The Winterset Ski Club, a non-profit organization committed to the sports of skiing and snowboarding, is planning some interesting events and special trips for this upcoming ski season.

There will be an Ice Cream Social on Friday, October 24, 7 to 9 pm, at the Dodgingtown Firehouse, which will be a general membership get together. Members can bring the kids and learn more about the upcoming trips and vote on the club constitution.

The club’s annual Raffle Night will be held on Friday, November 14, from 7:30 to 10 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall gymnasium on Main Street. You’ll be able to pick up your bulk buy tickets and new membership cards, renew your membership, (if you have not yet done so) and/or sign up new members and check out and sign up for the Sunday bus trips and special trips.

Presentations will be made by trip leaders and special guest speakers.

The trips:

Sugarbush (January 9-11) – Includes round trip bus transportation to/from Newtown, lodging at the Tucker Hill Lodge, two-day lift tickets, a welcome reception in the Pub at the Lodge, continental breakfast, dinner Saturday night at the Steak Place Restaurant, movie night for the kids and transportation to and from the mountain. Email mcmontesi@earthlink.net or info@wintersetskiclub.com.

Loon Mountain (January 30-February 1) – Includes round trip bus to/from Newtown, accommodations at the Mill House Inn, welcome reception, two-day lift tickets, Saturday night dinner and two breakfasts. Email info@wintersetskiclub.com for more details.

Lake Louise, Canada (February 14-21) – The Canadian Rockies are the backdrop for a trip in Alberta, Canada. Includes round trip air transportation, round trip motorcoach transfer from airport to resort, 7-nights accommodation, six-day tri-area lift pass (Lake Louise, Sunshine, Norquay), shuttle bus service, daily guided tours, and night skiing at Mt. Norquay on Friday. Contact info@wintersetskiclub. com or hambro@earthlink.net.

Magog, Quebec, Canada (February 15-20) – Includes round-trip bus transportation to Quebec, accommodations, five breakfasts and four dinners, five full-day lift tickets at Jay Peak, Sutton, Orford and Owl’s Head, daily to/from ski area transportation, and a sleigh ride.

On-Snow Carnival (March 5-7) – Held at Bug Bromley, there will be racing events and other competitions against other clubs from The Connecticut Ski Council. This is a great family weekend and considered to be the highlight of the ski season by many of our families. More info forthcoming.

Sugarloaf (Mach 21-26) – Includes five-nights lodging in ski-in/ski-out condos, five-day lift ticket for downhill skiing, boarding, and Nordic trails, access to the sports & fitness club with pools and hot tubs, daily lessons and clinics. Contact Andy Lapati at ajlapati@juno.com.

 

Winterset also offers an opportunity to learn how to race with a team that participates in the Connecticut Ski Council Monday Night racing at Mount Southington. For racing information, contact Brian Burke through Winterset. In addition to all of activities – which include six Saturday or Sunday Day Bus trips – the Club also has many other social events including a Holiday Party, a Potluck Dinner, an awards and pizza night, and a dinner dance.

The membership fee is $35 per year for a single member, with $5 for each additional member in the household. Contact the club’s membership person, Angie Taylor. The club is in the process of setting up a website (www.wintersetskiclub.org), where members can get information and updates on ski trips and events.

For further info on the club, email info@wintersetskiclub.org.