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February 2013
Volume LXXV Number 2 HVSC Hudson Valley Ski Club
Poughkeepsie, New York * 2013 * Our 75th Year *
Happy Birthday
Abe
Happy Birthday
George
STEAMBOAT, Colorado
January 19-26, 2013 Trip Leader: Jim Gahn
Price: $1,425 Includes:
7 nights lodging at the Ptarmigan Inn – Ski in/Ski out
O 5 of 6 day lift pass O Roundtrip Air O Transportation to and from airports O Wine and Cheese Welcome Party O Daily Breakfast Buffet
Ptarmigan Inn is a modest ski in/ski out property adjacent to the base area gondola. Hotel amenities include the Snowbird Restaurant & Lounge, outdoor heated pool & hot tub, sauna, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, and complimentary internet throughout the hotel. On site ski amenities include the Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard rental and repair shop, and complimentary valet storage. THE TRIP COMMITTEE STRONGLY SUGGESTS PARTICIPANTS PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE.
MT. BACHELOR, Oregon March 9-16, 2013
Trip Leader: Jeff Elwyn
Price: $1438
Includes: O 7 Nights Lodging at
Sun River Resort (Double Occupancy)
O 5 of 6 Day Lift Pass (Over 70? Subtract $42 from trip price) O Roundtrip Air O Transportation to and from the Airports O Free Shuttle to Slopes O Wine and Cheese Welcome Party O Daily Breakfast
Mt. Bachelor offers 360 degree skiing off the summit with over 3,000 acres of lift accessible terrain. Located on the eastern flanks of Oregon’s Central Cascades, Mt. Bachelor is known for its light, dry snow, diverse terrain, and long seasons. The 2012 season ended May 27! Please note that Mt. Bachelor is a National Park so there is no on-site lodging. A free 20-minute shuttle ride will get you to and from the mountain each day.
Sun River Resort is an upscale resort retreat. The property has a beautiful, remote and relaxing location. Rooms include a stone gas fireplace, private deck, refrigerator, complimentary wireless internet and iPod docking stations. Visit: www.mtbachelor.com Trip Leader: Jeff Elwyn For info: Call Jeff at 845-334-8732 or [email protected] Mail checks to: Jeff Elwyn, 335 Pearl Street, Kingston, NY 12401
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Club Information Club Officers President: vacant Vice-President: Carole Daniels Secretary: John Macek Treasurer: Jim Gahn Sergeant at Arms: Larry Slezak Board of Directors Herb Eschbach Susan Kokosa Shirley Rinaldi Pamela Smith Frank Van Zanten Committee Chairs Budget and Finance: Carole Daniels Constitution: John Macek Events: Susan Stark Instruction: Mark Searle Marketing and Publicity: Craig Goldstein Meeting Programs Jim Gahn Membership Services: Pete Gray -Sub-Chair: Welcoming, Mentoring,
Retention: Shirley Rinaldi Newsletter - Website: Mike Harelick Ski Council - Discount Tickets: Jim Gahn Ski Trips: Bill Egan Contact information is available in the Online Membership Directory on the website:
www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org
Or queries may be sent to
Newsletter Editors:
Mike & Angie Harelick 183 Millers Lane
Kingston, NY 12401 845-339-4894 Deadline: 15th of the month editor@hudsonvalleyskiclub. Check the www.HudsonValleySkiClub.org website for the most recent updates.
The Marketing Committee would like to know how many of our members would be willing to
display a club decal on their car windows. Please respond yes or no to [email protected]. Thank you.
Welcome to the following new members!
Joan Billows Michael Campbell
Christine Desmoni
James Havender Stella Isaza
Lorna Thompson
From the Editor: Why are there now all the short goo.gl website names in the newsletters?
For months there has been an ongoing discussion regarding this newsletter and how it should be provided to the membership. So from my recent response to the Facebook dialogue: There are two issues here... one, in what format/media the newsletter is provided (each with it's advantages and disadvantages), and; two, who pays for the more expensive media. We provide almost any media desired except stone tablets (the postage would be a killer.) For those that prefer paper by snail mail, that option
is available;
For those who desire the speed and convenience of soft copy, that is available on the website; For those who text and Tweet, a linkable short URL is available (it’s goo.gl/Op3yT for the HVSC website); and For those with Smartphones, a QR code is available to be scanned (see the back cover of this newsletter). And if anyone asks for other formats or media, I will do my best to provide it. (With the exception of the "paper by snail mail" method, this is all done with no additional cost to the club.) [email protected]
Just a brief reminder to use your new password when accessing the “Members Only” area of the website. You will find the new password on the back of your 2012-2013 membership card. [email protected]
2012-2013 Membership Directories are available. You can pick up a copy at any HVSC meeting or I can mail one to you if you send me a self addressed stamped 6"x9" (minimum) envelope. For a couples membership (2 directories), the postage is $1.30. For a single membership (1 directory), the postage is $1.10. Pete Gray
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Your Marketing Committee is looking for a club member to act as our liaison to the local media. The responsibilities would be to place announcements and press releases in local newspapers and radio stations. The majority of
work can be done from your home in about and hour a week. The Committee will help set up a program that you could follow. Please contact me at [email protected] Thank you in advance. Craig Goldstein
SkiDUCK...
Our club has collected a substantial amount of ski apparel and equipment this summer and presented to Cheryl Corbett at the September 5 meeting. We will continue having the “Blue Barrel” at our meetings for you to add your no longer needed gloves, mitts, jackets, suits, pants, socks, thermal layers, hats, neck warmers, helmets, boots, poles etc. Periodically we will box up the goods and send them on to SkiDuck. SkiDUCK (SKIing and snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids) is a new, grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and underprivileged children by sharing the joys of skiing and snowboarding. SkiDUCK is committed to partnering with local organizations with similar goals of serving disabled and underprivileged children. And in areas where these needs aren't yet being served, we seek to establish a sustainable model of service with local resources and volunteers. If your community or organization is interested in partnering with SkiDUCK to establish or enhance a program to help children onto the slopes, give us a QUACK! * For even more information on Ski Duck, visit the May or June HVSC newsletter (on the www.HudsonValleySkiClub.org website, and click Newsletters.)
Valentines Day is coming…. Remember your wives and sweet-hearts. Take a look at the HVSC Wedding List and notice how many couples met and married thanks to HVSC. Check it out on the www.HudsonValleySkiClub.org website Members Area and click “Wedding Couples.” Let me know if there are any couples you know who are missing.
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Mount Snow
February 11 – 14
$320*
4 day lift ticket/3 nights lodging at the Grand Summit – Ski in/Ski out
Full Breakfast Buffet Daily
Trip Leader: Nancy Egan
A repeat of a favorite! Spoil yourself with four days of great skiing combined with three nights at the luxury Grand Summit. After a phe-nomenal day on the slopes ski down to the hotel and hand off your equipment to the ski valet! What better way to top off the day than to enjoy the starry night from the outdoor heated pool or the two out-door hot tubs! A group dinner on Tuesday Night at West Dover Joe’s will be available through the trip leader for $25. It doesn’t get much better than this! *You may make one payment of $320, two payments of $160 each, or
3 payments of $120, $100 and $100.
Vermont
February 8-10
$198
2 nights lodging at the Swiss Inn in Londonderry, Vermont 2 Breakfasts 1 Dinner on Saturday Night
Trip Leader: Sue Stark [email protected]
www.swissinn.com
This will be a first time visit to the Swiss Inn. A number of our mem- bers have recommended the Swiss Inn for our weekend trip to Ver- mont. The Inn offers modest accommodations and 5 star meals! The Inn also has a bar on premise and 3 fireside sitting rooms for gathering. Two day tickets to Stratton will be available. Other mountains within easy reach are Okemo, Bromley, and Magic. www.stratton.com, www.okemo.com, www.bromley.com, www.magicmtn.com For Nordic enthusiasts Viking Nordic Center is in Londonderry www.vikingnordic.com
Pay in full or make two payments of $98. Please let me know if you would be interested in a horse drawn sleigh ride at Pfister Farm which is just over a mile from the Swiss Inn. Price is $20 pp. If there are 12 it will be $180 for the sleigh. I was thinking Saturday night after dinner would be a good time.
$198 does not include lift tickets but we can get some deals from NJSC or online or from the Swiss Inn. Please indi-cate where you would like to ski and on what days. http://www.karlpfistersleigh.com/
Send payment to: Susan Stark 6 Myrtle AvePine Plains, NY 12567 Trip leader flyer: www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/documents/2012-hvsc-londonderry.pdf
How to Improve Your Skiing or Riding There are a few techniques that are proven to enhance one’s skiing or riding abilities that many of us have most likely employed at one time or another during our skiing/riding careers. There’s the tried and true method of practice. Simply doing it over and over and over again until, hopefully, it be-comes second nature. For example, you probably tie your shoes without look-ing at them simply because you’ve done it so many times that your fingers have such a high degree of muscle memory. Hopefully, all of that practice allows you to get it right and your skill level improves. If not, then frustration sets in and ultimately one gives up. Not for lack of trying mind you but, simply because it doesn’t work or it’s not enjoyable. Something is missing. What is a person to do? As far as snow sports are concerned, (you’re on your own with regard to tying your shoes) this is where your ski club gets involved. The HVSC can address, in a positive manner, the frustration you feel, the plateau that you seem to have reached and your perceived inability to make the leap from that plateau to a higher level of skiing and riding. Forget that “woe is me” attitude or the belief that you’ll always be an intermediate – do something positive. HVSC has the means to address the dilemma you may be experiencing. The Ski Improvement Days that will be offered in conjunction with discount lift tickets at several local ski areas and the instruction on some club trips are the first steps to take to enhance your skiing or riding. These days allow members and their guests to take advantage of less expensive skiing and riding opportunities and free lessons from Certified and qualified instructors. Lessons will be available for everyone from first-timers to the upper intermedi-ate who is having difficulty making the transition to being a truly expert skier. Come join us for one of the upcoming Ski Improvement Days and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much better your skiing and riding will become. You may learn about the highly secretive French technique for ski improvement. Be sure to see the coming newsletter for more information about the ski improve-ment days and a schedule for the discount lift ticket opportunities. If you plan to participate in one of the Ski Improvement Days, please contact the club’s Instruction Coordinator, Mark Searle at (845)471-6402 or [email protected] to ensure that there will be appropriate instructors available for the given event.
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Ski Improvement Days The Ski Improvement Days that will be offered in conjunction with Potter Brothers discount lift tickets at several local ski areas. These days allow members and their guests to take advantage of less
expensive skiing and riding opportunities and free lessons from Certified and qualified instructors. Lessons will be available for everyone from first-timers to the upper intermediate who is having difficulty making the transition to being a truly expert skier. Come join us for one of the upcoming Ski Improvement Days and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much better your skiing and riding will become. You may learn about the highly secretive French technique for ski improvement.
Ski Improvement Days for February are:
Sunday, 2/10/13 – Windham Mtn
Friday, 2/15/13 – Plattekill
Sunday, 2/24/13 – Jiminy Peak
These will the last Ski Improvement Days of the season.
If you plan to participate in one of the Ski Improvement Days,
please contact the club’s Instruction Coordinator, Mark Searle
([email protected] or 845-471-6402) to ensure that there
will be appropriate instructors available for the given event.
Lift Ticket Lotto Lift Ticket Lotto Lift Ticket Lotto Lift Ticket Lotto The club holds Lift Ticket Lotto contests at each club
meeting during the ski season. Several local ski areas have given the club lift tickets in exchange for ads in
the newsletter. We will be giving away lift tickets to different ski areas at each meeting
from October through March. All you need to do to get in on the hot action for this cool deal is to be sure to buy Lift Ticket Lotto tickets at
the next meeting - don't get left out in the cold. When you win and later use a lift ticket from Lift Ticket Lotto, please take a moment to thank the ski area for their support of the HVSC. Ticket prices will be: 1 for $1, 6 for $5 & 15 for $10
Winners of the 12/19/12 drawing are:
Butternut - Carole Daniels, Catamount - Susan Stark, Gore Mt. - Mike Tardio, Hunter Mt. - Frank Van Zanten, Mt Snow - Frank Van Zanten, Plattekill - John Macek, Thunder Ridge - Craig Goldstein, Windham - Carole Daniels
Winners of the 1/3/13 drawing are:
Butternut - George Lasek, Hunter Mt. - Frank Rinaldi, Plattekill - Jim Gahn, Thunder Ridge - Herb Eschbach, Windham - Carole Daniels
Lift tickets for the late January and February raffles are as follows:
February 6 – Butternut, Gore, Mt. Snow, Thunder Ridge, Windham
February 20 – Catamount, Hunter, Mt. Snow, Plattekill
Mark Searle [email protected]
Dates Trip Trip Leader
January 19-26 Steamboat, Colorado Jim Gahn
February 11-14 Mount Snow, Vermont Nancy Egan
March 9-16 Mt. Bachelor, Oregon Jeff Elwyn
January 4-6 Gore Frank Rinaldi
February 8-10 Vermont Sue Stark
2012—2013 Ski Season
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ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD RACE LEAGUE
CATAMOUNT, Hillsdale, NY
www.catamountski.com (518) 325-3200
I’m pleased to announce that the ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD RACE LEAGE is back for another season and everyone is invited to participate. The same format as last year is being offered and it is expected to be a huge success. We are participating in Team Ski / Board Racing on Wednesday Nights. We need at least FIVE racers to participate as a TEAM. The cost is $95.00 per person. This will include your lift ticket, race fee, awards and banquet at the end of the season (a portion of the cost will be paid by the club). Registration will be at 6:30 pm and racing should begin about 7:00 pm. This is a GS course and includes two timed runs. Last year over 50 skiers participated on some nights. It seems that we have the same members participating each year. I would like to see some new faces; especially some of the newer members. If anyone would like to provide some training or instruction or share/offer some of their racing expertise please join us. We usually car pool from the Red Oaks Mill area on race nights The Season Finale will be the annual President’s Race March 23 presented by the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC) at Hunter Mountain. Anyone who has ever participated in this event can attest to its success. This race is open to all HVSC members (children are also allowed to participate). Further details about this event will appear in upcoming newsletters and announced at future meetings. These are all ON-SNOW events (unlike Friday Night Race Training) and open to all levels of skiers and boarders, men and women, from beginners to experts. All HVSC members are invited and encouraged to participate. It is a great opportunity to meet and ski with some of your fellow club members while improving your skiing skills and technique. This weekly event is meant to be FUN, so come on out and enjoy the thrills and spills that racing has to
offer.
MOUNT SNOW VERMONT
800.245.SNOW
MOUNTSNOW.COM
February — March 2013
Western Ski Trip to Lake Tahoe, CA February 23 – March $1495 Ski Heavenly Valley, Northstar, Squaw Valley & Kirkwood. Contact Jim Gahn for info and registration 845.561.6376 [email protected] 3rd Annual Ski & Snowboard Council Trip—Sunday River, ME March 17 – 22, 2013 Club member/Sr or Jr(65+;6-12): $410/$390 includes 5 nights lodging plus Adult ski lessons everyday (5 days) plus 5 & ½ day lift ticket. Contact Ed Dalton 908.406.2933 [email protected] or Al Modugno 732.291.8040 NJ Ski & Snowboard Council/Mount Snow Awareness Days Friday, Feb 22, 2013 $44; Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 $51; Sunday, Feb 24, 2013 $49 Friday, Mar 15, 2013 $44; Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 $51
Members must present their club membership card.
For more NJSSC news, visit: www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/njssc-news-2012.pdf
or for NJSSC info: www.newjerseyskicouncil.org
Any other racing events that come up during year will be announced at the meetings, appear in the newsletter or will be posted on the website. To register, contact Tom Pompei at (845) 462-3944 or e-mail:
[email protected]. Hope to see everyone there!!!
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Poughkeepsie: 845.454.3880 Kingston: 845.338.5119 Fishkill: 845.297.2941 Toll free: 888.330.4941
How about a “Potter Brothers” gift card? Our 66th Year in Business For more information, visit us at:
www.potterbrothers.com
2012 – 2013 ASIA (Amateur Ski Instructors Assoc)
Schedule
Nothing listed for January. ASIA February Bumpfest - February 9-10 Belleayre Ski Center, Highmount, NY 2 days of instruction, discounted lifts, dinner at the Emerson, tax & gratuity just $225.00! Pennsylvania Tune Up - February 23-24, 2013 Bear Creek Ski Resort, Mccungie, PA 2 days of instruction $110.00 2 day lift ticket TBA For more dates, locations and other details visit: www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org/asia-schedule.pdf
Future Events…
Wednesday May 15
HVSC sponsored blood drive, co-sponsored by Poughkeepsie Public Library, at Mid-Hudson Library System auditorium, in Poughkeepsie
Saturday August 10
Ski Club Garden Party at Frank and Lois Van Zanten's
Hudson Valley Ski Club If undeliverable, please return to:
183 Millers Lane Kingston, NY 12401
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2704 Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-2704 www.hudsonvalleyskiclub.org [email protected]
February 2013
Coming Events -- February 2013
January 19-26 Steamboat Springs Ski Trip
February 6 Meeting at Coppola's on 9 at 7:30
Board meeting at 6:30
8-10 Vermont Ski Trip
11-14 Mount Snow Ski Trip
14 Happy St Valentine’s Day
20 Meeting at Coppola's on 9 at 7:30
Friday Race Training
January 18 La Puerta Azul
2510 Route 44 Salt Point
25 Fresco's 1639 Route 376
. Wappingers Falls
February 1 Ice House
1 Main St Poughkeepsie
8 Elaine's Tap and Table
1112 Dutchess Tpk Poughkeepsie
15 Copperfield’s
2571 Route 44 Salt Point
22 Buffalo Wild Wings
1794 South Rd Wappingers Falls
Every Friday evening Club members meet at an area eatery for a couple of hours of friendly conversation. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, contact Susan Kokosa 229-6786 [email protected] race training coordinator.
Next Meetings: February 6 & 20 at 7:30
at Coppola's on 9, South Road, Poughkeepsie
2013 Ski Trips: Complete the TRIP REGISTRATION FORM and submit to trip leaders.
More info inside & at club meetings.
You can visit the HVSC website—just scan with your Smartphone.
Or: goo.gl/Op3yT
(See editorial on page 2)
Don’t even need to take the staple out to read this newsletter (or other recent newsletters)—just scan with your Smartphone. Or: goo.gl/cySu7
