Ski Club of Washington, DC l www.SCWDC.org l November / December 2015 l Volume 82, Number 6

SCWDCT

A Great Sports Club for All Seasons!

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President’s Message

stalwarts of the Club, heading the Elections Committee for several years. He has had many great ideas for social functions, and we are confident he will organize some great parties for us. We are very pleased that he agreed to take this position.

At our October Board meeting, we appointed a Nominating Committee consisting of Gary Rubens as Chairman, with Tammy Vetter and Joe Gilbert as members. Their job is to find and assist candidates for President and the 4 Board positions that will open up in the April, 2016 election. As I told the Board, I intend to seek a second one-year term as President. I would welcome an opponent, with whom to debate our visions for the future of the Ski Club and how to get there. If you have any interest in running for President or the Board of Directors of the Ski Club, contact any member of the Nominating Committee. They have detailed guidelines on how, when, and where to campaign. The Club will publish in its magazine the pictures of the candidates, their biographical information, and their mission statements. At the annual election meeting in April, candidates are given several minutes to present their qualifications and their goals if elected. It is an essential process of any democratic institution.

I greatly appreciate the support of all of you. Let us continue to work to make this Club the best it can possibly be.

Peter HartogensisPeter Hartogensis, PresidentSCWDC 2015-16

table of Contents

President’s Message ………………………… 2

Meetings ………………………………………… 3

Western/international ski triPs …… 4-6

skiing in euroPe …………………………………7

eastern skiing ………………………………8, 9

recreation …………………………………… 10

sailing …………………………………………10

social ……………………………………… 11, 12

teaM sPorts …………………………………13

tennis ………………………………………… 14

As we move into the fall, the weather is turning colder and we start to think about skiing. Our Club has full array of Western and Eastern ski trips that are quickly filling up. We have a tennis party most Saturday nights through the fall and winter and up to the beginning of May, with most of the party leaders chosen. We have found that after the first few, most of our tennis parties will be full. Our sailing program has been going all summer long and will be wrapping up

in October. We have ongoing programs for bicycling, hiking, golf, bowling, bridge, softball, volleyball, and just socializing.

We held our Volunteer Party on September 26, to honor all those who give their time and efforts to this Club. We invited about 200 people who had volunteered during the year and about 100 came. It was a proud celebration of what makes our club great. We changed tradition this year with “no tie” and it seemed popular. A few people did not get the word and showed up wearing a tie, but they were quickly embarrassed into removing it.

We have a new Social Chairman, Bernie Joiner. Bernie has been one of the

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President: Peter HartogensisVice President: Leo BoelhouwerBoard of Directors: Leo Boelhouwer, Mike Favole, Carol Finley, Mary Kaye Hrivnak, Chris Klocek, Normandie Lee, Charlie Lorenzetti, Alicia McCarthyRecording Secretary: Tammy VetterTreasurer: Brian CampGeneral Counsel: Peter Hartogensis, Scott SexauerMember Services Chair: Gary RubensAdministrative Officer: Pete CampbellBudget and Finance: Gary Rubens

Financial Manager: Brian ChollarWeb Administrator: Bill JohnstonWeb Master: Ken EngWeb Editor: Frank PeñarandaMagazine Editor: Leo BoelhouwerSki-O-Gram: Pete CampbellCapital Ski and Ride, Meetup.com: Chris KlocekSCWDC Facebook: Vacant

Program Chairpersons:Eastern Ski Trips: Doreen KinashiWestern/International Ski Trips: Sue MillerSki School Director: Mike CavallaroRecreation: VacantHiking: VacantSailing: Pam Burdick and Patty Hagan (Co-Chairs)Sports: Geoffrey PennoyerCultural: Joan Zawacki and Ann Webster (co-chairs)Social: Bernie JoinerTennis Parties: Casey TarrTennis Special Events: Megan O’ConnorYoung Professionals: Elise Anderson

Committee Chairpersons:Activity Leader Evaluation (ALEC): Bernie GilbertHistorian: Kate HayesMeetings: Pete CampbellMembership: Madeline MetcalfePast Presidents Advisory: Howard FisherPolicy: Howard Fisher

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MeetingsSCWDC Social Meetings Join us for our regular monthly Membership Social — meet your SCWDC colleagues, hear about the latest SCWDC news and events, meet your trip/activity leaders. We meet in the Tysons Crowne Plaza upstairs ballroom. Come early; grab a beverage and a bite to eat while you catch up with your ski friends.

November Social Meeting and Eastern Ski Fest Date and Time: Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m. Happy Hour; 7 p.m. MeetingLocation: Elks Lodge in Fairfax (not the Crowne Plaza Crystal City). We meet in the lower level of 8421 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 560-2213. Elks Lodge is located along Rt 50 (Arlington Blvd), just outside the Beltway Once there, drive to the back of building with lots of available parking and walk down the steps to the lower-level entrance. The Evening’s Schedule: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Happy hour cash bar with $1 off first drink for members and free heavy hors-d’oeuvres for all.7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Our speakers for the evening.During Happy Hour Raffle Prizes: There will be drawings for lift tickets, Alpine Ski Shop gift cards, and more.Leaders from our Eastern and Western ski trips will be available for trip signups and to answer any questions you may have.Ski School Instructors will also be available to answer questions regarding our SCWDC Ski School and our upcoming SPE (Ski Performance Enhancement) ski trips.Discounted Membership will be available for new members – a single person can get a one-year membership for $35 and a one-year family membership will be $53. These memberships are normally $45 and $73.Our speakers for the evening:Maureen McGee, regional sales executive of the Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Maureen will be describing the latest Snowshoe upgrades as well as our upcoming 3 trips to Snowshoe.Chris Bunch, co-owner of Alpine Ski Shop, will present the latest trends in ski and boarding equipment. (Alpine has two locations, in Sterling and Fairfax. More information is listed in the Favorite Vendors area of the SCWDC web site).

December Social Meeting - New LocationDate and Time: Thursday, December 3; 6 p.m. Happy Hour; 7 p.m. MeetingNEW LOCATION – By popular demand, we’re going back to the Tysons’ locationLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 22102 (corner of International Drive), 703-893-2100. (Note: this used to be a Holiday Inn.)Directions: From I-495, take exit 46A to Rt. 123 South/Chain Bridge Rd towards Tysons. At the second light, turn right onto International Dr and then left at the next light, Greensboro Drive. Go about 30 yards, look for the Crowne Plaza sign on left and turn into driveway. Free parking is provided in a covered garage and surface spaces on all sides of the hotel.Before the meeting, we’ll meet downstairs in O’Malley’s Bar to share plans and old times. Grab a beverage and some light hors d’oeuvres and catch up with ski club friends. You can bring food and drink into the meeting room. This is an opportunity for you to find out the latest information about our ski trips and other program activities. The fun starts at 6 p.m. in O’Malley’s!The Evening’s Schedule:6 to 7:00 p.m. - Happy Hour at the O’Malley’s Bar.7 to 7:30 p.m. – Upstairs in meeting room. Visit with event leaders and exhibits - Space will be provided for trip/activity leaders wishing to exhibit their events.7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Our speaker for the evening.Joe Gilbert will also be there to talk and answer questions about our ski school and the upcoming SPE ski/board trips.If you are new to the SCWDC, there will be people at the meeting who can describe current and future SCWDC events and provide signup information.

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Western / international ski triPsHere is the 2015-16 Western/International ski trip schedule, with dates and trip leaders. Trips prices and details are shown below, and are also posted on the Club website. Our trips are currently over 60% sold, with 4 trips completely full. This issue focuses on three of our ski trips, scheduled for the heart of the ski season in mid-February.

Join Olympic Champion Nancy Greene at Canada’s second-largest ski area, Sun Peaks, BC. This family-friendly area features a European-style ski-in/out village, lots of dry powder, almost no crowds, and lots of activities for all ages. What’s not to like?For the first time in recent memory, we have scheduled a fabulous all-inclusive Club Med ski vacation at Chamonix, France. Everything is included: lifts, lodging, all-day ski instruction/mountain guide, all meals, all beverages (!), nightly entertainment, even basic equipment rentals and trip insurance! Non-stop flight to Geneva, then a short bus ride to beautiful Chamonix. Let the partying begin!

Immediately following is the BRSC Eurofest trip to Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, located in the scenic Brenta Dolomites and its famous Via Ferrata, crowned by the Passo Groste. Italian ski resorts are known for their stylish nightlife, so look for the Cliffhanger bar for après-ski celebrations, and later for the Des Alpes discotheque. The BRSC Eurofest is always the high point of our ski season. And yes, it is possible to combine both trips, thanks to the great Euro train/bus network

Resort Area Trip Date Total Price Trip Leaders

Breckenridge, CO Sat. Jan.9 – Sat. Jan. 16, 2016 $1,700 Geoffrey Pennoyer

Taos, NM Sat. Jan. 16 – Sat. Jan. 23, 2016 $1,790 Nancy Shimp

Telluride, CO Sat. Jan. 16 – Sat. Jan. 23, 2016 $1,720 David Toms

Park City, UT(Sundance Film Festival)

Mon. Jan. 25 – Mon. Feb. 1, 2016 Option to return on Sunday, Jan. 31

$1,875 Bill Johnston

Snowbird, UT(BRSC Western Carnival)

Sat. Jan. 30 – Sat. Feb. 6, 2016 $1,865 Pete Campbell

Schweitzer, ID Sat. Feb. 6 – Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 $1,800 Diana McCormick

Winter Park, CO Wed, Feb. 10 – Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 (mini) $1,530 Cindy Kalkwarf

Sun Valley, ID Sat. Feb. 13 – Sat. Feb. 20, 2016 $1,800 Charlie Lorenzetti

Sun Peaks, BC Sun. Feb. 21 – Fri. Feb. 26, 2016 $1,705 Chris Klocek

Chamonix, France Sun. Feb. 21 – Sun. Feb. 28 $3,100 Ken Eng

Madonna di Champiglio, Italy(BRSC Eurofest)

Fri. Feb. 26 – Sat. March 5 $3,090 Rita Togni

Vail, CO Sat. Feb. 27 – Sat. March 5, 2016 $1,955 Lisa Hedrick-Churchey

Whistler, BC Sat. March 5 – Sat. Mar. 12, 2016 $1,770 Joe Gilbert

Mammoth, CA Sat. March 12 – Sat. Mar. 19, 2016 $1,620 Doreen Kinashi

Snowmass, CO Sat. Mar. 19 – Sat. Mar. 26, 2016 $1,870 Justin McCarthy

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Area and Trip size

Trip Dates Air Routing as of June 2015 (see footnote)

Accommodations & Supplementary Info

Ski-in/Ski Out?Lift Ticket.

Comments

Breckenridge, CO

Sat 1/9 –Sat 1/16

Reagan National (DCA)-DenverSouthwest Airlines

Doubletree Hotel – formerly Great Divide

No. Lift ticket: Includes a five day Breckenridge lift pass for each participant.. Pass is valid for unlimited skiing at Breck, Keystone and A- Basin and up to two days at Vail/Beaver Creek.

3,398’ vertical, 2,358 acres of terrain spread across four peaks, 25 acres of terrain parks, 32 lifts, 155 trails, and daily grooming on over 600 acres. Base elevation 9,600’.Every beginner and intermediate trail is groomed nightly. Lots of night life and nice restaurants.

Taos, NM (24)

Sat. 1/16-Sat. 1/23

Dulles Int’l (IAD)- Houston- Albuquerque

United Airlines

Inn at Snakedance Condo and Spa (condos)

Yes. Lift: 6 Day Lift Ticket and “Ski Week”, lessons/guide, including video analysis

2,600’ vertical. 1,300 skiable acres, 110 trails, 13 lifts, 305” average snowfall. 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% advanced/expert.Base village elevation 9000’.

Telluride Sat 1/16 - Sat 1/23

United DCA-Houston-Montrose Mountainside Inn – standard hotel rooms w/kitchenette & 1 condo for leader & 3-4 others.

No.

5 of 6 Day Lift Ticket

Legendary for both scenery and terrain, Powder Magazine calls Telluride "Unquestionably one of the most beautiful places to ski in the world". Perched in the heart of the San Juan mountains, Telluride is served by 18 lifts and has over 2,000 acres of diverse terrain with over 300 inches of snowfall each year. Telluride's 4,425 ft. vertical drop is one of the largest in North America.

Park City, UTSundance (40)

Sundance Film Festival !

Mon Jan 25 - Mon Feb 1 Opt. return Sun, Jan 31

Non-stop round trip, Reagan National - Salt Lake City

Delta Airlines

The Peaks at Park City - Hotel

Daily reception

Create your own lift package

Free shuttle to Park Station, Deer Valley, The Canyons and film festival venues. Vail Resorts now owns Park City slope & The Canyons, will construct a gondola to join them.

Three different mountains: Park City, Deer Valley, and The Canyons. Park City offers 3,100’ vertical, 3,300 skiable acres, 114 trails, 16 lifts, 370” average snowfall. 17% beginner, 52% intermediate, 31% advanced/expert

Snowbird BRSC Winter Carnival (32)

Sat Jan 30 -Sat Feb 6

Reagan National (DCA) - SLC

Southwest Airlines

Cliff Lodge (Hotel) 6 days Snowbird lift

Yes.

6 day lift ticket.

Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, 1 mile from Alta. 500” annual snowfall, 3,240’ vertical, 2,500 acres skiable terrain, Tram plus 12 other lifts, 85 trails, 25% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% expert.

Schweitzer (28)

Sat Feb 6 - Sat Feb13

Reagan National (DCA) -Seattle-SpokaneAlaskan Airlines

Selkirk Lodge (Hotel) Yes.5 of 6 Day Lift Ticket

2,440’ vertical, over 300” average snowfall. Almost 6,000 skiable acres, half on 92 marked trails, with another 3,000 acres of guided back-country skiing. Almost no lift lines, no altitude issues.

Winter Park (16)

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon Feb 15 (mini week)

Southwest IAD–DEN

(Recent change in air from United to Southwest means no increase in price, no baggage fees)

Beaver Village Condos 4 Day Lift Ticket 370” annual snowfall. Three interconnected mountains with 143 runs, 25 lifts, 3,080 acres of ski terrain. Peak elevation over 12,060 ft.,3,000’ vertical.55% advanced/expert terrain

Sun Valley, ID (28) Pres. Day Weekend

Sat Feb 13 -Sat Feb 20

Dulles International (IAD) -Denver-Sun Valley AirportUnited Airlines

The Christophe Condominiums No. Condos are located in nearby Ketchum, easy access to shops, restaurants, & nightlife.5 day lift.

3,400’ vertical, 220” annual snowfall, 2,054 skiable acres, 20 lifts, 75 trails, 2 bowls, 36% beginner, 42% intermediate, 22% expert

Sun Peaks, BC (24)

Sun Feb 21 -Sun Feb 28

Reagan National (DCA) - Toronto-KelownaAir Canada

Sun Peaks Lodge –Hotel short walk to lift breakfast included

Yes, ski in/ski outSix day lift

2,900’ vertical, 3,678 skiable acres, 200” annual snowfall, 6,284’ base elevation. 11 high speed lifts, 122 trails on 3 separate mountains. Sun Peaks averages over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.

Chamonix – Club Med (50)

Sat Feb 20 -Sun Feb 28

Dulles International (IAD) -GenevaUnited Airlines

Club Med is an all inclusive resort - 3 meals a day, open bar, all day lessons, basic equipment rentals

No. 5-minute walk to town center & lifts All mountain 6-day lift ticket Trip insurance included

Chamonix offers a multitude of slopes for all levels, each ski area having its own merit. Tremendously long slopes, skiing through the trees, free ride and off-piste, beginners slopes

Madonna di Campligio (32) BRSC Eurofest

Fri Feb 26 -Sat March 5 or Sun March 6

Dulles International (IAD) - Venice – KLMSpend Sat night in Venice $100 Amsterdam Pre-extension

Hotel Carlo Magno Resort & Spa

Yes, ski in/ski outNo lift ticket included.

3537’ vertical, 4.993 base elevation, 8,530’ peak. 93 miles of ski runs, 61 lifts, 100 trails on 5 separate slopes, night skiing

Table of trips, dates, & trip leaders:The purpose of this table is to help everyone evaluate choices…matching individual interests and ski ability to the features at each resort. Trip participant sizes may be adjusted upward and downward when there is more or less demand, and to avoid financial penalties that would apply if spaces are not sold. Do not wait too long to decide; call the leader for more information if you have interest but aren’t sure if a particular trip is suitable for you. SCWDC does not hold spaces on the chance that “someone” might sign up. See other notes at the end of this table.

Western / international ski triPs

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Area and Trip size

Trip Dates Air Routing as of June 2015 (see footnote)

Accommodations & Supplementary Info

Ski-in/Ski Out?Lift Ticket.

Comments

Vail, CO (36)

Sat Feb 27 -Sat March 5

Dulles International (IAD) - DenverSouthwest Airlines

Vail Spa (Condos)

Consistently a SCWDC favorite!

No.Convenient Lionshead Village location near Vail lift!. Lift: five day Vail/Beaver Creek lift pass

Massive ski area, with 3,450’ vertical, 5,290 skiable acres, 193 trails, 31 advanced high-tech lifts, 366” average snowfall. 18% beginner, 29% intermediate, 53% advanced/expert.

Whistler, BC (36)

Sat March 5 - Sat Mar 12

Reagan National (DCA) -Toronto-VancouverAir Canada

Crystal Lodge – Hotel Whistler Village

No, 5-minute walk to gondola6 day lift pass valid at Whistler/Blackcomb

Largest ski complex in North America. Two mountains, 5,280’ vertical, 8,100 skiable acres, 200 trails, 12 bowls, 37 lifts, 470” annual snowfall. 15% beginner, 55% intermediate, 30% advanced/expert.

Mammoth (36) Sat March 12 -Sat Mar 19

Dulles International (IAD) -SFO-Mammoth LakesUnited Airlines

Alpenhof Lodge – Hotel No. Short walk to the gondola.5-day lift

Vertical 3,100’, Skiable acres 3,500, 151 trails, 28 lifts. 25% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% advanced/expert. Annual snowfall/average 400”

Snowmass, CO(36)

Sat Mar 19 -Sat Mar 26

Reagan National (DCA) -Houston-EagleUnited Airlines

Top of the Village Condos

(Ski Club favorite)

Yes. Lifts: 5 of 6 Day Lift Ticket good at any of Aspen’s 4 ski mountains.

Family-friendly. Huge mountain: 4,400’ vertical, 3,300 skiable acres, 94 trails, 21 lifts, over 300” average snowfall. 5% beginner, 50% intermediate, 45% advanced/expert. Easy bus access to nearby Aspen (Ajax), Highlands, & Buttermilk areas.

Air Routing is subject to change to achieve cheaper price or possibly using a carrier without baggage fees. Therefore, the departure and return airport are subject to change, along with times of departure and return. If you want to use frequent flyer miles, your own carrier and schedule, you will be responsible for the transportation to the ski destination if you can’t connect with the SCWDC transportation arrangement.

“Family Friendly” means the leader is ready to help families with the right combination of lodging. The earlier you contact the leader for assistance, the more choices you will have. Dates of the Snowmass trip coincides with the holiday vacation period of most local school systems.

Reservation Policy: Spaces are not held until you sign up for the trip and make a deposit, and the leader informs you that you are on the trip.

Snowfall totals are historical and cannot be guaranteed for any year.

Western / international ski triPs

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“Sorry Rockies, Thanks to Club Med’s All Inclusive Value, The Alps are Now a New Best Seller.” This is the new Club Med tag line for its ski va-cations in the Alps. It’s so true. Do you remember not too long ago we mused that it is just as expensive to fly and ski New England/North-east USA as it is to fly and ski Western USA resorts? Now we can say skiing the Alps on a SCWDC/Club Med trip is no more expensive than skiing out west, especially if you take into account all the cost items of an all-inclusive ski vacation.

The following chart compares the cost of a seven-night Club Med Val d’Isere ski vacation to a seven-night “do it yourself” Aspen ski vacation for a couple, assuming the same level of service. Granted, not all of us want lessons, or need guides, or need ski equipment, or eat and drink out every day, but if you do, the Club Med all-inclusive ski vacation is a hard-to-beat value.

This coming season, we plan an all-inclusive ski vacation to Chamonix Club Med, where you can relax in a mythical resort at the foot of the Mont Blanc. Relive the golden age of winter sports in the chic decor of an ancient palace. Ski or snowboard (skis/snowboard provided) at all the Grand Chamonix ski domain, with ski slopes for all levels, with all day-ski/board lessons or guides. Did I mention gourmet meals and open bar? You owe it to yourself to experience an epic and luxurious European ski vacation. Join us on our Chamonix Club Med trip, Febru-ary 20 – 28, 2016. For more information, check out our Western/International ski trip schedule, or contact Kenneth Eng at captain.ken@email4u.com.

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accommodations (7 nights) $4,1062

Lunch and dinner $700 ($50/person/day)2

alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages $140 ($10/person/day)3

Lift tickets (6 day-pass) $1,308 ($654/person)4

ski / snowboard lessons and guide (5 days) $1,490 ($745/person)5

tipping (15%)

price per couple

price per adult

$70

1Sample fights for travel from January 18-25, 2015 from New York (LGA) to Aspen, CO (ASE). 2Price from Tripadvisor’s “TripIndex Ski: Winter 2013-14” with 2% inflation applied. Inflation figures from Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks from August 2014. 3Estimate based on only one beer per person per day pricing from “TripIndex Ski: Winter 2013-4 with 2% inflation applied. Inflation figures from Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks from August 2014. 4Prices from www.aspensnowmass.com. 5Prices from www.aspensnowmass.com for a 5-day adult group lesson. *General Conditions: Sample prices for comparisons only and per adult (12 years and older), based on double occupancy in a Club Room from January 18, 2015. Limited time offer, subject to availability and prices are subject to change, blackout dates apply, and a 7-night minimum stay to qualify. Round-Trip flight included from New York (JFK) to Geneva (GVA) based on travel January 18 to January 25, 2015. Club Med Membership fees are additional. Other restrictions apply including brochure terms and cancellation/change fees. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. CST#: 2020955-50.*

Below is a price comparison showing the incredible savings of an all-inclusive 7-day trip to one of club med’s premium ski resorts in the alps – versus a do-it-yourself ski trip to a popular american destination.

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eastern skiingNow that fall is upon us it’s a great time to pull out those skis and get them cleaned up for a super season of Eastern skiing! We have a number of great trips planned for the 2016 season with everything from one-day ski trips and local weekends to our feature Eastern trip to Stowe, Vermont, for some late-season skiing. And in case you’re having a hard time deciding on which trip to take, the Eastern Ski Fest will take place on November 5 with vendors from Stowe, Snow Shoe, Liberty, and the Alpine Ski Shop available to answer your questions. By the way, we have our own ski instructors, which makes our club unique from all the others. Registration for all trips will be available on Eventbrite at www.scwdc.eventbrite.com. So start thing SNOW and start planning for a great time of fun on the slopes!!!!

Featured 2016 Eastern TripStowe Spring Skiing –Tuesday, March 22 to Sunday, March 27Nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the charming and historic Ski Capital of the East, Stowe has a lot to offer. One great thing about this trip is that it is only a few hours of flight time from DC to the slopes of Mt. Mansfield. Stowe offers 116 trails, covering over 485 acres and 40 miles of terrain. Its highest skiing elevation is 3,625 feet with a vertical drop of 2,360 feet. Average annual snowfall is 314 inches with the additional ability to make snow. A total of 13 lifts provide more mile-long lifts than any other resort in the East. In addition to down hill skiing and snowboarding, Stowe is famous as one of North America’s premier cross-country ski destinations offering groomed and back country trails. And if all of that is not enough, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sledding, ice fishing tours, and snowmobile tours are also available.

Après ski in the iconic Vermont village offers more than 40 restaurants and bars and over 70 boutiques, shops, and galleries. Lodging for this fun-filled five-day trip will be at the Golden Eagle Resort, just a short walking distance from the village. The resort is located on 40 acres of property and features a heated indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and hot tub.

Included in the price of the trip are: round-trip transportation from Dulles to Burlington, VT, on United Airlines, 5 nights lodging at the Golden Eagle Resort, daily breakfast, 5 days of skiing, pre-trip party, and parties at the resort.

The total price for this trip is $999 for members. Guest cost is $1049. For more details visit the SCWDC website.

Timberline SPE Weekend Thursday, January 28 to Sunday, January 31

This SPE Weekend in beautiful Canaan Valley includes three days of skiing and boarding at Timberline. Your trip will include daily small group lessons with the club’s ski school. Our PSIA/AASI-certified instructors will help you achieve your goals, whether you have never skied before or are an expert looking to refine your technique. We will again be staying in lovely 4-bedroom cottages at the nearby Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center featuring an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, and fitness center.

Great skiing and boarding begin with great snow. Timberline averages over 150 inches of powder each season! Timberline possesses a peak elevation of 4,268 ft and a vertical rise of 1,000 ft. So you will enjoy some of the longest runs in the mid-Atlantic, as long as 2 miles.

Total price for members is $480 for this trip; single supplement and lodge rates are available.

Snowshoe, West Virginia PYOT: January 22-24; February 5-7; and February 19-21

Backed by popular demand, Eastern plans three trips to Snowshoe! With 256 acres of winter fun spread out over three distinct areas, Snowshoe has something for every one. With the resort being uniquely situated at the top of the 4,848-foot summit, there is always something going on whether it’s day or night. The resort offers over 57 trails for everyone from beginner to expert with trails ranging from 800 to 1,500 foot vertical drop, and all with their own snow making capability. This is a great trip for families with kids, as the resort offers Kids World and a ski/snowboard school.

When the skiing winds down for the day, après-ski options offer live music hot spots, and multiple types of cuisine. It’s a great way to unwind after a full day of skiing.

This PYOT weekend package includes: lift tickets, 2 nights’ accommodations with kitchen or kitchenette at the Highland House, an optional Thursday or Sunday extension, and group happy hour. More details at the SCWDC website include price and leader information. Member prices start at $340. Guests add $45.

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Blackwater Falls, WVA PYOT XC – Friday to Sunday, January 15-18 (MLK Weekend)and February 25 or 26 to 28Calling all cross-country Skiers! We’re planning two trips to Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West Virginia. We will stay in the cabins at the State Park on Friday and Saturday night. We’ll take to the cross-country trails on Saturday and Sunday. If you need to rent XC ski gear, it’s available at the Ski Center at a low daily rate.You do not have to be an experienced XC skier to take this trip nor some superior athlete, just a person that can be comfortable on skis, who is in reasonable shape for about two hours of outdoor experience. Both trips include Friday welcome party and Saturday dinner. Both trips are a great value! Member price: $190; guest price: $230 for January 15-18. Member price $145 or $190 (two/three nights), guests add $40 for February 26-28.

SCWDC’s One Day trips to Ski Liberty This year we have five great trips to get going on winter skiing. Each trip includes a half-day instruction from SCWDC’s ski school, separately described in this issue. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or an expert, our ski school can improve your skills. Many who spent a leisurely the summer need to get their ski legs back. So these trips are great trips whether you are going to ski a weekend in the East or are going for a week out West. You need to sign up early because we must have a minimum number or the trips will be canceled. More information is on the SCWDC Web site, including leaders’ names and dates. These trips are just $92 for members, affordable for all of us.

What is SPE?

“SPE” stands for Ski Performance Enhancement and refers to SCWDC’s unique Ski School.

How are the trips run?

Participants ride-share or drive themselves to the ski site, arriving by 8:30 a.m. to meet up with the leader and get full-day lift and meal tickets, arrive on the slopes by 9:15 a.m., and begin a 2 1/2 to 3-hour lesson by 9:30 a.m. If you need rentals, arrive by 8 a.m. Lunch is included in the price. In the afternoon, participants ski or ride on their own.

What is the SCWDC Ski School and what are our instructors’ qualifications?

The SCWDC Ski School is a National Member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) with 100% of its instructors certified by either the PSIA or the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). We currently have 16 instructors. Every trip includes both types.

What a value!

Group lessons from a ski resort can be more than $90 for a half day, while our SCWDC lessons are included in the trip price!

eastern skiing

Name of Trip Begin Date End Date SPE? SPE Days

Type ofTrip Trip Leader Phone # Email

Ski Liberty#1 1/10/16 Same Y 1 PYOT Susan St George 301-502-4388 stgeorgewaterart@aol.com

Black Water #1 1/15/16 1/18/16 N PYOT Patricia Grantham 813-731-6859 grantham_pj@yahoo.com

Ski Liberty #2 1/17/16 Same Y 1 PYOT Yas/Jason Kinashi 703-759-2239 yas.kinashi@cox.net

SnowShoe #1 1/22/16 1/24/16 N PYOT Diana McCormick 703-764-8263 dmccormick_ski@yahoo.com

Ski Liberty #3 1/24/16 Same Y 1 PYOT Jordon Stoleru 202-360-9600 jstoeru@tulane.edu

Timberline 1/28/16 1/31/16 Y 3 PYOT Alicia McCarthy 202-390-1549 ammcarthy77@hotmail.com

Ski Liberty #4 1/31/16 Same Y 1 PYOT Jim Butz 240-205-6625 jimb423@yahoo.com

SnowShoe #2 2/5/16 2/7/16 N PYOT Susan St George 301-502-4388 stgeorgewaterart@aol.com

Ski Liberty #5 2/14/16 Same Y 1 PYOT Erica Rozek 703-975-0365 erica_rozek@hotmail.com

SnowShoe #3 2/19/16 2/21/16 N PYOT Jim Butz 240-205-6625 jimb423@yahoo.com

Black Water #2 2/25/16 2/28/16 N PYOT Anne Clark 202-363-0784 clarkanne@starpower.net

Stowe March March N Flight Pete Campbell 703-532-7776 pcampbell@scwdc.org

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sailing

Red sky at morning, sailors take warning;Red sky at night, sailors’ delight.

See all you sailors next year!

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Lunch in Shirlington RideDate & Time: Sundays, 10 a.m. year-round Location: Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave., ArlingtonLeader: C. Ronald Trueworthy, ron_trueworthy@yahoo.com 703-525-5197

We meet year-round on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. (for a 10 a.m. departure) on the brick plaza in front of the Shirlington Library /Signature Theater to select a restaurant, then bike a 16-mile loop on the bike trails of Arlington (the Arlington Loop: traveling first on a portion of the W&OD Trail, then the Custis Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Four Mile Run Trail) with a rest stop at Starbuck’s in Lyon Village, and brief pauses for regrouping as needed. The 3-4 miles on the Custis Trail are hilly; the rest of the ride is pretty flat (average speed on ride is about 10-12 miles per hour; cue sheet available). We should be back by noon for lunch. This is a friendly, social ride; new people are welcome and will soon be part of the regular group. It would be wise to bring a helmet, water, bike lock, money for lunch, and a bicycle in good repair with properly inflated tires. If raining, icy, or temperatures below 40 degrees this ride is a no go. Please email the leader before 9 a.m. if the weather is in doubt, or if you just want confirmation of the ride status. If you only want to eat lunch and skip the ride, we’ll be glad to have you join us.

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Happy HoursNovember Happy Hour Leader: Bob Sobun, 703-503-3294 Date and Time: Thursday, November 19, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Leader: Bob Sobun Location: Little Italy Bar & Grill 66920-J Braddock Rd. Annandale, VA 22003 Backlick Shopping Center 703-256-9122/http://www.littleitalyannandale.com/

December Happy Hour at Rock BottomDate and Time: Thursday, December 17, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Leader: Bob Sobun, 703-503-3294 Location: Rock Bottom Brewery in the Ballston Mall 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 703-516-7688/http://www.rockbottom.com/

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Lucky 7 Happy HoursNovember Lucky 7 HH Date & Time: Saturday November 7, 5:30 p.m. Leader: Jane Wiegand (703) 606-5233Location: Maplewood Grill 132 Branch Ave. SE Vienna, VA 22180 703-281-0070 Down Maple Ave. from Tyson’s Corner near Giant Food StoreDecember Lucky 7 HH Date & Time: Monday December 7, 5:30 p.m. Leader: Jane Wiegand (703) 606-5233Location: Maplewood Grill 132 Branch Ave. SE Vienna, VA 22180 703-281-0070 Down Maple Ave. from Tyson’s Corner near Giant Food Store

(Be James Bond or a Bond Girl for the Evening, November 6, 2015 6:30 p.m.)Snow is not quite here yet but there are things aplenty to do in the weeks till the snow arrives. What combines food, dance, live and silent auctions, a $500 door prize, and casino-style games? A benefit party and a good time for a good cause! And a chance to dress up! Guys, is there a tux lurking (black-tie optional) in your closet? Get it out and be James Bond for a night. Gals, dress to wow.SCWDC is pleased once again to be a partner in this year’s benefit event, the 17th Annual Rotary Monte Carlo Night. The black-tie-optional evening will feature casino-style gaming with prizes, live and silent auctions, food, door prizes, dancing and entertainment. Proceeds go to worthy charities.When: Friday, November 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m.Where: Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042Price: $85 (100% of the net goes to Rotary International Program to eliminate Polio worldwide, and a variety of local charities including scholarships for Arlington high school students, Arlington Food Assistance, and many others). Price includes one free drink, free parking, buffet dinner, music and dance, and more.Go to: http://bit.ly/1emLk56) to pay for Monte Carlo Night by credit card. Dress: Black Tie Optional for the guys, Festive Cocktail for the galsEvening’s Schedule:

• 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. - Silent Auction• 7 to 9 p.m. - Unlimited Buffet, includes one free drink at cash bar• 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. - Live Entertainment & Dancing to The Dominion Jazz Orchestra• 8 to 9:30 p.m. - Fabulous Fun and Gaming with prizes: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps & Texas Hold-em Poker• 10 p.m. - Live Auction• 10:30 p.m. - $500 Cash Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)

Contact Kenneth Eng at captain.ken@email4u.com for additional info, event flier.

Monte Carlo Night Benefit Event

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SCWDC Presents Warren Miller’s 66th film . . . Chasing ShadowsThis fall, SCWDC is once again the DC Metro area film promoter for Warren Miller Entertainment’s highly-anticipated 66th film, “Chasing Shadows”. Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman, and more as they pursue turns on the mountains of our dreams: Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch, and the mightiest range of them all, the Himalaya. These athletes are masters in their element, and with every cliff drop, perfect line, and knee-deep powder turn, they motivate us. Warren Miller once said, “A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom”, and this year we’re chasing storms, snow, lines, and the freedom they grant us. Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S. freestyle team and the dynamics of snow sports that live on the fringe, like monoskiing, powsurfing and speed riding. Explore what it means to be inspired, and what it is about exotic locations and snow-covered summits that keep us searching for more. As skiers and snowboarders we chase a feeling, a memory, a storm, a turn — we’ve been chasing it our whole lives and we’ll keep chasing it a lifetime more. Winter starts with Warren Miller. Get your Chasing Shadows tickets now!Get your tickets from SCWDC’s on-line box office at http://scwdc-wme2015.eventbrite.com.Tickets are $12 each. Discounted 4-packs and 6-packs of tickets are also available, so bring your family and friends and save! Show times are Sunday, November 8, 12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. at the US Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC.Continue (or start) a great fall tradition! Join SCWDC and fellow snow sports lovers, snow enthusiasts, and adrenaline seekers in the greater DC Metro area for an exclusive screening of this movie that captures breath-taking skiing and panoramic splendor.Watch the movie on a ginormous 46’x16’ High Definition screen with state-of-the-art 7.1 digital surround sound (largest High Definition screen in the DC region) in an intimate 250-seat movie theater, from a plush, tilt-back seat with unobstructed view, in stadium-style seating. With goodies for every ticket holder and prize drawings at every screening, it is the perfect excuse to get together with your skiing and riding buddies to get stoked for the season ahead. Enjoy the free mini Ski and Snowboard Expo before or after the movie for winter sports, travel, sportswear, and equipment exhibits.

Before or after the movie, take in the vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and museums in the bustling Penn Quarter Entertainment District. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase at the theater. The theater is conveniently located just steps from the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. Or take advantage of the no meter fee for on-street parking on Sundays.

Warren Miller Entertainment Movie – 2015The Warren Miller company offers its 2015 movie, “Chasing Shadows,” celebrating the joy of skiing. SCWDC is sponsoring the WME event at 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on November 8 at the Navy Heritage Center. Join Us! Movie tickets are $12 each. There are discounted 4-packs and 6-packs of tickets as well.Special discount for SCWDC members to see Warren Miller’s latest film, “Chasing Shadows” and mini-ski expo. To receive the discount, enter Promotional Code take2off at https://scwdc-wme2015.eventbrite.com. This special discount applies only to individual tickets for the 12 p.m. show on Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Eastern Ski Fest Social MeetingOur annual Eastern ski fest will be held at the Elk’s Club on Arlington Blvd. in Fairfax on Thursday November 5.Happy hour @ 6 p.m. Meeting @ 7 p.m.Heavy hors-d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash bar available with $1 off first drink tickets for members. There will be a 50/50 drawing with a lucky winner. Trip leaders will be there to encourage participation. There will be drawings for lift tickets to members only. Membership sign- ups will be available that evening for the renewal fee of $35 as opposed to the $45 rate for new sign-ups.Bring your friends, enjoy the music, food, and camaraderie and check out all of our upcoming Eastern trips.

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teaM sPortsMonday Night VolleyballAdvance reservation not required. Beginners andnewcomers always welcome. Two levels of play, socialand advanced. Meet afterward for refreshments. We meetevery Monday night throughout the year. Questions: JohnHenrehan, johnhenrehan@yahoo.com, cell: 202-438-5640 orIra Silvergleit, irates@verizon.net , cell: 240-263-8217.Event Pricing (until June, then it is free)Member Cost $5Guest Cost $8Date & Time: Every Monday night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., September –May (except Memorial Day, Columbus Day, and Labor Day)Location: Jelleff ’s Recreation Center, 3265 S Street NW,Washington, just off Wisconsin Ave.Note: volleyball changes location to outdoors at the SandCourts near Lincoln Memorial, 6 p.m. to sunset, from Junethrough August, advance reservation not required.

Wednesday Night Golf at Jefferson District ParkDate and Time: Tee times will be approximately5:30 to 6 p.m. See our website for details.Leader: Geoffrey Pennoyer, 202-702-6044,televue.35@verizon.netLocation: Jefferson District Park, 7900 Lee Highway,Falls Church VA 22042, 703-573-0443.Cost: $18 for nine holes. Pay at the course.

Friday Night BowlingDate & Time: Every Friday night, 7:30 p.m.Location: Bowl America, 140 South Maple Avenue, FallsChurch, VA 22046, 703-534-1370Cost: Pro-rated cost for lane rentals + shoes.Leader: Pete Campbell scwdc@scwdc.org/703-532-5862We offer casual, non-stressful, group bowling for thosewho wish to participate. Each week we will send out anemail to see who is interested in bowling that Friday (fromprior attendance) and will reserve the necessary lanes toaccommodate. This of course will be dependent on lanesavailable. That’s right, you will not need to commit to bowlevery Friday; only those Fridays you want to. If this is yourfirst time, please email Pete at scwdc@scwdc.org

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tennisSki Club Indoor Tennis parties are held almost every Saturday night at tennis clubs in Virginia or Maryland from September through March, and then one party each in April, May, and June. Tennis parties are social events where participants from advanced beginners to advanced players have a chance to play and mingle while enjoying a light buffet and beverages. Ski Club members who reserve in advance with a check mailed to the leader of that week’s party, pay $20 for a Virginia or Maryland party. Non-members who make an advance reservation only pay $5 more. “Phone” reservations pay the “at-the-door” prices, $5 more. All prices are listed on the Tennis Party Application available on the SCWDC web site. Walk-ins (no reservation) are welcome but a playing spot cannot be guaranteed. 2015 winter parties have been mostly filling up in advance.The Tennis Party Application in this magazine (and also as a downloadable document from the web site) can be filled in, saved, and sent or emailed to the tennis party leader. The application asks for an email address and phone number from every new player, allowing the tennis professional who is setting up the party’s rotation, to talk/correspond to place players in the appropriate ability-level group. We request that you send the application with a check, or email the application after making an advance PayPal payment via the SCWDC Meetup Group or Eventbrite.An advance reservation is necessary to be assured a playing spot. Currently, Paypal payments are available via Meetup.com or Eventbrite.com. The application is available below. Each tennis event posted on the SCWDC web site has links to Meetup and Eventbrite.Plan to arrive between 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. to check in and we suggest you allow ample travel time because of possible traffic delays along the way. If you arrive after 7:30 p.m., you may be replaced by a standby and forfeit the entire cost of the party. All but one party are at the Fairfax Racquet Club from 7 – 11 p.m. with almost an additional free hour from 11 – 11:45 p.m. Everyone is assigned two hours of mixed and same-sex doubles. Free tennis lessons are sometimes provided when courts are available. These parties are for adults 21 or older. Party attendance is a mix of very active singles and couples from their late 20s to 60’s. Parties average 64 players each week but some have up to 80 in attendance. Male/female split is close to half and half each party.The SCWDC rating system is based on U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) standards. If you don’t know about this scale or are not sure of your rating, or have questions about the tennis parties, contact Jack Tarr (Tennis Professional) at jtarr5@verizon.net. A minimum USTA 2.5 (Advanced Beginner) skill level is required. You must be able to keep the ball in play, serve effectively, and know basic tennis tactics. Complete beginners are encouraged to try their local county government recreation programs or tennis clubs for lessons.You may also attend a party without playing tennis. Just pay $10 at the door and you can eat, drink, and socialize. Bring your racket and wear or bring tennis clothes and you can play from 11 - 11:45 p.m. at no charge. You might also play if someone drops out of the matches. If there is an opening on the court later, you can play at no extra charge.

Tennis Parties:November 7 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Tammy Vetter/asst. Jayne Lynch 12628 Victoria Station Ct. Fairfax, VA 22033 703-449-9554 tvetter@verizon.net November 14 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Casey Tarr/asst. Amelia Lancellotti 6804 Lumsden St. McLean, VA 22101 703-821-6838 eileentarr1@verizon.net November 21 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Rich Aaronson 1200 Crystal Dr. #314 Arlington, VA 22202 703-623-8581 richacting20@gmail.com

Saturday, 12/5 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Trixie Bicknell/asst. Terri Hicks 14816 Sun Meadow Ct. Centreville, VA 20120 703-968-0570 trixibick@aol.com Saturday, 12/12 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Nancy Shimp/asst. Kathleen Kane 11143 Chapel Lane Reston, VA 20191 703-476-5663 nshimp@verizon.net

Saturday, 12/19 Fairfax Racquet Club Leader: Chris Klocek/asst. Peggy Comerford9739 51st Ave.College Park, MD 20740240-460-4408chris.klocek@gmail.com

Participants at recent tennis event in Hilton Head.

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