Columbia Missouri Ski Club

Columbia Ski Club Update

2012-02-08T12:39:00.000-06:00

Hi Ski Boonies,
Find attached the club roster for this year.  It is sent to ski club members who are active/paid members within the last five or six years, a total of 73 email addresses.  6 or 7 of those addresses are to spouses who have separate email addresses. 
The club has 33 active/paid memberships this year.  18 of these are single memberships, 15 are family. Assuming 2 per family, that would bring our membership this year to 48 individuals.  Last years individual sum was 52. 
Reminder for upcoming club bowling, Saturday February 18 at Galactica, on the southwest corner of Grindstone and 63.  Meet there at 6:30 p.m. and we'll divide up into teams.
Racing with the Kansas City club was cancelled last weekend because of poor snow conditions at Snow Creek.  It may be held Sunday February 26th but we'll have to look at the KC website to see an announcement.
Kenton Falk
Membership Chairman

The Ski Boonie

2012-02-04T19:47:00.001-06:00

2112…The Ski Boonie

ColumbiaSki Club newsletter        FEBRUARY 2012

HOT NEWS:  Ok, I’m late in getting out the announcementfor Sunday’s Kanduhar racing in Weston’s SnowCreek....but here it is now…by theway we had a BLAST at this last year…

SnowCreek is set to host racing again on this Sunday the 5thof February with our “crashing” of the KCSC Kanduhar race again this year.  Plans are to carpool at 6 a.m. from Ron’soffice lot at 914 N. College in Columbia, just as 8 of us did last year.  But before that, check with Cap’n Ron(881-8861) or Mark & Nancy (657-2157) Saturday afternoon, 5:00 plus minus,to make sure the event will still be On. As of Friday it is still On. 

Last year, it was a goodtime skiing & boarding with plenty of camaraderie with the Kansas Cityclub.  The hope is that Topeka &Omaha can join in this year.  We’ll beback in time for the evening’s Super Bowl 46.

MonthlyMeeting for February 6thhas been set to be at Kenny Duzan’s BroadwayBrewery at 816 E.Broadway in Columbia. Social hour at 6pm with a short meeting/discussion at 7PM.  Trip report & Race report from Flatlands2012 held just last week will be given.

Well, it’s been a busy past seven weeks for clubmembers:  December’s Aspen triphad 30 on board and all had a great time at Aspen Square Condos once more.  Enough so that the dates for 2012 are bookedfor December 9 - 13.   

Then, January 13 saw more than 20 in attendance to another post-HolidayDinner at Meadowlake Acres Country Club, with the added treat of gettinginvited into a great “beer tasting” courtesy of Budweiser & ScheppersDistributing.  A very special thanks goto Dot Baker for organizing this, and especially for Nike & Ron’s musiclater on in the evening. 

Flatland’s Crested Butte trip wasanother great time on the slopes with Mother Nature blessing the place with a37” snowfall in the preceding week just in time for the nine FSA clubs to showup.  Thanks to Nancy Beck for all shewent thru to prepare the 21 participants to have a fun ski & board week inColorado!

The Village at Copper Mountain                                                         by Kenton Falk

Race report on the 48th annual FSA event, heldrecently at Crested Butte:  Columbia SkiClub was VERY WELL represented with most of the 21 who went, doing their sharein the racing when asked (prodded) by Captain Ron.

We had a total of 9 medalists in the Challenge and Snowboardcompetition this year.  As a club, weachieved 3 bronze, 2 silvers and 1 platinum medals.  And in overall competition, CSC had SIXracers gathering in a large Medallion! Our best finishers were Becky Hutton, taking 3rd in Women’ssnowboard getting a bronze medallion; Nancy Beck & Mihail Popescu eachgetting bronze in the Challenge races; Steve Ernst finished in 2ndoverall in his men’s challenge age group wearing the silver medallion; and twoyounger members, Sarah Darr and Yvon Quinn coming back with gold medallions intheir respective younger age group. GREAT JOB everyone!  AND a veryspecial “THANKS” to our youngest competitor, Rachel Beck, who led off Friday’schallenge racing program as a guest runner. She’s on track to compete in more races to come.  On Thursday she beat mom in racing in the FSAOpen and tied Captain Ron’s time. Hmmmm   

Columbia came in 5th overall (out of the 9clubs), just 21 points ahead of Wichita and 208 behind the Cornhusker SkiClub.  We cannot compete with the threelarge clubs of KC, OKC & Tulsa, simply from the sheer number ofparticipants these bring along, but we finished near the top of the other sixsmaller clubs.  From the race chairman,the efforts are very appreciated! 

Bring any pictures from the recent Flatlands to share, orPLEASE send them to DJ for posting on the www.columbiaskiclub.blogspot.com  site of ours that Darron manages so all canview, and to our editor as well. 

Send to:  bladeracer.dj@gmail.com and also copy them to ournewsletter editor kntnfalk88@embarqmail.comfor publication in the newsletter!  Youwill get a “byline”.

Social night for February is set up to be bowlingat the Galactic Fun Zone in southeast Columbia on Saturday the 18th.  Time to start gathering would be 6:30pm to“team up“.  There’s a 100 inch TV screenabove each lane to distract you from your footwork, so beware.  Hopefully, the Budweiser Shoot-out will beplaying on the projection.  If you havenot been to the place, it’s at the southwest corner area of Grindstone at Hwy63.  The bowling alleys are in the rearof the building and there is more to do in the laser tag areas.  Bring anykids along for that part.  Mark Beck candeliver a description on the events there at Monday’s meeting.  Should be another good time with a Ski Clubgathering.

“THE POWER OF FOUR” 2013

ASPEN-SNOWMASS-HIGHLANDS-BUTTERMILK

This one’s already arranged again for next December 9 thru13.  Same place AspenSquare Condominium Hotel www.aspensquarehotel.com withthe same wonderful arrangements.  Moreinfo to come but the flyer can be had by simply e-mailing rlueck@socket.com and request it.  Bet this means I’ll need to make one upsoon...

SNOWMASS/ FSA 2013

January23 to 27

The annual FSA trip with all the racing involved will be toSnowmass for the last week of January 2013. Nancy Beck appears to have consented to be Trip Captain once again, anda Race Chairperson (besides Captain Ron) would be nice to handle the Club’sracing duties.  Bus trip part of thistrip is in the process of being set up to depart from Columbia this time, stillin conjunction with the Topeka Ski Club. And these guys & gals from there are a great traveling companiongroup!  Gonna need an early commitment tobook it.

Summer’s 2012 FSA Meeting is currently set forJune 9 & 10 in Wichita, we’ll need two representatives at the meetings.  Captain Ron is the FSA rep, as usual.  Presentations are to take place on thisweekend for the possible 2014 FSA locations. The voting on where we’ll be skiing those two years is to be held at alater date at the fall FSA meeting, usually in October.  Jack Kramer is our race chair for the Cluband has plenty of exemptions, waiver forms & stats compiled from pastraces.

Schedule of CSC events:

February5; Sunday’s crashing of the KCSC Kanduharrace at SnowCreek in Weston, Mo, with carpooling info by calling Ron at881-8861 or Mark & Nancy at 657-2157. leave at 6AM from Columbia.

February6; Monday’s monthly dinner/meeting atBroadway Brewery in Columbia. 6pm social w/ 7PM dinner & meeting.

February18; Bowling and ?? at Galactic Fun Zone,in  southeast Columbia at Grindstone& Hwy 63. 6:30PM

Summer dates to be determined;  Missouri weekend float trips with more infoto come.

More winery visits too, with announcements to be made.

Dec9-13; Annual Aspen/Snowmass ski & snowboard trip.

RonaldG. Lueck   (aka Captain Ron)

573-881-8861cell phone

5585Pinehurst Lane

Columbia,Missouri 65202-2908

rlueck@socket.net 

Columbia Ski Club Holiday Dinner

2011-12-31T18:27:00.001-06:00

ColumbiaSki CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER!

Yes, in lieu of aJanuary meeting, the Columbia Ski Club will again enjoy another Five Course(yep five, count ‘em) gourmet dinner. Friday, January 13th.

This has been verypopular with the club so it’s too good a thing not to do!! Meadowlake AcresCountry Club will again host the event and thanks once again to one of ourSocial Secretaries, Dot Baker for coordinating the event.

With each course,from appetizer to dessert, each diner is presented with a sample of aparticular type of brew appropriate for that course. This is a special taste treat not often found anywhere. Gourmet beer! Who’da thunk?? This is our fourth year (at least!) participating in this and thosewho’ve been there will remember this as one outstanding dining experience.

Our Menu:

I. Appetizercourse - various cheeses and crackers with the first brew tasting

II. Saladcourse - Citrus dressed mustard greens with goat cheese and candied walnuts

III. Soup course - Hemp Hop Rye Braised Ox Tail

IV. Entreecourse - Smoked Bacon & Maple Stuffed Pork Chop with smoked PorterBordelaise Braised Kale Baby Carrots and Roasted Potatoes

V. DessertCourse - Stout Creme Brulee

Cost $35.00 ( Paid members of SkiClub will pay only $25.00 ) includes
gratuity and tax

Other drinks are of course available,payable with your credit card or cash.
Reservations required through Dot Baker (573 496-3289 or dbaker@radiowire.net)by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10.

They will seat the Ski Club together asthey have done in the past.

Arrive 6:00 p.m.for social time, dinner served at 6:45 or therabouts.

Music is providedfrom 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. by Ron & Nike and two of their friends.

Will be a fineevent.

Directions!!
Meadowlake Acres Country Club – at 2 miles north of Holts Summit on highway 54, turn west at Rt. “AE” & “TT” exit for a mile, then right (north) about a half-mile to Meadowlake Drive. Turn left on Meadowlake Drive about a quarter mile to the club.

Happy Holidays

2011-12-25T21:39:00.001-06:00

Happy Holidays from DJ,
I hope everyone enjoyed their ski trip and survived the mountains without injury. I look forward to seeing you all at the end of January for the FSA races :)
Here are a few pics sent from Kenny Duzan. These are the only pics I have received so far. If you have any shots of your own fantastic snow skills and would like them to be seen by the world, please send some. bladeracer.dj@gmail.com

Kenny Duzan at Hanging Lake Dec. 2011

Brian Nodine and Jim Duzan at Hanging Lake Dec. 2011

Jim Quinn at Hanging Lake Dec. 2011

The Ski Boonie

2011-12-03T09:55:00.001-06:00

ColumbiaSki Club newsletter DECEMBER 2011

Capt. Ron Lueck

Prez'sCorner:  Actually, forgot to get this info out until now.  Thanksgiving weekusually messes with my week's plans anyway.   

Sofor this month, plan on a Tuesday meeting instead of the traditional Mondaythis month.  I've got us set up at Lone Star Steakhouse just north of Bass Pro inColumbia this time.  Hope this doesn't inconvenience anyone, but the placewas already booked for Monday, so the reservations got moved to the followingnite of Tuesday, December 6.   Dinneris set for 7pm with drinks and social preceding this at 6pm or so. Be there for a good dinner and good time.  

Lastmonth was a great turn-out and Thanks to Copper Kettle for puttin' on the wine& cheese spread.  

We'vebeen a bit more active recently with two extracurricular club activities.  First was a wild ride with the ZipLine Tourat New Florence on October 30.  We had afine autumn day to fly over deep forested ravines- what fun!  

Nextwas our 11-mile (plus one mile) Eleven Point float trip on Veteran'sDay (11-11-11).  You can actually see some picswith a story by Brian Nodine on the website at www.columbiaskiclub.blogspot.com and probably something inthe upcoming issue of National Ski Club News too.  

Tryin'for more activities this winter, so watch the website.  

Gotsome specials sent my way for some skiing opportunities at Weston, MO's SnowCreek Ski area,and I'll go over that on Tuesday.

Bothof our trips to Aspen/Snowmass in December, and the annual2012 FSA trip, this time to Crested Butte at the end of January, arelooking fairly well-set at this writing.  Nancy Beck willhave her presentation on that January 2012 trip.  

Atthis count, we've contributed 8 to the combined bus trip with theTopeka Ski Club.  The bus representative says there's still roomavailable.  We'll be leaving Topeka sometime Tuesday evening on the 24th of January to arrive "fresh and readyto ski" on Wednesday the 25th.  Thistrip runs from Jan 25th to the28th.  It's always a great time with the other 8 ski clubs.

Kenton Falk creator of the
Ski Boonie   

ASPEN/SNOWMASS POWER OF FOUR:

 We're ready to go with a group of 30, now,booked for our club’s 7th annual Aspen/Snowmass Ski trip in December, fromthe 11th to 16th.   We've got 5 two BR units, and 5 studiosbooked.  And, there's about 4 (or 5) non-skiers involved this time.

 We'll be staying at Aspen Square Condominium Hotel.  See their site at  www.aspensquarehotel.com to take a tour.  Youcan also catch some webcams on that site.  Take a look at theSnowmass info about opening early this season that webmaster DJ has addedto that website of ours at www.columbiaskiclub.blogspot.com.  By the way, if you'reon the trip and did not get notified of the pre-trip party, it's Friday nite in JC at the Jones's residence.  Info wentout to those going on the trip, but I did send out an  incorrect e-mailaddress for Tom & Millie. It's been re-sent to those concerned.

We'resticking with prevous planning with a Monday nitegroup MNF dinner/football party at Hickory Stick w/great BBQ, beer andprizes.  Tuesday with another wine tasting /appreciation party w/ snacks (more like samwiches), provided by AspenSquare in the lobby.  Musical entertainment is usually a given at thissocial time by the fireplace.  Wednesday onyour own.  Thursday nite is a pizza party usingthat lift ticket deposit of $5 after turning in the lift ticw/ that renewable chip in it so we can actually pay for thepizzas (always a part of this trip).  Simply turn in the usedticket at the end of your ski time and receive a $5 bill.  All fourmountains will be open, so skiing & boarding is a daily thingwith the 3 day lift ticket (included) at any of the fourmountains, or can be expanded to 4 days with your ticket at thewindow.  And we'll be there in conjunction with the KC Ski Clubthoughout 3 of the days there. 

Ski tuning:  Anyone still in needof ski or board tuning can contact  Paul Lowry to take care of 'emfor ya.  His e-mail to contact him on this is  lowlanderoutdooradventures@yahoo.com.

COLUMBIA SKI CLUB HOLIDAYDINNER:

Don’tforget to mark your calendar and give a shout to Dot Baker on your attendancefor the annual Ski Club dinner at MeadowLake Country Club in the northpart of Holts Summit (on the west side of the old Highway 54, now an outerroad).  I believe the date is set for January 13and will be confirmed at the meeting.  Contact info for Dot Baker is dbaker@radiowire.net. 

2012 FSA Trip Captain Nancy Beck

2011-12-03T04:49:00.001-06:00

Hi Flatlanders,
There is snow coming down in the mountains. Skis are coming out of storage at our house in preparation for next week Columbia Ski Trip to Aspen Colorado. The excitement is building.

I wanted to make sure everyone had the information they needed to make our trip to Crested Butte exciting and memorable.

For those of you taking the Topeka Ski Club bus Chris Birch is your contact. Cost is $180 per person.

Topeka Ski Club
c/o Chris Birch
PO Box 2071
Topeka,KS 66601
email: Christopher Birch <chrisbirch@sbcglobal.net>

There is an attachment for ordering t-shirts. They are requesting that we have all monies for the Flatlands t-shirt by December 15th. If you are wanting one send me a check made out to the Columbia Ski Club by the 11th. I will send one order in for our club.

For those of you wanting to rent skis here is a link to preorder your skis. There is a discounted price on the skis for being part of the Flatlands group. Flatlands Ski Rentals
www.rentskis.com/flatlands

Lift tickets need to be ordered by the end of the year. Again you can make checks out to Columbia Ski Club and I will mail them in as a group.

Lift tickets

Pricing for adults (Age 18+)
$37/day
$74/2 of 3
$111/3 of 5
$148/4 of 6
$185/5 of 7

Pricing for Junior (age 12-17)
$34/day
$68/2 of 3
$102/3 of 5
$136/4 of 6
$170/5 of 7

Child (age 7-11)
$19/day
$38/2 of 3
$57/3 of 5
$76/4 of 6
$95/5 of 7

Think snow!

Blessings,
Nancy

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Skating in Aspen

2011-11-28T02:05:00.001-06:00

Skate Under the Stars in Aspen

 Nov 13, 2011 | Shannon Luthy, Colorado Editor
  News Regions: Rocky Mountain
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  Skating at the Silver Circle Ice Rink is a can't-miss experience in Aspen. Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Swanson.
   

                
You’ll find more than skiing and boarding on any given winter weekend in Aspen. Five skating rinks are in and around the area with everything to offer, including public skating, figure skating and lots of hockey.
Maureen Poschman with the Aspen Chamber says the rinks are busy. “There is a huge hockey program in Aspen/Snowmass with boys and girls starting at four, as well as the Mother Puckers and other women’s and men’s teams. From what I’ve been told, all of the ice stays busy.”
One of those rinks is the old Aspen Ice Garden, which was built in 1963 and renovated in 2001. Rink Manager Bryan Lee says there isn’t any public skating at this facility, but visitors are welcome. “It is just an old barn used for figure skating and hockey for the most part. We get a lot of out-of-town visitors who stop in to watch the fast-paced hockey action.”
Skating in Aspen can be found indoors and outdoors. With five rinks in the area, you're sure to be able to get your skating fix in the Roaring Fork Valley.
There is a festive outdoor rink in the heart of town, next to CP Burgers, in front of the Hyatt Grand Aspen. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, from mid-December to mid-March, depending on the weather. Skate rentals are $8, or it is $4 to take some turns if you bring your own skates. The Aspen Chamber is hosting a skating party there on Dec. 20.
Virginia McNellis represents the Hyatt and says it is one of Aspen’s favorite family destinations. “Located in the heart of town in front of the beautiful Hyatt Grand Aspen, enjoy the scenic backdrop of Aspen Mountain, or bundle up to skate under the starry night sky. When you’re ready to warm up, grab simple, hearty fare and hot chocolate from CP Burger, or head inside to the Hyatt Grand Aspen to cozy up by a roaring fireplace.”
Another rink that sees a lot of action is Lewis Ice Arena which is at the Aspen Rec Center, near the entrance to Aspen Highlands. Its rink is NHL regulation size with grandstand seating, offering Public Skate, Learn-to-Skate, and plenty of hockey games. Just outside Aspen’s Rec Center is the new outdoor ARC-tic Skating Pond. Skate under the lights as the outdoor pond is open until 9 p.m., seven days a week. This is also where you’ll find the “Whoa” Nelly Sledding Hill, and you can snowshoe or go cross-country skiing on surrounding trails.
Snowmass also has a public outdoor ice rink at the rodeo grounds. Patsy Popejoy says it is open during ski season. “It’s free, lighted at night and someone donated a Zamboni to keep it maintained. Families love the free Snowmass Rodeo rink because it’s an alternative winter activity besides skiing or snowboarding."
Check the links below for more information:    
Public Skating 
Aspen Hockey
Aspen Rec Center
Or call 970-925-3056.

Successfull Attack for 11.11.11 on the 11Point River

2011-11-18T14:06:00.001-06:00

Photo by Lori Sprock 

11-11-11 on the 11 Point

On Friday, November 11, 2011 members of the Columbia Ski Club; Captain Ron Lueck, Kenny Duzan, Lori Sprock, and Brian Nodine along with Kenny's wife Becky, Lori's canine companion Lupin, and two of Brian's river rat friends Ken Hannon of Jefferson City and Mike Tschetter of Salem all descended on the Eleven Point River for an autumn float.  A frigid night and early morning gave way to a spectacular fall day as the sun rose over the river valley.  The group put in at Highway 19 near Greer around 9:30 and floated 12 miles to Whitten.  The consensus was a good time was had by all and it was a good way to seize one of the waning days of late season sunshine.                    by Brian Nodine 

 Photo by Kenny Duzan

Snowmass Jumps the Gun

2011-11-17T21:50:00.001-06:00

Snowmass Jumps the Gun and Opens Early

 Shannon Luthy, Colorado Editor
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  The powder is plentiful on the slopes of Snowmass. Photo Courtesy Peter Santini and Aspen Skiing Company.
   

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Five whole days. Snowmass is getting a jump on things and opening the mountain five days earlier than regularly scheduled. The mountain opens at 9 a.m. this Saturday morning, Nov. 19.

“People are fired up to get on the hill and the phones have been ringing off the hook,” VP of Mountain Operations Rich Burkley said.

“It’s a good start to the season,” confirmed Melissa Rhines with Aspen Skiing Company. “Cold conditions, great snow levels and we always want to give back to the community when we can and we thought it was a great vibe thing to do, and it will get everyone stoked for the season. The excitement level is amazingly high and positive.”

The Village Express and Big Burn lifts will both be fired up, accessing more than 3,200 vertical feet, seven trails, and 160 acres of terrain which includes the Big Burn. The Sky Cab Gondola, Ski School Magic Carpet and Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center will be available. Jibbers will find two terrain parks, one on Water Plant Flats and a jump on the Dawdler steeps.

Take a lesson because ski and snowboard lessons will be discounted. Parking is also free in Snowmass until Thanksgiving Day. Aspen/Snowmass season passes are valid for the early opening. Aspen Mountain opens Thursday, Nov. 24, with the local scholarship day for the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club on the day before. Then catch World Cup action for the women Nov. 26-27. They’re on the mountain training now.

A dog plays in the powder on the slopes of Snowmass. Photo Courtesy of Matt Ross and the Aspen Skiing

The Ski Boonie

2011-11-02T05:08:00.002-05:00

The Ski Boonie

Columbia Ski Club newsletter        NOVEMBER 2011

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Prez's Corner:   The Cardinals won their 11th World Series beginning in 1926!  What a job in establishing a dynasty.  The whole thing will go down in baseball history, starting from when they were 10½ games down in August..or even earlier.  The sixth game as well as the seventh were “must see’s” and I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did.

Well, that could also parlay into the Columbia Ski Club's history since the late ' 60's and what is hoped to be the topic for the next meeting on Monday November 7th at Copper Kettle, a non-smoking establishment located in the south part of Ashland along Liberty Lane.  

It will start with a Wine & Cheese welcome/ happy hour at 6pm, and a dinner order if desired at 7 or so.  Meeting, trip presentations to follow.  

Then, Frank Ham, one of the Club's founders is to be the guest to discuss the Club's origination, history, past members and stories.  

Jack Kramer and I are the oldest continuous members, with some other one's keeping up with membership thru the years.  

Welcome to all who wish to attend and add to the discussion on this. 

October ski club outing:  About a dozen of us “zipped” through the treetops and over deep ravines last Sunday October 30 with Eco Zipline tours.  What fun!! 

Eco Zipline Tours are 99% "green" and their mission is to offer visitors an exciting, educational and eco-friendly adventure for the entire family to enjoy. Ages 3 to 93.  Actually, that’s only 91, the age of the oldest zipliner they’ve had so far.  

The course features a full tree top canopy tour of ten ziplines that span over a mile of cables for a high flying adventure through the forest.  Or, you could choose a shorter course of 4 lines that stay within 30' of the ground for a 30 minute ride – but we all took the Hi-Flyer option of ten lines that take 1 hour & 30 minutes.  

We zipped through the beautiful fall colors at speeds up to 40 miles an hour for an unforgettable adventure.

If you don't know what a zipline canopy tour is or does, here's a short description from their website about the cables, and their bio: www.ecoziplinetours.com .  We may be doing this again!

November social outing also coming up in two weeks:  

"11-11-11 on the 11- Point"   

What a way to celebrate a date, huh!  Brian Nodine has set up a late season float, during one of the pretty times of the year.  It's a Friday float with primitive camping on Thursday nite.  Webmaster DJ has put an interesting write-up on the website of ours at www.columbiaskiclub.blogspot.com .

More particulars and Brian's contact info are on that site, but his number to call at home is 573- 659-3576 .

Kenny Duzan…seconds before the crash!!                                         Flatlands 2010

Winter Park                                                                           Submitted by Kenny Duzan

And there's trip presentations with new items for Aspen/Snowmass and the annual 2012 FSA trip to Crested Butte.  Mark Beck has set up a website for this trip to the Butte, and will have another presentation on the trip.  A combined bus trip with the Topeka Ski Club is an option to get there, and we already have 4 committed to that.  Need a firm count on that. It's from Jan 25 to the 28th.  It's always a great time with 8 other midwest ski clubs, and a vacation with about 400 other extroverted skier/boarder types....

ASPEN/SNOWMASS POWER OF FOUR:

What a variety for such a low price of just $600 for a short week in Aspen!  And absolutely NO lines and NO crowds at this time of year!  We'll be staying at Aspen Square Condominium Hotel www.aspensquarehotel.com for a tour.  Aspen is a 65-ytear old ski area above a picturesque mining town deep in the Elk Mountains.  We have 24 booked for sure into our 7th annual Aspen/Snowmass Ski trip in December, from the 11th to 16th.  

Lift tickets are part of the price.  

Equipment rental is to be at Aspen Sports, only a short two block walk to the west of the Hotel.  

Most folks know about what a good time and bargain this trip is.  

Payments will be needed in full this month, so this meeting is the convenient time to bring the checkbook along with ya.  Bring your payment to Monday's meeting, and if you're thinking about a 4-day ticket, just tag on another $50 to the cost.  

Take a look at the Aspen/Snowmass bio by SkiReport.com that webmaster DJ has added to that website of ours of www.columbiaskiclub.blogspot.com .  

Expect some changes at MerryGoRound restaurant at the  Aspen Highlands for this season.

We've had some loose plans these past years such as:  

  Monday nite group MNF dinner/football party at Hickory Stick w/great BBQ, beer and prizes.

  Tuesday will likely be a wine tasting/appreciation party w/ snacks and beverages provided by Aspen Square in the lobby. .

  Wednesday is usually a freebee, but with Kenny Duzan cooking, who knows what will come up?

  Thursday nite is that pizza party that your lift ticket deposit of $5 will help fund.  Simply turn in the spent ticket (it has a renewable chip in it) for the cash to pay for the pizzas.  (Always a part of this trip). 

All four mountains are set to be open after the 2nd weekend, so skiing & boarding is a daily thing with the 3 day lift ticket (included) at any of the four mountains, or can be expanded to 4 days with your ticket at the window or by an advance notice and payment of $50 to the ski club.  

This trip has become our standard easy/affordable ski trip and runs somewhat consecutively with the KC Ski Club's December trip, staying just 6 blocks down the road to the southeast of us at the Gant condos.  

And this one's not a race-type trip, but there are contacts with other clubs at Aspen at the same time. 

Ski tuning:  Anyone needing skis or boards tuned should bring them to the meeting, and I'll get Paul Lowry to take care of 'em for ya, if you cannot.  His e-mail to contact him on this is  lowlanderoutdooradventures@yahoo.com.

By  K.W.Falk 

Captain Ron

Ronald G. Lueck 

573-443-8561 weekdays or 573-881-8861 cell phone

5585 Pinehurst Lane

Columbia, Missouri 65202-2908

rlueck@socket.net

We Are A Success !

2011-10-27T12:35:00.039-05:00

Dear         ColumbiaSkiClub members,
   Below is how the automatic email responder looks  when you receive an email from the         ColumbiaSkiClub.blogspot.com. It was sent to me by         our very own web site when I registered to follow the CSC by email in the top right         of the web page. The type set is in black because your email page is white, so it just looks a little weird on this blue page. I strongly encourage you to email this to         everyone so they can follow auto updates IF THEY WANT . As administrator of         the the site I will never automatically enter someones email         information,,,  you will have to voluntarily sign up if you want to receive automatic web page updates..   It is very         important NOT to be intrusive and let the decision be yours and not someone else's!  

Now for a second note;
   For just over a year now I have been working, with great         pleasure, on the Columbia Missouri Ski Club web page. I have         done this because of my love for snowboarding and computer geekyness. Also because I enjoy the club and the great times that come         from being a member. There are countless hours that can consume         you when you are trying to make a web page work properly... It's hard sometimes dreaming up ways to make things fun and         interesting all the while creating content that will be inclusive and interactive for our  friends and neighbors... There is no quick substitution for this process and it has to be done properly!... If done improperly the blog or web page will not rack up the necessary page views that will allow it to         become more visible on the Internet and social networks.......So praise the mountains, everything has worked out great for US .......! We are now approaching the 1,100 page views,, and         it is growing each and every day with twitter feeds and regular updates, sometimes daily . If you Google us we are in the top 2 listings on the first         page, "THAT'S AMAZING". Businesses will pay in the 10's of thousands of dollars to have such a high ranking page!  And that makes our sight a "Success" and         actually worth something!

It is very important that we only have one central location for all         information concerning the CSC updates. Anything more is confusing to people and takes away from our vital page views!  Also it is  very "irritating" to me (to say the least) to see information I have already posted for ski trips and flyers         being posted on another site claiming to be a "new web page" for upcoming ski trips this year... This is not the correct          location for the ski trip information to be posted! And when insisting on the web page to be linked to CSC, it  is a clear attempt to take advantage of         the clubs central location of information all the while freeload off the high Google page count and ratings that I have already established for our club..... This is (to me) considered aggressive behavior and done purely  for personal gain. To not cause confusion all information should be located on one site. Please leave comments on the subject if you wish, I would like to hear from you.

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                    November                   Meeting               
Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:48 AM PDT
Don't Miss our November 2011 meeting.
When: 
Monday - November 7th 2011

Time: 
6:00pm - Wine and cheese happy hour
7:00pm - Meeting Starts

Where:

Copper Kettle - Ashland, MO. - The Copper Kettle is located one block to the west of 63 on Liberty Lane. Liberty Lane is one exit south of the main Ashland exit. Here is a link for directions:

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/copper-kettle-inc-ashland-210218

           
             
Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:14 AM PDT
Columbia Ski Club Zip Line TourEven with no snow on the ground, the Columbia Ski Club                 is always looking for ways to defy gravity. And we found                 a new way to do just that only a few miles from home.
Join us Sunday October 30th, 2011 for a quick trip to                 Eco ZipLine Tours in New Florence, MO. It looks like the                 weather is going to be beautiful and the trees are still                 turning colors, so it will be an awesome time in the                 woods.
We have already had quite a few commit to going and we                 have negotiated a special rate of $50 per person to make                 things even better. I have heard rumors that some are                 going on to Herman and winefest afterwards for some                 wine, cheese and duck dancing?
Do your part in spreading the news. Please forward this                 page to your friends, Like us to your friends on                 Facebook. Tweet, email and please comment below on your                 thoughts about this trip or any other activity you may                 want to adventure on.
Show us you know how to                   have fun!
Details:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtKJ4UmwFH4
Meet at Eastgate IGA                     at 11:00 am to car pool. (leave at 11 sharp!)
Reservations are at Eco                       Zipline Tours at 12:00 noon, arrive early to                     fill out release waivers.
Tour takes about an hour and a half.
Call Ron for more information: 881-8861 or post                     comments below.
 
           
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Subject:	Columbia Missouri Ski Club
Date:	Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:47:44 +0000
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To:

November Meeting

2011-10-26T10:47:00.004-05:00

Don't Miss our November 2011 meeting.
When: 
Monday - November 7th 2011

Time: 
6:00pm - Wine and cheese happy hour
7:00pm - Meeting Starts

Where:

Copper Kettle - Ashland, MO. - The Copper Kettle is located one block to the west of 63 on Liberty Lane. Liberty Lane is one exit south of the main Ashland exit. Here is a link for directions:

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/copper-kettle-inc-ashland-210218

2011-10-26T10:05:00.004-05:00

Columbia Ski Club Zip Line Tour

Even with no snow on the ground, the Columbia Ski Club is always  looking for ways to defy gravity. And we found a new way to do just that  only a few miles from home.

Join us Sunday October 30th, 2011 for a quick trip to Eco ZipLine  Tours in New Florence, MO. It looks like the weather is going to be  beautiful and the trees are still turning colors, so it will be an  awesome time in the woods.

We have already had quite a few commit to going and we have  negotiated a special rate of $50 per person to make things even better. I  have heard rumors that some are going on to Herman and winefest  afterwards for some wine, cheese and duck dancing?

Do your part in spreading the news. Please forward this page to your  friends, Like us to your friends on Facebook. Tweet, email and please  comment below on your thoughts about this trip or any other activity you  may want to adventure on.

Show us you know how to have fun!

Details:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtKJ4UmwFH4

Meet at Eastgate IGA at 11:00 am to car pool. (leave at 11 sharp!)
Reservations are at Eco Zipline Tours at 12:00 noon, arrive early to fill out release waivers.
Tour takes about an hour and a half.
Call Ron for more information: 881-8861 or post comments below.

Warning 11-11-11 on the 11 Point River

2011-10-11T11:38:00.010-05:00

  Warning possible Boonie strike on 11-11-11 !

      The Boonies are one of the most obscure Lone Wolf striking organizations in the World! Usually know for attacking mountains, the Boonies are now under suspicion of planning an assault on the Eleven Point River in Missouri on or near 11-10-11 and 11-11-11.  " OOH- HORROR HORROR TERROR TERROR"  We will keep you informed of future developments on the CSC channel or just call Brian Nodine or Capt. Ron if you are interested.  

Possible cost to you if such a strike should accure?

 You will now have to go thorough a naked body scanner and TSA agent before you can enter the canoe.  

The shuttle fee for a private  canoe/kayak is $15

Canoe rental is  $38

Kayak rental is  $28

Plus campground fee  

Aspen

2011-10-07T08:41:00.012-05:00

Ajax (Aspen)  Ski Area

Just mention the word "Aspen" and you'll conjure up images of  glamour, celebrity, and stardom. The pampered and privileged add certain  panache to the scene, but people visit Aspen first and foremost because  of the world-class skiing and riding.
Start right in town with  Aspen Mountain (also known as Ajax), and ride the Silver Queen Gondola  to the top, more than 3200 feet above the base. Aspen caters to solid  intermediates or better, with about half the terrain suitable for  advanced or expert skiers and riders. Riders? Yes, Aspen now allows  snowboarders, leaving just four resorts left in the U.S. that do not.  Riders can expect great terrain but no terrain park. That they can find  over at Buttermilk, where the two-mile long Crazy T'rain Park-which  ought to be enough to satisfy even the most rabid park rat-along with a  big � pipe helps explain while this erstwhile "beginners" mountain is  hosting the ESPN Winter X Games for the next couple of years.
Buttermilk,  it's true, has an excellent reputation as a teaching mountain, where  just over a third of the terrain is suited for beginners. That leaves  two-thirds for intermediates and advanced, who have more 2030 vertical  feet on which to play.
Aspen Highlands attracts the locals and the  hardcore visitors with arguably the most challenging terrain overall.  But the Highlands has a softer side, too. Fully half of the trails are  rated green or blue. Of course, it's the backcountry-style terrain that  proves the biggest draw and none more so than Highland Bowl, a huge,  steep arena of avalanche-prone snow that's now within the ski area  boundary.
Taken together, Aspen, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands  add up to about 60% of Snowmass, the largest of the four and one of only  three resorts in the U.S. and four in North America that can boast a  vertical of more than 4000 feet-4406 feet to be exact. That puts  Snowmass in some pretty lofty company. And although it's part of the  Aspen scene, as one of the ten largest resorts in the U.S. it can easily  stand alone as a winter destination.
Twenty-one lifts are  required to get you around the expanse of Snowmass. Seven of them are  high-speed quads. The lifts provide access to a vast intermediate  playground, with miles of groomed cruising terrain on which families can  play. But Snowmass has a tough side, too, much of it up very high.  Hanging Valley and The Cirque are home to a collection of double diamond  chutes, cornices, steeps, and tree shots. Lower down, bump fans head to  Sam's Knob, where Fast Draw, Promenade, and Wildcat are allowed to bump  up most of the season. As noted, though, Snowmass is best known for its  cruising terrain. The Big Burn may be its signature blue square area,  but there's plenty of blue all over the map.
Snowmass has a � pipe  and three terrain parks, including an intermediate-level park on Velvet  Falls, so park and pipe fans need not go to Buttermilk to play. And  there's tubing to had, too, over at Tube Town on Assay Hill.
If  deciding which mountain to visit-Aspen, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, or  Snowmass-is difficult, visit them all if you're staying for a week or  more. Aspen (Ajax) isn't suitable for beginners and experts will soon  get bored on Buttermilk, but aside from these minor exceptions each  mountain provides a wide range of choices for all abilities.
Deciding  where to eat and sleep may seem difficult, too, if not overwhelming.  Despite a (well-deserved) reputation for catering to those who expect  the best, the area abounds in reasonably-priced restaurants and lodging.  Simply put, there's something at nearly every price point, from condos  where you can do your own cooking to five-star hotels and cutting-edge  restaurants. If you wish to pamper yourself you'll have no trouble  finding a place to do it, but the Aspen experience is affordable for  families, too.
You name it Aspen has it, from family twilight  snowcat rides and dinner at Burlingame Cabin at Snowmass to winter  fly-fishing excursions. Enjoy the extensive groomed cross-country  network of Aspen Nordic-the trails are free and accessible from Aspen or  Snowmass-or Ashcroft Ski Touring. In a similar vein, guided tours into  the backcountry are available, as are snowcat powder tours-gourmet lunch  included-on the backside of Aspen Mountain. Or strap on a pair of  snowshoes-there are miles of trails. Snowmobile tours can also be  arranged, and there's ice skating, dogsled rides, and sledding to enjoy.
You  could always shop-window shopping is a worthy pastime here, as is the  real thing. And there's no end of nightlife-from pool halls to jazz  clubs, cigar bars to live music, genteel clubs to an Irish Pub, the  Aspen/Snowmass area has it all. If you have children but need a little  time to yourself, there are "babysitting" services for all ages.
by SkiReport.com 

The Ski Boonie

2011-09-29T11:06:00.007-05:00

The Ski Boonie

Columbia Ski Club newsletter                    OctoBER 2011

First Monday October 3 is set to be the meeting at Bek's Restaurant in Fulton with happy hour at 6pm, and a dinner order, meeting and trip presentations to follow.  

Find their website at beksshop.com for a menu and layout of the place.  Thanks to Brenda Beck for arranging this place in her hometown.   We have a different place this month, so come enjoy the 3 story restaurant in historic downtown Fulton at 511 Court St.  

Beer, wine, soda, tea, pork, crab, chicken, filet mignon & more.  Should be a good change w/ variety of food items.  

At this time, I do not have a confirmation from Paul Lowry to be the guest speaker on skis and their tuning (with 4 of us bringing in something for him to freshen up) but that's the current game plan for this meeting.  

Be sure to get the membership form & dues in at the meeting or send to the PO Box 7705 in to Columbia Ski Club at 65205-7705, so we can get your name listed on the club roster in order to get our club some clout in bookings and rentals.

We will have trip presentations for Aspen/Snowmass and the annual 2012 FSA trip to Crested Butte.  Mark Beck has set up a website for this trip to the Butte, and will have another presentation on the trip.  A combined bus trip with the Topeka Ski Club is an option to get there, and we already have 4 committed to that.  Need a firm count on that soon.  FSA 2012 is from Jan 25 to the 28th.  The flyer is attached.  We always have a great time with 8 other midwest ski clubs, and a vacation with about 400 other extroverted skier/boarder types....

ASPEN/SNOWMASS POWER OF FOUR:

What a variety for such a low price of just $600 for a short week in Aspen!  We have 28 booked for sure into our 7th annual Aspen/Snowmass Ski trip in December, from the December 11th to 16th.  There’s another 5 or so still thinking on this and six of us are already paid in full.  So bring your payment Monday, and if you're thinking about a 4-day ticket, just tag on another $50 to the cost.  That would be a $400 payment needed for a guarantee on your spot.  We'll have five great nites, and with some loose plans such as:  Monday nite group MNF dinner/football party at Hickory Stick w/great BBQ, beer and prizes.  Tuesday will likely be a wine tasting / appreciation party w/ snacks and more, provided by Aspen Square Condos in the lobby.  Musical entertainment is usually a given at this social time by the fireplace.  Wednesday is on your own, and we're good at improvising.  Thursday nite is a pizza party using that lift ticket deposit of $5 after turning in the tag so we can actually pay for the pizzas (always a part of this trip).  Simply turn in the used ticket w/ a chip in it, at the end of your ski time and receive a $5 bill.  

All four mountains are set to be open after the 2nd weekend, so skiing & boarding is a daily thing with the 3 day lift ticket (included with this trip) at any of the four mountains, or can be expanded to 4 days with your ticket at the window or by an advance notice and payment of $50 to the ski club.  

This one has become our standard easy/affordable ski trip and runs somewhat consecutively with the KC Ski Club's December trip, staying just 6 blocks down the road to the southeast of us at the Gant condos.  

Our Aspen trip is not a race-type trip, but there are contacts with another club or two involved.  And when there's two or more clubs together, well,,, guess what could happen....

Captain Ron

I sent something from a Sept ski Buyer's Guide on "rocker" in skis, and hopefully, Paul Lowry will have more info to teach what every skier needs to know about this.  Anyone needing skis or boards tuned should bring them to the meeting.  Try that for some content, and pics always make a great newsletter, but if you need more stuff on ski info, I have something on boots set for next month's newsletter.  Mark Beck could use a piece in here soon.

Capain Ron

by Peggy Faulk 

The Ski Boonie

2011-09-04T04:22:00.010-05:00

The Ski Boonie

Columbia Ski Club newsletter              SEPTEMBER 2011

First Columbia Ski Club meeting of the 2011’-12’ year will be held once again at the Summit Lake Winery in Holts Summit, Tuesday, September 6th.  This is always a good spot for a meeting, especially our first.

  Happy hour is at 6pm, with dinner order, meeting and trip presentations to follow.

  Could talk about the web blog (it's on the Aspen flyer).

  We're gonna be going to Snow Creek again, this time in January.

  If you can't be at Tuesday’s meeting, send in the membership form (attached) & dues to the PO Box 7705, Columbia  65205-7705, so we can get your name listed on the club roster in order to get our club some clout in bookings and rentals.  It helps out in the long run for the continuity of the CSC.

  Come on out to help Tom Jones celebrate his birthday! 

We will have trip presentations by yours truly (Aspen/Snowmass) and Mr. Mark Beck (the FSA trip to Crested Butte).

  Mark is in the process of setting up a website for this trip.  We’re going back to the Butte for the first time in over a decade!  Nancy has got some sort of plans for radio interviews with herself and I on the air to promote these.

  Last year, we had the two Colorado trips, one to Aspen & the second the Flatlands Ski Association trip to Steamboat, but then the throw -in was a crashing of the Kansas City Ski Club’s Kandahar racing on February 13 at SnowCreek.  We had about 8 of us from Columbia getting in on the action & winning some medals.  This WAS a good time, even for Missouri skiing.

  Rachel Beck made her first-ever venture into slalom racing!

  Plan on this one again, only earlier in January this time, in conjunction w/Omaha & Topeka Ski Clubs also crashing the party!

ASPEN/SNOWMASS POWER OF FOUR:

  Same price as last year at just $600 for a week in Aspen!

As of this writing, there are from 29 to 33 skiers/boarders  saying or paying their way onto the 7th annual Aspen/Snowmass Ski trip in December, from the 11th to 16th.

  Some have already made a payment and that certainly helps - thanks for that.

  As for those planning on this one, bring your payment Tuesday, so the necessary payments can be made for the lodging, so waiting to pay at the end is not an option (with our one out-of-country exception).

  It's a $200 downpayment to guarantee your spot.

Nine Columbia Ski Boonies about to descend!                                                             Aspen 2009.

                Photo by Ruth Bowers

   It's 5 nites, and some of the standard evening plans have been:

  Monday nite group MNF dinner/football party at Hickory Stick w/great BBQ, beer and prizes.

  Tuesday will likely be a wine tasting/appreciation party w/ snacks or more.

  Wednesday is up for suggestions.

  Thursday nite is that pizza party that your lift ticket deposit of $5 will help fund (as always, it's part of the deal, folks).

  Simply turn in the spent ticket at the end of your ski time and receive $5.

  All four mountains will be open by this week, so skiing & boarding is a daily thing with the 3 day lift ticket (included) at any of the four mountains.  Also, your ski time can be expanded to 4 days with your ticket at the window or by an advance notice and payment of $50 to the ski club.

  This one has become our standard easy/affordable ski trip and runs somewhat consecutively with the KC Ski Club's December trip.  They stay just 6 blocks down the road to the southeast of us.

CLUB NEWS:

  Good luck to Ruth Bowers on the left knee cleanup/rebuild she had done in June.  See the grusome photo to be sent later!   Several of her family members want to go to Aspen this time around.

Captain Ron

Ronald G. Lueck 

573-443-6219  weekdays or  573-881-8861 cell phone

5585 Pinehurst Lane

Columbia, Missouri 65202-2908

rlueck@socket.net