Charlotte Ski and Snowboard Club

7-14 December 2013

Join 400 members of the Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club and Crescent Ski Council for the 30th Anniversary Ski, Ride & Race Camp at Steamboat, Colorado. This early-season trip is the best bang-for-your-buck. Be sure to take advantage of the current inexpensive airfare into Denver ($253 round trip fare found on 5/8/13!) and the Early Bird Discount for the first 90 participants!

$980 – Early Bird Rate
Double occupancy in 2- or 3-bedroom unit
90 spots available
Private room upgrade for $343

$1016 – Regular Rate
Double occupancy in 2- or 3-bedroom unit
Private room upgrade for $343

$1192 – 1 bedroom Regular Rate
Double occupancy in 1-bedroom unit
No Early Bird discount for 1-bedroom units
Private unit upgrade for $695

Other occupancy options available, see website for details
Off-site lodging rate available, see website for details
Add 3% for Credit Card Payment
Add 7% for Trip Insurance

PRICE INCLUDES
*7 nights lodging
*6 day lift pass
*5 full-day lessons
*NASTAR race
*3 lunches
*Wine & Cheese Welcome Party
*Keg Party w/ live entertainment
*Western BBQ dinner
*Awards Banquet w/ door prizes
*Free local shuttles
*SmartWool socks

AIRFARE / GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Denver, CO (DEN):
*Denver to Steamboat = 180 miles, 3 hours
*1-Stop Flights From CLT Start at only $253
* Fare found on United.com on 5/8/13
*Charter bus available, $99 round trip
* must arrive DEN by 1pm on 12/7 to take this charter
* must depart DEN after 1pm on 12/14 to take this charter

Hayden, CO (HDN):
*Hayden to Steamboat = 24 miles, 30 minutes
*1-Stop Flights From CLT Start at $507
*Fare found on USAirways.com on 5/8/13
*2-Stop Flights From CLT Start at $482
*Fare found on United.com on 5/8/13
*Shuttle available, $55 adult/$39 senior round trip
*No restrictions to arrival and departure times

READY TO SIGN UP??
Registration:

http://www.sportsamerica.com/csctrips

(opens May 15, 2013)

Reminder you must be a current member of Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club or another Crescent Ski Council Club to participate on this trip. You can sign up for CSSC on our website at www.charlotteskiandsnowboard.com.

11-18 January 2014

Crescent Ski Council’s 2014 January Ski & Ride Week will take place in gorgeous South Lake Tahoe. Both lodging options are close to the Heavenly gondola and village. Be sure to pack some rolls of quarters in your bags too, S. Lake Tahoe’s lively casinos are only a block away. The cost includes 7 nights lodging and 5 days of lift tickets to use at 5 different resorts. No need to rent a car, private transportation amongst the resorts is included along with many more extras including an après party on a boat on Lake Tahoe. This cruise will surely be the highlight of the trip!

LODGING OPTION 1
$1155pp – Forest Suites Resorts

http://www.forestsuites.com/

* Double occupancy in 2-bedroom units
* King and twin bed options
* All units have full kitchens
* Includes daily hot breakfast, nightly wine & cheese
* Convenient location just steps from Heavenly gondola
* Outdoor pool and hot tub
* Complimentary wireless
* Private room upgrade available

LODGING OPTION 2
$1360pp – Lake Tahoe Resort

http://www.tahoeresorthotel.com/

* Formerly the Embassy Suites
* Double occupancy in hotel suites
* Rooms include mini-fridge and microwave
* 2 queen or 1 king bedding options
* Includes daily hot breakfast, nightly cocktail reception
* Onsite bars, gaming and more
* Heated pool and hot tub
* Private room upgrade available

PRICE INCLUDES
* 7nights lodging (S. Lake Tahoe)
* 5day lift tickets
* 4 at Heavenly, Northstar & Kirkwood
* 1 at Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows
* $20 lunch voucher
* On-mountain activities, tours
* Après Boat Party on Lake Tahoe
* Welcome Reception, Farewell Dinner & Party
* Shuttles to ski resorts
* Custom long-sleeve trip t-shirt

AIRFARE / GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Group air is being investigated but consider the following..

Reno, NV (RNO):
*Reno to S. Lake Tahoe = 60 miles, 1 hour
*1-Stop Flights From CLT Start at $496
* Fare found on AA.com on 5/9/13
*Shuttle available
*Southwest now flies out of CLT, check www.southwest.com

Sacramento, CA (SMF):
*Sacramento to S. Lake Tahoe = 115 miles, 2 hours
*1-Stop Flights From CLT Start at $282
*Fare found on United.com on 5/9/13
*2-Stop Flights From CLT Start at $178!!
*Fare found on United.com on 5/9/13
*1-way car rentals available from major rental agencies

Other options include San Francisco, CA (SFO), or San Jose (SJC). Consider extending your stay to visit wine country and San Fran!

READY TO SIGN UP??
Registration:

http://www.sportsamerica.com/csctrips

(opens May 15, 2013)

Questions:
Sara Clemons, Sports America sara@sportsamerica.com
Charlotte Trip Leader TBD

15-22 March 2014

Dig out that passport and check the expiration date because you’ll need it for the Crescent Ski Council 2014 March Ski & Ride Week in beautiful Banff, Alberta Canada. The trip starts off with a wonderful welcome reception at the “Castle of the Rockies”, the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs and ends with a huge party at Wild Bill’s Saloon in town. In between guests will have access to 8,000 acres of terrain at the “Big 3” resorts of Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay with optional side trips to Kicking Horse and Nakiska. There are too many other fun activities planned to list here but this is guaranteed to be a spectacular trip with something for everyone including non-skiers too!

TRIP PRICING
~$1180 – Ptarmigan Inn, Banff (new reduced pricing)

http://www.banffptarmiganinn.com/

* Double occupancy in hotel rooms (1 or 2 queens)
* Includes daily hot breakfast
* Located in town, shuttle stops in front of hotel
* Indoor hot tubs, sauna and steam room
* Ski storage

~$1375 Fairmont Banff Springs

http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/

* Spectacular incredible mountain view setting!
* Double occupancy in standard hotel rooms
* Breakfast options available
* Spa, dining and lounges on site
* Ski storage

PRICE INCLUDES
* 7 nights lodging
* 5 day lift tickets at 3 resorts
* Shuttle between ski resorts –
Mt. Norquay, Sunshne Village & Lake Louise
* Welcome Reception at the Fairmont Banff Springs
* Apres Ski Party at the Elk & Oarsman Pub in Banff
* Farewell Dinner & Party at Wild Bill’s Saloon in Banff
* Race and Picnic at Lake Louise
* Mountain Tours
* Trip souvenir t-shirt

AIRFARE
Group air is being investigated but consider the following..
Calgary, Alberta (YYC)
*Calgary to Banff = 90 miles, 1.5 hours
*1-Stop Flights From CLT start at $464
* Fare found on United.com on 5/9/13

READY TO SIGN UP??
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED! See this link for info on how to apply: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_4855.html

Registration:
http://www.sportsamerica.com/csctrips (opens May 15, 2013).
Click on Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club link to sign up.

Reminder you must be a current member of Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club or another Crescent Ski Council Club to participate on this trip. You can sign up for CSSC on our website at www.charlotteskiandsnowboard.com.