No other ski club in the Washington/Baltimore area has as diverse and excellent value in ski trips as does ours. The reason? We have folks who really like getting the best value for your dollar and who love skiing great mountains. We’ve worked hard over the past year to arrange great ski trips at great prices.

2008-2009 season

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Flight trips: Vail   Mammoth   Whitefish  
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December:    back to top

Snowshoe, West Virginia

When: December 31 - January 4 Cost: $TBD (skiers) or $TBD (non-skiers) Trip Leader: TBD ( ) Asst. Trip Leader:TBD ( )       Details: Join fellow club members for 4 days of skiing at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. This annual trip is always a quick sell out, bargain priced at $TBD for non-skiers and $TBD for skiers. The mountain has an average of 180 inches of snow annually, a 4,848 foot summit elevation, a 1,500 foot vertical drop, a 1.5 mile run, and a 22,900 people/hour lift capacity with 2 high-speed detachable quads. Snowshoe has 57 slopes for all skill levels; gentle ones for novices, long cruisers for the masses, and challenging runs like Shay's Revenge, with steeps of 52% and mountain-size moguls, and the legendary Cupp Run, designed by Olympian Jean Claude Killy. There are 14 slopes open for night skiing at nearby Silver Creek, snow tubing, a terrain park with a 300 foot half-pipe, ski and snowboard instruction, snowmobiling, nordic center, etc. For non-skiers and after hours, this mountain top village offers four-star restaurants, real nightlife, and over a dozen shops carrying supplies ranging from rugged winter clothing to handmade gifts. The trip includes a #-day lift ticket, bus transportation, discounts on ski/snowboard rentals, and # nights lodging at TBD. The trip has limited spaces, so please send a $100 deposit to reserve your spot. For more info, check with Trip Leaders listed above. Links: Snowshoe Mtn.

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Vail, Colorado

When: January 17 - 24, 2009 Cost: see Details Trip Co-Leader: George Orton (fujigeorge@earthlink.net ) Trip Co-Leader: Wendy Gibson (wendalyn2004@hotmail.com )       Details: Come join us on FSC's first Western ski trip of the season. Vail is recognized worldwide as one of the premier ski areas on the planet. So, it’s no surprise that Vail has been rated the Number 1 ski resort in North America 14 of the last 19 years. It’s the largest ski resort in the U.S., with the most groomed terrain anywhere. Talk about Gi-normous! With over 5,000 skiable acres including The Front Side, The Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin on 193 named runs. Vail boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year and an average annual snowfall of 348 inches. Vail Spa Condos located in the Lionshead area, offer spacious three bedroom / three bath units with fully-equipped kitchens. Relax in the indoor and outdoor hot tubs and heated pools. The Gondola and Ski Lifts are within walking distance. A free shuttle is available across the street. An incredible array of dining options and après ski activities await you. Mountain Statistics: Peak elevation: 11,570 ft. / 2476 m Vertical Rise: 3450 ft. / 1052 m Trail Classification: 53% Expert/Advanced, 29% Intermediate, 18% Beginner Longest Run: Riva Ridge, 4 miles/6.4 km Lifts: 32 Many non skiing activities are available on and off the mountain, such as dogsledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tubing and of course “amazing shopping”!! The Allegria Spa, named “Best of the Rockies” by Luxury Spa Finder, is just minutes away. Join us on this fabulous trip. This trip will sell out quickly, so reserve your spot now. Price options: $1325 pp. skiers, air & ground $1000 pp. skiers, ground only $1065 pp. non-skiers, air & ground To reserve your spot, send your $250 deposit (per person, payable to: Frederick Ski Club) to George. (contact him for mailing address) You must be a Frederick Ski Club member to sign up. For more info, check with Trip Leaders listed above. Links: Vail

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Mammoth Mtn, California

When: February 7 - 14, 2009 Cost: see Details Trip Co-Leader: Tom Jamison (tomcjamison@yahoo.com ) Trip Co-Leader: Bill Callahan (heavywill@aol.com )       Details: Come join us on FSC's first ski trip to Mammoth. While not as well known as that "other" California resort, Mammoth Mountain offers terrific skiing with over 3,500 acres, 400" of snowfall, and 300 sunny days per year! Every kind of terrain can be found at Mammoth, from bowls, gullies and chutes to wide open groomed trails for every level of skier. The Juniper Springs Condos are fully equipped two bedroom units with fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and much more. Enjoy the convenience of ski in/ski out slope access, and the in-house rental shop, Relax in the hot tubs and heated pools. The condos are located next to the Eagle Express 6 person chair lift. Mammoth Mountain Statistics Peak elevation: 11,053 ft. / 3369 m Vertical Rise: 3100 ft. / 045 m Trail Classification: 15% Expert, 20% Advanced, 40% Intermediate, 25% Beginner Longest Run: 3 miles Lifts and Capacity: 29 lifts, 50,000 riders per hour Many non skiing activities are available on and off the mountain, such as dogsledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tubing and of course apres ski partying. On the way back, we'll stay overnight in Reno for a little gambling fun. Price options: $1425 pp. skiers, air & ground $1025 pp. skiers, ground only $1173 pp. non-skiers, air & ground To reserve your spot, send your $250 deposit (per person, payable to: Frederick Ski Club) to Tom. (contact him for mailing address) You must be a Frederick Ski Club member to sign up. For more info, check with Trip Leaders listed above. Links: Mammoth Mtn

March:    back to top

Whitefish, Montana

When: February 28 - March 7, 2009 Cost: skiers: $1326 pp.; non-skiers: $1106 pp. Trip Co-Leader: Gene Tomlin (egtomlin@aol.com or 301-874-2269) Trip Co-Leader: Debbie LaScola (silverunicorn1@verizon.net or 301-694-7095)       Details: Come join us on FSC's first ski trip to Whitefish Mountain Resort (changed from Big Mountain Resort). It's the fourth largest ski resort in the United States and over 30 feet of snow covers it every winter. Over the last six decades, the resort has become known for its vast and uncrowded slopes and friendly attitude. With 3,000 acres of terrain and 94 marked runs, vast amounts of bowl & tree skiing, Whitefish Mountain Resort has terrain and service that rivals the best in the world -- without the crowds and lines typically found at the megaresorts. Whitefish Mountain Resort Statistics Average Snowfall: 300 inches annually Vertical Drop: 2,353ft/717 meters Average High Temperature: 32 degrees F Average Low Temperature: 17 degrees F Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire) Terrain Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced/Expert Superpipe & Terrain Park Summit Elevation: 6817 ft/2078 meters Base Elevation: 4464 ft/1361 meters Lift System: 3 High-speed quads 2 Quad chairlifts 4 Triple chairs 1 Magic Carpet conveyor 2 T-bars The Kandahar Lodge is a luxurious ski-in/ski-out hotel featuring an award-winning restaurant, lounge, wellness center with outdoor hot tub, indoor jacuzzi, steam rooms, dry sauna, exercise facility & massage. It also has heated boot rooms & ski lockers. The rooms are richly appointed with pine & leather furniture. The have tiled bathrooms with deep soaking tubs & granite vanities or porcelain pedestal sinks. They all contain a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board. Act fast, only 30 spots available on this fantastic trip! To reserve your spot, send your $250 deposit (per person, payable to: Frederick Ski Club) to Debbie LaScola. (contact her for mailing address) You must be a Frederick Ski Club member to sign up. For more info, check with Trip Leaders listed above. Links: Whitefish

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