Slopes & Trails November 2015 www.buckridgeskiclub.org U P C O M I N G P R O G R A M S C L U B N E W S & N O T E S Mark your calendar for our regular program meeting dates. It's always the second Wednesday of the month at 8 pm. November 11: Join us as Buckman s Ski & Snowboard presents the latest technologies for this year s ski and board gear including skis, bindings, boots, helmets, and goggles December 9: Our annual Holiday Social and Wick's Fashion Show. BYOB and a little dessert to share. Payment due by Dec 2; more info on p January 13: Winter board meeting. No program, but members welcome to attend and socialize. February 10: Pre-Valentine wine tasting with Dave Singer. Come out and find a good wine to share with your sweetie! Dave Singer will describe the wines we are tasting. Bring a bottle of your favorite! March 9: MEETING CANCELLED! The Board will be off skiing. You should be too! April 13: Learn about paddling with EMS. Election of officers. May 11: Final meeting of the year. Season recap and preview of next year s schedule. July? (TBD): Summer board meeting and picnic. Open to all members; details to come. Send any ideas for programs to MaryAnn Thomas (mathomas476@gmail.com) Don t forget our annual holiday social! It will be held on our regular meeting place on the regular date this year (2nd Wednesday - December 9.) Details and reservation form on page 4. We had a big turnout at the October meeting to see Ed Sobelewski s presentation on his recent trek to Everest base camp in Nepal. Despite some technical glitches, it was a fascinating program. A beautiful, colorful place in one of the most remote inhabited regions of the planet, where roads are meant for foot and animal traffic only. Ed was there when a major earthquake rocked the region. When we complain about losing power for a couple of hours, it was painful to see how much of a recovery effort will be needed to restore what little the residents had there. At the board meeting it was decided to cancel the March 2016 regular meeting since all the majority of the board would be away skiing. Finally, remember to renew your Membership! If you haven t yet you missed the early bird discount, but there is still time to renew without re-instatement charges. Renewal form is on page 5 or on the website. L O D G E U P D A T E Fall in the air means its time to schedule our work party at the Woodbridge Lodge to get it in shape for the coming ski season. The work party date has been set for the weekend of November 13-15. The usual maintenance chores will need to be done: general cleaning, dusting, and mopping laundering of bed covers and dish (Continued on page 4)
Slopes & Trails Page 2 NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Deadline for articles for the Slopes and Trails is the 15 th of the month. Send submissions to: Mike Fernandez 1118 Kings Highway Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Phone: 609-254-8461 Email: amf.snj@gmail.com For a paper copy of the newsletter, please call or email to be placed on the mailing list, or download from the web site. OFFICERS OF THE BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB President Dan Aronson 215-643-7252 d.l.aronson@att.net Vice-Pres John Theodore 610-623-3737 johntheo9@yahoo.com Secretary Pat Beccia 610-664-9506 beccia2@verizon.net Treasurer Linda Bailey 610-789-6823 lbailey1@verizon.net COMMITTEE CHAIRS Activity Treas. Dave Singer 856-261-7187 dsinger26@gmail.com Biking Dan Aronson 215-643-7252 d.l.aronson@att.net Paddling Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 amf.snj@gmail.com Hiking Mel Stiles 609-230-5046 melstiles435@comcast.net Lodge Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 amf.snj@gmail.com Programs MaryAnn Thomas 610-648-0249 mathomas476@gmail.com Skiing Dan Aronson 215-643-7252 d.l.aronson@att.net EPSC Rep. Dan Aronson 215-643-7252 d.l.aronson@att.net WOODBRIDGE LODGE Lodge Reservation Chair Lydia Hill, 1701 School House Lane, Ambler, PA 19002 Ph: 215-760-3322 / email: brsc_lodge_lmh@comcast.net Lodge Telephone Number 802-464-6591 Only if you have been repeatedly unsuccessful contacting the reservation chair, or have a problem opening the lodge door, should you contact the following people: Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 / Darcy Canu (978-314-1882) M E M B E R S H I P BRSC is an outdoor club for people of all ages who enjoy companionship in outdoor activities. For a membership application and procedures for joining, visit our website (www.buckridgeskiclub.org) or contact: Linda Bailey, Membership Chair Ph: 610-789-6823 / email: lbailey1@verizon.net C H A N G E OF ADDRESS If you are moving or changing your email address and want to keep Slopes & Trails in your mailbox or inbox, please notify Mike Fernandez or Linda Bailey using contact information on this page. REGULAR MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 8 pm AT SPRING VALLEY HALL (former Springfield Masonic Hall) on RT 420, SPRINGFIELD (DELAWARE CO.) PA. NO MEETING IN JUNE, JULY, OR AUGUST.
Slopes & Trails Page 3 A C T I V I T I E S & T R I P S SKIING Our Jay Peak trip is full! We tried to accommodate all who were interested, but could not secure additional hotel rooms. A few folks have been placed on stand-by, but unless we are notified of room availability by December 15 there will be not additional rooms. Don t let that dampen your enthusiasm - the weekend we return from Jay - March 11 to 13 - is an EPSC Council Appreciation weekend at Mount Snow. Make a reservation at the Lodge and take advantage of deeply discounted lift tickets. More details under EPSC News. For folks looking to travel west, the EPSC Winter Carnival will be held Jan 16 thru 23 at Big Sky, Montana. Big Sky is one of the premier resorts in North America. If you are interested in experiencing one of the best big mountain resorts, you can join the EPSC Melting Pot trip - see the flyer at: www.easternpaskicouncil.org/15/images/epsc_winter_ Carnival_2016_at_Big_Sky_-_EPSC_Melting_Pot_Trip_Package.pdf or check our trips that may be available through participating EPSC ski clubs. EPSC NEWS Sunday, November 8 - save the date for the annual Philadelphia Ski + Snowboard Expo and Auction from 2 to 5 pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. This annual event kicks off the winter season with representatives from many of North America s top winter destination resorts and day areas represented at the show! The event is free and open to the public to provide an up close and personal look at resort properties, apparel and accessories, equipment, retailers and services, as well as a chance to meet other regional ski/snowboard club. A special highlight of the show is the annual auction and fundraiser for the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC). Join us and get your bid in on tons of cool items - from unique vacation packages to lift tickets available during Live and Silent auctions held throughout the day. Plus many door prizes! Ample free parking at the hotel. Learn to Ski: EPSC will again be offering its Learn to Ski program for first time skiers. This is targeted to adults and older teens, and will be held at Spring Mountain for three Monday nights from 6.30 to 8.30 beginning the second Monday in January. If you have a friend or family member who has been hesitant to try it s a good way to see if its for them. At this time it is for skiing only. Check the EPSC web site for further details. HIKING 2015 FALL SHORT HIKE SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 25 The meeting place is at Granite Run Mall, Route 1 entrance traffic light, next to the McDonalds Restaurant. Drive in the entrance street and park on the back side of the curb in the mall lot. Meeting time is 9:15 to arrange car pools and parking, leaving promptly at 9:30am. Please bring lunch, dress in layers w/small back pack and $ for driver(s). Please call or text leader prior to hike, either the night before or day of hike, before 8:45am. This is a big help to arrange carpools, communicate weather cancellations, and if it is more convenient to meet at a trailhead. Hikes are approximately 5-7 miles and easy to moderate in difficulty. Consider wearing comfortable hiking shoes and bringing extra shoes since some hikes can be muddy (many trails are also used for horseback riding and dog walking!). Questions? Mel Stiles phone: 609-230-5046. Email: melstiles435@comcast.net. October 29 November 5 November 12 November 19 November 25 Stroud Preserve (Natural Lands Trust on Brandywine) Brandywine Creek SP Ridley Creek SP Maurice River Bluffs (NJ) Historic Smithville Park (NJ) Upcoming Winter Carnivals: After this year s Carnival at Big Sky, 2017 will bring the event east to Lake Placid, New York. If you have never been there, Lake Placid offers a host of winter activities in addition to downhill skiing. It makes and ideal destination for your non-skiing partner, so be sure it gets on your calendar! In 2018 the Carnival will return to everpopular Breckenridge, Colorado. Council Appreciation Days: Council Appreciation days are being announced by the ski resorts. These are a great way to save big on lift tickets! All appreciation days require you to present your club membership card with EPSC sticker along with photo ID. The following areas have announced days: Whiteface Mountain: December 6 & 7, 2015; January 8, 2016; February 1, 2016; March 6 & 7, 2016; and March 31 & April 1, 2016. Lift tickets are $42. Stow Resort: December 4-6, 2015; January 6-8, 2016; February 5-7, 2016; March 18-20, 2016; & April 8-10, 2016. Stowe requires participants to purchase ($5 fee) or present an Evolution Stowe Card. The card is specific to the holder and uses RFID technology for hands-free access to lifts. It replaces the traditional lift ticket and can be reloaded for future visits to (Continued on page 4)
Slopes & Trails Page 4 SAVE THE DATE! BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB HOLIDAY SOCIAL and WICK S FASHION SHOW Join us for our annual Holiday Social and Fashion Show Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 pm The festivities will be held in the usual meeting place: Spring Valley Banquet and Meeting Facilities Woodland Ave (Rt 420) & Spring Valley Road, Springfield, PA 19064 GPS address: 400 West Woodland Ave, Springfield 19064 COST: $10 per person Hors d oeuvres will be served. BYOB and some dessert to share (if you wish). Please REPLY NLT Monday, December 2nd. Yes I will be attending the Holiday Social. I ve included $10 per person with check made out to Buck Ridge Ski Club. PLEASE REPLY NLT 12/2/2015 Name # attending Send to Mary Ann Thomas, 1805 Westfield Court, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Questions? Contact MaryAnn Thomas at matskistuff@gmail.com or Mary Ann Popma at mapopma@verizon.net EPSC News (Continued from page 3) Stowe. Lift tickets are $45 per day. Mount Snow: The following dates are available to EPSC member clubs: Fri 12/18 = $37; Sat 12/19 - $42; Sun 12/20 - $37 Fri 2/19 - $52; Sat 2/20 - $56; Sun 2/21 - $51 Fri 3/11 - $48; Sat 3/12 - $56; Sun 3/13 - $51 Ticket rates are for all ages. Purchase lift tickets at group services in the Clocktower Building at the main base area on Fridays. On weekends you must purchase them at the group sales office in the Sundance group lodge. Sugarbush: Council Appreciation Week runs from Monday, January 4th to Sunday the 10th, 2016. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday and Sunday rates will be $50 and Saturday is $56. Redeem at either Mount Ellen Ticket window or at Lincoln Peak Guest Service Desk. EPSC Lift Ticket Vouchers: Look for details on the discount lift ticket voucher purchase program to be posted on the EPSC website (easternpaskicouncil.org) on or about December 1. Lodge Update (Continued from page 1) towels cleaning of silverware and utensil drawers exterior caulking and sealing outside cleanup of leaves and branches repair of toilet in 3rd bathroom replacement of light bulbs Replacement of batteries in smoke alarms and clocks. Party members receive one chit for each day worked, valid for one year from date of the work party. We will share food costs and attendees are encouraged to bring something to share as well. We'll plan to have a bonfire in our fire pit one night! If you are interested in attending contact Mike Fernandez (609-254-8461, email amf22000@yahoo.com - put "Lodge Work Party" in subject line). Also remember if you are a regular lodge user to check off the lodge privilege add-on to your membership renewal. You will pay for it with your first week-end stay, and help support the lodge as well. As we did last year, we will also be extending the lodge privilege to EPSC member clubs that maintain reciprocity with other EPSC clubs. If you have a friend in another club who you think would enjoy the rustic accommodations at the Lodge, encourage them to get in contact with us! Think snow!!
Page 5 Slopes & Trails B u c k R i d g e S k i C l u b Membership Renewal Form For renewing members only, not for new applicants. The bylaws of BRSC provide for a fiscal year renewal of dues by October 3l st. If you renew by September 30 th, you qualify for an Early Bird Special. Renewal is at the regular rate between October 1 st and October 31 st. After November 30, dues are delinquent and membership is terminated. Delinquent members have one year from November 30 for reinstatement by adding a $4.00 reinstatement fee along with the regular renewal rate. NOTE:The deadline for renewal in order for your name to be printed in the membership directory is October 31 st.you will not be listed in the directory if dues are not paid by that date. NAME: SPOUSE NAME (if family membership) ADDRESS: CHILDREN (if family membership - include year of birth): PHONE (H) (W) (C) EMAIL: INTERESTS (Check boxes): Ski XC Ski Paddle Hike Sail Bike Other Membership Category: P l e a s e c h e c k a s a p p r o p r i a t e Individual membership Electronic newsletter access Family membership Electronic newsletter access Optional: Early bird Rate B e f o r e 1 0 / 1 Regular Rate 1 0 / 1-1 1 / 3 0 Note: To receive preferred nightly rates($25 vs $35 individual) at the Woodbridge Lodge, you MUST check the appropriate Lodge Privilege box. For electronic newsletter access, please subscribe to the Yahoo list serve for email notification or visit the website (www.buckridgeskiclub.org) where the newsletter is typically posted by the first week of the month. Instructions on how to sign up for the list serve for email notification may also be found on the web site IMPORTANT All adult members (including spouse for family membership) are required to sign the following liability release. 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 of damage to my personal property which may occur by reason of my/our participating in the activities of the club. Date Signature Reinstatement Rate A f t e r 1 1 / 3 0 $20.00 $25.00 $29.00 $25.00 $30.00 $34.00 Lodge Privileges -Individual $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lodge Privileges - Family $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Newsletter via US Mail $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Total of checked boxes: Spouse Mail completed form with your check (your cancelled check is your receipt)payable to: Buck Ridge Ski Club, c/o Linda Bailey, 1100 Cobbs St., Drexel Hill, PA 19026 NOTE: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for (please check): New membership card BRSC decal (or you may pick them up at a meeting)
Slopes & Trails Page 6 Dec 11-13 Fri-Sun Jan 22-24 Fri-Sun Jan 16-23 Sat-Sat Jan 31-Feb 5 Sun-Fri Feb 19-21 Fri-Sun Feb 24-28 Wed-Sun Mar 6-12 Sun-Sat Mar 25-27 Fri-Sun BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB SCHEDULE 2015-2016 Ski Chair: Dan Aronson 215-643-7252 * DEPOSITS DATE TRIP NAME LOCATION LEADER MEMBERS GUESTS Hunt for Snow I Cross Country Weekend EPSC Winter Carnival (EPSC Melting Pot) Vermont Mid Week Ramble Paddlers Weekend Family Weekend Jay Peak Ski Resort Vermont Lodge Vermont Lodge Big Sky, MT Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 Dave Schoneker DSchoneker@aol.com $50 $70 $50 $70 $1949 Vermont Lodge TBA $125 $175 Vermont Lodge Vermont Lodge Jay Peak, VT Peggy Bradley tiptop2@comcast.net Cheryl Amey 610-593-2467 Mike Fernandez 609-254-8461 $50 $70 $100 $140 See Flyer - $950 p/p Hunt for Snow II Vermont Lodge TBA $50 $70 Woodbridge Lodge 2015-2016 Season * Member s Rate $ 25.00 Per Night * Guest s Rate $ 35.00 Per Night 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 deposit to account for the number nights that you will be staying. There is no deposit required for children six years of age and under, but the trip leader needs to know his/her name. REGISTRATION FORM TRIP NAME: DATE OF TRIP: NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE #: EMAIL: 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:
Page 7 Slopes & Trails WOODBRIDGE LODGE RESERVATION FORM Note: Ski season reservations may only be made after October 1. USAGE RATES (effective 11/1/2014) Season Nov 1 Apr 30 May 1 Oct 31 Members with Lodge Privilege $25.00 $15.00 Regular Members & Guests $35.00 $25.00 Rates are the same on weekends and weekdays. Children 6 and under are free. A family of three or more with Lodge Privileges pays a maximum of $75 per night, but all family members must be listed.. Member s Name Date: (nights) COST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TOTAL: GUESTS are welcome when accompanied by a member. Maximum three (3) guests per member. Guest s Name Accompanying Member Dates: (nights) COST 1. 2. 3. Name, phone number, or Email where you can be reached: TOTAL: Make checks payable to BRSC LODGE. Mail reservation form and payment to: Lydia Hill, 1701 School House Lane, Ambler, PA 19002 Upon receipt of payment Lydia will issue you the access code and instruction sheet for opening the Lodge. Only if you have trouble unlocking the door should you call Mike Fernandez (609-254-8461) Any questions, email Lydia at: brsc_lodge_lmh@comcast.net RESERVATIONS will be CONFIRMED after payment In full is received. PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR ALL RESERVATION REQUESTS
Slopes & Trails Page 8 In this issue: Club New & Notes - p. 1 Upcoming Meetings - Lodge Workparty Activities & Trips - p. 3 Skiing n Hiking EPSC News Learn to Ski - Council Appreciation Days Philly Ski & Snowboard Expo Holiday Social - p. 4 Ski Schedule - p. 6 Won t be long now! Buck Ridge Ski Club c/o M Fernandez 1118 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 This space for postage