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A Word From Our President

November Greetings!

It’s a busy month for us! Our club meeting is on a new date — Monday, November 6th. We are adopting a more action-oriented format and breaking into groups based on your interests. 

Western ski resorts have experienced early snowstorms and are already snowmaking, with projected openings in three weeks. Regional resorts plan to open then as well, including Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar, Beech, Winterplace, and Snowshoe. It’s the perfect time to learn new skills, and every resort has ski schools to help you safely reach your goals. We will schedule club day trips to various resorts after the holidays, weather permitting.

I hope to see you at our Warren Miller Premiere "All Time" playing at the Visulite Theatre on Thursday, November 16th. Get your tickets online now since there’s only one showing, and ticket sales at the door may be limited.  

Also, add our holiday celebration to your calendars for Thursday, December 14th! It's downstairs at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille and free to current club members and guests (RSVP required). 

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

PS - Shop our club sponsors and present your current member card for special discounts and deals. I welcome any questions and comments at tom@tomgrayson.com. 

Happy Hour & Club Meeting
Monday, November 6th

Join us at Sugar Creek Brewing for a Happy Hour and Club Meeting on Monday, November 6th! We’ll gather at bar at 5:30 pm before our 6:30 pm meeting in the event room. 

What's on the agenda?

• Socializing with club members and guests
• Gentle yoga led by Janet Barnes, our social committee chair
• Sitting with the group(s) of your choice to learn more about Western trips, day trips, membership, upcoming events, or our race team
• Door prize giveaways 
• Food drive

Warren Miller Film Showing
Thursday, November 16th

Join us Thursday, November 16th to watch Warren Miller’s “All Time” at Visulite Theatre in Charlotte! Doors open at 6 PM and the film starts at 7 PM.

We’ll celebrate the birth of ski towns like Sun Valley and Aspen, icons and innovators like the original hotdoggers, and the most outlandish locations ever skied. Then, catch up with Maine’s finest athlete of today, Donny Pelletier, and meet the next generation at Woodward Park City. Through it all, Jonny Moseley and special guests will share their own stories.

There is a cash bar, but Visulite Theatre does not have food available for purchase. The club is not providing food, so bring your own brown bag dinner or snacks. 

Get More Details & Buy Advance Tickets

Happy Hour & Holiday Celebration
Thursday, December 14th

Save the date for a Happy Hour and Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 14th at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille! Members and guests are welcome to attend but we need you to RSVP so we can plan our food order.

Happy hour starts at the bar at 5:30 pm. We’ll head to the Baxter Room downstairs at 6:30 pm. There will be socializing, games, an ugly sweater contest, appetizers, a cash bar, canned food drive, and door prizes.

Click the images to RSVP.

Canned Food Drives

We are collecting canned goods for Cooperative Christian Ministry’s food relief programs at our club meetings, Warren Miller film showing, and holiday celebration. They specifically requested the following nutritious items since the people they serve often have health conditions:

• 15 oz no salt added canned beans and vegetables
• 15 oz no sugar added canned fruit
• 5 oz canned tuna in water

Bring two items to boost your door prize odds with an extra ticket. Or better yet, bring four items, and you’ll receive two extra tickets!

2023-2024 Western Ski Trips

Our Western trips offer incredible skiing experiences with discounted base packages that cover lodging, social events, and private shuttles to the slopes (or ski in/out access). 

Click the images for more details and book your spot before we sell out! 

Renew Your Membership

Renew your membership or join our club today! Here are some of the perks:

• Meeting active people who love snow sports
• Ski trips, hiking, rafting, and biking adventures 
• Discounted trips, lift tickets, and local ski shop gear
• Racing in the Crescent Ski Council race series 

Annual single memberships are $30 or you can join as a household for $50. Choose a racing membership if you’re interested in racing with us.

Join or Renew Your Membership

Order Your Club Gear

Share your love for the Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club with t-shirts, stickers, mugs, and luggage tags! The snowflake QR code is an easy conversation starter and links directly to our website.

Check Out Our Gear & Place Your Order

2023-2024 Crescent Ski Club Trips

Steamboat Ski Improvement/Race Camp

Steamboat, Colorado (Ikon Resort Pass)
December 2-9, 2023

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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Hi Fellow Skiers and Riders,

Fall is officially here, and winter is just a couple of months away. The early winter mountain forecast is predicting colder (and snowy) weather, and we may see snow in Charlotte!

Our world class Western trips are filling up, so now is the time to register as space is limited. Please review our upcoming events below and support our club sponsors. They have all provided door prizes and special deals for members. 

Our October meeting is Wednesday, Oct 11th. It’s going to be one of our best ever, so come socialize with fellow skiers and riders as we discuss the upcoming season. I hope to see you at the meeting and/or one of our fall events!

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

PS - I welcome any questions and comments at tom@tomgrayson.com. 

Happy Hour & Club Meeting
Wednesday, October 11th

Join us at Sugar Creek Brewing for a Happy Hour and Club Meeting on Wednesday, October 11th. The fun starts at the bar at 5:30 pm, and we’ll head to the event room for our meeting at 6:30 pm.

What's on the agenda?

• Socializing with other members and guests
• Gentle yoga led by Janet Barnes, our social committee chair
• A CrossFit Mecklenburg introduction from Brendan McNeirney
• Updates on upcoming events and our 2024 Western trips
• Door prize giveaways
• Canned food collection for FeedNC

Donate two canned goods or non-perishable items, and you'll boost your door prize odds with an extra ticket. Or better yet, bring five items for two extra tickets! 

Click The Images to RSVP

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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Greetings Ski Club Members and Friends!

We had fun this spring and summer at our annual lake party, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, ACE Resort whitewater rafting weekend, live music at Lake Norman Brewery, and the Tour de Turns benefiting Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays. I’m excited to kick off the new season during our September 13th Happy Hour and Club Meeting at Sugar Creek Brewing. Please bring a friend and canned food for FeedNC. Registrations are under way for our 2023-2024 Western trips. Join us at Steamboat, Taos, Telluride, Aspen Snowmass, Beaver Creek/Vail, and South Lake Tahoe.And don’t forget to register for the October 27th-29th Crescent Ski Council Fall Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee before discounted room rates expire on Tuesday, September 19th.

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

PS - I welcome any questions and comments at tom@tomgrayson.com. 

Catawba River Kayaking & Tubing
Saturday, September 9th

Have your own kayak or inner tube? Enjoy the Catawba River with us on Saturday, September 9th! Meet us at the Lake Wylie Dam Access at 10 AM. We’ll gather for lunch and drinks if people want to hang out after our adventure, too.

Club members are welcome to bring a guest, but please RSVP so our event leaders know who to expect. Plus, if we have to cancel because of rain, it makes it easier to give you a heads up.

Happy Hour & Club Meeting
Wednesday, September 13th

Join us at Sugar Creek Brewing for a Happy Hour and Club Meeting on Wednesday, September 13th. Meet us at the bar at 5:30 pm, and we’ll head to the event room for our meeting at 6:30 pm.

Guests are always welcome! Socialize with members while learning more about our upcoming events, 2024 Western trips, and the regional ski scene. As always, there will be light appetizers, a cash bar, and door prizes. Janet Barnes, our social committee chair, will offer some gentle yoga, too. 

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. 

Click The Images to RSVP

Crescent Ski Council Fall Conference

Join us for a fun fall weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Friday, October 27th through Sunday, October 29th. Activities include touring the Gatlinburg Trout Facility, a guided hike in the Smokies, and Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine tour and tasting. There will be a trade show and Halloween-themed dance party on Saturday night with free food, wine, and beer, too. 

Discounted rooms are available at Glenstone Lodge until September 19th, so reserve your spot today!

Get Your Club Gear

Want to show off your love for the Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club? We have shirts, stickers, mugs, and luggage tags available with easy online ordering. The shirts have a convenient snowflake QR code that links to our website — a fantastic conversation starter and great way to support the club! We’re also taking pre-orders for dry-fit athletic shirts.

Reach out to Mary Christianson, your past president and talented graphic designer, at mary@christiansondesign.com for more details.

2023-2024 Western Ski Trips

Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget to renew your membership or you’ll miss out on our club benefits:

Single memberships are only $30 or you can join as a household for $50. Be sure to choose a racing membership if you’d like to race with us.

2023-2024 Crescent Ski Club Trips

Taos, New Mexico (Ikon Resort Pass)
January 13-20, 2024

Base packages start at only $1125 and include lodging, airport ground transportation, a mountain lunch, group dinner, and farewell après.

Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice

10-Day Iceland Tour 
May 19-28, 2024

Explore the beautiful land of fire and ice during a 10-day tour. Base packages start at $4,898 for double or triple occupancy and include lodging, airfare, ground transportation, and fourteen meals. 

Ikon and Epic Season Passes

Planning on skiing out west? Save big with an Ikon or Epic Pass — a better deal than discounted group lift tickets! 

Club members receive an additional $50 lodging credit with a full pass purchase or a $30 lodging credit with a local pass purchase. But don’t delay because Epic Pass rates go up September 4th!

We Need More Volunteers

Race With Us Next Season

Love friendly competition? Join our race team to compete against our 18 sister clubs in the Crescent Ski Council Racing Series next season! All ages and experience levels are welcome, including new skiers and snowboarders. 

Have other questions? Email our Race Director, Greg Brentrup at greg.brentrup@gmail.com or contact our Assistant Race Director, John Gardner at jrgart49@gmail.com. 

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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Greetings Fellow Skiers, Snowboarders, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers!

We had a great lake party last Saturday at Randy & Dawn’s beautiful Lake Norman home. They graciously hosted again this year, and the weather was perfect. We had a good time eating, drinking, hanging out by the pool, and socializing with new members and guests. 

As for upcoming events and trips, we still have a few spots left for our August 4th-6th Whitewater Rafting Weekend at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia. Thursday Mountain Biking at the Whitewater Center has been cancelled until further notice due to heat exhaustion risks. Our Western trips and Crescent Ski Council trips are selling well, and Aspen Snowmass is waitlisted. 

Join us Friday, August 25th for live music and craft beer at Lake Norman Brewery. We plan to host additional happy hours at different locations in the Charlotte Metro area starting in the fall. For now, mark your calendars for a happy hour and club meeting on Wednesday, September 13th at Sugar Creek Brewing. 

Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you in September! Tell your friends about us so we can meet them, too!

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

PS - If you have any questions or comments, I welcome your emails at tom@tomgrayson.com. 

Whitewater Rafting Weekend
August 4th-6th

Are you a thrill seeker? Our Whitewater Rafting Trip at ACE Adventure Resort begins next Friday! Jace and Michelle Gates are leading an exciting weekend of fun and fellowship, and would love for you to join them in West Virginia!

Enjoy a 2-night stay in a cozy log cabin, a Friday night welcome party, Saturday rafting & riverside lunch, and a Saturday night cookout at the cabins — a boatload of fun for only $345! 

Get More Details & Register Online

Live Music & Craft Beer
Friday, August 25th

Hang out with us at Lake Norman Brewery for a fun evening with Delta Fire, a Charlotte cover band that always puts on an incredible show. We’re gathering at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. 

Get More Details & RSVP

Happy Hour & Club Meeting
Wednesday, September 13th

Join us at Sugar Creek Brewing for a Happy Hour and Club Meeting. Guests are always welcome! The happy hour begins at 5:30 pm, and we’ll kick off the new season with a special club meeting (and door prizes) at 6:30 pm. Click the images for more details. 

New Club Gear

Show your Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club pride with shirts, stickers, mugs, and luggage tags designed by past president (and talented graphic designer) Mary Christianson! The snowflake QR code takes you right to the club’s website, so it’s a great way to start a conversation and support the club!

There is a limited selection of products for now, but more are coming soon. We are pre-ordering dry-fit athletic t-shirts in the fall, so stay tuned!

Questions? Or other ideas for club gear? Contact Mary at mary@christiansondesign.com.

Check Out Our Gear & Place Your Order

2023-2024 Western Ski Trips

Crescent Ski Council Fall Conference

Join us for a fun fall weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Friday, October 27th through Sunday, October 29th. We’re planning a party on Saturday evening with more details on activities coming soon. Discounted rooms are available at Glenstone Lodge until September 19th, so reserve your spot today!

Get More Details & Register

Don’t Forget to Renew Your Membership

What are some of the benefits of a Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club annual membership?   

• Save money on lift tickets and ski trips
• Enjoy exciting regional and Western ski trips 
• Receive discounts and coupons for gear at local ski shops 
• Meet other skiers and snowboarders at club events  
• Race in the Crescent Ski Council race series 

Join or Renew Your Membership

2023-2024 Crescent Ski Club Trips

Another perk of your Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club membership is access to Crescent Ski Club camps and trips.

Steamboat Ski Improvement/Race Camp Steamboat, Colorado (Ikon Resort Pass) December 2-9, 2023 This camp features five full days of lessons with some of the best ski instructors in Colorado. They teach all levels, so everyone can take their skiing or riding to the next level.  Get More Details & Register

Taos Ski Week Taos, New Mexico (Ikon Resort Pass) January 13-20, 2024 Base packages start at only $1125 and include lodging, airport ground transportation, a mountain lunch, group dinner, and farewell après.  Get More Details & Register

Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice

10-Day Iceland Tour 
May 19-28, 2024

Explore the beautiful land of fire and ice during a 10-day tour. Base packages start at $4,898 for double or triple occupancy and include lodging, airfare, ground transportation, and fourteen meals.  

Get More Details & Register

Ikon and Epic Season Passes

Want to save big this ski and snowboard season with an Ikon or Epic season pass? Club members receive an additional discount, and current rates are lower than group rate lift tickets.

Get Your Ikon & Epic Season Passes

We Could Use Your Help

SAM Magazine—Denver, June 28, 2023—Two individual studies released by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) show positive gains in snowsports participation, and outdoor sports as a whole.

Snowsports participation increased significantly in non-alpine activities such as winter running and hiking, with 61 percent of survey respondents participating, up from 43 percent in the 2021-22 season, according to SIA’s 2022-23 End of Season Survey. Backcountry alpine touring, including skiing and split-boarding, also saw a large increase, with 30 percent of respondents participating in 2022-23 compared to 17 percent in 2021-22. 

The survey also found that snowboarding participation increased 10 percent, while downhill skiing participation increased 2.2 percent year-over-year. Cross-country skiing continued its upward trend with participation increasing 9.6 percent from the previous year; snowshoeing was up 17 percent, and snow tubing was up 4.5 percent over 2021-22. 

The SIA study notes that a greater share of respondents participated in resort skiing in 2022-23 compared to the 2021-22 season, but respondents skied fewer days this season compared to last. 

Earlier this month, OIA reported in its 2023 Annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report that the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3 percent year-over-year to a record 168.1 million participants in 2022. The study shows 80 percent of outdoor activity categories grew in 2022, including large categories like camping and fishing, and smaller categories like sport climbing and skateboarding.

Overall, outdoor recreation saw a record number of participants, and record high participation rates in 2022. The participation rate tracks the number of individuals engaged in an activity as a percent of the total number of people within a demographic cohort. For instance, 55.1 percent of Americans ages 6 and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, up from 48.4 in 2015.

However, similar to the SIA findings, the number of outings per participant declined in 2022, the first downward trend since the pandemic began in 2020, according to the study.

Additionally, the OIA report also found that the new-participant base is becoming more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, age, and sexual and gender identity. The participation rate for Hispanics, for example, increased from 34 percent in 2015 to 56 percent in 2022, the highest participant growth rate for any single group. 

The participation rate for African Americans increased more than 5 percent in 2022 to 40.7 percent. LGBTQIA+ participants make up 11 percent of the participant base and are the most active of any adult cohort, according to the study.

“Industry growth is dependent on attracting and retaining the ‘core’ and increasingly diverse ‘casual’ participant through innovation, valued sustainability practices and pursuing policies for increasing equitable access to the outdoors for everyone,” said OIA president Kent Ebersole.

The SIA End of Season Survey is conducted online among a panel of active snowsports enthusiasts. Learn more at Snowsports.org 

The 2023 Annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report reflects data gathered during the 2022 calendar year and garnered a total of 18,000 online survey respondents ages six and older. Learn more at OutdoorIndustry.org.

Visit Ski Area Management's website to read the original article.

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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Greetings Fellow Skiers, Snowboarders, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers!

I hope you’re enjoying fun outdoor activities and warm weather at our nearby rivers, lakes, beaches, and mountains. Our annual Summer Lake Party is coming up Saturday, July 22nd, and it’s going to be a blast! Please RSVP so we have enough food for everyone. We also extended registration for our August 4th-6th Whitewater Rafting Weekend, but only until the last seven spots are filled.

It isn’t too early to start planning for the upcoming season’s winter ski trips! Registration opened June 1st and has gotten off to an excellent start. Our Aspen Snowmass trip is 85% filled and condos are already waitlisted. Telluride and Beaver Creek/Vail met trip minimums in the first four weeks. Heavenly is filling in nicely, too. We’re excited the early winter snow forecast looks good for Western resorts, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia. 

Three hundred and eleven members renewed or joined our club for the 2023/24 season! We anticipate continued growth with 500 active members by the end of 2023. Keep an eye on your inbox or check out our website and social media posts for upcoming summer events and activities. Our Club Meetings start back on Wednesday, September 13th at Sugar Creek Brewing.

 

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

PS - If you have any questions or comments, I welcome your emails at tom@tomgrayson.com.

All past and present CSSC members are invited to our July 22nd Summer Lake Party and are welcome to bring a guest. We’re planning a fun day of grilling, swimming, boating, and games!

What should you bring? Please BYOB. You can bring a dish to share or come empty handed and the club will supply the rest for $5. 

Log into our website as a member to RSVP and view the address. And of course, thank you to Randy for hosting again this year!

Whitewater Rafting Weekend
August 4th-6th

There’s still time to sign up for a weekend of whitewater rafting fun at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia! We extended our registration deadline since we have room for seven more people in partially filled cabins. If you’d rather lodge elsewhere (or prefer day trips), you’re welcome to meet us at the resort for Saturday’s rafting adventure instead.

Mountain Biking Thursdays

Bring your bike and join us for a trail ride at the Whitewater Center every Thursday! We were rained out a few times in June, but hopefully the weather will cooperate this month. Wheels up at 6 PM, and we usually grab a beer after the ride, too.

Show Club Pride With New Gear

Shirts, stickers, mugs, and luggage tags — now you can get the club gear you’ve been asking for! This year, graphic designer and past president Mary Christianson came up with a theme (and graphics) with a snowflake QR code. When you hold up a camera to the shirt or tag, it takes you right to the club’s website. It’s a great way to start a conversation and support the club!

For now, there is a limited selection of products, but more are coming. We also plan to incorporate the snowflake design into a pre-ordered wicking athletic T-shirt  — something you all have been asking for — in the fall… so stay tuned!

Questions? Or other ideas for club gear? Contact Mary at mary@christiansondesign.com.

Renew Your Membership

What are some of the benefits of a Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club annual membership?     

• Save money on lift tickets, ski trips, and rental gear 
• Go on awesome regional and Western ski trips where all the details are planned for you 
• Meet other snow sports enthusiasts at our events and social gatherings  
• Race with us in the Crescent Ski Council race series 

A single membership is only $30 or you can join as a household for $50. If you’re interested in racing, be sure to choose a racing membership bundle.   

2023-2024 Ski Trips

Get excited for our Club Ski Trips and secure your spot today! Click the links for rates, lodging details, and additional information. If you have any questions, please contact a trip leader. 

• Telluride, Colorado (Jan 20-27, 2024) - Epic Resort Pass
• Aspen Snowmass, Colorado (Feb 3-10, 2024) - Ikon Resort Pass 
• Beaver Creek/Vail, Colorado (Feb 24-Mar 2, 2024) - Epic Resort Pass
• Heavenly/Kirkwood, California (Mar 16-23, 2024) - Epic Resort Pass

Don't Miss Out on Our
Whitewater Rafting Weekend
August 4th-6th

Love that exhilarating feeling of rafting down the rapids? Join us on August 4th at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia for a weekend of whitewater and socializing! 

We welcome everyone ages 12 and up, so it could be a fun family trip to wrap up summer vacation. For only $345, you'll enjoy a 2-night stay in a cozy log cabin, a Friday night welcome party, Saturday rafting, a riverside lunch, and a camp side dinner at the cabins. 

As of June 29th, there are only seven spots remaining, so make your reservation today!

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A Word From Our President

Greetings Fellow Skiers, Snowboarders, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers!

June 1st marks our new season! That means it’s time to renew your membership, especially if you plan on joining us for a ski trip. Registration officially opened for our 2023/2024 Western trips today, but you must be a current club member to sign up. 

Our Committee Chairs have been busy planning our summer events and trips. We have some exciting outdoor activities coming up — kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, a Whitewater Center River Jam, and our annual members lake party. Be sure to sign up for our August whitewater rafting weekend at ACE Resorts in West Virginia by June 30th. 

It’s summer break time, so there are no club meetings until Wednesday, September 13th. Keep an eye on our website (CltSnow.com) and our social media for new activities and social events! I hope to see you at some of them, and we hope you have a great summer!

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

Renew Your Membership

Why should you join our club for the first time or renew your membership? Here are just a few of the benefits:

- Save money on lift tickets, ski trips, and rental gear

- Go on awesome regional and Western ski trips where all the details are planned for you

- Meet other snow sports enthusiasts at our events and social gatherings

- Race with us in the Crescent Ski Council race series  

A single membership is only $30 or you can join as a household for $50. If you’re interested in racing, be sure to choose a racing membership bundle.

Kayaking & Spider Lilies
Saturday, June 3rd

No plans this Saturday? Kayak through the largest colony of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at Landsford Canal State Park. Join us for a leisurely paddle with beautiful views. 

Whitewater Rafting Trip August 4th-6th

Craving an adrenaline rush? Join us for a weekend of whitewater rafting fun at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia! 

Your $345 trip fee covers your 2-night stay in a cozy log cabin, Friday night welcome party, Saturday rafting with a riverside lunch, and Saturday evening cookout.

Mountain Biking Thursdays

Bring your bike and join us for a trail ride at the Whitewater Center every Thursday! Wheels up at 6 PM provided the weather cooperates and trails are open. We usually grab a beer after the ride, too.

Whitewater Center River Jam
Friday, June 9th

Join us for an evening of live music from the Asheville band, Life Like Water. They’ll share a mix of folk and traditional world music at the Whitewater Center River Jam.

2023-2024 Ski Trips

Get excited for our Club Ski Trips! Click the blue links for a sneak peek on rates and lodging details. Sports America’s registration links are live, so you’re welcome to reserve your spot early.  

Registration for 2023 and 2024 Crescent Ski Club Trips opens June 15th.

Committee Volunteers Needed

With your assistance as a committee volunteer, we could organize even more adventures that bring our members together. Interested in learning more about our committees and helping out? 

Email Jace at jgates@certapro.com for information on our trip committee. Contact Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com for more information on our social and events committees. 

Race With Us Next Season

Love a challenge and friendly competition? Consider racing next season against our 18 sister clubs in the Crescent Ski Council Racing Series. All ages and experience levels are welcome, including new skiers and snowboarders. 

Have other questions? Email our Race Director, Greg Brentrup at greg.brentrup@gmail.com or contact our Assistant Race Director, John Gardner at jrgart49@gmail.com. They'd love for you to be part of the team!

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A Word From Our President

Hello Skiers, Snowboarders, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers!

April showers bring May flowers, and we have certainly seen our share of rain! Thank you to everyone who voted in our club officer elections and to all our officers who are returning for another year! We closed out April with the Queen's Cup Steeplechase and the Crescent Ski Council Convention at Myrtle Beach. 

We hope you can attend our next Club Meeting at Sugar Creek Brewery on Wednesday, May 10th. It’s the last monthly meeting until September, but we have plenty of summer activities planned. Scroll through our events below and check out CltSnow.com to see what’s going on. Registration is already open for our Annual Whitewater Rafting Trip at ACE Adventure Resorts. 

Jace, our Trip Chair, has been busy planning next season’s ski trips and will share more details at the May Meeting. Be sure to renew your club membership by June 1st so you can sign up early for trips. If you joined or renewed your membership in April (or May), it will carry over to the new season. 

I hope to see many of you at our events and activities over the next few months and wish everyone a great summer! Please spread the word about our club and share the newsletter with your friends and family, too!

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

Happy Hour & Club Meeting

Wednesday, May 10th

Meet us at the bar at Sugar Creek Brewing around 5:30 pm for drinks. We'll head to the event room at 6:30 pm for our club meeting.

Enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar while we chat about our upcoming events, August whitewater rafting trip, and 2023-2024 ski trips. You can make some plans to hike or bike with other members, too!

Park in the paid lot, but 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. 

Mountain Biking Thursdays
May 11th-September 28th

Have fun and enjoy a mountain biking workout at the Whitewater Center. All levels welcome! We'll ride the trails every Thursday (weather permitting) beginning May 11th through September for about 90 minutes. You can also join us for a beer after the ride.

Lake Norman Brewery
Friday, May 19th

Love live music? Come hang out with us at Lake Norman Brewery and enjoy rock covers from the 60s and beyond! You're welcome to bring your own food or order from the Sandwich Express food truck. 

Kayaking & Spider Lilies

Saturday, June 3rd

Join us for a beautiful kayaking experience through the largest colony of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, South Carolina! We'll enjoy a leisurely paddle and stop for lunch on the banks.

Whitewater Center River Jam

Friday, June 9th

Join us for an evening of outdoor live music at the Whitewater Center River Jam! You'll experience a mix of folk and traditional world music from the Asheville band, Life Like Water. 

Whitewater Rafting Trip
August 4th-6th

2023 & 2024 Ski Trips

Enjoy friendly competition? Consider racing with us in the Crescent Ski Council Racing Series against our 18 sister clubs next season. We welcome all ages and experience levels, including new skiers and snowboarders. 

Have other questions about our race team? Email our Race Director, Greg Brentrup at greg.brentrup@gmail.com or contact our Assistant Race Director, John Gardner at jrgart49@gmail.com. They'd love to hear from you!

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A Word From Our President

Hello Skiers, Snowboarders, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers!

Our Western trips ended with a bang with our Banff, Alberta BC trip returning on March 18th. Be sure to check out the beautiful pictures on our Facebook page. It has been an incredible season with record snowfall, and it’s still snowing! Many Western resorts have extended their seasons, so there’s still time to sneak in another trip—especially if you have an Ikon or Epic Season Pass! Join our Facebook and Meetup groups if you plan a trip and want other members to join you.

Our next club meeting is an important one since we're holding club officer elections. We need a quorum to finalize the vote, so please try your best to make it on April 12th. We hope to see you at the meeting and our other April activities!  

~ Tom Grayson, Club President

Happy Hour & Club Meeting

Wednesday, April 12th

Meet us at the bar at Sugar Creek Brewing at 5:30 pm for drinks before we start our club meeting in the event room at 6:30 pm. There will be a cash bar and light appetizers.

We're holding Club Officer Elections and need members to vote so we meet quorum, so please attend if you can! Trip leaders will recap our 2023 trips and give an early preview of trips to ACE Resorts for whitewater rafting, Aspen Snowmass, Beaver Creek/Vail, and Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe. We’ll discuss our April 29th Queen’s Cup event, and it’s the perfect opportunity to make some hiking or mountain biking plans, too!

You’ll need to park in the paid lot, but 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.

 

Enjoy the Queen’s Cup With Us

We're excited to watch the Queen’s Cup with one of the best views at the track! Spots at our Heart Break Hill VIP tent are sold out, but you can register for the waitlist in case people cancel.

Ikon and Epic Season Passes

Get the best prices on Ikon and Epic season passes as a Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club Member so you can ski or snowboard all season!

2023-2024 Ski Trips

Stay tuned for more details on our 2024 Club Ski Trips! We’re planning three so far and more are being considered. Registration opens June 1st. 

Registration for 2023 and 2024 Crescent Ski Club Trips opens June 15th.

Interested in Serving on the Board or Volunteering for a Committee?

All of our current officers are running for another term with the new season beginning June 1st, but you’re welcome to run for a position, too. Nominations of current members (in good standing) for club officer positions are due by April 5th to Mary Christianson at mary@christiansondesign.com. We cannot accept write-in candidates during voting at our club meeting on April 12th.

We still need members to serve on our Social Committee, Events Committee, and Trips Committee. Email Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com for more information on our social and events committees. Contact Jace at jgates@certapro.com if you’re interested in helping out with trips.

Whitewater Film Series

The Whitewater Center is hosting an outdoor film series in April. These aren’t club hosted events, but we're passing along the details in case you’re interested in attending on your own.