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Richmond Ski Club Founded 1954

July 2021 The Pacesetter

What’s Going On?

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President’s Message Membership News

Birthdays

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News

As our summer fun starts, the Richmond Ski Club is excited to offer many activities in the great outdoors. If there is an activity you would like to lead, please reach out to our director

of activities, Linda Neal at [email protected]

As things heat up, the Richmond Ski Club Board of

Directors would like to remind everyone to have a fun and safe summer. Here are

some reminders to stay healthy this summer!

Membership Meetings will resume at the

Lakeside Park Club

1700 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228

SAVE THESE DATES!!

10/6 ~ 11/3 ~ 12/1 ~ 1/5 ~ 2/2 ~ 3/2

Great Socials with Fun Themes

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink 8 or more glasses of water per day to stay healthy & hydrated. 2. Stay Cool: Stay in the A/C indoors, go swimming, etc... 3. Know the Weather Forecast: Plan your days ac-cordingly depending on the weather. 4. Have Emergency Contacts: Have a list of people to call in case of emergency. 5. Know the Side Effects of Medications: Some medi-cations have side affects such as drowsiness or sun sensitivity. 6. Wear Light, Loose Fitting Clothing: Wear breath-able clothing and light colors that reflect the sun.


Our website offers all the information in our newsletter, plus: • RENEW Memberships online • Email links to all Trip and Activity leaders • Memories of trips and activities, including articles with

pictures • Newsletter archive • More to come

The Pacesetter is available online the last few days of

each month.

www.RichmondSkiClub.org

Board of Directors [email protected]

Officers

President Karen Noakes [email protected]

President-Elect

Eddy Long [email protected]

VP Activities Sandy Vermillera [email protected]

VP Operations Robyn Larson [email protected]

VP Trips Valerie Chafee [email protected]

Treasurer Juanita Weber [email protected]

Secretary Andrea Shimko [email protected]

Directors

Meetings Nancy Tickle [email protected]

Membership Jenny Comer [email protected]

News Stacy Sprowl [email protected]

Marketing/Sales

Regina Adams [email protected]

Social Betty Anne Harsh [email protected]

Activities Linda Neal [email protected]

Fundraising Sue Mullins Ramsey [email protected]

Info Systems Mike Larson [email protected]

Historian Steve Switzer [email protected]

Advisor Joyce Parkey [email protected]

Richmond Ski Club, Inc. P. O. Box 8912 · Richmond, VA 23225

Our Club is a nonprofit organization made up of a diverse group of families and individuals of all ages who share a love of snow sports. We have two simple goals: make skiing and snowboarding easier, more fun and more affordable; bring people together who enjoy these winter sports. Regular Membership Meetings are held October through March (the April meeting is a designated social meeting,) on the first Wednesday of the month at the Jefferson Lakeside Park Club. 1700 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228 Doors open at 7 pm.

Adopted by the Board of Directors on 5/18/16 Discrimination Policy Richmond Ski Club (“RSC”) is a 501(c)(7) non-profit organization. It is the policy and commitment of RSC that it does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. Richmond Ski Club is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, guests, volunteers and vendors. Harassment Policy Harassment is generally defined as a course of conduct which annoys, threatens, intimidates, alarms, or puts a person in fear of their safety. Harassment is unwanted, unwelcomed and uninvited behavior that demeans, threatens or offends the victim and results in a hostile environment for the victim. Harassing behavior and communication may include, but are not limited to telephone calls, emails, and other forms of communication, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs, lewd propositions, assault, impeding or blocking movement, offensive touching or any physical interference with normal work or movement, and visual insults, such as derogatory posters or cartoons. Harassment or intimidation of a member, guest, volunteer or vendor of RSC is specifically prohibited and may be grounds for revocation of membership.

Policies

The Pacesetter Our monthly newsletter is your guide to great trips, fun and activities with people

who share your love of snow sports and the outdoors. Copy deadline is the 10th of the month.

Email news and items of interest to: [email protected]

ADVERTISING IN The Pacesetter PAYS! Especially when you

target a select group of potential customers. With a distribution of almost 400 active members each month, your message will be reaching the most comprehensive group of skiers and snowboarders in the Greater Richmond area! The demographics of the reading audience are just what you want to reach—people with above average incomes, leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Anyone can advertise Non-member ads must be club-related. All advertisements are subject to approval by the Board.

Copy deadline is the 10th of the month. Email ads to: [email protected]

15% discount for advertising in

multiple issues

Inside pages: 1/8 page ........ $15 1/4 page ........ $25 1/2 page ........ $40

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

July 2021

The RSC Annual

Member Appreciation Picnic

2021-22 Trip Kick-off

Was a Great Success!

Sorry I had to miss it…

Thank you, Nancy Tickle (Meetings Director), your committee and all

the volunteers who worked so hard to make this such a great successful

event. Sounds like combining the annual Trip Kick-off event was a

great idea as well as most of the trips are full or nearly full. With the

early cut-off dates and steeper penalties caused by COVID-19 this takes

a lot of the heat off our Trip Leaders!

Our Activity and Social Directors have been hard at work developing a

number of upcoming events for our members. Remember that any

member can host an event or a last minute “Meet-up” by emailing the

appropriate Director or VP of Activities.

Remember if you are interested in becoming an RSC Trip Leader and

want to learn the ropes by running RSC Weekend Trips or RSC Social

Events, like white water rafting, camping/biking weekends, etc. Reach

out to Valerie Chafee [email protected] for ski trips or Sandy

Vermillera [email protected] for non-ski trips. We need

to get some weekend ski trips on the calendar for sure! The RSC Board is looking for someone to intern for the News Director

position for 2022-23 by working with this year’s News Director to learn

the ropes. If interested please reach out to President Elect, Eddy Long

[email protected].

My door is always open for suggestions, concerns, etc.!

Keep Calm and RSC on!

Karen Noakes, RSC President 2021-22

[email protected] or 804.337.5934


* Please note, for the privacy and security of minors, only Adults Age 18 and over will be included on the birthday list.

Mark Alvey Laleh Amin & Amin Tavassoli

Elham Tavassoli John & Christy Conner, Erin and Emily

Amy Halbrooks-Fulks Anna Howell

Michael Kirkpatrick Michael Lynn Greg Martin

Duane & Patrcia Oot, Connor Charles (C.W.) Rhodes

Deborah Saxon Sharon Simon

Jacob Sklar Linda Taney Ann Terry

Tom & Cheryl Thorpe Lindsay Walker Natalie Walker

Marbury Frostick 1

Jim Katsaros 1

Michael Larson 1

Art King 2

Michael Lynn 3

Sandra Stokes 4

Ann Tierney 4

Tony Brewster 5

William McDonnell 6

Ramaranjan Ruj 7

Bruce Gibson 10

Carol Thomas 10

Terrence Wilmer 12

Hal Costley 13

Valerie Chafee 14

Dennis Casey 15

Nancy Hague 15

Debbie Brewster 15

Denise Quigley 16

Donna Estler 17

Lindsey Borgsmiller 18

William Ervin III 18

David Kohnke 18

Jennifer Franklin 20

Kimberly Giancaspro 21

Natalie Walker 21

James Doyel 22

James Bennett 25

Charles Dickinson 26

Robert Withers 26

Anna Jean Oriole 26

Paul Fournia 27

Mary Jean Terrell 29

Beverley Beer 30

Carmen Fournia 30

Timothy Quinn 31

Ann Terry 31


Click here to check the Website for Updates & New Activities : http://www.richmondskiclub.org/events

We can’t lead activities, socials, and trips without leaders. If you have ever been interested in being a leader with the Richmond Ski Club, now is your time to step

up! For more information please contact the VP of Activities or VP of trips.

Date & Time Activity Location Contact Info

7/8

5-9pm

Happy Hour

River City Roll 939 Myers Street

Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 331-0416

Betty Anne Harsh

[email protected]

1/2 price beer, pizza

& select drinks LIVE

MUSIC!

7/16-7/18

Wintergreen

Summer Weekend

Chestnut Spring

Pavilion Wintergreen

Price Wood

[email protected] 804-677-5553

Click Here For Flyer

7/25

11:30 am

American Civil War Museum & Brown’s Island

Tour

480 Tredegar Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Linda Neal

[email protected]

Click Here for Flyer

8/22

1K Brew Crawl

Various Breweries &

Cideries in Scotts Addition

Linda Neal

[email protected]


9/19

Capital Trial Bike Ride &

Upper Shirley Vineyards

Charles City, VA

Judy Marstron

[email protected]


Our Club's Membership Year Runs from May 1 through April 30 each year. As a reminder, paid memberships for the 2020-2021 season have been extended to the include the 2021-2022 season free of charge. Currently we have over 400 active

adult members! Remember that in order to participate on a Richmond Ski Club trip, you must be a current member.

For questions about membership contact: Jenny Comer [email protected]

http://www.richmondskiclub.org/events

mailto:[email protected]


On Saturday, June 12, 2021, more than 140

Richmond Ski Club members gathered for our

first membership event since the pandemic on

the banks of the James River at the American

Legion Post #354. It was wonderful to see so

many friends and smiles!! The event was all

decked out for a “Christmas in June” theme to celebrate the

holidays that we missed with each other and to look forward

to our 2021-22 winter ski trip season.

Ski Trip tables were set up close

to the river and became the

focal point after lunch was

served. Several new members

to the club were present and

were pleased to learn there was

such a large group of people

who love snow sports in RVA!

Extra special thanks to the American Legion Post for hosting us at this fabulous venue.

A raffle was being held to support the Legion and the Legion Commander presented

Eddy Long, President-Elect, with a token of appreciation gift to the Richmond Ski Club.

Many thanks to the picnic committee: Nancy Tickle, Sue Mullins, Valerie Chafee, Linda

Neal, Karen Noakes; Eddy Long, President-Elect, who provided our leadership for the

event in great style; and the many members who volunteered their time to ensure the

smooth operation of the event. Preparations, decorations, registration, drink pouring,

food serving, and cleanup. Special thanks to Bill Ramsey for providing music for us all!

Annual Membership Appreciation Picnic

& 2021-22 Trip Kick-off


On Sunday, June 20th, thirty eight Richmond Ski Club members and guests

gathered for our annual outing to King Family Vineyards in Crozet, VA to watch

Polo Matches (Ladies Challenge!!) while feasting on an amazing potluck lunch

and enjoying some of the best wine in Charlottesville. It was a fabulous day and

great to be able to socialize in a large gathering once again!! Cheers!!


The Last Supper (A Celebration of R.S.C. ski racing)

After a tenure stretching over six decades, the Richmond Ski Club's racing program has finally come to

an end. Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, we were one of only three ski clubs in the U.S. that met the

criteria of having over 1,000 members (Los Angeles and Atlanta being the other two). With these two

clubs as our only competitors in the NASTAR races, we often shined in downhill competition nationally

(in fact, we took home the top awards back in 1990). In addition, the R.S.C. had always held its own

in our annual match-ups with the other ski clubs in the Blue Ridge Ski Council. However, with the

waning interest in ski racing among our membership, it has lately become quite the challenge to have a

group of racers that are willing to regularly spend their winter weekends trekking around the mountains in

the Mid-Atlantic looking for that elusive gold medal or pin. This widespread lack of interest has been felt

elsewhere as well, which caused the B.R.S.C. to vote to suspend the ski races held each year on the

Western Carnival trips.

Within our own ski racing programs (the Presidents Cup, the James Jalbert Award and the Club Races),

participation numbers had dwindled to the point that sometimes no one would show up for a race. It

became so bad that during the 2020 season only one participant qualified for the two President Cup

trophies. Though it pained me greatly to do so, recommending to the R.S.C. board to end the season-long

racing programs was the right thing to do. The motion was seconded and was passed unanimously last

year. We might, however, revive the one-day-only Club Races at some time in the future, but that does

not require enough attention to justify having a person on the R.S.C. board with those as his or her sole

duties.

After serving as either Competition Director and Race Coordinator over most of the past 30 years, my last

official act was to send out an invitation to all of our aged downhillers for one last supper together. We

met after the conclusion of the ski season in April at the Country Club of Virginia to hand out trophies,

enjoy the great camaraderie, relive war stories, and to remember those legendary club racers who came

before us in promoting our sport. The names of folks like Jim Jalbert, Sam Ukrop, Meade Broaddus,

Grant Eddy, Bill Carneal, and Ed Estes will always be associated with RSC ski racing.

It has been an absolute pleasure serving the membership of the Richmond Ski Club as either trip leader or

assistant trip leader on over twenty excursions around the world in addition to my racing responsibilities.

Though I have now physically moved away from the Richmond area to the "Wilds of Giles (County)"

near Blacksburg, I will continue to ski with my fellow R.S.C. members both locally and on week-long

excursions around the world in the years to come. Hopefully I will meet up with many of you on the

slopes or maybe even a racecourse next season.

Thanks for the memories and THINK SNOW!!!

Jim Cochrane

Past President 1997-98

Director of Competition 1992-1996, 2001-2003, 2017-2020

Racing Coordinator 2005--2016


Wintergreen Summer

Weekend

July 16 - 18, 2021

5 pm – 8 pm

Chestnut Spring Pavilion

Slide down a waterfall at Paul’s

Creek!

For more info contact:

Price Wood

804-677-5553

[email protected]

This year we are asking that everyone bring a covered dish to share at the Saturday picnic. All drinks will be BYOB.

Weekend Schedule: Cocktail hour Fri night, Sat: hike, picnic, & dancing at The Edge; Sun: hike & water slide

Friday Cocktails at Andi’s & Price’s, 5:00 pm, BYOB, 1623 Overlook (up one flight) Directions: Wintergreen Dr., past the Mountain Inn & Founders’ Overlook, right on Blue Ridge Dr. and

approximately a mile on the right

Saturday Hike 10:00 am: Meet at Andi’s & Price’s (see above)

Saturday Picnic: BYOB & Covered Dish, 5 – 8 pm at the pavilion, 94 Timber Camp Drive

Directions: Going up the mountain on Wintergreen Drive past the Mountain Inn and the Founders'

Overlook, turn right on Blue Ridge Drive, past Andi’s & Price’s and past the condos to Timber Camp

Drive, turn right. The swimming pool and pavilion are on the right.

Saturday PM after picnic: join us at the The Edge bar & restaurant next to the main lodge. They usually

have live music.

Sunday Hike 2:00 pm: short hike along Paul’s Creek for a water slide down slippery rocks.

Directions: From Nellysford on Route 151, turn west onto Monocan Drive and drive to the end, then take

a left on Rodes Valley Drive, left on Crawfords Climb and right on Paul’s Creek Cul-de-sac.

For your accommodations: Air BnB & VRBO have a number of great places to rent at reasonable

prices. Mike & Robyn Larson are renting theirs: https://www.vrbo.com/765969

Price Wood c 804-677-5553 Andi Morgan c 804 380-1657

Please email Price Wood @ [email protected] if you plan to attend and include your cell phone

number.

Please complete the waiver below and either email to Price or bring to Wintergreen:

Please complete the following waiver if you plan to participate in the planned Wintergreen Activities:

Print Name of Participant: ___________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: _________

If on behalf of a minor, indicate here: □ guardian of ___________________________ ______; age: _________

Cell Phone: _______________________ Email: _____________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ EC Phone: __________________________________

Liability Disclaimer: In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC or guest benefits of attending an RSC Social Event, I do

hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liability claims or demands against RSC, its Board and Officers, and each and e very

member thereof, which may arise out of, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family

by reason of such club membership and participation in club sponsored activities.


American Civil War Museum & Brown’s Island Tour July 25, 2021

11:30 – Brown’s Island Guided Tour

12:15 – Independent Tour of the American Civil War Museum

Located in downtown Richmond along the James River, the historic

Tredegar site is home to an award-winning 30,000 sq. ft. museum

surrounding the industrial ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. The building

contains two galleries with over 500 artifacts on display.

Please email Linda Neal at [email protected] or call

(804) 350-3589 to reserve your spot.

Please make checks payable to the Richmond Ski Club and mail to:

Linda S Neal 3401 Swanhollow Circle

Richmond, VA 23233

COST: ADULTS - $17 SENIORS - $15 (65+)

To reserve your spot, she must have your check no later than JULY 9, 2021. Parking is available on site and free with museum admission.

Address: 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA 23219


RSC’s Summer 1K Brew Thru

JOIN YOUR FELLOW SKI CLUB FRIENDS! In Scott’s Addition

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Obtain your Race Bib & Course Map at Three Notch’d Brewing

at 1:30 PM. (2930 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA)

1K START TIME: 2pm

Move at your own pace….Obtain Stamps!

Afterwards we will meet at 5:30 at the Roof Top of the Hof

Garden located at 2818 Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23230.

For more information and to register by August 17,

email Linda Neal at [email protected]


Upper Shirley Winery &

Capital Trail Bike Ride

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Moderately Easy 1.5 Hour Bike Ride and Lunch Meet at 10:30 AM - ride starts @ 11 AM

Park/Meet at Upper Shirley Vineyards – on Route 5

600 Shirley Plantation Rd, Charles City, VA (Members/Friends welcome!)

Bring a bike, helmet, sunscreen, water, and dress for biking for the ride.

Bring a chair or blanket, bug spray and $$$ for your lunch after the ride at Upper Shirley Winery (600 Shirley Plantation Rd, Charles City, VA 23030).

We will ride for 45 minutes on the Capital Trail, then ride back for 45 minutes to the Winery. After our ride, we will enjoy a relaxing lunch and wine at the beautiful winery on the James River.

For non-bikers, meet us at the winery @ 1 PM, to enjoy lunch with our group.

Weather Warning: This ride will be CANCELLED if the weather is deemed unsuitable for riding. Contact Judy Marston –[email protected] – 804-332-3107 for more information.


There are many types of policies from single trip to annual travel policies.

Some policies have limited cancellation reasons (work is generally not a valid reason to cancel) and some policies allow cancellation for any reason (these policies are generally more expensive)

There are many vendors offering policies, including online, through an insurance agent, or through a credit card used to purchase a trip. For any trip insurance you may wish to purchase, you must carefully read each policy

to fully understand exclusions and other limitations. Many policies may or may not be written specifically for COVID-19, but you need to understand all exclusions to your policy

Be aware of date restrictions on policy purchases. They may need to be purchased within a certain time period (often within 2 weeks) of signing up for a trip. “Sign up” dates may vary among carriers (i.e., date the deposit/

payment check is written, date check is deposited, credit card transaction date).

While the club will be looking at cancellation policies in upcoming contracts so that we are all protected, we also recommend you purchase Trip Insurance which can also help protect you in case of illness or injury prior to or on a trip.

Dates Leaders Destination (Click on Name for Flyer)

October 28 - November 6, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday)

Jim Willis Cami Raimo

Aruba

Jan. 14- Jan. 18

Robyn Larson Sonny Clarke

Powder Mountain, UT

Jan. 22 - Jan. 29 Marshall Walsh Ken Oriele

Steamboat FULL WITH WAITING LIST

Feb. 5 - Feb. 12 Nancy Tickle Teresa Stokes

Aspen/Snowmass

Feb. 12 - Feb. 19 Mike Larson Dan Trachtenberg

Mt. Bachelor

Feb. 26 - Mar. 5 Valerie Chafee Joyce Parkey

Breckenridge, CO NEED ONE SINGLE FEMALE

NEED ONE SINGLE MALE

Mar. 4 - Mar. 12 Karen Noakes Eddy Long

Alyeska, AK FULL WITH WAITING LIST

Mar. 12 - Mar. 19 Karen Cameron Lynn McGuffin

Banff FULL WITH WAITING LIST


Travel Insurance Considerations for Today’s COVID-19/Pandemic World

The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 is making long-term planning of any sort tricky, and Richmond Ski Club members who wish to sign up for an RSC Trip may have concerns and are wondering what Travel Insurance Option would work best during such unfamiliar times. Force Majeure clauses may be in affect as well, but how they relate to various circumstances will vary depending on the insurance carrier, so be sure to ask.

The Richmond Ski Club Board of Directors strongly suggests that each of its members who are considering an RSC trip do their own research to determine the best options for their own comfort and needs. Travel insurance policies are the most comprehensive option but are often difficult to navigate. The RSC Board cannot stress the importance of reading all the fine print to be sure you fully understand what each policy will and will not cover.

First, here's how travel insurance generally works. These policies are designed to cover "unforeseen losses incurred while traveling" and include a wide range of things, from lost luggage to the cost of meals and accommodations during an unexpected delay to additional medical expenses resulting from an on-trip injury or illness.

Trip cancellation is typically included in standard policies and reimburses 100% of a traveler's prepaid and non-refundable expenses—if the reason for cancellation is on the policy's approved list. The most common covered reasons are a trip participant’s illness (including COVID-19 illness), injury, or death of the traveler/traveling companion, or a family member. Reasons such as inclement weather, terrorism, and natural disasters may be included but check the fine print. Standard Policies must be purchased prior to final trip payment to tour operator.

Most policies will not cover any cancellation related to Covid-19. To be covered for trip cancellation, the impacting event must be listed in their insurance policy certificate. Viral outbreaks, pandemics, and epidemics aren’t typically listed within a standard policy. Cancelling because they one is too scared or concerned to travel won’t be covered.

A Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) policy may provide an exception. It really does mean for “nearly any reason” (other than fear of travel); i.e., my dog is sick, not liking the snow forecast, not getting along with traveling companion, etc. However, not all CFARs cover cancellation due to pandemic situations or COVID-19-related travel fears, so be sure you understand the reasons for cancelling that are listed in your insurance certificate!

CFARs have very strict rules on when the policy must be purchased or added to an existing policy and the date seems to vary between carriers. Most state that a policy must be purchased within 14 days of the date on your check or charge for initial trip payment. Other policies say 20 days, and still others say 24 hours. Be sure to do your research prior to making your first payment.

Generally, a "cancel for any reason" policy covers no more than 75% of the full cost your trip if cancellation reason is not explicitly listed as covered within your policy certificate (if reason is listed as allowable the 100% refund will apply). To cancel for any reason, you must cancel no later than 48 hours prior to trip departure date. CFAR policies typically cost about 40% more than a standard policy.

NOTE: “time is of the essence” if considering a CFAR policy – DON’T DELAY!

Travel Insurance Search Engines: www.sevencorners.com or www.squaremouth.com Other Options: Ask your Trip Leader – Most Tour Operators Offer Travel Insurance

Call Myra at Travel Protectors 1-703-443-9055

NOTE: ANY OPTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR TRIP LEADER OR AS MENTIONED ABOVE ARE ONLY INTENDED TO SERVE AS A STARTING POINT FOR YOU TO BEGIN YOUR OWN RESEARCH! AND AS ALWAYS NOTED, TRIP INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL BUT

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!


Powder Mountain, Utah— MLK Weekend 2022 Utah POW Without the Crowds!

January 14-18, 2022 $1,202.00 pp double occupancy

Trip Leaders - Robyn Larson and Sonny Clarke

Even on a holiday weekend, lift lines are minimal. Over 8400 acres with a max of 1500 skiers per day!

Pricing:

$1,202 pp double occupancy

Single Supplement $315

Deduct $492 for no air

Senior skiers:

age 64-75 deduct $55

age 75+ deduct $225

Deduct $225 for non-skier

You Must be a Richmond Ski

Club or BRSC club member

Send deposit $250pp to RSC-Ogden at : Robyn Larson , 2289 Wheatlands Drive, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103

Payment Schedule: $250 Deposit, $250 by Sep 10, $250 by Oct 10, Balance Due by Nov 10!

Powder Mountain is truly an unknown gem! With the recent

expansion, it has 8,464 acres of skiable terrain suitable for all levels of

skiers and boarders. They cap tickets sales at 1500 so you are

guaranteed to have no lift lines and you can find fresh powder for

days after a snowstorm. The mountain has a unique set up with

various places where one can take a single run on a snow cat to drop

you off in nearly untouched snow, all while being in bounds.

Advanced skiers can also experience Powder Country, where you ski

down to a bus stop that will drive you back up! Don’t worry, there are

plenty of groomed trails also.

We will be staying in Ogden UT, about 20 miles from the resort. We

will have a PRIVATE bus to take us to and from the mountain, but the

town bus is also an option if you want a shorter or slightly longer ski

day.. We will stay very convenient to the Historic District with many

restaurants ranging from budget to high end. Within walking distance

is the Salomon Center with indoor rock climbing, indoor skydive,

bowling, and a movie theater.

Contact Robyn Larson - [email protected], 804-337-7277

Or Sonny Clarke—[email protected], 804-350-1566

for more information

Includes:

Round trip flight RIC to Salt Lake

City

Bus from airport and private

bus to/from ski resort

3 days lift tickets Powder Mt

4 nights lodging with breakfast

included at NEW Home2

Suites

Welcome Party & Pizza Party

Pizza Party


Mt Bachelor, OR Join Mike Larson & Dan Trachtenberg

February 12-19, 2022 –$2,050 ( P P D o u b l e O c c u p a n c y )

Deductions: Non-Skier or IKON pass -$270, Senior Skier (65-69) - $42, Super Senior (70+) -$95, No Air -$632 Additions: Single Supplement +$799 -6 t h day ski Adult/Senior/Super Senior: $41/$26/$19 -

Valet ski storage at Mt Bachelor: $20

Trip Includes: 5 of 6-day lift tickets Roundtrip Air and Ground Transportation (only 17-mile Bus Ride) Pre-Trip Party, Welcome Reception, Daily hot breakfast buffet, Happy Hours, Group Dinner, bus to Mt. Bachelor (two

busses in morning, two in afternoon, 22 miles (30 min) each way)

Additional Activities (subject to availability): Brew Tours, Lava Tunnels, High Desert Museum, day trip to Crater Lake

DoubleTree Bend Hotel – In the Heart of Bend!

The DoubleTree is the premier location for ski groups in Bend as it is within walking distance to almost everything in town! A daily hot breakfast will be provided. There is a pool, hot tub, fitness center, and bistro. There are many great restaurants and nearly 30 breweries!

Mt Bachelor Stats

.

The Mountain Stats:

Trails and Terrain: 4,323acres 101 marked trails – 12 Lifts (6 Express) 360 deg mountain allows different aspects

Snowfall and Temperatures: Seasonal Snowfall: 462” average Average 150”-200” snowbase

Elevation: Summit elevation 9,065 Base elevation 5,700 Vertical drop 3,365

15% Easier 35% More Difficult 30% Advanced 20% Most Difficult – Use Extra Caution

Mt Bachelor is a huge, dormant volcano that receives a lot of snow has a vast amount of terrain. There is no lodging on mountain so everyone must commute back and forth from Bend on a gentle sloped highway. Mt Bachelor is known for many excellent intermediate runs and also offers challenge for advanced skiers. The City of Bend has over 90,000 people and has no shortage of things to do for an off day or a non-skier. Bend is known for its outstanding breweries and has dozens of restaurants within a half mile walk of the DoubleTree.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY BY SENDING IN TRIP APP AND $250 DEPOSIT FOR RSC-Bachelor To:

Dan Trachtenberg, 3111 Darnley Dr, Richmond VA 23235. Payment Schedule: June $250, July $250, Aug 250, Sept $250, Oct $250, Nov 15: Balance Due

For more information contact: Mike Larson [email protected] (804) 839-1361 or Dan [email protected] (804) 536-3709


FEBRUARY 26 -MARCH 5, 2022

BRECKENRIDGE, CO Join Joyce & Valerie and experience the Breck Effect!

A true mountain town, Breckenridge is where people go to feel alive

with a contagious energy, an up-for-anything vibe, and a fun-loving

sense of adventure. Family friendly but with an amazing nightlife all

wrapped up in one.

Breckenridge is made up of 5 distinct peaks, 2908 skiable acres,

and with terrain ranging from mellow rolling learning greens to

majestic high alpine chutes and bowls. There is something for

every skier.

We are staying at Beaver Run Resort in 2 BR/2BA condos, which

are ski-in ski-out at the bottom of Peak 9 and the base of Beaver

Run Super Chair. Just a short ride to town to experience shops,

galleries, and restaurants or make use of amenities including onsite

restaurant, spa, and outdoor pool.

IMPORTANT: Epic day passes are non-refundable, non-transferable,

and subject to price increases until purchased. We highly

recommend trip insurance because at time of sign up, your pass will

be purchased at its current price before any further increases.

Payment schedule: $500 deposit (required to secure Epic Pass), $300 July 1, $300 Aug 1, $300 Sept 1, $300 Oct 1, and balance due Nov 1, 2021.

** Pass not eligible for Senior discounts

$2135 per person includes:

Roundtrip flight non-stop

Richmond to Denver

(Air deduction $375)

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Roundtrip transfers from

airport to lodging

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7 nights double occupancy

in 2BR/2BA condos

ski-in ski-out lodging at

Beaver Run Resort next to

the Beaver Run Super

Chair and Quicksilver 6

(Single supplement $925)

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EPIC Pass valid on this trip

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5 day NON-REFUNDABLE

NON-TRANSFERABLE

Epic Restricted Day Pass

valid at ALL area

Vail Resorts**

NOTE: Price increases on

Epic occur regularly.

Lock in your price today!

Optional Package pricing: $2204 – 6-day Epic Restricted Day Pass

$1836 - non-skier package

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Socials, welcome

reception, pizza party,

group dinner, and more!

SEND $500 DEPOSIT PAYABLE TO RSC-BRECKENRIDGE

WITH TRIP APP TO:

JOYCE PARKEY 3111 Darnley Dr

Richmond, VA 23235 804-304-3479

[email protected]

VALERIE CHAFEE

804-241-3966 [email protected]

6/18/21 – Trip almost full. Space left for one

single Male and one single Female. Will

accept applications for waiting list.


Join Karen Noakes & Eddy Long in Alaska For A Winter Adventure - Not Your Average Ski Trip!

March 4th – 12th, 2022 (9 days of Adventure)

Estimated Trip Cost: $2555 Price may fluctuate due to final flight selection

Trip Includes: 2 Nights Lodging at The Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage for part of the

2022 Rondy Fur Rendezvous and start of the “World Famous” Iditarod Races

6 Nights of Luxury Lodging at Alyeska Ski Resort (Optional Winter Adventures @ Extra Cost) Hotel Alyeska is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers & spectacular ocean views! Alyeska offers mountain experiences for skiers and riders at all levels : Experts love the North Face, featuring North America’s longest continuous double black run - Take a backcountry ride from its private helipad with Chugach Powder Guides - Intermediate and advanced skiers love the wide open bowls & long top-to-bottom runs - Tree-lined groomed runs are ideal for the beginner – Freestylers can check out the features at either terrain park. And with its average annual snowfall of 650 inches with 2,500 vertical feet of diverse terrain, and short lift lines, Alyeska Resort lives up to – and helps define – Alaska’s spectacular “steep and deep” reputation.

Roundtrip Airfare & Ground Transportation - 4 of 5 Day Adult Lift Ticket (other options available) Pre-trip Meeting – Welcome Reception – Rondy Festival Festivities - On-trip Socials – Group Dinner – And More!

No Air – Deduct TBD / Single Supp – Add $1100 / No Lift – Deduct $250 (call for other lift options)

For More Information Call or Email: Karen Noakes – 804.337.5934 – [email protected]

Eddy Long – 804.998.7688 – [email protected]

Send Trip App and $250 Deposit to Reserve Your Spot to: RSC Alyeska 2022, 1322 Walton Bluff Terrace, Midlothian, VA 23114

Payment Schedule: $250 w/Trip App - $300 per month – Bal. Due December 28th, 2021


BANFF/LAKE LOUISE, CANADA Three ski resorts, breathtaking views & a bucket list trip!

MARCH 12-19, 2022

With three world-class ski resorts –Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and the Lake Louise Ski Area– 8,000 acres

of skiable terrain in the Canadian Rockies (a UNESCO Heritage Site), Banff is the place to be if you're looking

for a memorable ski and snowboard experience. As most skiing is above 7000 feet, the views are unforgettable,

and no lift lines! When not skiing, Banff National Park and adjoining Jasper National Park offer unbelievable

natural beauty via Icefields Parkway right at your doorstep. This is a bucket list vacation!

• Pre-trip party with great food & drinks

• Round trip airfare from Richmond to Calgary Airport (Subtract $340 for own air)

• Round trip transfers from Calgary to Lake Louise/Banff (< 2 hours)

• 7 nights lodging – Luxury hotels (with tremendous amenities) - 3 nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake

Louise & 4 nights at historic Fairmont Banff Springs; hotel transfers luggage between hotels directly to

room

• Regular shuttles to/from hotels, ski areas and town (all within Banff National Park)

• Five day lift ticket good for all three ski areas (non-skier subtract $393); 6th day ticket for added $98;

Seniors (65+ yrs) deduct $73 (5 day; deduct $10 on 6 day) and child and youth discounts

• Group welcome reception

• A formal & an informal dinner & an après ski at several of the many charming and culinary venues

Amazing price (the exchange rate is still very good) for a world-class vacation!

$2,125 each for single bed (one queen or king bed); $2,195 each for room with two beds

For Information Contact:

Karen Cameron at 804-514-8692; [email protected]

Lynn McGuffin at 804-543-9159; [email protected]

To reserve your spot, send completed trip application and $250 deposit check (RSC-Banff) to:

Lynn McGuffin, 10913 Dominion Fairways Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Another $400 due 5th of each month from August-November; December 8th balance due.

RSC membership is required to participate. All participants must have a US Passport with an expiration date

six months or more from the trip date. We expect the Canadian border to be open but cannot guarantee it

and strongly encourage participants to purchase trip insurance and have documentation of COVID

vaccination.


MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

RSC Membership 9075 Hopkins Branch Way Mechanicsville, VA 23116 [email protected]

Revised 05-23-2021

MAIL FORM & CHECK TO:

JOIN/RENEW ONLINE www.RichmondSkiClub.org OR

Membership Term 5/1/21 to 4/30/22

Check one: New Application Renewal

For Family Membership (Must have same residence, can include dependent children 25 and under)

http://www.RichmondSkiClub.org


Liability Disclaimer: In consideration of the benefits of membership in RSC, I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all liability claims or demands against RSC, its

Board and Officers, and each and every member thereof, which may arise out of, or be related to any injury, damage or pecuniary loss to me or any member of my family by

reason of such club membership and participation in club-sponsored activities.

Membership Qualification: Per Article III of the By-Laws of Richmond Ski Club, Inc., all trip participants must be a member in good standing of the RSC in order to participate

on an RSC trip. I/We understand that if my/our RSC membership is/are not current and paid in full at the time the Trip Application is submitted, that said Trip Application and

Deposit will be held until membership verification is confirmed by the Membership Director and that my/our space on trip is not guaranteed until confirmed.

Cancellation Policy: The fees listed below will be charged for all cancellations except when the date or destination changed after a member signed up for the trip, when the

price exceeds the estimated published price range in effect at the date of sign-up by 5% or more, if membership is revoked for just cause (Article III Section 6 of By-Laws),

or by permission of the VP of Trips in the event of a cancellation out of the control of the individual for injury, death or serious illness in the family, or job related. Refunds

(less administrative fees) will be made only if a replacement person is found. A cancellation can only be replaced if an activity is full, and cancellees will be replaced in order

of their cancellation. If no replacement is found, any unrecoverable expenses paid by RSC will be deducted from the refund.

Disputes: Any disputes arising from this contract will be settled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Disputes will be adjudicated using the courts of the City of

Richmond, Virginia

Charitable Disclaimer: Payments, Contributions or gifts to The Richmond Ski Club are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.

Cancellation Fees: Weekend Trip-$25 Week Trip-$50

Trip Insurance, due to the uncertainty of COVID-19-related issues, is highly recommended when purchasing a trip of any duration for future travel. A “cancel for any reason”

policy may be the only one that will cover COVID-19. However, be sure to carefully read and understand all that is covered under any policy to ensure it covers all your specific trip needs; i.e., COVID-19-related issues, downhill skiing (which is not covered under some policies), etc. I/We intend to purchase travel insurance Yes No

(Circle One)

Trip Destination:___________________________________________________ Trip Dates: ___________ to ___________

Participants (Legal name on Driver’s License, Passport or other form of acceptable ID when flying) # Legal Name Nickname Date of Birth Cell Phone Other Phone H, W Skiing

1 __Yes / __No

2 __Yes / __No

3 __Yes / __No

4 __Yes / __No

5 __Yes / __No

Participant #1 Information (Primary Participant)

Email: Preferred Contact: __Email __Cell __Other

Address Street: City: State: Zip Code:

Emergency Contact Name: Cell Phone: Other Phone:

Preferences Roommate: __Non-Smoking / __Smoking Skiing: __Yes / __No

Additional Email Participant Name: Email:

Weeklong Deposit per participant =$250; Weekend=$75; International=$500 OR AS NOTED IN TRIP FLYER. Make check payable to RSC-trip

name. Mail to respective Trip Leader.

Deposit Per Person ___$250 or ___ $75 or ___ $500 or

Other $_______ (indicate amount)

X # of Participants: = Total: $______

Trip Cost Per Person: $________ Adjustments Needed: ___Non-Skier ___Own Lift Ticket ___Own Air ___Minor

I/we have read the liability disclaimer, cancellation policy, RSC By-Laws (www.RichmondSkiClub.org) and policies and agree

to be bound by them.

Participant’s Signature(s) Parent/Guardian must sign for any minor children.

Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (1st Participant)

Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (2nd Participant) Minor (Y/N)

Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (3rd Participant) Minor (Y/N)

Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (4th Participant) Minor (Y/N)

Date: ________________ _______________________________________________________ (5th Participant) Minor (Y/N)

TRIP APPLICATION Revised 05-25-2021

-2020

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