Explore the latest fresh tracks — a new meeting spot, next season’s trip preview, Ikon Pass savings, and spring adventure photos.
- Join us on Monday, May 11th, for our Happy Hour and Club Meeting. Please note the venue change to Lost Worlds Brewing in Charlotte.
- Next season is in the works! Check out the confirmed ski trips and exciting possibilities still taking shape for 2026–2027.
- Find your crew in the new member forum, where club members can connect, ask questions, find trip roommates, and keep the conversation going.
- Catch up on the National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat for the latest on ski passes, resort updates, and industry news.
- Scroll down for photos from our biking adventures, Riverkeeper Floating Concert, and the Crescent Ski Council Spring Conference.
- Member perk alert: CSSC members can save with exclusive Ikon Pass rates and lodging discounts through Sports America, one of our club sponsor partners.
Meet Us at Lost Worlds in Charlotte
Some adventures start with a lift ticket. The best ones start with a helicopter.
Hear the stories, plot the bucket-list trip, and toast the off-season with us on Monday, May 11th at a new venue — Lost Worlds Brewing in Charlotte. Drop in for Happy Hour (5:30-6:30 PM), come for the meeting (6:30-7:30 PM), or stay for both.
Whether your next adventure is a weekend in WV or a heli drop in Alaska, it all starts with this crew. Get the details and RSVP here.
A Peek at Next Season’s Peaks
We’re already looking ahead to where the club is headed next. CSSC will be skiing and riding on the Ikon Pass again, with the full trip lineup rolling out on June 1st. Planning for Jackson Hole or Sun Valley? Those trips will require the Full Ikon Pass.
Here’s an early glimpse at the confirmed trips, along with a few destinations still on our “wouldn’t that be fun?” list.
Confirmed Club Trips
- Whitefish, Montana (Jan 9-16, 2027)
- Chamonix, France (Jan 22-30, 2027)
- Snowshoe, West Virginia (Jan 22-24, 2027)
- Banff / Lake Louise, Canada (Feb 6-13, 2027)
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Feb 27-Mar 6, 2027)
Confirmed Crescent Ski Council Trips
- Steamboat Ski Improvement Camp (Dec 5-12, 2026)
- Mt Bachelor Ski Week (Jan 16-27, 2027)
- 3-Week Adventure Trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji (May 7-25, 2027)
More Club Trips in the Works
- Back-to-back week trip on the West Coast (USA)
- Express trip (3 days of skiing) coupled with a back-to-back week at another resort. Examples include:
- Express trip at Winter Park + full week at Steamboat
- Express trip at Deer Valley + full week at Park City
- Express trip at Copper Mountain + full week at Keystone or Arapahoe Basin
A New Way to Find Your Crew
We’re excited to share another way to connect with fellow club members between meetings, trips, and events — our new member forum feature.
Log in to your member account to start conversations, find trip roommates, coordinate impromptu get-togethers, ask questions, share tips, and keep the club connection going.
Ski News Beyond the Club
From pass updates to powder-day debates, the April National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat has plenty worth skimming:
- See what’s changing with Ikon, Indy Pass, and Mountain Collective for the 2026–27 season.
- Catch up on resort expansions, new lifts, and major mountain investments.
- Read about industry conversations around lift ticket pricing, safety, waivers, and helmet use.
- Get a few fun extras, including Appalachian ski love and a cold-weather boot hack.
Off-Season Adventures
The adventures don’t end when the snow melts. From a floating concert to Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention fun in Myrtle Beach and trail miles in Virginia, we‘ve been making the most of the off-season together.
Photos courtesy of Alisa Weber
Member Perk: Ikon Pass Savings
As a CSSC member, you get access to exclusive Ikon Pass rates and lodging discounts through our club sponsors. Before you purchase your pass, be sure to check the member-only offers available to help you save on next season’s adventures.
