December's Newsletter (click here)
Piette's Post
Hi all,
As I am writing this post, the first snowfall of the year has happened. It’s about time! Although I know we enjoy the warm weather and summer activities, I am looking forward to having a lot of fun on the slopes this year. The long-term forecast is calling for cooler weather and more snow than average. With luck, this will be true and we will all be able to enjoy local downhill and Nordic skiing.
Our first trip, back by popular demand, is to Searchmont from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Searchmont is known for excellent natural snow conditions due to lake effect snow, good lifts and great runs. We also stay in a nice hotel, the Water Tower Inn, with excellent restaurants close by. We will probably go elsewhere next ski season, so don’t miss your chance this year. Cross-country skiers will enjoy a good trail system at Searchmont and a local park. Check the newsletter for details.
Beaver Creek/Vail is March 1-8, 2025. I can’t wait. Beaver creek and its accommodations (The Charter) are great. Beaver Creek is known for being an early stop for world cup skiing (Birds of Prey for downhill), great runs with beautiful grooming and bowls for those that want it steep and deep. The complimentary chocolate chip cookies are also a hit with our skiers. Being able to take a short inexpensive bus ride to Vail as often as I wish during the week is the cherry on top of a great trip. Vail is also a top ski resort. The frontside has every type of run from Green Groomers to steep bumps. Additionally, Vail takes bowl skiing to the next level with huge areas of groomed and ungroomed snow for all levels. Riva Ridge is my favorite last run of the day of anyplace I have ever skied. Almost four miles long, Riva Ridge is Vail Mountain's longest single-run ski trail and is fun from top to bottom. It doesn’t get any better.
Our Christmas party is right around the corner on December 10. Along with a great menu of Chicken Cordon Bleu, Prime Rib, or grilled Salmon we will have Matt Buch (DPT) presenting injury prevention for skiers and snowboarders to our members. His presentation will go about 30 minutes and he will stay for questions after.
You don’t want to miss this. If you did not sign up by November 30, and you want to go, it will still be possible to order food from the pub if necessary.
I’m looking forward to a great ski season. I hope to see all of you at the party.
Tom Piette
