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

26, 7pm at UUCB Church For those of us who enjoy winter sports, it s impossible to not notice the changes that global warming is already bringing to our mountains.

Come see how climate change is already impacting communities that depend on winter sports, from Vermont to Wisconsin and the Rockies and learn how ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving

1 Flatirons Ski Club March, 2018 An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group General Meetings are the Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, CO Saving Snow A Documentary Movie Monday, Feb. 26, 7pm at UUCB Church For those of us who enjoy winter sports, it s impossible to not notice the changes that global warming is already bringing to our mountains. Across the country, people who depend on winter for their livelihood are feeling the heat. On the sidelines of skiing and snowboarding, a struggle to reverse rising temperatures is unfolding. Come see how climate change is already impacting communities that depend on winter sports, from Vermont to Wisconsin and the Rockies and learn how ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving the way towards a clean energy future. The screening will be followed by a short presentation/update on the work of Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan organization working to pass national climate legislation. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR ADMISSION! Please contact Jim for Ticket Availability. FSC General Meeting is Thursday, March 1 st at 7pm HistoriCorps, a Workforce for Saving Places Location: the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, CO HistoriCorps is a Denver-based nonprofit that engages volunteers to do the hands-on work necessary to preserve historic buildings and structures for public benefit. Volunteers are invited to spend a week chiseling, sawing, hammering, and painting incredible places back to life! Liz Rice will talk about the organization and the preservation projects, she will also bring some of the historical tools that are used.

DATES DESTINATION LODGING 2018 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE COST SPACE AVAILABLE NIGHTS PER PERSON LIFT TIX. COST W/O LIFT DEPOSIT BALANCE DUE TRIP LEADER(S) Feb 23-26 Frazier, CO Frazier House 18 3 $135.

2 DATES DESTINATION LODGING 2018 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE COST SPACE AVAILABLE NIGHTS PER PERSON LIFT TIX. COST W/O LIFT DEPOSIT BALANCE DUE TRIP LEADER(S) Feb Frazier, CO Frazier House 18 3 $ n/a n/a $25.00 Jan.4th Brenda Mar 2-4 Aspen, CO Element Hotel, Basalt 26 2 $ tickets n/a $50.00 Jan.4th Sandy Mar 7-9 Leadville, CO Leadville Hostel 25 2 $85.00 n/a n/a $25.00 Feb. 1st Elease Suggested Overnight Ski Trip Fees. Fraser $15 Basalt/Aspen $40 Leadville $15 These suggested car pool fees are based on 5 cents per mile and 2 or more passengers. They represent a reasonable cost of providing a vehicle to the various ski resorts beyond merely gas usage. The fees include round trip to the resort and intermittent trips as needed to the base area. Final pricing is up to the discretion of the driver. Make sure you have an understanding with the driver before you leave. Note: If there is only one passenger, it is generally accepted that the cost of gas will be split between the passenger and the driver, and the passenger is encouraged to add an additional amount for vehicle wear and tear. 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 7:30am unless noted below. Please contact the trip leader as described below: MONDAY/TUESDAY THURSDAY Lois B Call Rich Arlene Feb 26 - Breckenridge $10 Feb 22 - 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.

+ Aspen/Snowmass 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, Colorado.

There is a restaurant on site & amp; bar, outdoor fire pit, fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, laundry & rooms or studios with kitchenettes. Web: http://www.elementbasaltaspen.

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.

By then everyone will be ready for beautiful powder at an un-crowded spacious affordable area.

The trip should cost approximately $85 for two nights with cooked breakfasts included.

3 + Aspen/Snowmass 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, Colorado. (The Aspen trip currently has an opening for 1 male) Info: New Element Hotel by Westin in Basalt, CO 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 LEADVILLE HOSTEL Ski Adventure March 7 th & 8 th The club is holding rooms at the Leadville hostel for the nights of Wednesday and Thursday, March 7 th and 8 th, By then everyone will be ready for beautiful powder at an un-crowded spacious affordable area. Activities will include downhill skiing at Cooper or Copper and cross country and snow- shoeing at Cooper and around the Leadville area. The trip should cost approximately $85 for two nights with cooked breakfasts included. The hostel has country charm and a great atmosphere and we have always enjoyed our stay there (particularly our cocktail hours). Senior lift tickets $34 and $44 per day. The trip is currently FULL but has a very short wait list. Please call Elease with any questions and add your name to the wait list. FSC Book Club MARCH Book Club Title: The Last Viking by Stephen R. Brown Date: Monday, March 12 th Time: Social time at 6:45 pm; discussion starts 7pm Place: Peter APRIL Book Club Title: All the Light We Cannot See by Stephen R. Brown Date: Monday, April 9 th Time: Social time at 6:45 pm; discussion starts 7pm Place: Pat

New Game Night When: March 16th from 5-8 pm Where: Sandy s What

Warm clothing in layers, yak tracks, snacks and lunch, and water

Meeting time is 8:45 at Meadows Shopping center on Baseline and

Questions: Call Connie or Sue Tuesday Hikes 2018 JUST a reminder

Bonnie has already signed on for a hike in May, the Bobolink

I will be gone for the March meeting but I will send a calendar

4 New Game Night When: March 16th from 5-8 pm Where: Sandy s What to bring: Slippers/socks (take off shoes at door), Games, BYOB, and an appetizer/snack to share! Thursday Hikers Thursday hikers continue to meet thru out the winter. Weather is a large factor as to where we go and for how long. Warm clothing in layers, yak tracks, snacks and lunch, and water are all you need to enjoy a winter hike. Meeting time is 8:45 at Meadows Shopping center on Baseline and Foothills Parkway. Questions: Call Connie or Sue Tuesday Hikes 2018 JUST a reminder Tuesday hikes will start in May. I will put the Notice of Hikes in April Newsletter for May. I'll be looking for volunteers. Bonnie has already signed on for a hike in May, the Bobolink trail. I will be gone for the March meeting but I will send a calendar and Signup sheet to the March meeting. I also would like input to changing the time to 5:00pm instead of 6:00pm. For info call Pat SAVE THE DATE! Canyonlands / Moab, May 8-11, 2018 Hike, Mountain Bike, 4WD, Auto Sight See Pot Luck Wednesday Evening 23 beds 3 Nights at Watermelon House and Grammas House $75 $25 Deposit Reserve: Stewart SAVE THE DATE JUNE 2nd for the FSC Spring Fling

S HOLD THIS DATE Sunday, June 10 ROCKIES BASEBALL AT COORS FIELD

Trips Aug. 10 th to 12 th & Aug. 17 th to 19 th Ben Eiseman 10 th Mt.

and 2 dinners $70 $25 Deposit Reserve: Stewart.

SUMMIT COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE Hold the Date: September 5th, 6th & 7 th

Please contact Richard if you have an interest.

Nancy Secretary Diana Treasurer Roger Publicity Reed Downhill

5 S HOLD THIS DATE Sunday, June 10 ROCKIES BASEBALL AT COORS FIELD Check for updates in the April Newsletter, Bonnie 10 th Mountain Hut Trips Aug. 10 th to 12 th & Aug. 17 th to 19 th Ben Eiseman 10 th Mt. Div. Hut August 14 16, 2018 Hut over looks Vail Ski Runs from Gore Range. Hiking 16 beds with sleeping bag Two nights and includes 2 breakfast and 2 dinners $70 $25 Deposit Reserve: Stewart. Save the Date FSC Membership Picnic Saturday, August 25 th, 2018 SUMMIT COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE Hold the Date: September 5th, 6th & 7 th Wednesday, Thursday& Friday following Labor Day. Two nights and three days of riding. Details pending number of riders, etc. Please contact Richard if you have an interest. Board Members and Support Staff President Donna Vice Pres. Nancy Secretary Diana Treasurer Roger Publicity Reed Downhill Activities Louise Stew If you like to join Flatirons Ski March Board Meeting Social Chair Membership Newsletter Webmaster Mailing Elease Linda Jane Roger Larry Club or have any questions about the club, please send an to: membership@flatironsskiclub.com Thursday, March 15th 6:30 pm at Stew s

MARCH 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

1 2 3 Aspen, CO 2 RD -4th TH 7p FSC Gen Mtg 4pm FAClub 4

FAClub 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7p FSC Bk Club FSC Board

27 28 29 30 31 4pm FAClub Good Friday Flatirons Ski Club

6 MARCH 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY April 15th, time 2:00pm at Buell Aspen, CO 2 RD -4th TH 7p FSC Gen Mtg 4pm FAClub Aspen 2nd-4th Leadville, CO 7 TH -9 TH 4pm FAClub p FSC Bk Club FSC Board Meeting 4pm FAClub pm FAClub pm FAClub Good Friday Flatirons Ski Club An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group PO Box 6120 Boulder, CO 80306

Flatirons Ski Club. April, Vice President Needed, Please!! FSC General Meeting is Thursday, "Snakes Alive!!

Flatirons Ski Club. April, Vice President Needed, Please!! FSC General Meeting is Thursday, Snakes Alive!! Flatirons Ski Club April, 2018 An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group General Meetings are held @ the Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania AV, Boulder, CO 80303 www.flatironsskiclub.com Letter