THE GREAT SCHUSS LEXINGTON SKI & SPORTS CLUB November, 2017 LSSC Meeting November 7, 2017 At Roosters 124 Marketplace Dr., Lexington (Off Man of War, just west of Nicholasville Rd.) PROGRAM: Presentation: Perfect North Slopes Ski Resort and Paoli Peaks Ski Resort Social time—AND TRIP SIGNUPS —will begin at 6:00 p.m. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase THE MEETING STARTS AT 7:00 P.M. 2017 – 2018 PROGRAMS November 7, 2017 CAN’T DO A WESTERN SKI TRIP?? INTERESTED IN SKIING CLOSER TO KENTUCKY?? PERFECT NORTH SLOPES “Perfect North Slopes is located in Lawrenceberg, Indiana under a 2 hour drive from Lexington! With 5 chair lifts, 6 carpet lifts 22 trails and 2 terrain parks you'll find a mix of diverse terrain with something for everyone!” https://www.perfectnorth.com Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the 2017 – 2018 season there from a resort representative. Perfect North Slopes 19074 Perfect Lane Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 PAOLI PEAKS SKI RESORT “Paoli Peaks is located in the heart of Southern Indiana. It’s the perfect place for family and friends to experience the thrills and chills of skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing! Paoli Peaks is open 7 days a week from mid-December through mid- March.” • Natural Hill with 300ft vertical drop • Terrain: 25% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, and 20% Advanced • 15 trails • 8 lifts including 1 Quad Chairlift, 3 Triple Chairlifts, 1 Beginner Double Chairlift, 1 Rope Tow, and 2 Carpets • 2 Terrain Parks - Beginner and Advanced • Uphill Capacity, 11,200 skiers per hour http://www.paolipeaks.com/index.html Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the 2017 – 2018 season there from a resort representative. Paoli Peaks Ski Resort 2798 West County Road 25 South PO Box 67 Paoli, IN 47454 Ski Swap December MEETinG DO YOU HAVE SOME SKI EQUIPMENT or SKI CLOTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL??? Bring it to the December member meeting ski swap. Swap Hours: 6 p.m. – meeting end. All sale items MUST be tagged with the seller’s name and the requested selling price. Seller must be available on site. All items must be removed by seller at close of meeting. savE the date DECEMBER 5 LSSC HOLIDAY PARTY - MEETING Appetizers & Holiday Cookies Provided!! Food available for purchase LOCATION: Pivot Brewing 1400 Delaware Ave. Lexington JANUARY 9, 2018 LSSC MEETING LOCATION: J&H LANMARK OUTDOORS STORE 189 Moore Dr. – Lexington, KY 40503 A special shopping discount will be available on selected merchandise for LSSC members!! Watch for the following exciting upcoming programs currently being developed for 2018!!!! LSSC custom logo options for all your clothing & gear along with other embroidery designs available from EmbroidMe of Lexington. Heli-skiing Skiing in the Olympics Investing your money Horse race handicapping Members and non-members are always welcome! 2017 – 2018 NewS from the SKI SEASON ExecutivE viCE The trips for the 2017-2018 ski presidenT season have now been set by the board of the LSSC. The trips and dates are as follows: Western Trips: Salt Lake City, Utah; December 28, 2017 – January 2, 2018 Steamboat Springs, Colorado; January 27, 2017 - February 3, 2018; Sun Valley, Idaho; March 3-10, 2018. International Trip: Granada/Sierra Nevada, Spain, with an optional post-trip to Barcelona; March 10-23, 2018. Local Trips: West Virginia; Canaan Valley & Timberline. Feb. 11-13 (14), 2018. Questions: contact the trip leader listed on the trip flier or Howard Glauert at [email protected] wESTERn SKI TRiPS SAlT lAkE CiTy, Utah December 28, 2017 – JAnuary 2, 2018 Steamboat Springs, CO JAnuary 27, 2018 – February 3, 2018 SUn VallEy, Idaho March 3 – 10, 2018 internatiOnAl SKI TRiP Granada/Sierra Nevada, SPAin March 10 – 23, 2018 local Ski TRiPS wEST VIRGINIA February 11 – 13 (14), 2018 Canaan Valley Timberline See attached trip fliers or the LSSC web page (www.lexskisports.org ) for more information on the trips. Perfect north Slopes Date: TbD Canaan Valley / Timberline West Virginia Ski Trip Feb 11 – 13 (+ optional day) Standard Package - Price $275 Package includes: 2 Nights Lodging (based on double occupancy) 2 Day Lift Ticket (one day at Canaan Valley, one day at Timberline) Welcome Pizza Party + 2 Drink Tickets (beer, wine, call liquor or soda) 2 Breakfast 1 Dinner Buffet 2 Hour Tubing Session All gratuities, taxes, and resort fees Plus Package - Price $325 Package includes: Everything in the Standard Package plus lodging for one additional night Add-ons (to be purchased by you at the resort) 3rd Night Dinner Buffet $26.40 3rd Morning Breakfast $14.00 3rd Day Lift Ticket (either resort) $25.00 Ski Rental (per day) $10.00 Snowboard Rental (per day) $20.00 Helmet Rental (per day) $7.00 Overview We will be staying at the Canaan Valley Resort. Transportation to and from Canaan Valley / Timberline is on your own, as are lunches. There will be a Pizza Party Sunday evening at 7:00. We will ski at Canaan Valley on Monday. A buffet dinner will be provided at the hotel. On Tuesday we will ski at Timberline. It is approximately 10 minutes from Canaan Valley (we will be utilizing our cars). Those opting for the Plus package will enjoy another night and have Wednesday to do whatever you wish (skiing/snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, etc.). Mountain Stats Canaan Valley Timberline Slopes & Trails 47 37 Easiest 20% 34% More Difficult 36% 34% Most Difficult/Expert 44% 32% Terrain Park 1 1 Longest Run 1 mile 2 miles Lifts 1 quad, 2 triples 2 triples, 1 double Uphill Capacity 6,000 skiers per hour 5,000 skiers per hour Top Elevation 4,280' 4,268' Vertical Drop 850' 1,000' Snowfall Annual Average 180" 150-200" Snowmaking 75% 100% Payments can be made by check or PayPal. If paying by check, please make it out to Lexington Ski & Sports Club and bring it to one of our club meetings or mail it to Terry L Carrico, 1005 Morris Drive, Richmond KY 40475. If paying by PayPal, go to www.lexskisports.org/trips, click on West Virginia and select the desired package. Contact: Terry L Carrico, [email protected], 1-859-527-9924 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH DEC. 28, 2017 To JAn. 2, 2018 $799.00 pp (Ground only, double occupancy) LoDgIng - Crystal Inn TrIp Includes We will be staying at the three star Crystal Inn in down town SLC (230 West 5 nights lodging at the Crystal 500 South). The Crystal Inn features: Inn a free hot breakfast buffet each morning, 4 day Adult Ski Salt Lake lift free wireless internet access throughout the hotel, pass good at Snowbird, Alta, free airport shuttle and free parking, Brighton and Solitude including a mini-fridge, microwave, hair dryer and coffee maker in all rooms, public ski bus access and Rental mid-size SUV with hot tub and indoor swimming pool. unlimited mileage & ski racks (4 persons per vehicle). Car tax, FOR NON-SKIERS The hotel is just one mile from Historic Temple Square. airport fees, optional car Enjoy the unlimited shopping you'll find at the City Creek Center, the Gateway insurance and gas NOT included and Trolley Square mall. Explore your ancestry at the world’s largest genealogical All current air and lodging taxes center, the Family History Library. Last but not least: The Red Iguana! SKI Areas PaymEnT schedule CASH - CHECK PAYPAL There are multiple ski areas near Salt $100 August 100 Lake City including: $350 September 361 Alta $349 October 360 Snowbird Solitude Park City Deer Valley Powder Mountain Snowbasin Brighton FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Howard Glauert @ [email protected] OVSC/LSSC Trip to Steamboat Springs January 27 – February 3, 2018 (Saturday – Saturday) Why Steamboat? Nearly 3,000 skiable acres with 165 trials and 18 lifts Wide variety of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain all over the mountain Low altitude! Base of the mountain is 6,900ft and the top is 10,500ft Wide open cruising groomers, steep and deep and legendary tree skiing 17 bars & restaurants in the base village to enjoy plus another 100+ in downtown Steamboat Springs. Just 2 miles from the base of the mountain Free and easy transportation all over town Meet & ski with our favorite Olympian Billy Kidd Ride the new Outlaw Mountain Coaster Enjoy a fabulous dining experience at the top of the gondola at Western BBQ Champagne Powder Snow Mountain Stats Base Elevation 6,900 Summit/Mt. Werner 10,568ft Vertical Rise – 3,668 ft 2,965 Acres with 165 Trials 14% beginner,42% intermediate, 44% advanced Longest run 3 miles Mavericks Superpipe for the Freeriders dreams Annual Snow fall - 349 inches Lift System – Uphill Capacity 41,026 per hour Trip Includes 7 Nights Lodging Roundtrip Airfare 5 Day Lift Ticket Ground Transportation Welcome Reception Lunch on the Mountain (1 day) Après Ski Party Farwell Dinner Trip Costs Payment Schedule Check PayPal August $100 $100 September $400 $413 October $400 $413 November $400 $413 December $149 $154 Total $1,449 $1,493 Contact: Terry L Carrico, [email protected], 1-859-527-9924 Activities to enjoy beside skiing or riding: Nordic Skiing, Sleigh Rides, Ice Skating, Tubing, Dog Sledding, Horseback Riding, Sleigh Ride Dinners, Shopping, Art Galleries, Day Spas, Winter Fly Fishing, as well as………….. Strawberry Park Hot Springs - Just Snowshoe Tours - Snowshoes allow you to outside of Steamboat Springs nestled alongside get to areas even the most experienced skier Hot Springs Creek lies one of the most cannot reach. Enjoy the outdoors Steamboat spectacular mineral springs in the world. Springs has to offer on snowshoes. Choose a Imagine relaxing in 104-degree mineral water guided tour or explore on your own.