Mark the date. Annual Buck Ridge Ski Club Swim and Corn Roast at Linvilla Orchards - September 8, 2007

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1 Slopes & Trails September Mark the date. Annual Buck Ridge Ski Club Swim and Corn Roast at Linvilla Orchards - September 8, 2007 The Linvills have again graciously offered to host this fun-filled event the Saturday after Labor Day and Linvill Farm. Last year over forty people showed up, including the Taylors, RIchards, Weinbergs, Gibbs, Aronsons, Schmaders, Rusts, Scheffers, Pittellies, Jones, Houghtons, Ameys, Metzers, and Jane, Faye, and Linda. Directions: From U.S. Route 1 near the Granite Mall proceed south on PA Route 352 to the 3rd traffic light. There is a sign for Linvilla Orchards at the traffic light. Turn right and proceed approximately onehalf mile to Linvill Road (before the barn store). Turn right and proceed one quarter mile to road for pool, turn right and you're there. Cost is $2.00 per person, $1.00 under 12, which includes use of the pool and corn. The ears of corn are fresh form the field. Help will be needed at the store for a husking bee. Bring swim gear and picnic lunch; swimming at 2 pm and eating at 4 pm. Call Jalna Schuler at to confirm your attendance; we need to know an approximate headcount for planning purposes. UPCOMING MEETINGS Note that we will return to our previous meeting night of the SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month at the same time, 7.30 pm beginning on September 12. Remember its also time for renewal dues see the renewal application form on page 11. September 12 ski trip introduction & swap meet. Come hear where we are going this season, and bring that equipment you no longer use & find a home for it! September Fall Work Party contact Glenn Weisel (see p. 6) October 10 Conditioning to Ski with Mel Stiles. Feel the burn! November 14 The ever popular Ski Fashion show with Nancy Wick of Wick s Ski Shop. December 12 Holiday Social. Details to be announced. January 9 Open board meeting. No program, but all are welcome to come socialize and see the secret inner workings of the board!

2 Page 2 Slopes & Trails OFFICERS OF THE BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB President Mel Stiles stilesmj@verizon.net Vice-President Dave Singer dsinger26@comcast.net Secretary Pat Beccia Treasurer Terri Walklett The deadline for articles for the Slopes and Trails is the 15 th of the month. Send submissions to: Michael Fernandez 1118 Kings Highway Swedesboro, NJ Phone: amf72@verizon.net If you would like a copy of the monthly newsletter, please contact Bill Raney at to be placed on the mailing list, or check the web site. COMMITTEE CHAIRS Activities Chair Marge Tarte Biking Chair Susan Hearn SLHearn@aol.com Canoe Chair Dan Jones Paddlerjones@aol.com Hiking Chair Jim Calkins Jbcalkins@verizon.net Lodge Chair Mel Stiles Program Chair vacant Ski Chair Dan Aronson d.l.aronson@att.net WOODBRIDGE LODGE Permanent Reservation Chair Joan Strachota jstrachota@comcast.net Lodge Telephone Number Only if you have been repeatedly unsuccessful contacting the reservation chair for a key may you call the following people: Judie Sheffer Glenn Weisel Eliot Woodbridge MEMBERSHIP BRSC is an outdoor club for people of all ages who enjoy companionship in outdoor activities. For a membership application and procedure for joining, contact: Mary Ann Popma, Membership Chair 1037 Warren Road, West Chester, PA mapopma@verizon.net Annual Dues: $20 Individual / $23 Family CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you are moving or changing your address and want to keep Slopes & Trails in your mailbox or inbox, please notify: Merle Roemer 4 Anser Lane Lewes, DE mroemer@reading.org REGULAR MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7.30 pm AT SPRING VALLEY MASONIC HALL ON RT 320, SPRINGFIELD (DELAWARE CO.) PA. NO MEETING IN JUNE, JULY, OR AUGUST.

3 Slopes & Trails Page 3 CLUB NEWS State of the Club by Mel Stiles Our usual annual reorganization meeting, summer board meeting and picnic were very successful thanks to the hard work of our new VP, Dave Singer. Twenty-three Buck Ridgers attended the meeting and picnic at Ridley Creek State Park where we enjoyed some great company, good food and oh yes; we did get some Club business done too. Retirees from several positions in the club left a few vacancies that we need members to step up to the plate and fill. We need a canoeing chairperson to replace Dan Jones; a programs person to replace Kay Schmader; and a person to handle the refreshments at the general meetings. Several other positions were filled at the meeting. Mary Ann Thomas resumed her role as EPSC Representative from Dan Aronson who had filled in for her during her term as EPSC President. Thanks to Mary Ann for representing our club at the council level and to Dan for filling in while she was away. Mary Ann Popma volunteered to replace retiring Sally Lewis as membership chair. Thank you, Mary Ann, for stepping up and to Sally for many years of dedication to our club. Our short hikes program, run for many years by George Weidersum, will be chaired by Jim Calkins. George has decided it is time to reduce his activity level in that program; however, we still may see him on some of the easier hikes. Thanks to George for many years of dedication, interesting hikes, fresh air and exercise. Susan Hearn volunteered to chair our bicycling committee, replacing Marvelene Richards after a long tenure in that position -- thank you Susan for taking over the bicycling chair. Marv and Keith are retiring from their respective careers and relocating to Newport Vermont. We wish them all the luck in their new home and a long and happy retirement and big thanks for all of the years of dedicated service to our club. Lydia Hill, the web chair, has moved the Buck Ridge web site to a new server and is beginning to introduce some changes the old site should redirect to the new, or go directly to buckridgeskiclub.org. distribution of the newsletter is slowly improving. A general will normally be sent 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting date with the newsletter as a pdf attachment. Members requesting it should make sure that mail from amf72@verizon.net OR from rcmgr@snip.net is not being blocked, and that there is no authentification requirement on incoming mail from these addresses. The newsletter may also be downloaded directly from the web site, usually a few days after the distribution. Of course, any mem- (Continued on page 6) New Members There are several new members to announce since the last general meeting. Please welcome: Frank Hanni 310 Hidden Farm Drive Exton, PA hannifrank@comcast.net / Wayne Mackin 55 Grand Banks Circle Marlton, NJ mackintax@gmail.com / Don and Darcy Hamlin (address not available) Lodge Update by Mel Stiles From the Lodge meeting on May 9, 2007, the committee approved 2 changes to the Lodge use policy as outlined below: 1. Cancellation Policy: Motion made by Tom, seconded by Jalna, for a lodge cancellation policy as follows: If a club member does not show for a reserved date, or shortens their stay on a trip, a credit for another day will be issued in lieu of a cash refund. Any credit issued must be used by September 30 following the date of issuance. 2. Guest Use: Motion made by Lydia, seconded by- Joan to amend the guest usage policy as follows: There will be no guest children age 6 and under during weekends in February and March. Members are to be reminded they are responsible for all guests. There will also be two work parties this year one in summer for major construction work, and another in early fall (September 28-30) for construction wrap-up and routine maintenance items to get ready for ski season. In addition to ongoing renovation in the lower kitchen & bathroom, a new demand style water heater will be installed. This should prove less costly to operate in the long term, take up less space, and not require descending to the basement to set when you are first to arrive. (See page 6 for the report on the first work party) At the BRSC summer Board meeting, approval was granted to transfer funding from the club activities treasury to the Lodge for a new hot water heater and new refrigerator (lower kitchen) in the amount of $2000. The Club capital fund is down to $608 and would not be enough for this year's needs.

4 Page 4 Slopes & Trails ACTIVITIES & TRIPS S KIING This year s ski schedule looks good see page for the details. Our western trip will be with the EPSC Winter Carnival in Breckinridge, Colorado. The registration form can be found on page 8. The popular Sugarloaf and Jay Peak trips are also on the schedule. and socks; sneakers are not suitable for some trails. Here s the fall schedule: Sept 19 White Clay Creek Trail Sept 26 Heinz Wildlife Preserve Oct 3 Struble Trail Oct 10 Upper Schuylkill Oct 17 Brandywine St. Park Oct 24 Valley Forge / Betzwood Oct 31 Hibernia Park Nov 7 McKaig Center & Radnor Trail Nov 14 Darlington Trail Nov 21 Smedley Park / Blue Rte. Council News Its not too early to save the date for the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council s Winterfest Silent & Live Auction. It will be on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 7:00 pm 10:00 pm at Williamson s Restaurant, Horsham, PA. Discount tickets ($25) will be available at the September club meeting. Contact Mary Ann Thomas (mat_ski_stuff@msn.com) for tickets and check the EasternPaSkiCouncil.org website for up to date information. National Ski Council Races will be held in Keystone CO, 12/13-17, 2007, followed by the EPSC Winter Carnival in Breckenridge from 1/19-26, 2008; details on this trip are on page 8. The 2009 Winter Carnival will be held at Killington, Vermont. During the ski season, race clinics and ski lessons for all levels will be available Monday nights at Spring Mountain in January and February. Discount lift tickets will be available again this season. More details will be announced. Be sure to pick up your copy of Snow Drifts at the October ski club meeting and check the EPSC website for more information. ******************* HIKING George Wiedersum, the long-time short hike chair, has decided to hang up his hiking shoes and turn over the chair to Jim Calkins. Many thanks to George for the effort he put into this; I m sure he ll still be seen on the trail. FALL SHORT HIKES Our fall short hikes will start on September 19. These hike cover about five miles, so are within the ability of almost everyone, et will help to get those ski legs in shape. The meeting place for all hikes is the Value City parking lot at Rtes. 320 and 420, 1/2 mile north of the club meeting place and convenient to exit 5 of the Blue Route (I-476). We leave at 9:30 sharp; bring lunch, water, and war clothes suitable for expected and unexpected weather. Wear comfortable shoes Nov 28 Ridley Creek St. Park If you have any questions, please call Jim Calkins at after Labor Day. BIKING Cooler weather makes for good biking. There are still some trips planned before the snow flies. Sunday, September 16 1:00 p.m. FAIRMOUNT PARK HOUSE RIDE 15 miles on streets and bike path at a casual pace. Meet behind the Art Museum near the Italian Fountain. Leader Susan Hearn, Friday-Sunday, October 5-7 CHINCOTEAGUE RIDE and OYSTER FESTIVAL - Camp or stay in a motel. Paved trails through the wildlife refuge, to the beach, and through the woods. Famous all-you-can eat oyster festival and entertainment, safari ride, museums, art galleries, antique shops. No Leader at this time. Some registrants from last year s event have tickets to use or sell. Contact Susan Hearn for more information. Date TBA - FALL FOLIAGE RIDE Perkiomen Trail. More details later. Leader Sue Pitelli FOR ALL RIDES, PLEASE CALL THE LEADER TO REGISTER. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL BRSC BIKE RIDES. IF YOU HAVE A IDEA FOR A RIDE AND/OR WOULD LIKE TO LEAD A RIDE, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN HEARN, BIKING CHAIR,

5 Slopes & Trails Page 5 Rafting the Lehigh What a beautiful day in the Poconos! Warm sun, warm water, light breeze and plans to raft the Lehigh perfect! We had the ultimate guide Dan Jones. Unfortunately, he did not have the ultimate crew. Having seven people in a five-man raft does not bode well for your success on the river; however, we all had some experience and the day was going well. We did sweeps and draws and paddling and reverse paddling, a little eddying. Everything was starting to feel pretty good. We thought we were making Dan proud. And then well let s just say it inspired us to write new lyrics to We Will Rock You! Please sing along. Dan you re the man, we do what you say Rafting on the river with our friends today We got mud on our feet mud on the seat Steering that raft is no small feat We will, we will ROCK YOU We will, we will ROCK YOU The rapids are ahead, they re looking pretty wild The waves are churning and the river is riled We sweep from the left now everybody paddle Whooeee we re lifted right out of our saddle We will, we will ROCK YOU We will, we will ROCK YOU Looking up ahead now, what do we see A big old rock looking right at me We go up on the side and hang on tight But Dan and the raft are clear out of sight We just, we just ROCKED YOU We just, we just ROCKED YOU They waded up stream and forded across Came to our rescue, not a soul was lost We got back on the raft, went on our way Looked back at Dan and had this to say You just, you just ROCKED US You just, you just ROCKED US A grand time was had by all, right Dan? Dan? Oh, Dan? You did have a grand time, didn t you? Well, didn t you? Dan? Merle and Roni Roemer, Joe and Judie Sheffer, and Bill and Syd Rust send their sincere gratitude to Dan Jones for sharing his day and his craft with us for such a wonderful river adventure. Joe Sheffer provided a fine spread of gourmet fare back at the Sheffer Shalet! Jim and Pat Cassels joined us for the feast. Submitted by Syd Rust

6 Page 6 State of the Club (Continued from page 3) ber can request to receive it via hard copy. With it now being sent via 1st class mail, it is normally received in a more timely manner than the old bulk mailing. As we get ready to start our sixty-third year as a club, I would like to encourage all members to participate in our activities, use our lodge in Vermont, come out to our meetings and enjoy our programs, and get involved to support the great club we have. We are still going strong; however, without participation and new members, we will cease to exist. So bring a friend along, on an activity, or to a meeting and invite them to join and experience our great club! Woodbridge Lodge Work Trip The first of two work parties was held over the first weekend in August. At the mid-summer party, 8 participants made the trip. Many weeds were whacked, painting jobs completed, foundation lattice installed, and gourmet food prepared by Chef Joe Sheffer consumed. We even had homemade La Sheffer peach ice cream. Major construction included installation of the new on demand hot water heater and the unexpected replacement of the front steps. After three full work days, the trip was capped by a relaxing Sunday evening at Grout Pond, where a browsing moose put on a show for us. Installation of the water heater took a full three Water heater installation Slopes & Trails Replacement of the front steps came about unexpectedly on the first day of the work party. As we were preparing to paint the entry door, it became apparent that the wooden stairway to the door had some rot as the rot was cut away, more and more was exposed until the entire entry stairs were demolished! Terry McGinn ably undertook the reconstruction of the stairs until they could now be used to moor a yacht. Are you looking at me? days. The new unit hangs on the wall in the lower kitchen closet, not much larger than a big briefcase (the old one stuck up from the crawl space into the third bathroom!). With all hot water faucets turned on, the hot water held at a steady 118 degrees. The new unit should produce savings in our hot water heating costs, as it only heats water as it is used. It will also make going into the basement to adjust the water heater when you are first to arrive a thing of the past! New front entry steps After wearing out our knees and many sore muscles, we departed until the fall when odds and ends will be finished and the Lodge readied for the ski season. Thanks to Glenn Weisel for organizing the work party and providing support to our group of workers; Terry McGinn, George Fitzgerald, Lydia Hill, Dave Stern, Mike Fernandez and Mel Stiles. The next work party will be September to wrap up construction and prepare the lodge for ski season. There should still be some fall color left! Contact Glenn Weisel to sign up: home/office / fax / Cell , or to: glennskisail@comcast.net. Report by Mel Stiles & Mike Fernandez; Photos by Lydia Hill

7 Slopes & Trails Page 7 * DEPOSITS DATE TRIP NAME LOCATION LEADER MEMBERS GUESTS Dec Fri-Sun Jan 4-6 Fri-Sun Jan Sat-Sat Jan 27-Feb 1 Sun-Fri Feb 3-8 Sun-Fri Feb Thur-Mon Feb Fri-Sun Feb 24- Mar 1 Sun-Sat Mar Fri Sun BUCK RIDGE SKI SCHEDULE Chairman: Dan Aronson Hunt for Snow I Vermont Lodge Dan Aronson $30 $40 January Junket Vermont Lodge Keith Richards $30 $40 EPSC Winter Carnival Breckinridge, CO Dan Aronson See Flyer Sugarloaf Mid Week Sugarloaf, ME Glenn Weisel See flyer Mount Snow Mid Week Vermont Lodge Pat Kline $75 $100 Family Weekend Vermont Lodge T B A $60 $80 Paddlers Weekend Vermont Lodge Lev Barinov $30 $40 Jay Peak Mid Week Jay Peak, VT Glenn Weisel See Flyer Hunt for Snow II Vermont Lodge Dan Aronson $30 $40 To sign up for ski trips, please send a (signed) release form to the trip leader along with your registration form and deposit for each Buck Ridge ski trip. * NOTE: Above deposits are based on the lodge fee times the maximum number of days in the trip. Please adjust (increase or decrease) deposit to account for the number nights that you will be staying at the lodge. No deposit required for children six years of age and under, but the trip leader needs to know his/her name. TRIP NAME: Woodbridge Lodge Season Member s Rate: Guest Rate: REGISTRATION FORM DATE OF TRIP: $ Per Night $ Per Night NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE #: OPTIONAL: Please indicate your roommate preference(s): RELEASE FORM In consideration of the benefits derived by me from membership in the Buck Ridge Ski Club and the use of its facilities, I release said club and its members from all responsibility on account of personal injury to me or my minor children, or damage to my personal property which may occur by reason of my/our participation in the activities of the club. SIGNATURE(S): DATE: SPOUSE (or Guardian) SIGNATURE:

8 Page 8 Slopes & Trails Breckenridge, Colorado January 19 26, 2008 Members $1, pp Join Buck Ridge Ski Club on EPSC s Winter Carnival to Breckenridge. With four interconnected peaks, Breckenridge offers skiing terrain for all levels. Visit the town of Breckenridge were the future meets the past! Choose from exciting events and endless shopping, dining and entertainment options. The interchangeable lift ticket is also good at Keystone and Arapahoe Basin Ski Areas. The four world class resorts, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, and Beaver Creek, are within minutes and provide you with over 12,000 skiable acres. Daily transportation to Keystone is complimentary or visit Vail via Vail Resorts Express for a nominal fee (approximately $25). Trip Includes: Round-Trip, Non-Stop Air between Philadelphia and Denver & Ground Transfers between Denver and Breckenridge, 7 Nights Lodging at The Village at Breckenridge Hotel, 5-of-6-day Lift Ticket, Welcome Party on arrival night with light fare (cash bar), Orientation Breakfast on first morning, on-mountain BBQ on Wednesday, Farewell Banquet Buffet w/dj Party (cash bar), Carnival Race on Wednesday with free Gate Practice Runs the Day before, and Discounts at local Bars and Shops. Baggage Handling Tips for both the Bus Driver and Hotel Personnel. The Village at Breckenridge Hotel: It's ski-in/ski-out location is ideal. The Village is also home to rental shops, a tavern, shopping, Blue Sage Spa at the Village, and Maggie Pond with ice skating. Even more offerings are steps away on historic Main Street. Location: The Village is Where Breckenridge Meets the Mountain, just off Main Street at the base of the Peak 9 Quicksilver Super 6 Chairlift. Lift Tickets: The Breckenridge Lift Ticket is good at Keystone & Arapahoe Basin at all times. If you purchased a five day ticket, two of your days are good at either Vail or Beaver Creek. If you purchase a six day ticket, three of your days are good either at Vail or Beaver Creek Mountain Facts: 2,208 acres, 146 Trails, 27 Lifts, 3,398 Vertical Drop, 300 Average Annual Snowfall, Base El.: 9,600 ft, Summit El: 12,998 ft, 15% Beginner, 33% Intermediate, 20% Advanced and 32% Expert. Options: No lift tickets - deduct $160, 6 Day lift ticket - add $45, No Airfare - deduct $300. There are no Senior discounts. September 10, 2007 Deadline: The lodging contract requires a commitment on the Hotel Rooms by 9/10/2007. Payment Information: $200 by 7/10/07; $400 2 nd deposit by 9/10/07; $400 3 rd deposit by 10/10/07; and final payment of $255 by 11/10/2007. Reservations & Questions: Send reservation form to Dan Aronson, 707 Beverly Road, Ambler, PA ; or d.l.aronson@att.net. ************************************************************** RESERVATION FORM Complete this reservation form and return your with reservation payment. Make checks/money orders payable to: Buck Ridge Ski Club. Name: Home Address: Home Telephone: Roommate Requested: Breckenridge Trip, January 19-26, 2007 # of Reservations x $ = $

9 Slopes & Trails Page 9 WOODBRIDGE LODGE RESERVATION FORM Note: Ski season reservations may only be made after October 1. WOODBRIDGE LODGE USAGE RATES (rev. 7/2004) Season Nov 1 Apr 30 May 1 Oct 31 Members $15.00 $7.50 Guests $20.00 $10.00 Rates are the same on weekends and weekdays. Children 6 and under are free. Member s Name Date: (nights) COST TOTAL: GUESTS are welcome when accompanied by a member. Maximum three (3) guests per member. Inviting member is responsible for guests complying with the Lodge rules and regulations. Guest s Name Accompanying Member Dates: (nights) COST TOTAL: Name, phone number, or where you can be reached: Make checks payable to BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB LODGE. Mail reservation form and payment to: Joan Strachota, 114 Maple Rd, Wallingford, PA Key Deposit - $75. Issue a SEPARATE CHECK and send with reservation form & payment. Enclosed is my check for $75. I understand that this key is due back within 2 weeks after my planned trip or my deposit check will be cashed. My check will also be cashed if key is lost in the mail. Signed: Any questions, jstrachota@comcast.net RESERVATIONS will be CONFIRMED after payment In full is received. PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR ALL RESERVATION REQUESTS

10 Page 10 Slopes & Trails SKI NEW ENGLAND!!! Two popular club trips are being run again more details will be forthcoming. However, if you want to reserve early now is the time. SUGARLOAF, MAINE JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 1, 2008 $ includes lift tickets, condo, lessons, pool and health club access. Does NOT include transportation to or from Sugarloaf or meals. JAY PEAK, VERMONT FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 1, 2008 ADULT $725.00, SENIOR (65+) $ plus lift $17/day All packages subject to a return discount if you were on this trip in the past two years: $30.00 discount, $30.00 discount; maximum discount $60.00 This trip Includes AMTRAK from Philadelphia to St Albans, VT where we are met by Jay Peak vans, meals, and lessons. Adult packages include lift tickets, senior package lift tickets are extra at $17.00 per day. The trip will coincide with Jay s Mardi Gras celebration week. Just remember no gambling on the AMTRAK mainline! A $ deposit will reserve your space on either trip. Please call or ASAP to register or with questions: Glenn Weisel glennskisail@comcast.net Home/office / fax / Cell ************************************************************** ADVANCE RESERVATION FORM SUGARLOAF / JAY PEAK Complete this reservation form and return your with reservation payment. Make checks/money orders payable to: Buck Ridge Ski Club. Name: Home Address: Home Telephone: Roommate Requested: Sugarloaf Trip, January 27 February 1, 2008 # of Reservations x $ = $ Jay Peak Trip, February 24 March 1, 2008 # of Reservations x $ = $ Please complete this form, make all checks payable to BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB, and send to: Glenn Weisel 28 East Hillcrest Ave. Chalfont, PA

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12 Page 12 Slopes & Trails In this issue: Annual Corn Roast & Meeting Schedule - p.1 Club News: Presidents Report, New Members, & Lodge Update p.3 Activities & Trips: Skiing, Hiking, & Biking - p. 4 Rafting the Lehigh p. 5 Lodge Work Party Report p /2008 Ski Schedule - p. 7 Breckinridge / EPSC Winter Carnival p. 8 Sugarloaf & Jay Peak p. 10 Membership Renewal p. 11 BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB P.O. Box 282 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010