~ Tom Grayson, Club President
Happy Hour, Club Meeting & Yoga Class at Sugar Creek Brewing
Monday, February 12th
Come hang out with Charlotte skiers and snowboarders at Sugar Creek Brewing on Monday, February 12th. Meet us at the bar at 5:30 pm for happy hour or join us in the event room at 6:30 pm for our club meeting. Janet Barnes is teaching yoga movements for an après ski or evening wind down around 8:00 pm.
RSVP for 5:30 PM Happy Hour
RSVP for 6:30 PM Club Meeting and 8:00 PM Yoga Class
Racing & Discounted Lift Tickets
Want to make the slopes more exciting? Join our race team – or come up on race weekends to cheer on the racers and take advantage of discounted lift tickets! All ages and experience levels are welcome. We’re racing at Beech Mountain this weekend, but registration closed on Sunday.
There’s still time to register as racer or non-racer at the February 10th & 11th Sugar Mountain races and February 24th & 25th Appalachian Ski Mountain races. Registration opens two weeks before the race and closes the Sunday before each race.
More Information on Races
Sugar Mountain Feb 10th & 11th Races (Register Now-Feb 4th)
App Ski Mountain Races Feb 24th & 25th (Register Feb 10th-18th)
Email our Race Director, Greg Brentrup at greg.brentrup@gmail.com or our Assistant Race Director, John Gardner at jrgart49@gmail.com with any questions.
CSC Spring Convention
April 25th-28th
Don’t miss your chance to recharge by the ocean and explore the Myrtle Beach grand strand! Book your ocean-view condo for two, three, or four days for the April 25th to 28th Crescent Ski Council Spring Convention. Connect with other ski club members and enjoy some beachside fun at Kingston Plantation.
Registration is only open until February 14th, so reserve your spot soon!
Get More Details & Register by February 14th
Western Ski Trips
Eighteen club members enjoyed the Taos snow with the Crescent Ski Council. Our Telluride trip included nearly fifty members! Now, we’re headed to Aspen Snowmass on Saturday and Beaver Creek on February 24th.
Our final club trip of the season to Heavenly in Lake Tahoe has one opening left for a single female.
Get More Details & Register for Heavenly
Crescent Ski Council Iceland Trip
10-Day Iceland Tour
May 19-28, 2024
Explore the land of fire and ice during a 10-day Iceland tour. The $4,898 base package covers lodging, airfare, ground transportation, and fourteen meals.
Get More Details & Register
Food Drives
We are collecting canned goods for Cooperative Christian Ministry’s food relief programs at club meetings and local events. They have specifically requested these high-need items:
15 oz no salt added canned beans and vegetables
15 oz no sugar added canned fruit
5 oz canned tuna in water
Donate 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!
Elected Board Positions and Volunteer Opportunities
Want to be more involved with the club in 2024? Consider running for a board position during our April elections or volunteer to help us plan events and trips. Elected board positions include president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. There are also opportunities to help out here and there or to assist the board with an eye on running in future years.
More About How CSSC Runs and How You Can Run
We appreciate the nomination committee volunteers. Please contact one of them to learn more or discuss opportunities. They invite you to share your vision for the club and any special talents or expertise.
Jane Bycroft: 704-609-7151
Dale Chinault: 704-995-7218
Mary Christianson: 734-761-5734
Renee Phillips: 704-562-4720
Alisa Weber: 704-685-0780
Renew Your Membership
Renew your membership or join our club so you can enjoy all the perks of membership:
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Meeting other people who love adventure and being active outdoors
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Local events, like happy hours, hiking, kayaking, and biking
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Discounts on Western trips, lift tickets, and local ski shop gear
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Making fun memories on the slopes together
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Racing in the Crescent Ski Council race series
