It's time to make plans!
Already scheduled...
Ski Brule, MI (in da' UP)
December 13-14, 2008
This is a do it yourself trip. Drive up, buy a lift ticket and enjoy the company of a bunch of Midwesterners (Friars and many other clubs) getting their ski legs back. First CMSC race of the season -- make it a good one! (Optional race clinic on Friday, Dec. 12)
Check out lodging options at: http://www.skibrule.com/accom.cfm
Wilmot Race Weekend
January 3-4, 2009
Wilmot, WI -- Drive up!
Wilmot Race Weekend
January 10-11, 2009
Wilmot, WI -- Drive up!
Taos, New Mexico
January 22-27, 2009
Trip Leader: Lynn Newton, lanskis [at] comcast.net or 773-381-3558
Price: $880 / we're almost full!
Includes: 4-day lift, 5 nights hotel accommodations at the Don Fernando de Taos Hotel & Suites, roundtrip airfare to Albuquerque, 6 rental vans, and parties.
Marquette Mountain, MI (in da' UP)
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2009
Trip Leader: Jill Hronek, jillfsbc [at] comcast.net or 773-425-0605
Price: $289
Includes: Bus transportation from Chicago (shared w/ Pine Point Ski Club) including on-bus dinner on the way up, 2-day lift ticket, 2 nights local hotel accommodations at the Comfort Suites (with onsite cocktail lounge), transportation to/from the mountain each day, CMSC and NASTAR races, on-mountain BBQ lunch, wine & cheese-cube party.
Wilmot Race Weekend
February 7-8, 2009
Wilmot, WI -- just over the border. Give it a shot.
Midwest -- FAMILY TRIP!
Cascade Mountain, WI
Trip Leaders: Mike and Dale Chrystof, chrystof [at] sbcglobal.net
Price: approx. $175 adults, $80 kids 13-18, Free for kids under 12
This trip is open to families -- kids, specifically. They don't have to be YOUR kids. A great opportunity to get a young one or teenager started with snow sports. Put 'em on skis or snowboard and let them go.
Trip includes: 2-day lift ticket, 2 nights hotel accommodations at the Best Western in Portage, WI, w/ poolside aprés ski beverage & cheese party (until Chrystofs fall asleep)
Wilmot Race Weekend
February 21-22, 2009
Wilmot, WI -- Drive up! You know you want to!
Race Weekend at Granite Peaks (Wausau) Wisconsin
February 28 - March 1, 2009
It's our last race weekend. Be there--win those last medals and have a blast.
Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho
March 14-21, 2009 -- a whole week w/ ski in/ski out access
Trip Leader: Barry Burke (barrynburke [at] comcast.net)
Price: $1370 -- still taking sign-ups! Hurry.
Includes: RT airfare to Seattle & Spokane and bus to Schweitzer, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, a wine & cheese party, NASTAR. Join us for the best kept Western secret -- Schweitzer isn't hiding anymore! Beautiful and challenging skiing at a great price. Accommodations at the delightful Selkirk Lodge.
Race with the Friars...you won't find a more supportive or passionate team anywhere!
Want to build your skiing/boarding skills and get competitive? Ski with the Friars--all levels welcome! We'll be racing at Brule (MI), Wilmot (WI), and Marquette (MI). First race is Dec. 13-14, 2008, at Ski Brule, in da' UP (that's Michigan's upper penninsula for you uninitiated). Hone your skiing skills and try your legs at racing this season. It's a great way to boost the Midwest skiing experience. You don't have to "be good" -- it's fun no matter what.
Medals are given to those who won't take "lose" for an answer! And plenty of apres ski cocktails available for racers and non-racers alike. Go to skicmsc-racing.com for the 2008-09 schedule and more information. Contact John Finerty, finskitoo [at] yahoo.com.
For information on all of the winter ski trips, contact Lynn Newton at 773-381-3558 or contact the Friars at chicagofriars@gmail.com.
