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An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
www.FlatironsSkiClub.com
www.FlatironsSkiClub.com
GENERAL MEETING
FSC General Meeting
Thursday May 5, 2011
Thursday, February 5th
7:00 pm Social 7:15 Business 7:30 pm Talk
Reed Bailey, FSC President, will present his slide show talk covering his 490
mile mountain bike ride from Lhasa, Tibet to Katmandu, Nepal on the Chinese
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share
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the manyelevation
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have done
over the
builtJoin
Friendship
highway,
withofan
13,000’
& passes
to past
year presented by Stew Woodward.
17,000’. We will see the Dali Lama’s summer and winter palaces in Lhasa, learn
a little of the history of Tibet, Tibetan culture and changes under Chinese control.
TheBest
dropWestern
from theBoulder
last pass
Innat 17,000’ to Katmandu's 4,000’ is billed as the
world’s
longest
mountain
bike
decent.
Frontage Road (770 28th Street)
Wildpm
Animal
Sanctuary8:00 pm Presentation
7:00 pm Social
7:30
Business
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Join the FSC safari on Thursday, May 19, to the Wild Animal Sanctuary near
Keenesberg,
whereBest
we will
have a guided
tour.
TheFlatirons
SanctuaryRoom
(www.wildanimalsancturay.org)
a non-profit
Location:
Western
Boulder
Inn,
- Frontage Road (770is28th
Street)that
rescues mostly large carnivores but also rescues some small carnivores, as well as other exotic animals. It is located
east of Hudson and just off Hwy. 52, about 45 miles from Boulder. We will rendezvous at Sol Azteca on 28th and
Ski the
TripDiagonal
sign-ups
at 8:15 for carpooling.
Remember to bring your checkbook, as your place on a trip is guaranteed when the deposit is received. If you
The entrance fee is a $10 tax-deductible donation, or more if you chose. Following the visit, we will have lunch at a
have interest in a trip and it’s full, add your name to the wait list. Chances are very good you will be able to go
nearby restaurant. Two are available in Hudson on Hwy. 52, The Pepper Pod (www.pepperpod.com) and El Faro, a
due to unexpected cancellations. Non-members are welcome on most trips (check with the leader).
Mexican place. Your choice, but we recommend The Pepper Pod because it is a large place with an extensive menu
and prices are reasonable. Our return should be between 2 and 3 p.m. Passengers are to reimburse drivers for costs
of the trip. Organizers are Clyda Stafford ([email protected]) and Nicole deLorimier ([email protected]). No
sign-up required, just show up on the morning of the 19th.
Snow Mountain Ranch February 3-5, 2015
Game Night! Friday, May 20, 6 pm at Sandy Morris’ 1283 Graham Circle, Erie 80516
Please contact Sandy Morris at [email protected] or 303-955-4910 if you are interested.
RSVP 303-955-4910 or [email protected].
Here are some of the details: http://snowmountainranch.org/ Room for 30 since we have 2 large 7
Please bring
an appetizer
share, a 2drink
foratyourself,
andMountain
any games
you would
like to
play. 2
bedroom
cabins.
Cost-$95 to
Includes:
Nights
the Snow
Ranch7 bedroom
cabin;
potluck dinners (entrée provided), 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches; free activities include: ice
Fling sauna,
June 4,snowshoeing.
2011
skating, indoor pool, indoor volleyball, Nordic ski trails, Spring
roller skating,
Foothills Community Park, 12:00—2:00 The club provides hamburgers, brats, and lemonade, and
flavored waters. Members bring side dishes and desserts. Optional hiking in the Wonderland Lakes
area. Directions: From North Broadway, go west on Violet. At 10th St, follow the road as it beWolf
Creek
Just
Got
comes
Cherry,
turn right
(North)
andBetter
the park isand
on theHas
left. an Opening
Tuesday, February 10 --Thursday, February 12
Do you have
a
favorite
place
to
go
during
the summer? Would you like members of the Flatirons Ski Club
The FSC ski trip to Wolf Creek has always been the best deal of the season. For a senior 2 nights in the lodge
to join you?and
The
club
is always
tothe
lead
a trip.
Stew Woodward
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2 lift
tickets
for thelooking
ski areafor
thatmembers
usually has
most
snowCall
in Colorado
is $108. The
was9438.
full but due
to a cancelation there is now room for one male. An existing car pool also now has space for one person.
Stewart Woodward 303-665-9438
President’s Message - February, 2015
My Holidays were probably like yours, filled with family, friends, “colds” and skiing. But hopefully yours did not include a
concussion from falling off the Mountain Chief lift at Copper Mountain. First significant accident I have had in 47 years of skiing
and fortunately no lasting damage……with the possible exception of my pride :). I am so glad I was wearing a helmet and
highly recommend helmets for both biking and skiing…certainly saved what is left of my old brain. On the bright side, I was with
my step daughter, Theone and her fiancé Bobby, who took photos of my “free” toboggan ride down the hill. My ski patrol ride
down was very smooth as Bill asked me over and over again to remember the color Blue, which was the test word he gave me
at the top. I passed.
On a club note, the board is working on a policy statement covering the return of trip deposits and payments in the event you
cannot make a trip. Trip leaders often must pay in advance for lodging, lift tickets, etc. so giving full refunds may be problematic
depending on the financial commitments for a particular trip. In general the Board
agreed that the club cannot absorb big loses on trips and we cannot expect our
hard working trip leaders to call around to find a replacement so you or me are
guaranteed 100% refunds on every trip. Stay tuned for the final version of our club
refund policy and please remain kind and courteous to our trip leaders.
Cheers,
Reed
FRASER III
Friday February 27th - Monday March 2nd
We are going to have a great time.
There are still four openings. Join Us.
Contact Brenda 303-527-0380 [email protected]
FSC Book Club - New Members Welcome
Monday, Feb. 9th - Diana Vari will lead the discussion of “A Case of Two
Cities” a novel by Qui Xialong. The meeting will be at Jim Dimmick’s house
(4882 Kings Ridge Blvd, Boulder, 80301)
Please contact Claudia ([email protected]) if you have any questions
Board Members and Support Staff
President
Reed Bailey
303-499-3731 [email protected]
Vice Pres.
Monica Tremblay
303-642-0516 [email protected]
Secretary
Diana Vari
303-442-2553 [email protected]
Treasurer
Roger Povilus
720-257-1438 [email protected]
Publicity
Sue Evans
303-506-2825 [email protected]
Downhill
Louise Geil
303-494-7262 [email protected]
Activities
Stew Woodward
303-665-9438 [email protected]
Social Chair
Elease Miller
303-530-4376 [email protected]
Membership
Linda Giandinoto
303-499-1647 [email protected]
Newsletter
Jim Dimmick
303-250-1072 [email protected]
Webmaster
Roger Briden
303-402-0682 [email protected]
X-Country
Herman Sievering
303-939-9449 [email protected]
Mailing
Larry Rittenhouse
303-530-2444
Snow Shoe
Vacant
Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 25th
6:30pm Potluck
7:15pm Business
at Louise Geil’s home
897 Meadow Glen Dr.
Boulder, 80303
2014 - 2015 FSC SKI TRIP SCHEDULE
Though Flatirons Ski Club doesn’t expect to make money on trips, it does expect each trip to cover its costs. With that in mind,
please be aware of the following policies:
* The $25.00 deposit guarantees your spot on the trip. If you cannot go, the $25.00 deposit will not be refunded.
* Notify the leader promptly if you have to cancel, even if you have only paid the $25.00 deposit and the
full payment isn’t yet due.
* If something prevents you from going, do not expect a refund. If a replacement can be found,
then that person can reimburse you.
DATES DESTINATION
LODGING
SPACES NIGHTS
AVAILABLE
LIFT
TIX
COST
per person
COST w/o
LIFT
DEPOSIT
BALANCE
DUE
TRIP LEADERS
Jan 30 Crested Butte Cristiana
-Feb 2
Guesthaus
20
3
n/a
$230
n/a
$25.00
Dec. 4
Linda & Chris
Paris
Feb
3-5
(Fraser II)
Snow
Mountain
Ranch
15+
2
n/a
$95
n/a
$25.00
Dec. 4
Sandy Morris
Feb
10 - 12
Feb
17 - 19
Feb 27
- Mar
1
Mar
6-8
Mar
11 - 13
Wolf Creek
Foothills
Lodge
Leadville
Hostel
Fraser
House
16
2
n/a
$50
n/a
$25.00
Jan. 8
20
2
n/a
approx. $80
n/a
$25.00
Jan. 8
Stew Woodward
Elease Miller
18
3
n/a
$110
n/a
$25.00
Jan. 8
Brenda
Hutchinson
Silver
Spruce
Steamboat
Mountain
Lodge
40
2
2
$250 apx.
$150
$25.00
Feb. 5
Art Gneiser
16+
2
n/a
$105
n/a
$25.00
Feb. 5
Sandy Morris
DecApr
Mid-Week
Skiing
Leadville
Fraser III
Aspen
Glenwood
Steamboat
Rich Evertz &
Eric Jaeckel
LEADVILLE HOSTEL SKI ADVENTURE
Tuesday, Wednesday nights, Feb 17,18, 2014
The final payment for this trip was due at the General Meeting on Jan 8th. A room assignment list
will be sent to all participants which will include the balance owed for each person. This trip is currently
full but there is NO waitlist. If you are interested do let me know as cancellations do happen!The trip
cost is for two nights with cooked breakfasts included, and varies between $75 and $85 per person.
We stay at the Leadville Hostel and have a fun time skiing Cooper downhill , cross country, snow
shoeing or simply enjoying the ambiance of this historic mountain town.
Please call with questions:
Elease Miller, 303 530 4376
[email protected]
Steamboat Springs March 11-13, 2015
There are openings for 1 man and 1 women on this trip
Two Nights. Cost: $105 per person (double occupancy 2 Queen beds)
FSC 2014/2015 MID WEEK SKIING
Join us for a day of pleasurable skiing without crowds and lift lines. We will meet at Marshall Road in Boulder at 7:30 am. Twenty
club members have taken advantage of the mid-week ski car-pooling and great early season snow. Check out the schedule and
join us for a super day of skiing.
Please call the trip leader BY PHONE the evening before if you are planning on going so they can arrange cars and drivers.
MONDAY
Contact: Eric Jaeckel - 303.516.0035
THURSDAY
Contact: Rich Evertz - 303.666.8915
Feb 2- Leader’s Choice
Feb 5- Winter Park/ Mary Jane
Feb 9- Keystone
Feb 12- Eldora
Feb 16- Breckenridge
Feb 19- Winter Park/ Mary Jane
Feb 23- Vail / Beaver
Feb 26- Copper
Mid Week skiing continues through mid-April
** These locations are subject to change based on snow conditions and weather. A different ski area may be chosen if
the entire group agrees. Each driver will top off their gas tank in Golden and upon return to Golden, they will refill and the
cost of the gas will be divided among the passengers and be remitted to the drivers. (cash preferred)
Canyonlands, Utah
Friday, May 1- Monday, May 4
The Flatirons Ski Club annually rents 2 houses in Moab. UT for hikes, bike rides and car tours in
Canyonlands. 26 members signed up at the January meeting and the beds are now full. There is no one on
the Waiting List so your chances are still good. You could also rent space in a motel or hostel in Moab and
join the group. The cost this year for 3 nights is $70 with a $25 deposit. The balance is due in April.
Hut Trip
Wednesday, August 12- Friday, August 14
The Flatirons Ski Club always rents 2 nights in a 10th Mt. Div. Hut during August. This year we are
going back to probably the best hut, Fowler-Hilliard near old Camp Hale west of Vail. The cost for a
hut bed and 4 meals is $70 with a $25 deposit. There are beds for 16 and signups will start at the
February FSC meeting. Flatirons must reserve and pay for the Hut in January since it is so popular.
Our hut reservation is half price since we are a non-profit club and use mid-week dates. In past
years when there were at least 14 members on the Waiting List we were able to reserve an
additional date.
FSC Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) New Participants Welcome
FSC Friday FAC, from 4 pm until 5:30. After looking at several possibilities, the FAC members have
chosen Rincon del Sol as the new home for the FAC gatherings. If anyone wants to be added to the
FAC email list, please e-mail me, Diana Vari: [email protected].
Rincon del Sol: 2350 Arapahoe. On South Side of Arapahoe, just west of gas station at SW corner
Folsom & Arapahoe. There is good parking. Has a Happy Hour 2-6 daily. 2 for 1 house margaritas
$6, wine $5, mixed drinks like gin & tonic $4, $2.95 draft beers, $1.99 tacos, $2.99 enchiladas /
tamales, etc.
FSC Book Club - 2015 Book Selections
February 9th - “A Case of Two Cities” a novel by Qiu Xiaolong
March 9th - “The Collapse of Western Civilization” a novel by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway
April 13th - “American Nations: A History of Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America” by Colin Woodward
May 11th - “How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World” by Steven Johnson
June 8th - “Soldier Girls: The Battle of Three Women at Home and at War” by Helen Thorpe
July 13th - “The Night Circus” a novel by Erin Morgenstern
August 10th - “Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration” by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
September 14 - “The Orphan Train” a novel by Christina Baker Kline
October 12th - “Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales
November 9th - “Nothing Like It in the World” by Stephen Ambrose
December 14th - “My Beloved World” by Sonia Sotomayor
Telluride Ski Trip 2015
February 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
Crested Butte
Trip
2
Skiing 7:30am
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
4
Snow Mtn. Trip
Snow Mtn. Trip
Crested Butte
Trip
THURSDAY
5
Skiing 7:30am
Hike 8:50am
Snow Mtn. Trip
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
7
FAC 4:30 pm
Club Meeting
7pm
8
9
Skiing 7:30am
10
11
Wolf Creek Trip
Wolf Creek Trip
12
Skiing 7:30am
Hike 8:50am
Wolf Creek Trip
13
19
Skiing 7:30am
Hike 8:50am
Leadville Trip
20
26
Skiing 7:30am
Hike 8:50am
27
Fraser III Trip
14
FAC 4:30 pm
Book Club 7pm
15
22
16
Skiing 7:30am
23
17
18
Leadville Trip
Leadville Trip
24
25
Skiing 7:30am
Board Mtg.
6:30pm
Flatirons Ski Club
An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
PO Box 6120
Boulder, CO 80306
21
FAC 4:30 pm
FAC 4:30 pm
28
Fraser III Trip