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    • 22 Feb 2025
    • 1 Mar 2025
    • Telluride Colorado
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    New Hampshire Ski Club Presents

    2025 Telluride CO Ski Trip - $2295

    Trip Includes:

    7 nights lodging @ the Bear Creek Condos (Slope side)

    7 -3 bedroom 3 bath King Bed, Split King and Split King

    7 -4 bedroom 4 bath King Bed, King Bed , Split King and Split King

    Airfare from Boston to Montrose, CO

    Bus to and from Montrose airport (tip included)

    2 club parties

    Single supplement is $3,445.00

     (EPIC pass)

    EPIC Pass Price not included.  $50 discount toward trip if purchased through travel agent. Please check EPIC pass details on their website.

      Amenities:

      • Access to slope - Use of the Lower Village Bypass run and a semi-private lift provides access to the slopes within minutes.

      • Free shuttle to anywhere in Mountain Village.
      • Fitness Center.
      • Indoor and outdoor hot tubs.
      • Outdoor heated pool.
      • Full kitchen
      • High speed wireless internet
      • Fireplace
      • Laundry in each unit
      • Ski storage
      • Gas grill
      Telluride Once Dubbed “To-Hell- You- Ride”
      • San Juan Mountains 4,425vertical feet, 2,000 acres of terrain,
      • 148 trails,
      • 19 lifts, 2 high speed gondolas and 8 high speed quads
      • BASE ELEVATION 8,750 ft.
      • SUMMIT ELEVATION:  12,515 ft.
      • TYPES OF TRAILS: Beginner 23%, Intermediate 36%, Advanced 41%
      • LIFTS: 8 Lifts Total: 1 6 passenger gondola, 1 high-speed quads, 1 high speed triple, 1 quad, 2 double chairs, 2 secondary lifts.


      Selecting register on the website does not register you for the trip.  You must complete the registration form and send your check. (Please include a copy of your license too.)  Registration opens May 1, 2024 with a deposit of $600 not to be postmarked before May 1, 2024.  Telluride Registration Form.pdf

      • 1 Mar 2025
      • 17:00 - 20:30
      • Franconia Notch NH
      Register

      Winter Moonlight hike to the AMC's Lonesome Lake Hut

      PLEASE READ UPDATE BELOW FROM THE TRIP COORDINATOR

      Saturday, March 1, 2025  5pm - 8:30pm

      Cost .. $0  (There is no cost, just need to show up.)

      IMPORTANT INFO:

      Due to changing weather in the notches, the only thing that will typically cancel this hike is rain at the trailhead at 5pm on the day of the hike.  Anything else and it's still a go.  If something comes up at the last minute and you find you are unable to go, do not worry about canceling or notifying us that you won't be attending...we understand.  We will take attendance at 5pm at the trail head at the start of the hike and whoever is there by 5pm is on the hike. 

      If you forgot to sign up and felt a sudden inclination to join the fun...well then, just show up by 5pm for attendance and your in.

      TRACTION DEVICES are always required, as the heavily traveled trail will have an ice rail on it.  During warmish weather, for everyone's safety, we do not cross the lake but instead take the perimeter loop trail around the lake...this adds 3-5 minutes to the hike.

      TO ANY FIRST TIMERS, feel free to bring any food or snacks you may want to eat or share at the hut and know that it is perfectly OK to bring your favorite alcoholic beverage.  But there are no trash cans at the hut...you must carry out all your own trash.

      Some go to the Woodstock Inn immediately following the hike...some others go to The Common Man in Ashland (exit 24) while others make tracks for home.  There are no planned NHSC events following the hike...whatever happens, just happens.

      See you in the woods,

      Tom Cronin - Trip Coordinator

      Where to Meet:...In the trailhead parking area at the Lafayette Place Campground  at 5pm.  The parking area is located on the Southbound side of Rte 93.  There is a larger parking area directly across Rte 93 on the Northbound side (Bridal Path/Falling Waters Parking lot) connected by a pedestrian tunnel under the highway.  There is log cabin visitor information building next to the Lafayette Place parking area.  The trip participants will gather in the vicinity of the log cabin for attendance and a hike briefing at 5pm.  Recommend arriving at least 1/2 hour early to prepare and be ready by 5pm.

      The hike will take place if  the weather is clear or snowing...the hike will be cancelled if it is raining.  Hikers will use their own judgement regarding driving conditions to decide whether to participate or not. 

      NOTE: By far, the hardest part of this hike will be getting your gear together and getting yourself in the car and actually driving to the trailhead...even if it's a clear sunny afternoon.  After noontime, energy and enthusiasm fades fast in the winter.  If you can overcome the temptation to cancel on the day of the hike...you will be sure to have a great time on the hike and perhaps join fellow hikers who typically head to the nearby Woodstock Inn and Brewery after the hike for a properly chilled odd beverage.  I recommend finding a buddy to ride with and share the driving.

      Lonesome Lake Trail...The trail is 1.5 miles from the trail start, to the hut along an easy to moderate grade.  The round trip hike time including stops, takes about 3 hours.  The hut is open year round and there is usually a wood stove burning in the evening.  The hut is amply lit with solar powered LED lights.  The hut makes available, snack bars and hot drinks to all visiting hikers for a small fee.

      After a stop at the hut, the hikers will continue the hike around the backside of Lonesome Lake completing the short loop hike circling the Lake before heading back down.  (IMHO: The lake loop trail is one of the most interesting parts of the hike.)

      2024 Moonlight Hiker Group (largest group ever)


      2023 Moonlight Hiker Group

      2020 Moonlight Hiker Group


      What to bring:

      Dress in Warm layers..Wear layers that can be removed and stashed in your backpack while going up and then put back on for the colder descent down the trail.   Avoid wearing any cotton clothing as it will not dry out and can make you feel even colder.

      Bathrooms...Typical hiking trail bathroom practices apply while hiking along the trail.  Also, There are unheated pit toilets available at the hut.

      Water...Bring water in an insulated bottle or buried in the middle of your pack to keep from freezing.  There is drinking water available at the hut.

      Along the trail...



      Flashlights...Due to the lunar schedule or clouds, there could be very limited lighting, so headlamps are required.  (NOTE: Cell phone flashlight are unreliable in the cold and should not be used in place of headlamps.)

      TRACTION DEVICES...Recommend wearing micro-spikes worn over your insulated hiking boots.  Snowshoes are a good second option if you do not have Micro-spikes.  The trail will be slippery and most likely snow covered with hidden patches of ice. 

      At Lonesome Lake at sunset (hut is located on the distant shore)

      Gloves...A couple of pairs of gloves are good to bring.  Lightweight breathable gloves for climbing and warmer insulated gloves for the descent.  Avoid gloves labeled "waterproof" as they tend to not let the warm vapor escape from your hands and will eventually cause gloves to become damp and cold.

      Head Gear....Hats, earmuffs, hooded jacket,  headbands or a combination of these to adapt to changing climbing conditions, such as level walking or descending.

      Boots....Wear Insulated hiking boots or heavy duty hiking boots with an extra layer of insulated socks.  Lightweight trail runner boots are not recommended and don't work well with snowshoe bindings or micro spikes

      Walking Sticks...Though not always needed in the summer, trek poles or your ski poles work well for winter hikes on snowy and icy trails.

      At the Hut




      Group Winter Hiking Safe Practices...There is always a mix of experienced and newbies on these winter hikes.  To keep it safe and fun for all, we employ a trail leader that will always be in the lead of the pack and assign a trail sweep (usually myself) that stragglers can keep company with.  We always stop at all trail junctions to make sure everyone goes the same way.  Our practice is to hike a slower more steady pace with multiple breaks to catch our breath, adjust layers and let the lead hikers regroup with the slower hikers. As a trail sweep, I will not let anyone fall behind and if for some reason a hiker cannot finish the climb, I will assign a new trail sweep and then descend and accompany the tired hiker(s) on a safe journey back down to their car.

      A note about bringing our favorite dogs on the Hike...We love dogs and dogs are allowed on the National Forest trails..BUT, here are a few reasons why we discourage bringing dogs on this winter night hike. 

      1) The narrow trails with hikers wearing sharp micro spikes don't mix well with doggie paws.  OUCH!

      2) The AMC does not allow dogs in any of their mountain huts (including therapy dogs).  Huts are not dog friendly.

      3) Winter night hiking is very cold at elevation and since dogs are not allowed in AMC huts no matter how cold they might be., the dog owner must wait outside with their dog during the groups visit at the hut. 

      SEE YOU IN THE WOODS!

      Tom Cronin

      • 6 Mar 2025
      • 09:00
      • 9 Mar 2025
      • 19:00
      • Quebec City
      Register

           

      QUEBEC CITY March 6-9, 2025

      * Roundtrip private motorcoach throughout including pick-ups in N. Londonderry, Concord and Lincoln, NH

      * 3 Nights luxury accommodations at the famous Chateau Frontenac in historic downtown Quebec City w/ luggage handling

      * 1 Day of skiing at Mont Ste-Anne...1 Day at Le Massif

      * All Taxes and bus driver gratuity

      * Raffle

      *******************************************

      $939.00 per person double occupancy

      $1329.00 single occupancy

      DEPOSIT of $200.00 per person accompanied by a Sign-up Form will secure your spot. Get form NHSC 2025 QUEBEC Bus Trip form.docx. Final payment due Dec 11th. First come/First serve.

      Checks made out to: NH SKI CLUB

      Mail to:

      Karen Schwotzer

      24 Gold St.

      Manchester, NH 03103


         

      • 9 Mar 2025
      • 13 Mar 2025
      • Lake Placid New York
      • 4
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      NH Ski Club Lake Placid NY Trip

      (WHITEFACE MT.)

      Sunday to Thursday March 9-13, 2025

      Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort

      2559 Main Street

      Lake Placid, NY 12946

      www.Golden-arrow.com


      Trip includes 4 nights / 5 days at The Golden Arrow Resort

      Featuring “Lake Front” rooms.


      4 Day Lift tickets to White Face/Gore Mountains.


      White Face has the Greatest Vertical (2,430’) east of the Rockies. 90 trails w/diverse Terrain for all Levels: plus 35 acres of in-bound off piste double Black wilderness terrain on The Slides and 53 acres of Glades.

      *Free Bus service to White Face

      *Daily Breakfast Included

      *Welcome Party on Arrival

      *One Group Dinner with two drinks included plus raffles and giveaways

      *There is also X-country skiing at Cascade Park 5 miles away

      In addition to alpine and X-country skiing options, this trip offers you a chance to explore other activities: bobsledding, luge, dog sledding, snowshoeing,

      The Olympic Museum, Ski Jumping complex, restaurants

      and shops throughout the Olympic Village.

      This is a drive yourself trip.


      Trip price is:

      $870 pp/double occupancy (2 twins or 1 King)

      Single supplement is $1248

      Skiers 65-69 deduct $60, > 70 deduct $208

      $622 pp/double occupancy W/O Skiing


      Deposit of $200 due by October 1, 2024.

      Remainder due by February 1, 2025

      Make checks payable to NH Ski Club.

      Mail with completed Registration Form to:

      Mike Goumas 7A Clydesdale Ct Goffstown, NH 03045

      Cell (603) 867-1678 mgoumas@comcast.net

      • 21 Feb 2026
      • 28 Feb 2026
      • Mammoth California
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      New Hampshire Ski Club Presents

      2026 Mammoth CA Ski Trip - $2295

      Trip Includes:


      7 nights lodging @ the Juniper Springs Condos (Slope side)

      2 Bedroom Condos King and 2 twin beds.

      Airfare from Boston to Reno, NV

      Bus to and from Reno airport 3 to 3.5-hour ride

      Welcome Burrito Breakfast

      2 club parties

      Free Mountain Tour

      $100.00 Gift Card Resort Credit per Person

      Single supplement total is $3,365.00


       (IKON pass)

      IKON Pass Price not included.  $50 discount toward trip if purchased through travel agent. Please check IKON pass details on their website.

      Or

      $435.00 5/DAY ADULT LIFT   $357.00 5/DAY SENIOR

      $370.00 4/DAY ADULT LIFT   $310.00   4/DAY/SENIOR                                              


        Selecting register on the website does not register you for the trip.  You must complete the registration form and send your check. (Please include a copy of your license too.)  $50 Nonrefundable Deposit due by December 1, 2024 to secure spot,  44 spots available.  2nd Deposit Due on May 1, 2025 of $550.  Final Payment due September 1, 2025. Mammoth Registration Form.pdf

       New Hampshire Ski Club.

      P.O. Box 6072, Manchester, NH 03108

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