn Phone: 914-213-7250 • Email: [email protected]

Make checks out to HVSC Trips/Gore & mail to: 44 Far Horizons Dr., Newburgh, NY 12550-1045

January 16-19 Sugarbush Inn, VT

Package Includes:

• 3 nights lodging at the Sugarbush Inn • 3 hearty continental breakfasts • 3 day lift ticket

Price: $345 • Seniors over 65: $325 Payments: $100 at sign-up $100 by 10/15/16 $145/$125 Senior by 11/15/16

Trip Leader: Susan Stark Phone: 518-398-0263 • Email: [email protected] Make checks out to HVSC Trips/Sugarbush & mail to: 6 Myrtle Avenue, Pine Plains, NY 12567

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Annual Ski Club Week Feb 13-16, 2017 Grand Summit Lodge, VT

Package Includes: • 3 nights lodging • 4 day lift ticket • Daily breakfast • Welcome Party • Racing & Tubing • Pizza/Dance Party

Price: $364 (Peaks Pass holders $270) Payments: $100 at sign-up (Please indicate if you are a Peak Pass holder) Final payment by 12/15/16

Trip Leader: Craig Goldstein Phone: 845-797-3071 • Email: [email protected]

Make checks out to HVSC Trips/Mt Snow & mail to: 17 Alder Court, Kingston, NY 12401

March 13-16 • Grand Summit Hotel, Attitash, NH

Package Includes: • 3 day of skiing • 3 night lodging • 3 full breakfasts • 1 group dinner • ½ day complimentary lift ticket day of arrival • All service fees and taxes.

Price: $375 (Peaks Pass holders $255) Payments: $100 at sign up $100 by 10/15/16 $100 /55 pass holders by 12/15/16 $75 by 1/15/17

Trip Leader: Patrick Cummins Phone: 845-519-7585 • Email: [email protected]

Make checks out to HVSC Trips/Attitash WC & mail to: 8 Card Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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HVSC Ski Trips Cancellation/Refund Policy • Minimum cancellation penalty is $100 for week long trips and $25 for shorter trips.

• Cancellation requests must be in writing and will take effect the date they are received by the trip leader.

• Penalties vary from trip to trip. Anyone who cancels a trip will be assessed penalties as per our contract with the vendor. Whatever the club loses, the person who cancels will lose plus the $100 cancellation penalty, however, the penalty will not exceed the total cost of the trip.

• Refunds will not be issued until after the final accounting of the trip.

The Trip Committee strongly suggests participants purchase trip insurance. The price for trip insurance runs approximately 7% of the trip cost. An option to purchase trip insurance “for any reason” may be available. If you are interested in trip insurance please let the trip leader know at the time of sign up.

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SKI Trivia

Number of ski areas in New York (the most in the U.S.): 52 Pairs of slippers available for diners at the 10th, the new on-mountain restaurant at Vail, CO: 240 Number of ski areas in Alabama: 1 Number of sit skis for ski school students at the National Sports Number of ski areas that don’t allow snowboarding: Center for the Disabled, Winter Park, CO: 55 3 (Alta, Utah; Deer Valley, Utah; Mad River Glen, Vt.) Number of kosher restaurants at a U.S. ski resort open all winter: Number of Vermont-based artists who painted murals and 1 (Bistro at Canyons, Park City, UT) designed play structures at The Schoolhouse, Sugarbush’s new children’s center: 5 Number of slopeside trees at Taos, NM, with a hanging porrón of martinis: 2 Age that children can begin snowboard lessons at Smuggler’s Notch, Vt., in the new Burton Riglet mini-terrain park: 3 Number of features carved by a chainsaw artist in Burton Stash terrain parks at Jackson Hole, WY: 20 Anniversary being celebrated this winter by Stratton Mountain Resort, VT, Crested Butte and Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO: 55th Average number of sunny days during the 150-day ski season at Sun Valley, ID: 120 Price of a Gold New England ski pass, with unlimited days at Sun- day River and Sugarloaf, ME, and Loon Mountain, NH: $1,139 Number of ski-in/ski-out Starbucks in North America: 1 (Squaw Valley, CA) Price of the new Colorado Triple Play ski pass, which provides two days each at Steamboat, Winter Park and Aspen: $299 Height in feet of the walls of Shaun White’s custom-built halfpipe at his home resort, Northstar-at-Tahoe, CA: 22 Number of makeshift shrines dedicated to dead musicians on Aspen Mountain, CO: 6 Number of golden retrievers on ski patrol at Alpine Meadows, CA: 11

Number of warm chocolate-chip cookies handed out at the base Inches of snow that fell @ 2012 season at Mount Baker, WA, which of Beaver Creek, CO, at 3 p.m. daily each ski season: 400,000 traditionally has the highest snowfall of any U.S. ski resort: 835

TRIP REGISTRATION FORM

Trip: ______Dates: ______

For airline transportation the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that the name on the airline ticket exactly matches the name on the government approved form of identification you will be using on the trip.

First Name ______Middle ______Last ______Date of Birth ______Gender ______Membership # ______

First Name ______Middle ______Last ______Date of Birth ______Gender ______Membership # ______

Are you a NYSki3 or Peak‐Pass Season Pass holder: Skier 1: Yes___ No___ Skier 2: Yes___ No___

Address: Street 1: ______Street 2: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______

Phone: Home: ______Mobile: ______

Email: ______

Emergency Contact Name: ______Phone: ______

Preferred Roommate: ______If you answer “No” to both you will If you do not have a roommate are you willing to accept a mixed room? Yes ___ No ___ be placed on the wait list until you Are you willing to pay a single supplement? Yes ___ No ___ are matched with a roommate.

 If you cancel, there will be a cancellation charge. Penalties are defined in the trip flyer. If there is a wait List penalties may be waived.  Make checks payable to HVSC TRIPS and note the destination on the memo line. No cash will be taken for payment.  Please make additional payments on or before the due date. Failure to make payments on time will result in you being placed on the wait list.  All requests for alterations to your trip arrangements are to be made to the trip leader. Under no circumstances are you to make changes through the tour operator, hotel, airlines, etc.  The Hudson Valley Ski Club Board of Directors expects you to conduct yourself in a way that will contribute to the excellent reputation our club enjoys.

I understand that trip participants are welcome to plan their own group activities but only activities organized by the trip leader will be paid for by HVSC.

SIGNATURE (1) ______DATE______

SIGNATURE (2) ______DATE______

Non‐members must complete the Liability and Waiver form available on the HVSC website Membership page

HVSC Trip Registration Form Page 1 Membership 13 Hudson Valley Ski Club Membership Application (September 7, 2016 – September 6, 2017) Please print clearly! Application must be received by December 1st to appear in the Annual Membership Directory.

[ ] Check here if you DO NOT wish to be listed in the Annual Membership Directory.

Name(s): (1)*______*Name (2) becomes the “X” member (same membership number as (1) (2) ______followed by an “X”).

Street: ______

City:______State:______Zip:______-______

Phone: Home: ______[ ] Check box for Membership Committee use only: any phone # Check #: ______Work (1):______[ ] you DO NOT Check Amount: ______want listed in Cash Amount: ______Work (2):______[ ] the Membership Date: ______Directory. Membership Cell (1): ______[ ] Number(s): ______

Cell (2): ______[ ] ______

Check the membership fee which applies: Renewal on Renewal New Member or Before 9/7 After 9/7 Individual Membership [ ] $50.00 [ ] $40.00 [ ] $50.00 Make your check payable to: Couple Membership [ ] $70.00 [ ] $60.00 [ ] $70.00 H.V.S.C.

If you have an e-mail address you would like listed in the Membership Directory, write it here:

(1)______@______(2)______@______

I (we) am (are) at least 21 years of age.

Signature (1):______Date:______

Signature (2):______Date:______

Submit this application and payment at the Membership Desk at any meeting or mail to: Peter Gray IV, 55 Hagan Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-5016 Please read & sign the Waiver and Code of Conduct on the reverse side of this form. 14 Membership Waiver and Release of Liability In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Hudson Valley Ski Club, Inc. (HVSC) sponsored activities, related events, or trips, each of the undersigned: 1. Agrees that prior to participating, he/she will inspect any facilities and equipment to be used, and if he/she believes anything is unsafe, he/she will immediately advise a club officer of such condition(s) and refuse to participate. 2. Acknowledges and fully understands that each club member will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and causing severe social and economic losses which might result not only from his/her own actions, but inactions or negligence of others, the club rules, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 3. Assumes all risks and accepts all responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death, even if caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the “releases” named below. 4. Releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the Hudson Valley Ski Club, Inc., its affiliates, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, and other employees of the organization, other club members, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct club activities, premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and other persons or entities which give recommendations, directions or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the program or premises, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “Releases”, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property whether caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releases or otherwise.

Code of Conduct I understand camaraderie among the members is a crucial component of HVSC’s purpose and enhances the enjoyment of club activities by everyone. My conduct as a club member impacts the public’s view of our club and the willingness of organizations to co-sponsor activities with our club. As a result I agree to the following: a) I will exhibit courtesy, good behavior and show respect for fellow members and other parties while on any club trip or while involved in any club-sponsored activity; b) I understand that offensive conduct, making threats, sexual harassment and intimidating behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated; c) I will obey all federal, state and local laws while participating in club functions and the rules and authorities of establishments where functions are held; and d) I will support and promote safety at all club-sponsored functions. I understand and accept that violations of this “Code of Conduct” can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of membership.

Signatures: The undersigned have read and agree to the above Waiver and Release of Liability and Code of Conduct and understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily.

(1)______Print Name Signature Date

(2)______Print Name Signature Date 15

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Calendar of Events Friday Race Training October Every Friday evening, Club members meet at an area restaurant for a couple hours of friendly conversation. 1 Hike Mills Mansion to Norrie Point, 9:30 am We welcome new members and old. 2 Trailsweepers Paddle & Picnic, Coxsackie Park, 2pm

Any questions, comments or suggestions, contact 5 Club Meeting, Coppola’s on 9 @ 7:30 pm Susan Kokosa @ 845-229-6786 or 8 Hike Nuclear Lake, Pawling, 9:30 am [email protected] 15 Hike Shaupeneak Ridge, New Paltz, 9:30 am

October 19 Club Meeting, Coppola’s on 9 @ 7:30 pm 7 Cosimo’s, 120 Delafield St, Poughkeepsie 22 Hike Valkill/FDR Estate, Hyde Park, 9:30 am

14 River Station, 1 N Water St, Pougkeepsie

21 Toma’s Tapas, 900 Rt 376, Wappingers Falls

28 Nic L Inn Wine Cellar, 135 N Water St, Pougkeepsie

Hudson Valley Ski Club PO Box 2704 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2704 www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org [email protected]