January - February 2007

Winter Fun When You Don’t Want to Ride

How many times have you thought: “I’ve had enough of riding in the cold. I want to have fun in the snow!?”

Well many 5BBC riders enjoy that fun when they travel with the sister club, the Ski & Snowboard Club of New York (www.skiclubofnewyork.org).

Weekends provide the most fun, but if your busy schedule doesn’t permit the time, a day trip can be enough to satisfy your snow craving. On most trips you can enjoy several types of activities on the snow: Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing. Some trips also give you the opportunity to go inner-tubing or ice skating. And you can take a ride down a bobsled run or even speed skate at the Olympic Stadium on the Lake Placid trip.

Comfortable travel in a well equipped motor coach bus lets you relax between the city and the snow, and gets you to the trails without a hitch. Each trip is run by friendly and experienced ski eaders who will do everything they can to make sure you and the group have as much fun as possible. Whether it’s about the bus, the hotel, the ski area, or equipment, you’ll have someone on your side to make sure you are safe and well taken care of. And all this care and fun are brought to you at an unbeatable value.

Destinations include some of the Northeast’s finest winter resorts, so the quality of the snow will be the best that it can be. There is always a choice of terrain to suit every ability. You can take advantage of lessons at any level and rent or demo new or different equipment. Lift or Trail Passes are often available at a reduced group-rate, so you can save a few bucks as well. If you need to warm up, or just had enough of the white stuff, there’s always a place to sit and relax, get a hot or cold one, and have a snack or meal. Nearby shops offer sales and service to satisfy your gear and gadget needs.

Overnight accommodations on weekend trips are close to the action, both day and night. You’ll enjoy a warm bed, hot showers and hearty breakfasts. Dinners are sometimes included, and always let you enjoy the company of friends, old and new. Nightlife can be experienced without the hassle of driving, and you can find anything between mild and wild.

To find a trip that fits your calendar or your taste, visit the website (www.skiclubofnewyork.org). Each trip is described in detail, and other information can be found to answer your questions. If there is anything you want to know more about, or prefer to speak to someone in person, call (212) 932-2300, x116. The office is staffed by volunteers on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Otherwise, if you get the voice mail service, just leave a message and someone will get back to you right away.

2007 Schedule:

Saturdays; Jan 6, Feb 10 & 24: Day trips to Windham Mountain offer Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Weekend Trips: Jan 19-21, Killington, VT – Slopeside accommodations – Downhill/Snowboard & Cross-country/Snowshoe Feb 16-19, Stowe, VT – 3 day MLK Weekend – Downhill/Snowboard & Cross-country/Snowshoe Mar 2-4, Lake Placid, NY – Olympic Center – Downhill/Snowboard & Cross-country/Snowshoe Mar 9-11, Stratton, VT – Slope-side accommodations; Lift Pass INCLUDED – Downhill/Snowboard ONLY