Kim Hollister’s local ski event was a success despite the weather. Believe it or not there was too much snow! The ski area was hardly up to capacity because local roads had been closed for two days because of a state of emergency. The owner of Tuxedo Ridge was even directing traffic because the ski area was short of help.

Many members enjoyed spending time with each other at this local ski area. However we were unable to have the planned race because the racecourse was not groomed. Although many members enjoyed going through deep snow where the course was supposed to be. Kim was able to get the ski area to put up a special practice slalom course exclusively for Craigmeur Ski Club members. Many members took advantage of it and honed their skills for the club race at Pico.

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INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
TUESDAY – APRIL 20th

Tuesday April 20, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 pm
NJ Rock Gym
Fairfield business Center
Rt. 46 West, Fairfield
(just west of Hollywood Ave in the rear)
See www.njrockgym.com for directions.

Please click here for Flyer and additional information

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Please keep in mind that the GENERAL MEETING on March 17th will be at Scerbo’s Italian Restaurant.

Scerbo’s Italian Restaurant
47 Kossuth Street
Wharton, 07885

(Same place as the December 9th, 2009 meeting)

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The Craigmeur Gang has returned from Jackson Wyoming.   Everyone had a great time.  We skied the steep terrain at Jackson Hole with Sun and lots of good scenery at 10,000 feet for the first two days.  We then went to Grand Targhee and skied the Teton’s – Fantastic.

Snowmobiling though Yellowstone National Park and saw Old Faithful go off right on time.

That night the mountain got lots of new snow and we skied the deep powder for two more days.  On the last day we were up to our knees in powder.  Even two of the non-skiers had fun, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.  Oh – and don’t forget the Cowboy Bar, where we spent many a night.  A memorable trip with memorable folks. All enriched old friendships and many made new ones.  Craigmeur Trips are the best, because Craigmeur Folks are the best.

Till Next Year – Dwight

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Once again the Club was well represented at the NJ Rock Gym.  About a dozen members and guests came to tried their hands at going vertical including some that this was their first attempt at climbing.  All met sucess at they reached the top.  One minor instruction we apparently omitted to those new to the sport is that once you get to the top you must let go of the wall to get back down!  Thanks to Ken for not only arranging the evening, but also, offering his skills and experience to coach climbers into stretching past what they thought they could due and ultimately reaching their goals.

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Once again the Club was well represented at the NJ Rock Gym.  About a dozen members and guests came to tried their hands at going vertical including some that this was their first attempt at climbing.  All met sucess at they reached the top.  One minor instruction we apparently omitted to those new to the sport is that once you get to the top you must let go of the wall to get back down!  Thanks to Ken for not only arranging the evening, but also, offering his skills and experience to coach climbers into stretching past what they thought they could due and ultimately reaching their goals.

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NEW JERSEY SKI COUNCIL

2010 STANLEY SHARAGA MEMORIAL PRESIDENT’S RACE

Saturday – March 20, 2010 at Hunter Mountain, NY

This event is open to all NJSC SKI CLUB members and their children.

Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome

The race is on Madison located near the base lodge and the race is dual Nastar. If interested contact Mike Rachmiel by March 9, see below for pricing. Race entry fee  includes professional action picture of ones-self. The after party includes food & soda and prizes. Last year Tracey won the grandprize of twin tip ski’s.

Price: $60 (the works)

Price for lift ticket and party (no racing): $38

Price for race and party (no lift ticket): $27

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NEW JERSEY SKI COUNCIL

2010 STANLEY SHARAGA MEMORIAL PRESIDENT’S RACE

Saturday – March 20, 2010 at Hunter Mountain, NY

This event is open to all NJSC SKI CLUB members and their children.

Skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome

The race is on Madison located near the base lodge and the race is dual Nastar. If interested contact Mike Rachmiel by March 9, see below for pricing. Race entry fee  includes professional action picture of ones-self. The after party includes food & soda and prizes. Last year Tracey won the grandprize of twin tip ski’s.

Price: $60 (the works)

Price for lift ticket and party (no racing): $38

Price for race and party (no lift ticket): $27

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We will be having our Second Annual Tuxedo Ridge Ski Day for the club on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Last year 29 members and friends came out for a day of skiing, riding, racing (optional), eating, drinking, and hanging out at Tuxedo Ridge Ski area. Tuxedo Ridge is about 45 minutes from Denville, Rockaway – the first exit on the Thruway. http://www.tuxedoridge.com

They will be ready for our arrival at 9:30am, lunch will be at 12:30, and the race will be at 2:30.  

Tuxedo Ridge has set up an online signup system for the day. Lift tickets (including the race) are $20/pp. A lunch buffet will be set up for the club the cost is $15 each – the first 50 Craigmeur members to sign up will receive $5 back as a club member discount. Guests and other friends are welcome. Discounts on both rentals and lessons are available.

The direct link to signup for the day is:
http://tuxedoridge.rezgo.com/tour/13582/Groups

Please note, you must click on Feb. 27 then there are TWO options: the first is just for the buffet lunch (no lift ticket needed), you do not have the option to purchase a lift ticket or rentals if you click on this one. The second is Craigmeur Ski Club–here you select the lift ticket then the next page brings you other options to add such as rentals, lessons, lunch, etc.

The big air and cardboard sled events at Tuxedo were moved to a different weekend

Please let me know if you have any questions – Kimberly Hollister

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This past Saturday was the NJSC annual State race @ Pico, VT. Craigmeur  Race Team shined and had its best results ever, the Women’s team  broke new ground by taking 1^st place by 35 seconds, the Men’s team  had an off day but still finished 4^th and combined 2^nd place finish.

Now some individuals  accomplishments; way to go Anneliese Yombor on taking 1^st place for the women’s for the 6^thstraight year not counting maternity leaves, Dawn Mazzanti taking 2^ndbehind  Anneliese and Kimberly Hollister for cracking the top 10 and taking 9^th, was it Kimberly’s ski rental’s for the day or  the 3 years of french fry turns, regardless she smoked some of the Men, counting yours truly. Chris Yombor as his 2^nd place finish and missing 1^st place by 2 seconds combine.

Also this past Saturday was the 3^rdannual Jr. NJSC race @ Pico. We had 5 jr. racers mostly rookies who braved the icy course on B-slope after the adults finished their 1^st GS run.

Some of the accomplished were, Meredith Hollister finishing  2^ndin the girls class C division, in the boys class C division we had Jake Yombor taking 2^ndand Russell Hollister taking 3^rd. In the girls class B division we had Brianne Rachmiel taking 2^ndplace and Aaron Rachmiel the only snowboarder finishing 4^th in the boys class B division.

Overall I like thank all our the participates for showing up and support the Craigmeur race team, we had 4 Women & 9 Men race. Congrats to Eleanor Young on finishing her 1^st race, congrats to Justin Stone with his first NJSC state race, to our fearless leader Larry, hopefully next year you’ll complete the course. To Rob & Craig who trained hard the day before better luck next year.

Looking forward to seeing everybody next year!.

Remember if you want to try racing, we still have two WRNL races @ Hidden Valley, February 10 SL and March 3  both starting 7:30pm. Also save the date March 20, 2010 is the SSMMPR @ Hunter MT., the race is a Nastar race similar to our club race and we are looking for racers so Craigmeur can again flex their muscles and win the race. Look for more details later in the month but the fees are approx. $45 for lift ticket, race fee, party w/food & prizes and action picture of yourself racing.

Mike Rachmiel

Race Chairman

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