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Flatirons Ski Club January, 2018 An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group General Meetings are held @ the Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, 80303 www.flatironsskiclub.

If you encounter an unfamiliar face at the General Meetings, please approach that person and initiate a conversation to make them welcome.

If you are on a wait list for upcoming trips throughout the winter, there is a high likelihood that you can get on the trip.

Thanks to all who came to the Christmas Party and who helped to make it such a warm and lively event!

Soft drinks and coffee provided. RSVP not necessary. Directions: From Baseline and US 287 in Lafayette- Go East on Baseline ( 7) for 4.5 miles.

1 Flatirons Ski Club January, 2018 An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group General Meetings are the Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, Message from the President: Hello, all! I trust you are enjoying your winter and the holidays. We have several members new to the club and I wish to extend a warm welcome to those folks. If you encounter an unfamiliar face at the General Meetings, please approach that person and initiate a conversation to make them welcome. If you are a new member signed up for a trip and are not sure with whom to carpool, please contact the trip leader for suggestions. If you are on a wait list for upcoming trips throughout the winter, there is a high likelihood that you can get on the trip. Try to keep the trip dates open on your calendar and stay in contact with the trip leader as regards potential openings. Thanks to all who came to the Christmas Party and who helped to make it such a warm and lively event! Warm regards from your Prez, Donna New Year s Eve Party 7:30 PM Sunday, December 31 st Join Nancy and Stewart for FSC s Annual New Year s Eve Party to welcome in BYOB and snacks. Soft drinks and coffee provided. RSVP not necessary. Directions: From Baseline and US 287 in Lafayette- Go East on Baseline ( 7) for 4.5 miles. Turn left (North) at stoplight (strip mall & 7/Eleven) on View Blvd. Drive 0.7 miles on View. One long curvy block past school and swimming pool turn right on Pine ST (Tamarack masonry sign also on corner). From I-25 at Lafayette/Brighton Exit 229- Turn left go West on 7 for 2 miles. At stoplight (strip mall and 7/Eleven) turn right (North) on View Blvd. See directions above. FSC General Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 4 th at 7pm Location: the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, The Eldora Ski Resort played an important role in the formation of the Flatirons Ski Club, as the club was started in the 60's by several Eldora ski instructors. It has always been a favorite place to ski for club members. Brent, the President & General Manager at Eldora, will give the club an update on all the exciting present and future developments at the resort. There will be ample time for Q&A so bring your questions. FSC Book Club - January 2018 Books for the New Year Date: Jan 8th at 7 pm Where: Jan s home in Boulder. Please send no more than 2 book nominations (title and author only) by January 4th. Recommendations for choosing books to Nominate: - If you want to make 2 nominations, please try to have one fiction and one non-fiction we would like to end up with about a 50/50 mix. - Know the book you are nominating either you have read it or at least parts of it or you know someone who has read it and really enjoyed it. - In addition to knowing the book, look at the Amazon star rating and reviews to get a perspective on how others viewed the book, consider whether the book topic will lead to a good discussion, consider the length really long books ( > 450 pages ) are less likely to be read completely. Or you could make a longer book your two nominations for two of the monthly meetings. If the book is new and only available in hardbound, consider the cost.

DATES DESTINATION LODGING Jan. 8-11 Jan 16-19 Granby, Steamboat, Snow Ranch Steamboat 2018 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE ST SPACE AVAILABLE NIGHTS PER PERSON LIFT TIX.

4th Stew Jan 26-29 Crested Butte, Cristiana Guesthaus 23 3 $305.00 n/a n/a $50.00 Dec. 7th Linda & Chris 5-8 13-15 Granby, Steamboat, Snow Ranch Steamboat 28 3 $165.00 n/a n/a $25.00 Dec. 7th Beth & Tom 16 2 $115.

2 DATES DESTINATION LODGING Jan Jan Granby, Steamboat, Snow Ranch Steamboat 2018 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE ST SPACE AVAILABLE NIGHTS PER PERSON LIFT TIX. ST W/O LIFT DEPOSIT BALANCE DUE TRIP LEADER(S) 14 3 $ n/a n/a $25.00 Nov. 2nd Beth 21 3 $ n/a n/a $50.00 Nov. 2nd Carol Jan Snowy Range, WY Old Corral 20 2 $90.00 n/a n/a $25.00 Jan. 4th Stew Jan Crested Butte, Cristiana Guesthaus 23 3 $ n/a n/a $50.00 Dec. 7th Linda & Chris Granby, Steamboat, Snow Ranch Steamboat 28 3 $ n/a n/a $25.00 Dec. 7th Beth & Tom 16 2 $ n/a n/a $25.00 Jan.4th Sandy Wolf Creek, Foothills 20 2 $70.00 n/a n/a $ st Stew Fraser, Fraser House 18 3 $ n/a n/a $25.00 Jan.4th Brenda Mar 2-4 Aspen, Element Hotel, Basalt 26 2 $ tickets n/a $50.00 Jan.4th Sandy Mar 7-9 Leadville, Leadville Hostel 25 2 $85.00 n/a n/a $ st Elease General Trip Policies Though the club doesn t expect to make money on trips, it does expect each trip to cover its costs. With that in mind, please be aware of the following policies: The NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT guarantees your spot on the trip. Notify the leader promptly if you have to cancel, even if you have only paid the deposit and full payment isn t yet due. If something prevents you from going and a replacement can be found, the replacement person can reimburse you. Make out a separate check to Flatirons Ski Club for each trip, and write the name of the trip on the memo line. If you are paying for another person with your check that person needs to be identified on the memo line, as well. Balances must be paid by the due date. If a balance isn t paid by the due date someone from the wait list will take your place. Snow Ranch YMCA OF THE ROCKIES Trip #1 January 8 11, 2018 Trip #2 ruary 5 8, 2018 The accommodations are large cabins, which sleep approximately 15 people. The trip fee includes use of the YMCA facilities, meals, and lodging. Snow Ranch offers cross country skiing, snow shoeing, swimming, roller skating, arts & crafts, and many other activities. Attendees prepare breakfast and food is available to make sandwiches for lunch. Space is still available on the first Snow Ranch trip, January 8 11 and the second Snow Ranch trip, ruary 5-8. Contact: Beth for additional information.

FLATIRON SKI CLUB / MID WEEK SKI SCHEDULE 2017/2018 Join us for a day of pleasurable skiing without crowds and lift lines. We will meet at Marshall Road in Boulder at 7:30 am unless noted below.

3 FLATIRON SKI CLUB / MID WEEK SKI SCHEDULE 2017/2018 Join us for a day of pleasurable skiing without crowds and lift lines. We will meet at Marshall Road in Boulder at 7:30 am unless noted below. Please contact the trip leader as described below: MONDAY/TUESDAY Call - Lois Call - Arlene THURSDAY Call - Rich Nov 27 - A Basin $10 Nov 30 - Copper $10 Dec 4 - Breckenridge $10 Dec 7 - Winter Park/Mary Jane $10 Dec 11 - Keystone $10 Dec 14 - Copper $10 Dec 18/19 Vail/BC 7 am *** $15/P Dec 21 - Winter Park/Mary Jane $10 Dec 28 - Copper $10 Jan 2 - A Basin (TUES) $10 Jan 4 - Eldora 8:15am Macy s $5 Jan 8 - Breckenridge $10 Jan 11 - Winter Park/Mary Jane $10 Jan 16 - Keystone (TUES) $10 Jan 18 - Copper $10 Jan 22 - Vail/BC 7am $15/P Jan 25 - Winter Park/Mary Jane $10 Jan 29 - Breckenridge $ Keystone $ Eldora 8:15am Macy s $ Vail/BC 7 am *** $15/P 8 - Winter Park/Mary Jane $ A Basin (TUES) $ Copper $ Breckenridge $ Winter Park/Mary Jane $10 March 5 - Keystone $10 March 1 - Eldora 8:15 am Macy s $5 March 12 - Vail/BC 8 am $15/P March 8 - Copper $10 March 19 - Breckenridge 8:30 $10 March 15 - Winter Park/Mary Jane 8:30 $10 March 26 - A Basin 8:30 $10 March 22 - Copper 8:30 CP $10 March 29 - Winter Park/Mary Jane 8:30 $10 April 2 - TBD TBD April 5 - Copper 8:30 $10 April 9 - TBD TBD April 12 - Winter Park/ Mary Jane 8:30 $10 April 16 - A Basin 8:30 April 19 and 26 TBA **CARPOOL (CP) FEE PER PERSON (CASH!) P= ADDITIONAL FEE FOR PARKING (CASH!) Locations are subject to change based on snow conditions and weather. A different ski area may be chosen if the entire group agrees. The carpool fees reflect the driver s true auto costs. ***Possible optional one overnight to ski Beaver Creek one day and Vail the next, or vice versa. Arrangements to be made 1-2 weeks in advance FSC will provide the name of the designated lodging so participants can organize carpools and make their own lodging reservations. Those wishing to do only a single day trip on Monday will have their own carpool and decide whether to ski Vail or BC. Steamboat Springs Winter Skiing! Jan. 16, 17, 18 returning Jan. 19 th The Steamboat Springs trip is FULL but we will accept people on waitlist. The Steamboat trip features a potluck at the the first night with chili (vegetarian and meat) accompanied by salad, bread, desert or side dish from participants. The remaining dinners are on your own discretion. There are many very good restaurants in town. There is free shuttle service to the ski area by bus that stops on the highway in front of the. The serves a basic breakfast. Rooms are double occupancy with queen size beds. Some participants choose to car pool, so look over those signed-up to make such arrangements. Snow should be good, so look forward to a splendid ski time. For more information call Steamboat Ski Trip Leader, Carol.

THANK YOU FROM THE SOCIAL CHAIR Flatirons Ski Club has the best volunteers anywhere which results in pretty awesome parties.

We had a wonderful music group accompanying the event and very much enjoyed the flute playing again this year.

I would particularly like to thank our President Donna for her help with the overall planning and her skill in the kitchen. It is a group endeavor and again YOU WERE ALL AWESOME!

Which trail we do is decided at 8:45a at Meadows Shopping Center taking into account weather and trail conditions. We'll continue to go high as long as weather permits, so come prepared.

We look forward to seeing new and old friends as we get to enjoy our mountains without the tourists! If there is rain or snow, call one of us to see if we are hiking that day. Connie or Sue.

4 THANK YOU FROM THE SOCIAL CHAIR Flatirons Ski Club has the best volunteers anywhere which results in pretty awesome parties. Again you all came through when needed from the Planning Committee, the Set Up group who decorated, set up food stations and set the scene. Our turkey, ham and stuffing chefs again delivered for us. We had a wonderful music group accompanying the event and very much enjoyed the flute playing again this year. The cleanup crew were patient and thorough and we miraculously managed to return the hall to its original state. I would particularly like to thank our President Donna for her help with the overall planning and her skill in the kitchen. It is a group endeavor and again YOU WERE ALL AWESOME!! Thursday Hikers Thursday Hikers meet each week throughout the year. Fall hiking will take us up to mountain trails and cooler weather. Which trail we do is decided at 8:45a at Meadows Shopping Center taking into account weather and trail conditions. We'll continue to go high as long as weather permits, so come prepared. Bring food for lunch, snacks, water and clothing for the changing weather conditions. Later we'll do trails closer to town. We look forward to seeing new and old friends as we get to enjoy our mountains without the tourists! If there is rain or snow, call one of us to see if we are hiking that day. Connie or Sue. Snowy Range Ski Trip January (Mon-Wed) Two nights at Old Corral Hotel in Centennial, WY (2 beds per room) $90 total with $25 deposit. Balance is due 1/4/18 Adult lift tickets --$49 Age Free 161 miles 2 1/2 hours No mountain passes 26 members have reserved a bed. Need 2 signups to fill existing 2 bed hotel room reservation. Contact: Stew 2018 WINTER CRESTED BUTTE at the CRISTIANA GUESTHAUS FRIDAY JANUARY 26 - MONDAY JANUARY 29, 2018 TRIP ST $ The Winter Crested Butte ski trip is full with one person on the waiting list. Trip information is coming out by shortly. Please or call Linda or Chris with questions or if you wish to join the waiting list. A more detailed description of the trip is in the October 2017 FSC newsletter. Wolf Creek Ski Trip 2018 ruary (Tues-Thurs) Two nights at Foothills in South Fork, - (2 bedrooms with kitchen) $70 total with $25 deposit. Balance is due 2/1/18. Adult lift ticket - $70 Age $41 Age Free 245 miles 4 ½ hours 18 members have reserved a bed. Need 1 woman to match roommates for existing reservations. The FSC needs 3 signups to reserve an additional suite. Pot luck dinner 2 nd night. Contact Stew

S The FSC is going to Steamboat Springs! ruary 13, 14 & 15 th Members & guests will be staying at the Steamboat (www.steamboat mountainlodge.

Hotel rooms have small refrigerators in the rooms. There is a shuttle bus to the ski area. Hotel has a nice hot tub on site. Cost: $115.

Hotel Location: 3155 S Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487 For more info contact Sandy Frasier Ski Trip.

Cross-country in several locations, great camaraderie and gourmet meals. The kitchen has a beautiful new glass-top stove!

) Info: New Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, is approximately 30 minutes from Aspen/Snowmass & walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Web: http://www.elementbasaltaspen.com, Price: $315 per person including a $50.00 deposit.

Two-day lift ticket is valid for skiing/boarding at Aspen Mtn, Snowmass Mtn, Buttermilk Mtn, or Highlands Mtn.

5 S The FSC is going to Steamboat Springs! ruary 13, 14 & 15 th Members & guests will be staying at the Steamboat ( mountainlodge.com) for two nights. A Continental breakfast is included (dry cereal, juice, fruit, yogurt, & waffles). Hotel rooms have small refrigerators in the rooms. There is a shuttle bus to the ski area. Hotel has a nice hot tub on site. Cost: $ per person (double occupancy - 2 Q-beds). Hotel Location: 3155 S Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, Colorado For more info contact Sandy Frasier Ski Trip. 23rd-26th Only TWO vacancies left, sign up soon! Enjoy skiing in Winter Park. Cross-country in several locations, great camaraderie and gourmet meals. The kitchen has a beautiful new glass-top stove! Contact: Brenda Aspen/Snowmass 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, Colorado. (It is not the Ritz but we have upgraded!) Info: New Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, is approximately 30 minutes from Aspen/Snowmass & walking distance to shops and restaurants. There is a restaurant on site & amp; bar, outdoor fire pit, fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, laundry & rooms or studios with kitchenettes. Web: Price: $315 per person including a $50.00 deposit. PACKAGE: Two nights lodging (for a studio with 2 queen beds/per room). Breakfast each morning. Use of room for club potluck on Saturday night. Two-day lift ticket is valid for skiing/boarding at Aspen Mtn, Snowmass Mtn, Buttermilk Mtn, or Highlands Mtn. Discounted ski rental including ski/boots/poles/bindings/helmets. For more info contact Sandy FSC Board Members President Donna Vice Pres. Nancy Secretary Diana Treasurer Roge Publicity Reed Downhill Louise Activities Stew Social Chair Elease Membership Linda Mailing Larry Webmaster Roge Newsletter Jane If you would like to join the Flatirons Ski Club or have any questions about the Club, please send an to: membership@flatironsskiclub.co m JANUARY Board Meeting Thursday, Jan. 18th 6:30 pm at Reed s Boulder,

JANUARY 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31st New Year s Eve Day 1 New Year s Day 2 3 4 5 6 April 15th, time 2:00pm at Buell.

6 JANUARY 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31st New Year s Eve Day 1 New Year s Day April 15th, time 2:00pm at Buell. 7 7p FSC Gen Mtg 4pm FAClub Snow Ranch, 8 TH -11 TH Martin Luther King Day 7p FSC Bk Club 4pm FAClub :30p FSC Brd Mtg 4pm FAClub Snowy Range, WY 22 ND -24 TH Steamboat Springs, 16 TH -19 TH Crested Butte, 26 TH -29 TH Crested Butte, 26 TH -29 TH pm FAClub Flatirons Ski Club An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group PO Box 6120 Boulder, 80306

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