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.
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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.
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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
Experience incredible Western skiing and snowboarding with us next season at discounted club rates!
Click the images below for more details and registration information.
Renew Your Membership
Don’t forget to renew your membership or you’ll miss out on our club benefits:
- Discounted lift tickets, ski trips, and local ski shop gear
- Exciting regional and Western ski trips
- Meeting other skiers and snowboarders at club events
- Racing in the Crescent Ski Council race series
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
Charlotte Ski & Snowboard club members also get full access to Crescent Ski Club’s trips and camps.
Steamboat Ski Improvement/Race Camp
Steamboat, Colorado (Ikon Resort Pass)
December 2-9, 2023
Enjoy five full days of lessons with some of the best ski instructors in Colorado. All experience levels are welcome, so everyone can take their skiing or riding to the next level.
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.
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
Want to help us plan more adventures and events? Email Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com to learn more about our social and events committees. Contact Jace for more information on our trip committee at jgates@certapro.com.
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.
