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than 5,200 acres of developed terrain, Vail is one of the big-gest ski resorts in the world, and third largest in the United States. Spanning seven miles, Vail’s back bowls are an expe-rience you’ll never forget.
Finally, in March the club re-turns to Sun Valley, Idaho, after a nine-year absence. So who might find this trip ap-pealing? Maybe anyone who:
1. Is looking for a good value
2. Has never been to Idaho (that would be me!)
3. Is prone to getting altitude sickness (5,945 ft at base, 9,150 at summit)
4. Would like a dedicated be-ginner/lower intermediate terrain area (don’t worry, there is also plenty of ter-rain for the experienced skier)
I hope you are as excited about these trips as I am. I look forward to seeing you on one or more of these trips. Please see Page 5 for special information on this year’s trip signups.
As you are aware I’m sure, COVID 19 is making it very difficult to socialize. As a club, we have had to postpone or cancel all of our recent events. Vice President Karen Nugent has devised a plan to get to-gether at least virtually, using Zoom. See Page 5 for details.
Enjoy your summer and please stay safe.
Drum roll please…and now the moment you’ve been waiting for. It is with great pleasure we announce our 2021 ski trips!
The trip committee did fo-cus on trips that ranked high on our annual trip sur-vey, where we could get a great value and also use the Epic Pass, as our local ski area –Hidden Valley—has become part of Epic Re-sorts. Many of you stated that you intend to get an EPIC ski pass for the coming season.
Of course, you may have concerns regarding COVID-19 for next year’s ski sea-son. You’ll be glad to know that all the contracts for our trips next year contain a COVID clause. We will re-ceive complete refunds for any trip cancelled due to the pandemic.
Once again we are offering three ski trips for the com-ing ski season. First up is the Flatlander Ski Associa-tion (FSA) trip in January to Telluride, Colorado. We would love to have you go on this trip and represent the St Louis Ski Club in some of the fun competitions, although you are by no means obligated to com-pete. I always enjoyed the snowshoe relay competi-tion, and usually participat-ed in the women’s downhill race. Do I “knock it out of
the park”? No. Do I have fun? Absolutely!
So let me take a step back and briefly describe the FSA ski trip. It is one of the larg-est and oldest amateur ski events in the United States. Nine mid-west cities come together and compete in various snow-related activi-ties. The ski destination gen-erally changes every year, which I think helps keep things fresh and inviting. On the final evening of competi-tion there is a lovely awards dinner. I find it very fun to connect with other ski clubs and skiers! And what’s not to love about the historic town of Telluride, which is just a gondola ride away.
And if you don’t have or in-tend to get an EPIC pass, know that the lift tickets for FSA trips are always at a deep discount due to the large number of FSA trip attendees.
Our second ski trip is Vail, CO in February. With more
President’s Message
I n s i de th i s
I s sue
Trip Director
Report 2
Trip Grid 3
Telluride/FSA 4
Vail 4
Sun Valley 5
Trip Signup
Information 5
Virtual Social Hour 5
Calendar 6
Sitzmarker Summer 2020
St . Louis
Sk i C lub
Board o f
D irectors
2020-2021
President
Bev Doolin 618-972-3412
Vice President
Karen Nugent 314-873-5150
Trip Director
Tom Coscia 314-780-3021
Communications
Director
Dan McGurk 660-216-3623
Record Center
Pat Pender 314-703-0803
St. Louis Ski Club
P. O. Box 712
St. Charles, MO 63302 www.stlouisskiclub.com
Special Trip Sign-Up Issue!
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Our 2021 Trips I am excited to report our trips for 2021. This year we feature a 4-day and two 6-day ski trips. Our first trip will be the Flat-land Skiing Association (FSA) trip to Telluride, Colorado, Jan-uary 30 to February 6, with lodging at The Peaks. This ski-in ski-out luxury hotel is the nicest accommodation I’ve stayed in in my over 20 years with the club. This FSA trip will be for a full week with 6 ski days. This trip is being cap-tained by long-time club mem-ber Paul Snyder. Our second trip will be 4 ski days in Vail, Colorado, Febru-ary 21-26. We are staying at the Highline Vail hotel. It in-cludes a daily hot breakfast and a welcome reception! This trip is captained by returning cap-tain Lou Boyer. Our third trip is 6 ski days in Sun Valley, Idaho, March 13-20. It has been a few years since the club has skied in Sun Valley, America’s first destina-tion ski resort. We will be stay-ing in apartments in the histor-ic Sun Valley Lodge. In addi-tion to the club party, this trip features a welcome reception. This trip is being captained by returning captain Dan McGurk.
Single Person Supplement For a limited time through August, we are continuing the single person supplement for our members who would rather not share a room. Note: Besides members pay-ing the additional cost of the room, we must add the cost of other shared trip expenses since each single supplement reduces the number of par-ticipants by one. These in-clude expenses for the club administrative fee, trip cap-tain trip credits and shuttle fees. In addition to the cost of the trip, the following is the single person supplement price by trip. The full single person supplement is due with your deposit. Telluride: $1,200 Vail: $ 720 Sun Valley: $ 925
Procedure Reminders
If you plan on racing on the FSA trip, please be prepared to wear a helmet. Also, if you need return lift tickets due to medical issues, a doctor’s note is now re-quired. The resorts used to
be more lenient for lift tickets refunds, but no longer. If you are not sure how many days to ski, go with your minimum number. The good news is you can usually add additional days at the resort for the same discounted rate.
Final Notes
We continue to offer PayPal. No more searching for stamps and envelopes. You can do it all online. Check out this issue for more detailed info on our trips and signup procedures. And this year you can rest assured we are covered in the unforeseen circumstances that our cur-rent situation impacts skiing in 2021. No one will be out money if an entire trip is can-celled due to the coronavirus. As always, though, we strong-ly urge you to consider trip insurance in case you are forced to withdraw from a trip for health or safety reasons. I thank the trip committee for putting together a great group of trips based on your trip sur-veys. As always, I strongly suggest you sign up early (and often) so you will not be left out.
Tom Coscia
Trip Director
“Sign up
early to
avoid
disappointment”
Refer a Friend and Earn $25
We are continuing our successful program from the last two years!
If you know of anyone who is interested in becoming a brand new member to the club and they sign up for a 2021 trip, the club will send you a $25 referral check. The check will be sent to you in April 2021. On the membership application there is a place that the new member can indicate your name.
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St. Louis Ski Club 2021 Ski Trips
All icebreakers will be held Llywelyn’s Pub, 17 W. Moody Ave., Webster Groves at 6:00 pm
Trip prices may change due to fuel surcharges. Gratuities for ground transportation/baggage handlers included.
Additional fees for airline baggage may apply.
Single room supplement is available upon request—Must sign up by August
Lift Tickets are not included unless specifically stated.
Check, cash, PayPal or credit cards accepted for payment.
* Note: Trips may close prior to the balance due date.
Ski Resort & Trip Captain Dates Lodging What’s Included Price Info
Ice Breaker
Telluride, CO
(FSA Trip)
www.tellurideskiresort.com
Paul Snyder
314-761-4797
1/30/21
thru
2/6/21
30 skiers
6 ski days
“The Most Beautiful
Place You’ll Ever Ski”
The Peaks (Hotel)
2 people per hotel room
Ski In / Ski Out
Flatland Race Info www.flatlandski.org
Lodging / Airfare
Transfers to/from
Montrose Airport
FSA Welcome
Reception
FSA Banquet,
Parties & Races
Club Party
(Racing is optional)
Trip Price
$1900
Deposit
$1000
Balance
$900
Due*
12/1/2020
Thu
1/21/21
Vail, CO
www.vail.com
Lou Boyer
618-610-2297
2/21/21
thru
2/26/21
28 skiers
4 ski days
“Like Nothing on Earth”
Highline Vail (Hotel)
2 people per hotel room
Continental Breakfast Included
Lodging / Airfare
Transfers to/from Denver Airport
Welcome Party
Club Party
Trip Price
$1175
Deposit
$600
Balance
$575
Due*
12/15/2020
Wed
2/10/21
Sun Valley, ID
www.sunvalley.com
Dan McGurk
660-216-3623
3/13/21
thru
3/20/21
28 skiers
6 ski days
“The Birthplace of Destination Skiing”
Sun Valley Lodge (Apts)
2BR/2B Apartment for 4
people
Lodging / Airfare
Transfers to/from Boise Airport
Club Party
Welcome
Reception
Trip Price
$1390
Deposit
$700
Balance
$690
Due*
1/15/2021
Wed
3/3/21
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Telluride, Colorado (FSA Trip) “The Most Beautiful Place You’ll Ever Ski” January 30 – February 6, 2021 30 SkiersPrice $1,900 (Lift tickets not included)Trip Captain: Paul [email protected] or 314-761-4797 Join 350+ of your friends, or soon-to-be friends, as we return to one of our favorite resorts, Tel-luride, for the 56th Annual FSA Ski & Race week. Nestled high in the San Juan Mountains, and set apart from Colorado’s other resorts, it’s possibly the most balanced ski resort in the country, with something for everyone! “Hard to get to, but even harder to leave!” is how many skiers describe the incredibly charming resort and town.
• Round trip airfare from St. Louis to the Montrose airport on American Airlines, with transfers to and from the airport.
• 7 nights lodging at The Peaks, with ski-in/ski-out access, plus easy access to all of the amenities at the base or in town.
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• Onsite restaurant, free high-speed Wi-Fi, ski valet, fitness center, indoor-outdoor pool.
• Six ski days with 2000 acres of skiable terrain, 148 trails, and 17 lifts.
• Deeply discounted lift tickets through the FSA plus discounted ski/board rental through the FSA. Note: The EPIC PASS is accepted at Telluride!
• FSA Welcome Party, FSA Awards Banquet (Italian buffet), and a Club Party are included!
• Complimentary Boulevard Beer at the FSA events!
• Opportunities to compete in various races with levels for anyone from novice to advanced. They’re optional, but a lot of fun and great bragging rights! Our club Race Director is Joe Bauer – [email protected]
• Optional activities include après ski with the FSA, slope-side FSA picnic, snowshoeing, snowmobiling cross-country skiing, snowbiking & lots of eclectic restaurants & bars, both at the base and in town, from casual to high-end!
• https://tellurideskiresort.com/events-activities/activities/winter/
Vail, Colorado “The Ultimate Ski Destination” February 21- 26, 2021 28 Skiers Price: $1175 (Lift tickets not included) Trip Captain: Lou Boyer [email protected] (618) 610- 2297 Join us as we return to Vail Ski Resort (www.vail.com) for 4 days of skiing in February. Vail is the largest ski area in Colorado and offers 5,289 skiable acres and an average annual snowfall of 366 inches. It includes 193 marked trails for every ski ability level and 7 miles of expansive back bowls that should be on everyone’s bucket list. This is accessed through 31 lifts, including one gondola and 17 high speed quad chairs!
• Five nights lodging at the popular Highline Vail. • Highline brings you to the real Vail- the Vail that locals know and love- while still residing only an arm’s length
from the iconic Vail Village. • Two individuals per room. (Single Supplement is available.) • Free wi-fi, Swimming Pool, Spa, Fitness Center are available. • Free continental breakfast is provided.
• Non-Stop Round trip air from STL to Denver with ground transportation to/from Vail
• 4 days of skiing with tickets good at Vail and surrounding resorts ( Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and A-Basin)
• Transportation to resorts outside of Vail are not included.
• Club Party
• Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and an exciting nightlife scene available in Vail Village
• Other activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing, etc.
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Sun Valley, Idaho “The Birthplace of Destination Skiing” March 13 - 20, 2021 28 Skiers Price: $ 1,390 (Lift tickets not included) Trip Captain: Dan McGurk [email protected] 660-216-3623 With more than 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,000 acres of varied terrain stretching to the edges of the Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains for skiers and boarders alike. Bald Mountain contains over 70 trails from beginner to expert, serviced by 13 lifts (including 7 high-speed quads). Construction scheduled for completion in the fall of 2020 will add a new high-speed quad and increase the skiable terrain by almost 20 percent. Nearby Dollar Mountain is an ideal spot for less ad-vanced skiers, with 13 treeless groomed slopes and 3 chairlifts. • 7 nights lodging at the Sun Valley Lodge Apartments (https://www.sunvalley.com/lodging/deluxe-condos)
• 2BR/2B (4 per unit) • Fully equipped kitchen and fireplace • 3 swimming pools and hot tub • Fitness center—available 24 hours a day
• 6 days of skiing or boarding
• Easy bus transportation to the lifts at River Run and from there to the whole mountain
• Relax and rejuvenate at any of Sun Valley’s five deluxe day lodges, thee of which contain 360-degree views of the mountain
• Ski valet service available at the base of Bald Mountain—No need to carry skis to and from the condos!
• Numerous opportunities for dining, recreation, and nightlife on the mountain and in nearby Ketchum
• Club party and welcome reception
Virtual Social Hour Mark your calendars for an online happy hour on Thursday, July 30th, from 7 to 8:30 pm. We may not be able to gather in person but we can use the power of Zoom to meet virtually, discuss the upcoming trips, and otherwise catch up with fellow members. Further details will be available in our Out and About emails and on our website.
Trip Signups
Because of ongoing concerns regarding the coronavirus, we have regretfully made the decision to cancel our an-nual trip sign-up night. Please use mail or online options to sign up for trips. You can send in the enclosed form with your payment or pay online with your credit card using PayPal (but you will still need to send in a completed trip application before your registration will be processed).
Those who renewed their membership by May 15 will have priority status for signing up for a trip if their applica-tion and payment is received by 9:00 pm on Thursday, August 20. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. A waitlist will begin if a trip exceeds the number of spots allotted or if there is space only for a spe-cific gender.
Mark Your Calendars Now! Please use our Meetup page http://www.meetup.com/St-Louis-Ski-Club/
or you may RSVP to [email protected] See stlouisskiclub.com for the latest updates!
P. O. Box 712 St. Charles, MO 63302-0712
Date Activity Location
Thursday July 30, 2020
7 PM
Virtual Social Hour (See Page 5)
See website, Meetup.com, or Out and About emails for further details
Remember that those who have renewed their memberships by May 15th have priority status for trip sign-ups until Thursday, August 20th at 9 pm.
See Page 5 for details.