You MUST print and bring this flyer to receive the discount

 Pelican Discount Days Flyer

meeting date: November 10, 2008
next meeting: December 10, 2008

Rep: Chris Budd - skijcb@hotmail.com
Guidebooks have been published and will be available at the NJSC Jamboree, November 21, 2008 7pm at The Stadium Club, Giants Stadium. I hope everyone plans to make an appearance at the Jamboree.
 

When patronizing retailers / resorts / restuarants in ski country or anywhere else, remember to show your Club membership card with the NJSC member sticker to inquire about discounts and deals.  Also check the new NJSC web site for additional point of sale discounts under the “Membership Direct” heading.
 

Points of interest this month:
 

NJSC membership stickers for the 2008-2009 season will be placed on the back of your Craigmeur membership card when you renew your dues. Show this sticker to retailers / resorts / restuarants in ski country or anywhere else you patronize to let them know you are a member of NJSC and would like to enjoy any discounts they offer to NJSC members.
 

Ski Skills Tune Up Day - Saturday December 06, 2008 @ Windham Mtn.
Follow the link to the flyer.  If you are interested, please print a copy of the flyer for your reference.  You must sign up with me BEFORE November 29, 2008 as NJSC will only accept Club checks.  See me at any regular meeting.  2008-njsc_skillstuneupday_flyer_12-06-08.pdf 
 

ASIA / PSIA participation

Amatuer Ski Instructors of America / Professional Ski Instructors of America - if you want to improve your skiing skills, these programs are all highly recommended.  Follow the link to the flyer and print a copy for your reference.  Further information can be found on the NJSC web site.  2008-2009-asia-registration-info-instruction.pdf 
 

NJSC - Breckenridge, CO - follow the link to the flyer.  There are various levels of lodging options so be sure to review the flyer thoroughly.  Nearly sold out !!  2009-njsc-breckenridge-flyer.pdf 
 

NJSC - Jay Peak, VT - the flyer has been on Craigmeur’s web site since late July.  It’s a great deal with many extras and is nearly sold out.  Offer may be extended to other weeks during the season.  2009-new_jersey_ski_council_triptojay_peak.pdf 
 

An exclusive offer from Killington for the Club Card will be available to NJSC members.  Available directly from Killington via a hidden link at www.killington.com\clubcard or by phoning 800-887-3257.  You must belong to a NJSC memberclub, have a club membership card w/ NJSC sticker & photo ID to collect & use this card.  One card is required for EACH member of your family.  Card is NOT interchangable, meaning someone else CANNOT use your card.  Cut-off date is December 17, 2008, card to be collected at the Snowshed Lodge.  No black out dates.
 

NJSC Discount Vouchers will be available thru Chris Budd at any Craigmeur meeting.  Sign ups will begin September 24 & payments will be taken upon sign up.  Sign-up cutoff / voucher delivery dates as follows:

cut-off 11/19/2008 - delivery December 10, 2008
cut-off 12/17/2008 - delivery January 14, 2009
cut-off 1/21/2009 - delivery February 11, 2009

A determination will be made in February 2009 whether vouchers will be available beyond the last delivery date.  Weather and participation will be determing factors.

At last night’s (11/12/2008) meeting we had guest speakers from Signature Fitness.  They provided insight to simple exercises to prepare to the upcoming ski (and snowboard) season.  In literally minutes per week we can easily reduce the “I hurt everywhere” the day after the first day we get back on the slopes.  Our thanks go out to the folks from Signature for taking the time to come and speak.  Check out their website at: http://www.signaturefitness.net/

We have a personal trainer and nutritionist coming in from Signature Fitness to give us some great information about health and fitness as it relates to skiing/snowboarding to help us get ready for the upcoming season.

They will share some great tips and show us some stretching and exercises we can do now to be ready for that first big run down the mountain!!

It will be fun and informative.

Karen Hartman

link to flyer ==> Hidden Valley Ski Patrol BEEFSTEAK DINNER AND SNOW-DANCE

Remember Glenn’s observation about the bar, Ken fox had retained that thought so vividly that as soon as he hit the course, it was a quick 3 minutes before he let out a barage of paintballs and immediately shot another player. That earned Ken a trip to the bar only after a detour to Good Samaritan Hospital for his injury from slipping on a rock. His combat injury consisted of needing stitches for a facial laceration under the left eye. That puts Ken in the pre season injury Hall of Fame with Chuck Emery. All in all, it was a fun day of various paintball games and will definitly be continued as a annual Craigmeur event.

Written by Craig Desantis
Photography by Diane Bogert
Gallery created by guess who.

Please find the attached information regarding Blue Mountian Ski Passes and Trail Map

Ski Pass Info

Trail Map

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTXqMrxnee0

The idea of doing a pub tour of Vermont had cropped up now and then over the years, but it was Don Taggart who made it happen. Our pub, grub and wine tour actually started the Friday night before when we all arrived at the lodge for this adults only weekend. Beer, wine, and various other spirits flowed as we gathered in the dining room to just kick back. As it so happened, it was Glen DeSantis’s birthday so of course we had to sing “Happy Birthday” and share some birthday cake. One would think that would be enough, but as the night progressed several more choruses of “Happy Birthday” erupted.

Needless to say that by the next morning, several individuals who shall remain nameless were suffering from too much partying the night before and one individual ended up at the hospital. It seems Chuck Emory fell out of his bunk, hit his nose on the chair on the way down, and needed stitches. The doctors worked quickly when they realized the urgency of patching up Chuck so that he could get back in time to board the bus.

After making sure that Chuck was secured in his seat on the bus, our tour departed from the club lodge. Our first stop was the Otter Creek Brewery in Middlebury where we received a personalized tour that explained the finer points of beer making. Afterwards we tasted various samples of their beers and browsed through the store for souvenirs and beer to go.

Our next stop was the Shelburne Winery, which overlooks Lake Champlain. Our group gathered outside next to the vineyards where we spent time sampling the winery’s various wines and snacked on cheese and crackers.

The Magic Hat Brewery in South Burlington was next. We did not take a tour, but went straight to their company store called the “Artifactory,” where the interior décor looked like a snowboarder hangout. Is there any coincidence that they are in Burlington, VT, home of the original snowboard manufacturer, Burton? We hung out for a while for more beer sampling and T-shirt buying.

Next was Switchback Brewery. We were again fortunate to receive a brief talk on their brewing process and sampled their product. The bus ride from place to place was never dull. Just when things would get a little quiet, someone would start to sing “Happy Birthday” to Glen and we’d all join in. This happened quite a few times throughout our journey.

On to the heart of Burlington! We stopped for lunch at the RiRa-Gaelic Pub/Restaurant, which is located in the Church Street Marketplace. The buffet lunch we enjoyed was quite the feast. We had a couple hours to ourselves to shop, walk around, hang out, or visit the nearby Three Needs Brewery Pub and Vermont Pub and Brewery. Then it was back on the bus for the hour ride to our final destination.

The last stop on our tour was for dinner at the Peavine Pub/Restaurant in Stockbridge where many of us dined on their famous flat bead pizza. Glen was surprised once again with a birthday cake and a chorus of “Happy Birthday” from all of us.

Don Taggart proved once again that Craigmeur Ski Club is more than just a ski club. The trip was fluid, well organized, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. A big thank you and kudos to Don Taggart for doing such a terrific job on his first organized event for the club. And by the way, Glen…. Happy Birthday!

Written by Sue Ticotin

The following is from Larry Ticotin:

As webmaster, I often receive suggestions, comments, and complaints about the Craigmeur web site. One such comment revealed that too many photos of one individual always seems to dominate our photo galleries. As I explained to this individual, I spend sometimes several hours to sort through and select the best photos, but I can only work with what people give me. As it turns out, it is usually the same folks that are taking pictures. So if you want more variety of photos, please remember to bring your camera to our events. Snap away and I will gladly post your photos. Please click here to view this special photo gallery.

Photos by Larry Ticotin, John Generoso, Wendy Brescia, Susan Priore
Photo Gallery and Video by Larry Ticotin

On October 15, 2008 the club was fortunate to have guest speaker, Roni Mattiello, Snowsport Director for Hidden Valley Ski Area. Susan Priore obtained this brief outline of important details covered during the meeting (thanks Susan):

With over $750,000.00 in upgrades since October, the new owners of The Hidden Valley Club are expecting a fabulour season.

Our philosophyis to listen to whaat our customers’ needs and expectation are.

Ø We’ve widened the Helenback trail
Ø Updgraded trails
Ø Added 17 new snow cannons, increasing snowmaking capability
Ø The lodge has been newly painted with an effort to preserve the beautiful wood chalet
Ø New roof and gutters enhance the lodge’s beauty
Ø Food and beverage equipment added to our kitchen
Ø New high-quality rental equipment skis, snowboards and boots by Rossignol
Ø New fire sprinkler system installed throughout the lodge
Ø New carpeting in the main rooms of the lodge
Ø 3rd floor restrooms have been completely reconstructed and renovated
Ø 1st floor restroom improvements
Ø Upgraded POS with new ticketing/season pass system
Ø Nightime trail lighting imporovements.

And more things happening every day! Stop by and give it a look!

The Hidden Valley Club’s special non-holiday, Mid-Week Season Pass offer for the NJSC Ski Club’s and their members is only $99 and includes:

1. non-holiday weekday and weeknight skiing
2. each pass holder receives an additional ticket for themselves and each immediate family member for a complimentary day of skiing on any day (weekend & holiday inclusive)
3. Ski Club’s whose members participate in the offer may reserve our “Members Only” private dining room on any 2 weeknights to host their regular club meetings. (or offer it up to the club members to use for a personal event such as a birthday celebration).
4. HVC will offer a reduced cost food package to go along with the room reservation.
5. HVC will offer a discounted night lift ticket to the club members who didn’t purchase their season pass on the night of the club’s event.
Contact your club leaders to order your Hidden Valley Club special season pass!

The Hidden Valley Club is also proud to be the new host mountain to all the NJISRA High School Teams & Leagues for training and races for the 2008-2009 season.

The Hidden Valley Club is excited to be hosting the NJ Ski Council weekly Wednesday Night Races beginning in January and the NJ Ski Coucil Consolation Race is back again.

Consolations Race And Pasta Dinner, Thursday night, Jan. 15, 2009; $34 ticket includes:
Ø 4pm Lift Ticket
Ø 6pm Pasta Dinner
Ø 7pm Race
(only $19 for dinner and race if you already have your season pass!)

New Jersey’s Best Kept Secret!
44 Breakneck Road, PO Box 433, Vernon, NJ 07462 Ph: 973-764-4200
www.thehiddenvalleyclub.com