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• Canaan Valley, WV - January 2025 SPE Weekend

  • Start
    Friday, January 10, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, January 13, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Canaan Valley, WV
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    50 registrants

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  (FRIDAY- MONDAY) with 2 days of INSTRUCTION & Monday Lift ticket for Timberline 

   (FRIDAY -SunDAY) with 2 DAYS of INSTRUCTION

     3-NIGHTS IN COTTAGES ($431) OR

  2- ($341) or 3-NIGHTS ($502) IN LODGE ROOMS*

  TRIP LEADER: Mercedes Fitchett

  100% genuine West Virginia snow!! Great skiing and boarding begins with great snow, and with a peak elevation of 4,280 ft.  Canaan Valley Ski Resort offers an 850 ft. vertical drop, longest run at 6,000 feet, 39 slopes, and 150” of annual snowfall, along with the beauty of a West Virginia ski resort.

  This SPE (Ski/Snowboard Performance Enhancement) Weekend includes three days of skiing and/or boarding. By popular demand, there is again a two- night option available for those who want to ski/board only on Saturday and Sunday. All participants will receive two half-day small group lessons at Canaan Valley Resort with the Club's ski school volunteers. 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. Ski School instructors are volunteers, so gratuities are graciously accepted. Three-night participants will ski/board at the uncrowded Timberline on Monday. Participants who are 70 and older receive a free lift ticket at Canaan Valley!  

  Participants will stay in spacious 4-bedroom deluxe Cottages at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center.  A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the lodge. The lodge features an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, Sauna and Fitness Center. Included in trip price:

  3 nights in 4-Bedroom Deluxe Cottages or 2- or 3- nights Lodge Rooms *

  2-day lift ticket for Canaan Valley Resort

  2 half-day lessons at Canaan Valley Resort

  Monday Lift Ticket at Timberline for 3-Night Participants

  Friday Evening Welcome Reception
  
  Not included in trip price: Transportation to/from the resort and mountains; ski/board rentals; instructor gratuities, meals, and any other items not listed above.  Optional private lessons may be arranged at an additional cost.

  *Cottage and lodge single supplement spots available:

  
  

  Cancellation Fees:
  A $40 or $45 (depending on price) cancellation fee applies for any cancellations prior to 11/10/24.  Participants who cancel after that date will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment (per person):
  Payment in full is due at time of registration. 

  Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207. Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader. 

  Participants must be current SCWDC members or pay an additional $40 guest fee! This guest fee is higher than the annual cost of a membership!  

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• Ski Vail Resort, CO - January 11 - 18, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, January 11, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Location
    Vail, CO
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    25 registrants

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  Base Price: $2,580, Lift tickets not included*  
  Trip Leader: Louise Svahnqvist

  Limited space available, 2 king rooms (couple or single supplement), contact trip leader for registration code.

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Vail video
  

  Resort:
  From the legendary terrain, charming old-world village, Après' Ski, nightlife, dining, and shopping, Vail has it all.  There is something for everyone beginner, intermediate, expert, and the non-skier alike. A perennial favorite, this trip sells out each and every year. If you haven’t skied Vail yet, this is definitely the trip for you. A week is hardly enough to experience it all, you will definitely want to return.

  The Vail Village is a charming and diverse, alpine-style pedestrian village whose twin centers are seamlessly linked with swift, free buses. Nightlife abounds with music, fun, and 110 restaurants and bars for all tastes. The village also features dozens of shops, boutiques, and galleries.  Vail honors the EPIC season pass.

  Mountain:
  Vail’s epic 5,289 skiable acres makes it one of the largest ski resorts in the world with terrain for all abilities.  The Front Side has green, blue and black runs from almost every lift making the mountain accessible for novices, intermediates, and advanced skiers and boarders.  The Back Bowls and Blue-Sky Basin will keep advanced and expert skiers and boarders entertained for days.  Impeccable grooming, almost all green and blue runs are groomed every night keeping the runs in pristine condition but leaving some bumps and gnarly conditions for those up to the challenge, skiing. New Sun Down Lift to access Sun Down Bowl and a new high speed 6 seater at Game Creek Bowl will significantly reduce wait times. Vail is truly like no mountain you’ve experienced.  

  Lodging:
  
  

  SCWDC will be staying in well-appointed two bedroom/two bath and three bedroom/three bath condos.  Vail Spa Condos  is conveniently located in Lionshead Village, a short walk to the Eagle Bahn.  Each condo has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, in unit laundry, with daily maid service. Dine in or dine out its your choice. Property amenities include in-door and out-door heated pools and hot tubs great to relax after a long day of skiing. If you didn’t get enough exercise or are on a non-ski vacation, there is a fitness center, saunas, and locker rooms.  Your stay also includes complimentary ski or board storage an even shorter walk to the Eagle Bahn.

  Number of Skiers: 32
  Trip Includes: 

  • United Airlines nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Denver  
  • Ground transportation to/from resort and Denver airport, w/ grocery stop
  • 7 nights at the Vail Spa Condos, 2 & 3 bedrooms
  • Daily maid service

  Base Price:  $2,580 (does not include optional costs such as lift tickets)
  Vail participants will need to purchase an Epic Pass. Epic passes come in a variety of forms including a 5-day or 6-day pass if this is the only trip to an Epic resort you will take. It should be noted that Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop are Epic Resorts. Please read the fine print carefully before purchasing. 

  Single Supplement:  add $2,055, - Trip Leader will advise availability
  Ground Only:  deduct $365 - available after group air minimums are met

  Purchase your EPIC Pass through our Tour Operator and receive a $50 rebate: Winter Ski & Sport

  Cancellation Fees:  

  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to September 13, 2024.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  

  Advance Deposit:  $500

  Remaining balance is due on 9/13/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.

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• Zermatt, Switzerland, Jan 17 - 25, 2025

  • Start
    Friday, January 17, 2025
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  • End
    Saturday, January 25, 2025
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  • Location
    Zermatt, Switzerland
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    36 registrants

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  BASE PRICE: $3,488   (Lift options not included)

  Trip Leader: William "Max" Maxwell

  ONE DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR COUPLE, TWO SAME-SEX ROOMMATES SHARING A ROOM, OR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT.  PLEASE REQUEST REGISTRATION CODE FROM TRIP LEADER

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Skiing Klein Matterhorn to Zermatt video - click here to watch

  Resort:

  Since 1961, Zermatt has been closed to traffic. The Bahnhofstrasse is the domain of horse-drawn carriages; strolling along the streets is a pleasure. The Bahnhofstrasse is Zermatt’s main street, and a delight to walk along at any time with its bars, restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops, bakeries and shops selling cakes and chocolates. From the steps of the church of St. Mauritius or from the Kirchbrücke bridge, visitors enjoy a fine view to the south-west of the Matterhorn rising majestically into the sky. Depending on weather, the peak may be sparkling in the sunshine or adorned with clouds.
  

  Mountain:
  

  Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, the highest ski area in the Alps, where Swiss hospitality meets Italian lifestyle.  With breathtaking pistes, stunning views, amazing restaurants, and a wide range of activities, a ski/snowboard trip to Zermatt should be on every skier's/snowboarder's "bucket" list. 

  Ski adventures for altitude fans: the “Matterhorn ski safari gold” covers 12,500 metres of altitude, the “Matterhorn ski safari silver” 10,500. You will never go down the same piste twice! Take a selfie in front of the Matterhorn – from a different perspective on each panoramic mountain, all of them in one single day as you are following the circuit up and down…

  Mountain attributes:
  

  • Base elevation:  1,620 meters (5,314')
    
  • Summit:  3,883 meters (12,740')
    
  • Skiable terrain:  360 km (223 miles)
    
  • 21% blue (easy) | 61% red (intermediate) | 18% black (expert) slopes

  Let's not forget skiing across the border in Italy at Cervinia. Cervinia’s high open slopes are divided between three main sectors. The Plan Maison area is ideal for confidence building, with lots of long gentle runs of up to 1400m vertical.The Laghi Cime Bianche sector is slightly steeper but with even longer pistes of up to 1800m vertical from the top of the Klein Matterhorn, high on the Swiss border. This area is also connected to a network of runs above the village of Valtournenche, down the valley from Cervinia.

  
  

  Lodging:  

  

  HOTEL ALBANA REAL

  For this week, the Club is staying at the four-star Boutique Hotel Albana Real, which is a short walk and elevator ride to/from the nearest bus stop to/from the slopes.  Amenities include:

  • Three (3) restaurants and a bar lounge
    
  • Wellness and spa facility with indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and gym
    
  • Ski lockers
    

  Trip Includes: 

  • Round-trip air on United Airlines, Dulles (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)
  • Ground transportation to/from the airport and resort
  • 7 nights at the Hotel Albana Real, all taxes and fees
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Afternoon snack
  • Three (3) Dinners

  Number of Skiers: 24

  
  

  Base Price:  $3,488
  Ground only: $2,258

  Single Supplement: add $1,551

  Lift Tickets: Zermatt is part of the Ikon Pass (Note:  Ikon Pass does not provide access to Cervinia-Valtournenche, Italy in 2024/25; must buy day pass at Zermatt ticket office, est. CHF 53 = ~US$59)

  • Full Ikon Pass 7 Days
    
  • Ikon Base and Base Plus Pass 5 days
    
  • Lift ticket pricing:
  • • $500 5 out of 7 day Zermatt area ski pass. Valid at Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat and Schwarzsee-Matterhorn Glacier Paradise areas.
    • $594 6 of 8 day Zermatt area ski pass. Valid at Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat and Schwarzsee-Matterhorn Glacier Paradise areas.
    • $570 5 out of 7 day International ski pass. Valid at Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat and Schwarzsee-Matterhorn Glacier Paradise areas, plus Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche, Italy.
    • $680 6 of 8 day International ski pass. Valid at Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat and Schwarzsee-Matterhorn Glacier Paradise areas, plus Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche, Italy.

  You may purchase an Ikon Pass from our tour operator, ski.com, or from Ikon Pass itself.

  Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate (International trips) and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.
  

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to September 19, 2024.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  Advance Deposit:  $500

  Remaining balance is due on 09/19/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) member ski club. You can sign up as an SCWDC member online HERE.

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• Winter Park, CO, January 25 - February 1, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, February 01, 2025
  • Location
    Winter Park, Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    35 registrants

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  BASE PRICE: $1,440 - w/ O lifts (Ikon Resort)
  Trip Leader: Larry Langer

  LAST SPOT OPEN FOR A WOMAN TO SHARE A ROOM!

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact  Myra Altschuler at 1-703-443-9055 for the travel insurance sign up and payment or email  Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Winter Park Resort is a Colorado favorite located about 67 miles northwest of Denver. Originally built by the city of Denver as a winter park for its residents, Winter Park Resort has continually operated since 1939.

  The ski area is known for its early and late snow with terrain for all ability types. Winter Park spans across two distinct mountains and is home to a great mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. Mary Jane Mountain is home to amazing tree skiing, world-class moguls, and wide-open alpine bowls.

  The resort contains modern amenities with an extensive well developed trail system.  The village base contains multiple lodging, dining and shopping options.

  Ski and Snowboard Terrain:

  The resort consists of three interconnected mountain peaks (and seven "territories") — Winter Park, Mary Jane, and Vasquez Ridge — which share a common lift ticket. Mary Jane, opened in 1975, has a separate base area and is known for its moguls, tree skiing, hidden huts and generally more difficult terrain. Skiing magazine ranks Mary Jane the top mogul skiing area in North America, including the above-tree line terrain of Parsens Bowl. Vasquez Ridge, opened in 1986, offers intermediate terrain and mogul runs. With a summit elevation of 12,060' and a base elevation of 9,000', Winter Park offers 3,060' of vertical, 3,081 acres of skiable terrain, and 162 trails.  The terrain mix is 24% Green (39), 39% Blue (63), and 37% Black/Double Black (60).  Annual snowfall is over 327".

  Mountain and resort information here.

  Video introduction to Winter Park
  

  Lodging:

  
  

  Located only 1/3 mile from Winter Park Resort, the Vintage Hotel  is your choice for comfort, convenience and relaxation. 118 finely-appointed guest rooms offer spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains, and lush, pine-covered mountain sides. You'll be staying in studios featuring kitchenettes, eat out or in, you choose. Walk out the door and take the Cabriolet to the base.

  Number of Skiers: 35

  Trip Includes:  

  • United Airlines nonstop, Dulles (IAD) to Denver
    
  • Ground transportation to and from the airport and lodging
  • 7 nights lodging at the Vintage Hotel in studios with kitchenettes 
  • Complimentary shuttle service to/from the ski area and downtown area
  • $15 Winter Park Gift Card

  Lift tickets: Add 6-day $564, 5-day $470. 4-day $376, 

  Or Purchase your Ikon Pass from our tour operator and receive a trip rebate: Ski.com Ikon Pass

  Single Supplement: add $1,000

  Ground only: Available after 10 air seats are sold. Subtract $350

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 09/25/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule: (per person):

  $500 Advance Deposit.  Remaining balance is due on 09/25/2024; may be paid by credit card or check.  

  Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader.  

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• Ski Park City, Deer Valley, BRSC Western Carnival, Sunday February 2-9, 2025

  • Start
    Sunday, February 02, 2025
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  • End
    Sunday, February 09, 2025
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  • Location
    Park City, UT
  • Spaces left
    18
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  BASE PRICE: $3,135 (does not include lift passes) 

  Features non-stop flights on Southwest and three special BRSC events!

  
  

  Trip Leader: Charlie Lorenzetti

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:
  Park City Mountain is now owned by Vail Resorts and is connected to Canyons by a new gondola.  Vail has a long-term lease at the Canyons.  The combined areas make it the largest U.S. ski resort with over 7,300 skiable acres, 300+ trails, 38 lifts, seven terrain parks, 14 bowls, six natural half-pipes, a super half-pipe and a mini-half pipe.  There is a base area at both Park City and Canyons with restaurants, ski shops, rental shops, etc.  There is free bus service to both base areas of Park City Mountain as well as Deer Valley.  Park City honors the EPIC ski pass, while Deer Valley honors 5 days of skiing w/ the IKON ski pass. The Club is not selling lift tickets for either resort. 

  Mountains:
   Park City Mountain Resort offers something for everyone with extended glade terrain, upgraded on-mountain restaurants, expanded beginner terrain, and a ski-and-snowboard park. Enjoy the deep powder bowls, long groomed runs, gentle beginner slopes, steep chutes, and three world-class terrain parks. Park City now include Canyons, Utah's largest area with 16 lifts (seven are high-speed), boasts 3,500 skiable acres with 106 trails and eight peaks. You'll relish groomed boulevards, glade steeps, and undulating meadows. The area offers Vail-scale terrain, plenty of off-slope diversions, and few crowds, but little of the Vail glitz.

  Deer Valley offers luxurious amenities such as ski valets, groomed-to-perfection slopes (sorry, no snowboarders allowed), and gourmet dining in three elegant day lodges. 

  Calling all Cross Country Skiers:  For CC skiing, this is the place to go. Park City has been a haven for cross-country skiers for decades, combining the benefits of aerobic exercise with the tranquility of the Rocky Mountains. Park City offers a wide variety of options from groomed trails, complete with classic tracks, or more rustic touring trails in the nearby mountains.

  Other activities nearby include visits to the Crater, Ice castles, the Heber Valley Railroad, Milky Way Snowshoe, Yurt Dinners and a Creamery tour at the Artisan Cheese Factory to mention a few.  Individual tickets to the Sundance Film Festival movies may be available at the end of January.  

  Lodging:

  Park Station Condominiums offers one of the best locations in Park City. Located on lower Main Street in the heart of the historic district with abundant shopping, dining and nightlife right outside your door. Just one block from Town Lift for easy access to Park City Mountain’s unique Town Lift so you can explore the largest ski resort in the US. Located on the free town-wide shuttle route for easy access to all of Park City’s attractions including Deer Valley Resort, Canyons Village at Park City Resort, and the Park City Outlet mall. Seasonal swimming pool, hot tub, saunas and keyless entry options. Each unit has high speed WI-Fi and access to common area laundry. Enjoy the welcoming fireplace and a full kitchen in your home away from home. 

  Walk to Town Lift

  
  

  Number of Skiers: 28

  Trip Includes:

  • Non-stop Flight from BWI to Salt Lake City Dpt. 9:10 AM AR 12:15 PM
  • Non-stop Flight from Salt Lake City to BWI Dpt. 1:05 pm AR 7:10 PM
    
  • Ground transportation to and from the airport and resort
  • Seven nights at Park Station, Double Occupancy
  • Walk to Town Lift & Main Street
  • Daily ski shuttle service to Park City and Deer Valley
  • Welcome reception with full buffet dinner!
  • Apres Ski with appetizers 
  • Gala Farewell Buffet Dinner

  Base Price:  $3,135 (does not include lift tickets)
  Single Supplement: add $2,055 - Trip Leader will advise availability
  Ground Only:  deduct $598 = $2,535 - available after group air minimums are met.

  Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate (International trips) and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.
  

  Lift Tickets:

  Purchase your EPIC and or IKON Pass through our Tour Operator and receive a rebate details available here: .

  • • Please read the terms and conditions of the pass product(s) you're considering carefully before buying.  Your Epic or Ikon Pass product, once purchased, is non-transferable and non-refundable.  Please consider trip insurance to cover your Epic Pass cost.
    • Epic and Ikon Pass products are subject to future price increases until purchased.  Buy early to lock in your price. Additionally, both products go off sale in December, after which you will be subject to window rates which will likely be over $200 per day.
    • Specialty passes, such as Military and College Passes, are only available from Epic Pass itself.

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation fee applies for any cancellations prior to 10/05/2024.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  Advance Deposit:  $500

  Remaining balance is due on 10/05/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) member ski club. You can sign up as an SCWDC member online HERE.

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• Ski Canaan Valley, WV - February 2025 SPE Weekend

  • Start
    Friday, February 07, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, February 10, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canaan Valley, WV
  • Spaces left
    31
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  (FRIDAY- MONDAY) with 2 days of INSTRUCTION & Monday Lift ticket for Timberline 

   (FRIDAY -SunDAY) with 2 DAYS of INSTRUCTION

         3-NIGHTS IN COTTAGES ($431) OR 

  2- ($354) or 3- ($514) NIGHTS IN LODGE ROOMS

  TRIP LEADER: Mark Raby

  100% genuine West Virginia snow!! Great skiing and boarding begins with great snow, and with a peak elevation of 4,280 ft.  Canaan Valley Ski Resort offers an 850 ft. vertical drop, longest run at 6,000 feet, 39 slopes, and 150” of annual snowfall, along with the beauty of a West Virginia ski resort.

  This SPE (Ski/Snowboard Performance Enhancement) Weekend includes three days of skiing and/or boarding. By popular demand, there is again a two- night option available for those who want to ski/board only on Saturday and Sunday. All participants will receive two half-day small group lessons at Canaan Valley Resort with the Club's ski school volunteers. 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. Ski School instructors are volunteers, so gratuities are graciously accepted. Three-night participants will ski/board at the uncrowded Timberline on Monday. Participants who are 70 and older receive a free lift ticket at Canaan Valley!  

  Participants will stay in spacious 4-bedroom deluxe Cottages at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center.  A number of hotel rooms are available at the lodge. All participants have access to the lodge that features an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, Sauna and Fitness Center. Included in trip price:

  3 nights in 4-Bedroom Deluxe Cottages or 2- or 3- nights Lodge Rooms*

  2-day lift ticket for Canaan Valley Resort

  2 half-day lessons at Canaan Valley Resort

  Monday Lift Ticket at Timberline for 3-Night Participants

  Friday Evening Welcome Reception
  
  Not included in trip price: Transportation to/from the resort and mountains; ski/board rentals; instructor gratuities, meals, and any other items not listed above.  Optional private lessons may be arranged at an additional cost.

  *Cottage and lodge single supplement spots available:

   

  Cancellation Fees:
  A $40 or $45 (depending on price) cancellation fee applies for any cancellations prior to 12/07/24.  Participants who cancel after that date will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment (per person):

  Payment in full is required at time of registration. 

  Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader. 

  Participants must be current SCWDC members or pay an additional $40 guest fee! This guest fee is higher than the cost of a membership!  

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• Ski Sun Valley, Idaho, February 8 - 15, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, February 08, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • Location
    Ski Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    25 registrants

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  BASE PRICE: $2,385 - lift not included

  Trip Leader: Patricia Grantham

  Limited Openings, register now.

  2024-2025 Group Travel Insurance for all season trips _ revised May 30, 2024 (1).pdf - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:
  Join us at the birthplace of destination skiing! There is magic in the air and rarely a cloud in the sky up here on Bald Mountain. Sun Valley, nestled in the Wood River Valley of the Sawtooth Mountains Recreational Area, has an abundance of constant-pitch terrain, substantial vertical drop, an absence of wind, and short lift lines. Sun Valley offers skiers of any ability something special at every turn. Sun Valley honors the Ikon Pass or Base Plus Pass.

  Sun Valley Video

  Mountain:
  Sun Valley is situated across two mountains: Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain. "Baldy" offers expert skiers and snowboarders a variety of challenging bowls and glades off the peak, while Dollar Mountain is a beginner's dream with gentle, perfectly groomed slopes.

  Bald Mountain terrain spans 2,000+ acres with challenging bowls, glades as well as, gentle groomed runs. Trails are rated 36% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, 20% Advanced and 2% Expert. Sun Valley is serviced by a modern lift infrastructure and a well designed trail system.  With a vertical drop of 3,400’ and 121 runs in total, the longest being three miles, there is something here for every skier and any ability.

  The mountains aren't standing still in time, come and check out the latest developments: As part of a multi-year improvement plan, the resort has added a 350 acre terrain expansion called Sunrise and a new, modern lift in the Cold Springs area of Bald Mountain called Broadway. Current projects include the replacement and realignment of the Challenger chairlift on the Warm Springs side of Baldy, the construction of a new chairlift that will replace the Flying Squirrel lift that was destroyed by a fire in 2014, and the extension of the Flying Squirrel ski trail with new snowmaking.

  Get more Mountain and resort information here,

  Overview of Sun Valley Mountains
  

  Lodging:

  
  

  The Deluxe Lodge Condos/Apartments are conveniently located adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge. As a Lodge Apartment guest, you will enjoy the proximity to all of the Sun Valley Lodge amenities including the world-famous Sun Valley Ice Shows, the comfortably heated Lodge pool and sauna, our very own bowling alley and game room, the Sun Valley Salon & Day spa as well as some of the finest dining in town. The many Deluxe Lodge Apartment options include one-, two- and three-bedroom units with either one king, one queen or two twin beds in each bedroom, a large marble bath for each bedroom, fireplace, living room, kitchen and dining table for six. Amenities: RESORT FEE INCLUDES • Wireless internet in sleeping rooms up to 3MBps • Use of swimming pools and fitness centers • Ski storage at base of mountains • Airport shuttles to and from the Sun Valley Airport (SUN) and Sun Valley Resort

  Explore the Sun Valley Village.

  Airline Information:

  United 1095 from Dulles to Friedman Memorial (Sun) via San Francisco arriving at 1:41 PM

  United 5909 from Friedman Memorial (SUN) to Dulles via Los Angeles International arriving at 7:20 PM

  Number of Skiers: 32
  Trip Includes: 

  • Air transportation from DC to Sun Valley 
  • Ground transportation to/from resort 
  • 7 nights at the Sun Valley Deluxe Lodge Condominiums
  • Group baggage handling at the resort

  Base Price:  $2,385 -Lift Not Included

  Lift Tickets:

  • 4 of 6 day lift ticket: add $396
  • 5 of 7 day lift ticket: add $478
  • 6 of 8 day lift ticket: add $558

  You can also ski 7 days at Sun Valley by ordering an Ikon Pass  directly from our Tour Operator Winter Ski & Sports. By purchasing through the tour operator, you will receive an incentive rebate based on purchase of complete trip package as follows:   Full: $70 Base Plus: $60 Base: $50 4 Day Session: $25,If air is not purchased rebate is reduced to $30 for passes above the 4 day session.  

  Ground Only: Subtract: $504

  Single Supplement:  add $1,692 - Trip Leader will advise availability

  Cancellation Fees:
  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 10/08/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  $500 deposit is due w/ registration. Remaining balance is due on October 8, 2024, and may be paid by credit card or check.  Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.

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• Ski Week, Taos Ski Valley, NM, February 15 - 22, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, February 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, February 22, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Taos, New Mexico
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    12 registrants

  Register

  
  

  *****$200 Price Drop!  New Air-Southwest*****

  BASE PRICE: $2,610 (Includes "Ski Better ski Week" but not lift tickets, Taos is an ikon resort) 
  

  Trip Leader: Gary Rubens

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:

  Spend a week with us at our annual trip to the legendary ski paradise that is Taos Ski Valley. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of New Mexico, the area is completely bounded by the pristine Carson National Forest. The European atmosphere and architecture of the resort is due to the ski area's European pioneers, and an amalgamation of German, French, Austrian and Swiss residents and employees combined with the local Native American and Spanish cultures. Don't forget a visit to the historic town of Taos a short 30-minute ride away featuring boutiques shopping and a plethora of world class restaurants, with many featuring Southwestern cuisine.  

  Mountain:
  Founded by Ski School Director Ernie Blake, Taos is one of the very few family-owned and operated ski areas in the U.S. It offers a rare combination of high altitude (9000' base), high snowfall (over 300" annually, mostly dry powder), and sunshine (300+ days a year). The resort rarely has any lift lines and boasts the top-rated Ski School in North America. The mountain is cozy, with 2,600 ft vertical, 1,300 skiable acres of terrain, 110 trails, and 13 lifts. Terrain is almost evenly split between beginner/intermediate (49%) and advanced/expert (51%).  Taos Ski Valley honors the IKON ski pass, which can be purchased through our friends at SKI.COM.
  
  Lodging: 

  We'll be staying at the Snakedance Condos, located adjacent to the main lift in 2-bedroom units. According to Ski Magazine, "Taos remains one of the great purists'' resorts of North America, and features some of the best high-altitude free-skiing anywhere". Base Trip pricing DOES NOT include Lift Tickets.  Please see optional Group Lift Ticket pricing.  Visit the Taos resort website for more resort information.

  Number of Skiers: 24
  Trip Includes: 
  

  • Roundtrip Air on Southwest - Feb 15, 2025: Depart Reagan National (DCA) @ 8:45am. Arrive Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) via Chicago Midway (MDW) @ 2:35pm

    Feb 22, 2025:  Depart Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) @ 11:00am.  Arrive Reagan National (DCA) via Dallas (DAL) @ 8:40pm. (Flight times are subject to change.) 

  • Ground transportation to and from the airport and lodging, including grocery stop and baggage handling
  • Seven nights ski-in/ski-out lodging at the Snakedance Condos in 2-BR condos, ski lockers
  • Welcome Wine & Cheese party
  • Group dinner at General Manager's house
  • Complimentary fleece ski vest for each participant
  • 6-day "Ski Better" Ski Week; 3 hours per day guided lessons

  Base Cost:  $2,610  ("Ski Week" included - Lift Tickets not-included - IKON Pass destination)
  

  • Single Supplement: add $998 - Trip Leader will advise availability.  Please complete, sign, and return the Single Supplement Acknowledgement Form to the trip leader.       
  • Ground Only:  deduct $374 - available after group air minimums are met.  Please complete, sign, and return the Ground Only Acknowledgement Form to the trip leader.

  Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate (International trips) and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.

  
  

  Lift Tickets:

  • IKON Pass are available for purchase from our tour operator, and receive a trip rebate, (ski.com), or through IKON Pass.  For your consideration:
    • Please read the terms and conditions of the pass product(s) you're considering carefully before buying including blackout dates on the Base Pass and Base Plus Pass.  Your Ikon Pass product, once purchased, is non-transferable and non-refundable.  Please consider trip insurance to cover your Ikon Pass cost.
    • Ikon Pass products are subject to future price increases until purchased.  Buy early to lock in your price.
    • Special passes for Nurses, Military, and College students must be purchased directly from Ikon.
    • IKON Base and Base Plus passes are blacked out on February 15 and 16, 2025.  An optional 1 day group ticket is available for purchase.  
  • Group lift tickets for non-IKON Pass holders, or IKON Pass holders needing Feb 16.
  • 6 Day Adult: $804; 6 Day Senior 65-79: $708; 80+ Ski Free
  • 5 Day Adult: $680; 5 Day Senior 65-79: $600; 80+ Ski Free
  • 4 Day Adult: $560; 4 Day Senior 65-79: $488; 80+ Ski Free
  • 1 Day Adult: $140; 1 Day Senior 65-70: $122; 80+ Ski free 

  Cancellation Fees:
  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 10/15/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  $500 deposit is due w/ registration. Remaining balance is due on October 15, 2024, and may be paid by credit card or check.  Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) member ski club. You can sign up as an SCWDC member online HERE.

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• Alyeska & Anchorage, AK, February 21 - March 2, 2025

  • Start
    Friday, February 21, 2025
  • End
    Sunday, March 02, 2025
  • Location
    Alyeska, Alaska
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  

  BASE PRICE: $3,490 ($3,985 w/5-day lift)*
  Trip Leader:  Joe Gilbert

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:
  Traveling to Alaska is an adventure, some call it the last frontier. Alyeska, located just 40 miles from Anchorage and near the old mining town of Girdwood, has a massive 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.  Other winter activities include glacier dog sledding, glacier and wildlife cruises, jet ski tours, snowmobiling and viewing the Northern Lights. 

  This trip includes two nights in Anchorage and the opportunity to view the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. The Iditarod sled race is an iconic Alaska winter event. It also coincides with the Fur Rendezvous, one of the largest winter festivals in the world, the Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market, snow sculpture competition and Miners and Trappers Ball are all on Saturday too. 

  Alyeska Mountain Resort Video
  

  Mountain:
  Alyeska is truly designed for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The area receives on average 669 inches of snow at the summit annually and offers 1,610 acres of accessible terrain. It has 76 named trails serviced by 7 lifts, including two magic carpets. From its headwall to base, it boasts a 3,200 feet vertical rise with 2,500 feet of lift-serviced vertical rise. The base is 250 feet, and the summit is 3,939 feet. Trail difficulty ratings are 11% beginner, 52% intermediate, and 37% advanced to expert. Freestylers will enjoy the two terrain parks with its rail jib, box, larger tables and more. Cross-country skiers and snow-shoers can take advantage of the 130 kilometers of Nordic trails.

  Experts skiers should head to the North Face. It features North America’s longest continuous double black run. The North Face of Alyeska Resort is worthy of a Warren Miller film. For bragging rights ski Christmas Chute North America’s longest continuous double black diamond run. The classic drop is 50 degrees of twists and turns. For intermediates and advanced skiers, there are many long top-to-bottom runs and wide-open bowls. Beginners can have fun in the tree-lined groomed runs. For those wanting to test their skills, you can ride into the backcountry via a helipad with local guides.

  Get more Mountain info
  

  Lodging:
  
  

  The Hotel Alyeska is Alaska’s premier year-round resort destination. Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and spectacular ocean views, The Hotel Alyeska offers our guests luxurious accommodations and convenient access to the magnificent Alaskan wilderness.

  The chateau-style hotel makes the perfect base camp for your Alaskan vacation.  During your stay here, you’ll experience supreme comfort with perfect modern touches and rich Native influences, bringing the natural beauty of Alaska’s great outdoors inside. Amenities include a salt water pool, spa, hot tubs, shopping and dining. Ask for a Northern lights wake up call so you don't miss the action, best viewed on a cold moonless night.

  After six nights at the Hotel Alyeska, you will spend two nights at the Hilton Anchorage .

  Number of Skiers: 32
  Trip Includes: 
  

  • United Airlines roundtrip flights between Dulles (IAD) and Anchorage (ANC)
  • Ground transportation to/from resort 
  • 6 nights at the Hotel Alyeska
  • 2 nights at the Hilton Anchorage
  • Group baggage handling at both hotels

  Base Price:  $3,490* (does not include optional costs such as lift tickets)

  *we apologize for an error on previously listed package pricing
  

  • 5-day lift ticket: add $495; additional options available in the registration form, including 6-day option.
  • Alyeska is an Ikon Resort and passes may be purchased through Encompasse tours to receive a rebate Ikon Pass.
  • Single Supplement:  add $2,810- Trip Leader will advise availability (please complete, sign and return the Single Supplement Acknowledgment Form to the trip leader)
  • Ground Only:  deduct $701 - available after group air minimums are met (please complete, sign and return the Ground Only Acknowledgement Form to the trip leader)

  Lift ticket prices quoted above are advance purchase only.

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation fee applies for any cancellations prior to 10/21/2024.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  Advance Deposit:  $500

  Remaining balance is due on 10/21/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) member ski club. You can sign up as an SCWDC member online HERE.

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• Chamonix, France, February 28 to March 8, 2025(BRSC Eurofest)

  • Start
    Friday, February 28, 2025
  •  
  • End
    Saturday, March 08, 2025
  •  
  • Location
    Chamonix, France
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    35 registrants

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  BASE PRICE:   $3,900 (Lift options not included)
  Trip Leader: MARY-JO SWINIMER

  Trip Expanded: Trip is full join the waitlist.                                 

  BASIC TRIP INTERUPTION INSURANCE IS INCLUDED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CFA (CANCEL FOR ANY REASON MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF DEPOSIT! SEE DETAILS HERE.
  

  It Just like its stunning natural surroundings, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley is magical yet authentic. Drawn skywards by its iconic peaks and mountain ranges and edged by a river and its famous glaciers, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley is a natural starting point for some incredible adventures. Since the earliest days of mountaineering, pioneers have set off from here to conquer the summits and write Alpine history.

  Of course Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley is about mountains and sport. Yet the valley and its villages have always been vibrant cultural and artistic centres too, thanks to the diverse range of visitors who come to admire the snow-topped peaks. There is a rich cultural offering in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley focused on the conquest of Mont Blanc, life in the Alps, crystals and so on. The Valley’s craftspeople also showcase their creations. From bakers to knife makers, ski makers, and cabinet makers, the mountains are home to an array of artisans who perpetuate traditional crafts. Timeless tradition. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley and its legendary peaks are an unending source of inspiration. 

  There is something for everyone in Chamonix!

  Winter Fun in Chamonix
  

  Top 3 Things to Do in Chamonix
  

  Mountain:

  Could anything beat skiing with Mont Blanc as a backdrop? For maximum enjoyment on some legendary slopes, come to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley. Chamonix Mont-Blanc Ski Valley offers a full range of slopes, altitudes and orientations. Seasoned skiers will enjoy a unique experience in stunning surroundings. 

  Chamonix’s ski area is split into several distinct areas, two of which are directly accessed from the town itself, the rest being a short drive further up and down the valley. Close to the resort center, a spectacular two stage cable-car takes you to the top of the 3840m Aiguille du Midi, where you can get up close and personal with the peaks and glaciers of Mont Blanc. This is also the start of the 22km Vallée Blanche route - perhaps the most famous off-piste ski run in the world. Note that there are no marked or patrolled pistes in this area, so a guide is essential.

  The only other major ski area accessible from town is Le Brévent, a steep walk or short drive from the town center. Le Brévent is linked to the La Flégère, which is also accessible by cable-car a couple of kilometers up the valley. These two areas offer a good variety of open slopes with fabulous views of Mont Blanc. 

  The most famous ski mountain in the Chamonix area is Les Grand Montets, 9km up the valley above the traditional village of Argentière. Not only does this area offer the toughest skiing that Chamonix has to offer (both on and off-piste), but it also frequently has the best snow.

  On the other side of Chamonix at the south-western end of the valley is the Les Houches, home to the Kandahar world cup downhill. This is a good area for mixed abilities, with most of the easier skiing higher up, and some longer, steeper runs through the trees back to resort.

  Skiing Le Brevent January 2024

  Chamonix Ski Trip 2024
  

  Lodging:  

  
  

  Hotel Alpina Eclectic

  Completely renovated in 2017 in a modern mountain style, the Hotel Alpina Eclectic and Spa is well located in the heart of Chamonix. This hotel has 138 rooms available for an unequaled experience with a mountain panorama: admire the breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, the Brévent, and the Aiguilles rouge. The panoramic restaurant "Le Vista" is nestled on the 7th floor of the hotel. This magical place will show you local and international cooking. Eat and admire the 180° view of Mont Blanc at 26 meters high! Come and relax in our spa and wellness center facing the Mont-Blanc jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, massages, fitness room, ski & boot room... all you need to relax is here! The Alpina Eclectic Hotel has 2 bars for a drink with friends, colleagues or family. 

  Trip Includes: 

  • Round-trip air on United, Dulles (IAD) to Geneva
  • Ground transportation to/from the airport and resort
  • 7 nights at the Hotel Alpina Eclectic, all taxes and fees
  • Aperitif Le Drus on arrival day (a glass of wine of Savoie, accompanied by hot and cold canapes and selection of salty snacks)
    
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast and Dinner, flat & sparkling Aqua Chiara filtered water and 1 coffee/tea.
  • Optional Wine Package for dinner: 1 bottle for 3 people 12.00 euro each per bottle. 
    
  • Welcome Reception
  • Apres Ski party
  • Thursday dinner/dance
  • Ski Rental Equipment 30% discount at the in-house rental shop.
  • Spa Access: reservations required and should be made prior to departure.
  • Sightseeing side trips options offered at additional cost TBD

  Optional Tours and Activities:

  • Guided Ski Mountain Tour: $110
  • Chamonix Heritage Walking Tour: $15
  • VISIT TO THE AUGUILLE DU MIDI (1035m – 3842m) – The Unmissable High Mountain Experience! $90 Adult; $70 Senior
  • MONTENVERS-MER DE GLACE (1035m – 1913m) – The Famous Montenvers Train!
    
  • Day Long trip to COURMAYEUR ITALY & SKYWAY MONTEBIANCO: $185
  • Day Long trip to Annecy, France guided tour of city and boat tour: $150

  Number of Skiers: 30

  
  

  Base Price:  $3,900
  Ground only: $2,565

  Single Room: $5,030

  Extension trip to Lyon and the French Riviera:
  

  Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history and is spread over a narrow peninsula between the Rhone & Saone Rivers and today is the third biggest city in France after Paris & Marseille. 

  Next stop is the French Riviera aka Cote d'Azur! The southeast coast of Provence, France, is sprinkled with some of the world’s most popular beaches and destinations, including Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint Tropez.

  Extension includes:

  • Swiss Air/Lufthansa IAD to Geneva & Nice to IAD via connections.
  • ALL coach transfers & services with Grand Tourism coach (45 – seater).
  • Accommodation, 1 night at 4 - star Hotel Globe & Cecil (or similar in Lyon center & 3 nights at 4-star Hotel Mercure Promenade des Anglais (or similar) in Nice, in double/twin rooms with breakfasts.
  • City & tourist taxes - Half - board pension with beverages at the hotel or in nearby restaurants (3 - course meals + 0.25L wine per person)
  • English - speaking tour guides, Panorama tour of Lyon; walking tour of Vieux Nice; tour of Cannes; and guided tour of Monaco.
  • All entrances to the visited sites.

  
  

  Base Trip with Extension:

  Number of Skiers: 12

  Base plus Extension: $4,665  (+765)
  Single Room Base and Extension: $6750      
  Ground only Base and Extension: $3770

  Lift Tickets: Chamonix is part of the Ikon pass. You may purchase through the Tour Operator for a trip rebate: Winter Ski & Sport Ikon Pass-Full Ikon Pass 7 Days

  -Ikon Base and Base Plus Pass 5 days

  Chamonix 2025 lift tickets:

  - 5 Day Adult Pass $438

  - 5 Day Senior Pass $377

  -5 Day 80+ $227

  
  

  Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate (International trips) and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.
  

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation fee applies for any cancellations prior to October 31, 2024.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  Advance Deposit:  $500

  Remaining balance is due on 10/31/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club. You can sign up as a member online HERE.

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• BRSC Winterfest: Killington, VT

  • Start
    Sunday, March 02, 2025
  • End
    Friday, March 07, 2025
  • Location
    Killington, VT
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    20 registrants

  Register

  
  

  TRIP PRICE:  $1,555 (INCLUDES 4-DAY LIFT PASS)

  TRIP LEADER:  KENNETH ENG

  Don’t miss the chance to hit one of the highest- rated ski resorts in the northeast United States, near Killington, Vermont. With 6 peaks and 150+ trails. it is the largest ski area in the eastern U.S. and has the largest vertical drop in New England at 3,050 feet. Starting in the 2013–14 ski season, it was given the title "Beast of the East."

  
  

  Lodging:
  

  Lodging with be at the Killington Mountain Lodge, located one mile from the Killington ski area.  The double occupancy rooms feature complimentary high-speed wi-fi, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, hair dryer and ironing board. 

  Lodge amenities include:   

  • a 20-person luxury outdoor hot tub and fire pit 
  • secure heated ski lockers
  • free ski shuttle service to Snowshed Lodge at Killington Mountain
  • free hot breakfast 7 to 10 AM
  • pool table & games for all ages
  • fitness center

  Trip Includes: 

  • 5 nights at the Killington Mountain Lodge
  • Deluxe Motor Coach transportation (optional PYOT)
  • 4-day lift pass
  • 80+ ski free (requires a $5 RFID card fee)
  • Welcome Reception on Monday evening
  • Après Social on Wednesday evening
  • Farewell Reception on Thursday evening

  Shuttle bus hourly from resort to Rutland for non-skiing entertainment!
  

  Base Price:  $1,555 (includes bus transport and 4-day lift ticket)

  • No lift (non-skier, 80+ [requires $5 for RFID]), deduct $225
  • No Bus Transportation (PYOT), deduct $225

  Cancellation Fees:
  Through December 2, 2024, a $45 cancellation fee is assessed. After December 2, 2024, $45 plus all unrecoverable expenses if a replacement is not found.

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  Advance Deposit:  $250

  Remaining balance is due on 12/2/2024 and may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a Blue Ridge Ski Council (BRSC) member ski club. You can sign up as an SCWDC member online HERE.

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• Ski Telluride, CO, March 8 - 15, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, March 08, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • Location
    Telluride, CO
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    35 registrants

  Register

  
  

  BASE PRICE: $2,565 not inclusive of lift tickets
  Trip Leader: ELIOT GREENWALD

  One woman to share a room, contact trip leader to register. WAITLIST AVAILABLE

  2024-2025 Group Travel Insurance for all season trips _ revised May 30, 2024 (1).pdf - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:
  The town of Telluride and the resort’s Mountain Village combine to blend Victorian charm with European elegance, linked by a free, dual-purpose gondola. Once a mining town in the 1870s and now a National Historic Landmark District, Telluride is surrounded by 14,000-foot snow-capped peaks and sits at the base of the Telluride Ski Mountain. The Mountain Village features restaurants, stores, boutiques, and slope-side accommodations.  Telluride is an Epic Pass resort.

  For Telluride video, please click HERE

  Mountain:
  Telluride’s ski area lies in the Uncompahgre National Forest surrounded by the San Juan mountains. The town’s elevation is 8,700 feet, and 12,247 feet at the Gold Hill Summit. Over 2,000 skiable acres, including 115 total trails served by 18 lifts and 2 gondolas. 21% beginner, 32% intermediate, and 47% advanced/expert!

  See more Telluride mountain statistics.

  Lodging:

  
  

  Nestled on Telluride Mountain and surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, this elegant 4-star property offers spacious apartments, ski-in/ski-out access, and upscale amenities in Telluride, Colorado.

  Bear Creek Lodge features 2-bedroom, 2 bath and 3-bedroom, 3 bath apartments that offer all the privacy and comforts of home. Each flat includes comfortable living areas with gas fireplaces and gourmet kitchens. Take a swim in the heated pool or soak in the hot tub. Work out in the gym, then relax by the fire. Bear Creek Lodge also offers ski services such as ski storage, boot warmers and a semi-private lift.

  Number of Skiers: 40

  Trip Includes: 

  • United Airlines between Dulles (IAD) and Montrose (MTJ)     

  • Ground transportation to/from resort and airport with grocery stop
  • 7 nights at the Bear Creek Lodge in 2 or 3-BR condo suites
  • Group baggage handling at the resort
  • Welcome Reception

  Base Price: $2,565 (does not include lift tickets or other options)
  

  • Single Supplement:  add $1,755 ($4,320)- Trip Leader will advise availability
  • Ground Only:  deduct $726 ($1,840) - available after group air minimums are met

  Lift Tickets:  You may buy Epic Pass from our Tour Operator, SKI.COM and receive a trip rebate or directly from Epic Pass itself.  Please click here to learn which Epic Passes are valid at Telluride (Telluride does not accept Epic Specialty Passes except for the Epic Adaptive Pass and Adaptive Epic Five-Day Pass).  Reservations are required for Epic Pass holders. Epic ends sale of passes at an unspecified date in December.

  Group Lift Tickets: 5-Day $715, 6-Day $858, 4-Day $600

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 11/08/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule: (per person):

  $500 Advance Deposit.
  Remaining balance is due on 11/08/2024; may be paid by credit card or check.

  Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC member ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.

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• Ski Breckenridge, CO March 15 - March 22, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • Location
    Breckenridge, Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  “Ski-out - Ski-in Access”

  Base Price: $1,900 (W/O LIFT tickets)
  Trip Leader:  PETE CAMPBELL

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort:
  With five awe-inspiring peaks towering over an authentic mountain town, Breckenridge is unquestionably a must-visit locale. A journey into the town of Breck serves up access to 30 bars, pubs and restaurants on Main Street alone, including Breckenridge brewery. While the town’s Victorian architecture and designation as Colorado’s largest historic district make a trip to Breck an aesthetically appealing and historically enriching experience, the array of activities—from powder and groomers to shopping, dining and nightlife—keeps things exciting. Not to mention that it's a great jumping off point for hiking, with close access to many of Colorado's 14ers. Breckenridge has its own pulse, and visitors feel it as soon as they arrive. Breckenridge Video

  Mountain:
  Vail Resorts owned, Breckenridge Ski Resort boasts one of the highest summit elevations in the U.S. at 12,998 feet, and the highest lift in North America. The resort's several distinct peaks provide varied terrain to suite all skier types and ability levels, and the mountain also offers four award-winning terrain parks, along with a 22' superpipe. CLICK HERE for the trail map
  

  Lodging:
  
  We'll be staying at the Beaver Run Resort in Two and Three Bedroom Condos. Beaver Run Resort's amenities include:

  • Ski-out, ski-in access
  • On-site restaurants
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tubs
  • Fitness center
  • On-site spa
    
  • Free wi-fi
  • Shuttle bus service
    

  Number of Skiers: 34
  

  Trip Includes: 

  • United Airlines nonstop flights between Washington Dulles (IAD) and Denver (DEN)
    
  • Ground transportation between the airport and lodging
    
  • Seven (7) nights at the Beaver Run Resort 
  • Baggage Handling
  • Wine & cheese party
    

  Base Price: $1,900 (w/o lift tickets)  
  Ground Only: Deduct $298 from base price  
  Single Supplement: Add $1,560 to base price

  Lift Tickets:

  Lift tickets for this trip are sold separately.  As a Vail Resort, Breckenridge honors the Epic Pass, which is available for purchase from our tour operator, Encompasse, or Epic Pass itself.  For your consideration:

  • Please read the terms and conditions of the pass product(s) you're considering carefully before buying.  Your Epic Pass product, once purchased, is non-transferable and non-refundable.  Please consider trip insurance to cover your Epic Pass cost.
  • Purchase your EPIC Pass through our Tour Operator and receive a rebate: Encompasse.
  • Epic Pass products are subject to future price increases until purchased.  Buy early to lock in your price.
    
  • Specialty passes, such as Military and College Passes, are only available from Epic Pass itself.
    

  Cancellation Fees:  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 11/15/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person): A $500 deposit is due w/ registration. Remaining balance is due on November 15, 2024, and may be paid by credit card or check.  Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE .

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• Ski Snowmass, CO - March 22 - 29, 2025

  • Start
    Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, March 29, 2025
  • Location
    Snowmass, CO
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    25 registrants

  Register

  

  Base Price: $2,645 (not incl lift passes) 

  Trip Leader:  Shannon E.

  $60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.

  Resort: Ikon Resort
  

  Attention intermediate skiers: according to Mountain Magazine, Snowmass is rated "the best intermediate ski area in the world.”  The village of Snowmass is located directly at the base of the mountain. It’s a former ranching community that has been transformed into a year-round destination. Snowmass claims that 95% of its lodging has ski/ski-out access to the mountain. The village itself has plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping all within walking distance.

  There are nine on-mountain restaurants: Sneaky’s Tavern, Sam’s Smokehouse, Up 4 Pizza, Two Creeks Cafe, Lynn Britt Cabin (lunches and snowcat dinner rides), Burlingame Cabin (snowcat dinner rides), Ullrhof, Gwyn’s High Alpine and Cafe Suzanne. For rentals and retail ski shopping, there are 4 stores in Snowmass Village.

  Mountain:

  Snowmass has the longest lift-accessed vertical in the country at 4,406 feet. Make your way up the Sheer Bliss or Big Burn lift to access the Cirque lift. This will take you to the summit of Snowmass at 12,510 feet. From here, enjoy 4,406 feet of leg-burning vertical to the base.
  

  There are trails to suit all ages and abilities at Snowmass Mountain. You’ll find easy groomers, expert steeps, chutes, glades, cliffs, bumps, terrain parks and more. Combine the 3,132 skiable acres and long vertical, with Snowmass’ high-speed chairlifts, and you’re sure to have an easy time skiing and riding at Snowmass. There’s a total of 91 trails, 3 terrain parks, 1 superpipe and 1 beginner halfpipe.

  For skiers looking for more challenging terrain, head for The Headwall, Hanging Valley, and The Cirque, which are now lift-accessible. For an added incentive, your lift ticket is also good for Ajax (Aspen Mountain), Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. All three ski resorts are easily accessible via the complimentary Aspen area shuttle. Snowmass honors the IKON season pass.

  Lodging:

  
  

  We’ll be staying at the Top of the Village Condos, with ski-in/ski-out access directly on the slopes. We are in 2- & 3-bedroom apartments, each with a balcony overlooking the ski area, and each with a bathroom per room. Additionally, there is a year ‘round outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs and a large sauna. 
  

  Number of Skiers: 30
  Trip Includes: 

  • Southwest Airlines nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Denver (DEN)

  March 22 depart Dulles 635AM arrive Denver 835AM
  March 29 depart Denver 700PM arrive Dulles 1210AM

  • Ground transportation to/from resort and airport, w/ grocery stop
  • 7 nights at the Top of the Village Condos, 2 & 3 bedrooms
  • Baggage handling and daily maid service at the condos

  Base Price:  $2,645 (not incl lift passes)

  Lift Tickets: 5-day, add $523; 4-day, $436; 6-day $651 | 65+ 4-Day, $390; 65+ 5-day, $479; 65+ 6-day, $548.                                                                                                                   

  Single Supplement (private room):  add $ 1,880 - Trip Leader will advise availability

  Ground Only (no airfare):  subtract $605 - available after group air minimums are met

  Purchase your Ikon Pass using this link through Encompasse Tours and receive a trip rebate. CODE needed for purchase. Request from Trip Lead after Snowmass registration. (for a full season Ikon pass, not lift passes just for this trip)

  Cancellation Fees:
  A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 11/22/24.  Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments. 

  Payment Schedule (per person):
  $500 deposit is due w/ registration. Remaining balance is due on November 22, 2024, and may be paid by credit card or check.  Please mail payment check to SCWDC, 5309 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207.  Do NOT mail payment check to the trip leader.  

  Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.

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