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 from the President: Happy Spring! We have completed all of our winter trips with great success in terms of physical activities, enjoyment of the outdoors and forging new or deepening existing friendships. Speaking of which, do you have photographs taken on any of the trips which you could email to Stew? Stew traditionally compiles a slide show for the May 3 General Meeting which is the last meeting before our summer break. General meetings will resume Oct. 4 which is the date on which we set out trip sign-up sheets. The newsletter is issued year-round. Hope to see you at the May 3 meeting. Incriminating or goofy photos are especially popular! Donna FSC General Meeting is Thursday, "Snakes Alive!! April 5 th at 7pm Cameron Young, Executive Director of the Center for Snake Conservation, will examine the diversity of snake forms and functions and how these have shaped their natural history. The program will include live snakes and hands on demonstrations of how snakes see, smell, hear, move, forage, eat, and defend themselves. In addition, Cameron will explain the truth behind the myths that have created fear in humans and explain the risks, identification, and safety procedures for encounters with venomous snakes." Vice President Needed, Please!! Attention: The FSC is looking for someone to take on the job of FSC Vice President. Responsibilities of the VP are mainly to secure speakers for the General Meetings. The FSC Club meets from October through May. The October meeting is reserved for trip sign-ups and the May meeting is traditionally reserved for an end of season slide show compiled by Stew. This leaves the six months of November through April as needing speakers. The VP is free to line up any speakers which may interest club members. Programs in the past have included local ski shops and ski area reps, Rocky Mountain Rescue, Wildlife Rehab Specialists, Tenth Mountain Division, Boulder County Open Space, several volunteer, historical and scientific organizations and members. The VP is the keeper of the club s audio/visual equipment and would also be asked to lead General Meetings if the President is indisposed. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Donna.
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 Call Rich Arlene 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 Information on Ski Passes For the 2018-2019 Ski Season The Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass will increase in price on May 1, making April 30 the last day to purchase either pass at the lowest rate. Rumor has it that the cost will increase $100, but that has not been confirmed. The Ikon passes include Copper, Winter Park and Eldora with limited days at Steamboat and Aspen Snowmass, among a host of other areas. The Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass will increase in price on April 15. Like the Ikon passes, the amount of the increase is not yet disclosed. These passes include Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe with limited days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Telluride and the most recently to be added, Crested Butte. There are many other areas as well. For more information, check the websites at ikonpass.com and epicpass.com or call 303-729-3174 or Ikon Pass information and 970-754-0008 for Epic Pass information. Sharon W. Memorial Service April 8 th, 2018 Hello Members: Sharon W. was a member of FSC for many years. She died about a month ago, here are the details of the Memorial Service. Sharon s memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, followed by a gathering at the church on Sunday, April 8 th @ 2pm. FSC Book Club 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 promptly @ 7pm Place: Pat s, in Boulder CO MAY Book Club Title: Voice of America: Lowell Thomas & the Invention of 20 th - Century Journalism by Mitchell Stephens Date: Monday, May 14 th Time: Social time at 6:45 pm; discussion starts promptly @ 7pm Place: Julianne s
+ Third THURSDAY HIKERS Thursday, April 19th Colorado Front Range Trail Let's see what spring has brought to the South Platte River. This portion of the CFR is along the River, round trip 7 Miles. Trail is paved, no mud let's hope. Limit 12 hikers. If you want to bike please let me know. Meeting time 8:45a at Meadows Mall. RSVP to Dolores HOLD THIS DATE Sunday, June 10 th ROCKIES BASEBALL AT COORS FIELD Check for updates in the April Newsletter, Bonnie HEY, ROCKIES FANS! Once again, we will secure tickets for an afternoon game at Coors Field. This year the date is Sunday, June 10, at 1:10 p.m. and the Rockies will play the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seats will once again be in the shade. The price for each ticket is $12.00. I need to collect the money no later than May 22 nd in order to make final payment for our seats. Last year some of us took the RTD to the game and return; after the game we had dinner in downtown Denver. Please send checks made out to me (Bonnie) for $12.00 and send to me at: Boulder, CO 80304. If you have questions, email or call me. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for me to mail the tickets back to you when received from Rockies headquarters. 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 REI Members Free Machine Ski Wax Hello FSC Members: I am not sure if our FSC members know this as I just found out about it today (03/06/18). If you are a REI member, a machine ski wax is free. You do not have to have purchased the skis from REI. You can wait while the skis are being waxed takes about 15 minutes. Such a deal! Cheers, Arlene!
Canyonlands / Moab, May 8-11, 2018 Hike, Mountain Bike, 4WD, Auto Sight See, Pot Luck Wednesday Evening Three nights at Watermelon House and Grammas House $75 21 Flatirons members have already signed up. Still have a room for one man and a room for one woman. Reserve: Stew SAVE THE DATE JUNE 2nd for the FSC Spring Fling 10 th Mountain Hut Trips Aug. 14 th -Aug. 16 th Ben Eiseman 10 th Mt. Div. Hut August 14 16, 2018 The Mountain Hut overlooks the Vail Ski Runs from the Gore Range. Hike or just sit on the Patio. Two nights and includes: 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners $70 $25 Deposit Sixteen Flatirons members have already signed up for the trip. There are 9 Flatirons members are on the Wait List. Flatirons must reserve all 16 beds to make a 2nd half price reservation. If 5 additional members sign up on the Wait List (no deposit required) the Club will try to make a 2nd reservation. This lodge is one of the most popular and a Spring reservation is required now. To reserve, contact: Stew. Save the Date FSC Membership Picnic Saturday, August 25 th, 2018 SUMMIT COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE Hold the Date: September 5th, 6th & 7 th The three day two night bicycle ride scheduled for September 5-7. Wed-Fri now has 10 people signed up. A possibility for 8 different rides varying from green to black difficulty have been scouted. There is room for 20 people and ALL riding abilities are encouraged. The more people that are coming, the more subgroups that will be formed. Please contact Richard for more specific information.
S 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 in May is 7:45 at Meadows Shopping center on Baseline and Foothills Parkway. Questions: Call Connie or Sue 2018 Crested Butte Wildflower Trip, July 20 23, 2018 Linda and Chris will lead a Wildflower Rambles trip to Crested Butte next July 20 23, 2018-3 nights lodging at the Cristiana Guesthaus on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, checking out Monday. If you wish to go on this trip, a signup will available at the April meeting starting at 7:00 PM. It is for those who are ready to commit to go on the trip rather than those who are just thinking about it. There will also be a waiting list. If you have interest in going but are not sure, put your name on the waiting list. A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 is required at the time of sign-up either at a meeting or by mail. The total trip cost is $296.00. There are accommodations for 3 couples (king), 10 single persons in a queen+double (each with own bed) and 4 single persons or couples (queen). The carpool fee will be based on mileage at a rate of $.10/mile estimated at $50.00. Contact Linda or Chris at the April or May membership meetings or by e-mail/telephone with questions. Deposits and final payments can be sent to the Linda or Chris by mail (address available from the membership list). Full payment will be required by June 1, 2018. Hello FSC Friends!! The April Newsletter, the one you are currently reading, will be my last FSC Newsletter. I would like to thank everyone for their kindness and their contributions to the FSC Newsletter over the last 2 years. I have learned a lot and made many new friends! The good news is that I will be leaving you in the capable hands of LeAnn who is a wonderful lady and a computer whiz. LeAnn will be taking over the Newsletter Editor s position beginning with the May 2018 Newsletter. Many thanks and best wishes to you all, Jane. FSC Board Members President Donna Vice Pres Nancy Secretary Diana Treasurer Roger Publicity Downhill Activities Social Chair Membership Mailings Webmaster Reed Louise Stew Elease Linda Larry Roger If you would like to join the Flatirons Ski Club or have any questions about the Club, please send an email to: membership@flatironsskiclub.com APRIL Board Meeting Thursday, April 19 th @ LeAnn s Potluck @ 6:30pm Newsletter LeAnn
APRIL 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 April 15th, time 2:00pm at Buell. (also April Fools Day) 7p FSC Gen Mtg 4pm FAClub 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4pm FAClub 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7p FSC Bk Club FSC Board Meeting 4pm FAClub 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4pm FAClub Flatirons Ski Club An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group PO Box 6120 Boulder, CO 80306