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• Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Ride

  • When
    September 30, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Blue Blaze Bike & Shuttle 226 West Laurel Avenue Damascus, VA 24236

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  Come bike the Virginia Creeper Trail with us on Saturday, September 30th! The 17-mile trek from Whitetop to Damascus is downhill and appropriate for all ages. 
  

  Equipment: Bring your own bike and safety gear or choose a local rental company. We suggest Blue Blaze Bike & Shuttle since they also offer a convenient shuttle service. They accept walk-ins as space allows, but it’s a busy time of year. Reservations are recommended. Call 800-475-5095 to reserve your spot. If you need to cancel, let them know ASAP or the morning of the ride.

  How to Find Us: Look for our event leaders in club t-shirts with a snowflake QR code on the back. Meet us at Blue Blaze at 10 AM to rent bikes and/or shuttle OR the Whitetop Station trailhead at 11 AM if you’re shuttling with a friend or other local service. The shuttle from Blue Blaze leaves at 10:30 AM and takes about 35 minutes to reach Whitetop. 

  Blue Blaze Bike & Shuttle (10 AM)

  226 West Laurel Avenue Damascus, VA 24236

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  Virginia Creeper Trail Whitetop Station Trailhead (11 AM) 
  State Rte 755, Whitetop, VA 24292 

  
  Cost: Blue Blaze charges $38 for their bike rental and shuttle or $24 for shuttle service only.

  We’ll gather afterward at Appalachian Heritage Distillery or choose a restaurant in Damascus if there’s interest. You’re welcome to bike an additional 17 miles uphill to Abingdon on your own after our ride and shuttle with a friend or other local service.

  Prefer to make a weekend of it? Stay in the beautiful town of Abingdon and checkout the Barter Theater or choose a bed & breakfast in Damascus. There are multiple campgrounds in the vicinity, and a few club members are camping at Beartree Recreation Area. You could also hike at Mount Rogers or Grayson Highlands State Park.  

  Member Status & Registration:  An active club membership and RSVP is required to attend this event. Members are welcome to bring one guest each. Children 17 and under are welcome to attend with a parent. Event leaders will bring waivers for guests to sign before the ride. Click here to join or renew your membership.

  Please note that we may have to cancel with short notice if the weather doesn’t cooperate. You will be notified via email by 6 PM on Friday, September 29th if the forecast calls for rain or storms. 

  Event Leaders: If you have any questions, please contact Alisa Weber at (704) 685-0780 or Sharon Louwersheimer at (352) 223-9314.
  

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• Sun & Ski Sports First Tracks Sale

  • When
    September 30, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Sun & Ski Sports - 5341 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28277

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  Meet us at Sun & Ski Sports at the Promenade in Ballantyne during their First Tracks Sale on September 30th! 

  The sale starts at 10 AM with special deals for club members and a free 3D foot scan and boot fitting with their state-of-the-art machine. We’ll also have a table set up where you can learn about our upcoming trips, events, and membership benefits. 

  Can't make it on the 30th? Stop by anytime Tuesday, September 26th through Monday, October 9th. Plus, club members receive 10% off on non-sale items throughout the season!

  It’s one more reason to join our club or renew your membership.  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Happy Hour at Sugar Creek Brewing

  • When
    October 11, 2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Sugar Creek Brewing - 215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

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  Want to meet other snow sports enthusiasts who love being active outdoors? Join us for happy hour on Wednesday, October 11th! 

  Meet us at the bar at Sugar Creek Brewing at 5:30 pm. We'll head to our Club Meeting in the event room at 6:30 pm. Guests are always welcome! 

  Parking: Park your car in the paid lot and come inside to grab one of our prepaid parking passes to put on your dash. Or there are signs in the bar area with a QR code to register your vehicle with free parking as a brewery patron. 

  If you have any questions, please email Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com or call 704-906-1110. 

  
  

  
  

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• October Club Meeting

  • When
    October 11, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Sugar Creek Brewing - 215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

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  Join us for our Club Meeting at Sugar Creek Brewing on Wednesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm. We welcome guests and encourage you to socialize with members while learning more about our upcoming events, 2024 Western trips, and the regional ski scene. 

  You’ll enjoy gentle yoga and stretching led by Janet Barnes, our social committee chair. Brendan McNeirney with CrossFit Mecklenburg will provide a 15-minute CrossFit introduction, too. As always, there will be light appetizers, a cash bar, and door prizes.

  Food Drive: Boost your door prize odds and help feed our community! Food banks are experiencing increased demand, so we’re collecting canned food and non-perishable items for FeedNC. Bring two cans for an extra door prize ticket or donate five cans for two extra tickets. 
  

  Parking: Park your car in the paid lot and come inside to grab one of our prepaid parking passes to put on your dash. Or there are signs in the bar area with a QR code to register your vehicle with free parking as a brewery patron.  

  If you have any questions, please email Tom Grayson at tom@tomgrayson.com or call 704-906-1110. 
  

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• Bar Loso Happy Hour & Ski Country Outdoors Shop Night

  • When
    October 19, 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    3609 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209

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  Join us for a Happy Hour at Bar Loso and Shop Night at Ski Country Outdoors on Thursday, October 19th!

  Meet us at Bar Loso at 5 PM to socialize and enjoy light appetizers. Look for our event leaders in dark blue club t-shirts with a snowflake on the back.

  Then, we’ll head to Ski Country Outdoors at 6 PM. There will be an overview and Q&A session for Apparel, Accessories, Snowboard Equipment, and Ski Equipment, where you can chat with industry reps from Burton, Spyder, Smith Optics, and Salomon/Atomic. We’ll also have a table set up where you can learn about our upcoming trips, events, and membership benefits. 

  Plus, Ski Country Outdoors is providing door prizes and special deals for club members. You’ll receive 20% off one regular-priced item now through February and 50% off shop work until December 1st. It’s one more reason to join our club or renew your membership! 

  You’re welcome to walk over to Goldie’s at 3601 South Boulevard for live music from 4-8 PM or 9-11 PM as well. 

  If you have any questions, contact Tom Grayson at 704-906-1110 or tom@tomgrayson.com.

  
  

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• Crescent Ski Council (CSC) Annual Fall Conference

  • Start
    October 27, 2023
  • End
    October 29, 2023
  • Location
    Glenstone Lodge, 504 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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  The Crescent Ski Council (CSC) Annual Fall Conference is a fun fall weekend with members of other ski clubs in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. If you are a Charlotte club member, you’re welcome to participate. 

  Activities: Arrive early Friday for a free tour of the Gatlinburg Trout Facility at 2 pm. Enjoy a guided hike in the Smokies on Saturday or a free Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine tour and tasting. There will be a Ski Trade Show and DJ/Dance Party Saturday evening with free food, wine, and beer. Come dressed up in your Halloween’s finest!

  Guests: Current members may bring one guest. Sign in as a member to register and pay their fees when you purchase your own ticket.  

  Fees: All fees are non-refundable, per person rates. Most meals are paid on your own. You may choose to include Saturday lunch for $7 and/or Sunday breakfast at the Log Cabin Pancake House for $15. 

  • Conference Fee: $45 
  • Conference Fee + Saturday Lunch: $52 
  • Conference Fee + Sunday Breakfast: $60
  • Conference Fee + Saturday Lunch + Sunday Breakfast: $67 

  Lodging: Click here to make room reservations online at the Glenstone Lodge OR call (800) 362-9522 and dial 1 for Individual Reservations. Glenstone requires payment for the first night when you book; the remaining balance is due at check-in.

  Smoky Mountain Parking: The Smoky Mountain National Park requires parking passes. Purchase a $5 daily parking pass or a $15 weekly pass. Or you can purchase an annual pass for $40. 

  Administrator Meetings: Club officers and committee chairs will meet to discuss Crescent trips, racing, and admin best practices. 
  

  Trip Leader: If you have any questions, contact Tom Grayson at 704-906-1110 or tom@tomgrayson.com. 

  Club Membership Requirement: You must be a club member to attend this trip. An annual single membership is only $30 or you can purchase a family membership for $50.

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

  

  
  

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• Warren Miller’s “All Time” Film Showing

  • When
    November 16, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Visulite Theatre - 1615 Elizabeth Ave Charlotte, NC 28204

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  Join us for a special viewing of Warren Miller’s “All Time” at Visulite Theatre on Thursday, November 16th! Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the film starts at 7:00 PM.

  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
  

  • Adults: $22
  • Junior (12-18 years old): $18
  • Child (6-11 years old): $14
    
  • Infants & Little Ones (0-5 years old): no charge

  A parent must accompany juniors and children under 16. IDs are required for 16+ entry. 

  Purchase your advanced tickets and watch the trailer here. 

  Then, click the blue Register button on this page so we know you’re coming. You're welcome to RSVP on the Facebook event link and/or Meetup event. 

  And, of course, we’d love for you to bring a friend, too!

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