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  • July 01, 2023 9:30 AM | Anonymous

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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.



    MEMBERS SUMMER LAKE PARTY
    SATURDAY, JULY 22ND

    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. 

    Registration is also open for Crescent Ski Club Trips.



    Ikon and Epic Season Passes

    Ski and snowboard all season with an Ikon or Epic season pass! Club members receive a discount, and the current rates are lower than group rate lift tickets.



    We Could Use Your Help

    Our club could host more adventures with your assistance as a committee volunteer. Interested in helping out? Email Jace at jgates@certapro.com for more information on our trip committee. Contact Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com to learn more about our social and events committees. 




    Join Our Race Team


    Enjoy friendly competition? Race 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. They'd love for you to be part of the team!

  • June 04, 2023 10:29 AM | Anonymous

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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.

        Steamboat Ski Improvement Camp (Dec 2-9, 2023) - Ikon Resort Pass

        Taos Ski Week (Jan 13-20, 2024) - Ikon Resort Pass


        Ikon and Epic Season Passes

        Ski and snowboard all season with discounted rates on Ikon and Epic season passes as a club member! Epic pass prices increased May 30th, but current rates are still lower than group rate lift tickets. 




          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!


        • May 01, 2023 11:11 AM | Anonymous

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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


          Join us for a weekend of whitewater rafting fun at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia! We have space for 28 people on this river adventure. Your $345 trip fee includes rafting, lodging in a cozy log cabin, a Friday night welcome party, Saturday riverside lunch, and Saturday night cookout.





          Volunteers Needed for Our Social,
          Events, and Trip Committees

          We love hosting events and trips that bring our members together. With your assistance as a committee volunteer, we could organize even more adventures. Interested in learning more and helping out? Email Tom at tom@tomgrayson.com for more information on our social and events committees. Contact Jace at jgates@certapro.com for information on our trip committee.



          Ikon and Epic Season Passes

          Ski and snowboard all season with the best prices on Ikon and Epic season passes as a Charlotte Ski & Snowboard Club Member!




          2023 & 2024 Ski Trips

          Get excited for our 2024 Club Ski Trips! Registration opens June 1st. 

          Telluride (Jan 20-27, 2024) - Epic Pass Resort
          Aspen Snowmass (Feb 3-10, 2024) - Ikon Pass Resort

          Beaver Creek/Vail (Feb 24-Mar 2, 2024) - Epic Pass Resort
          Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe (Mar 16-23, 2024) - Epic Pass Resort


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

          Steamboat Ski Improvement Camp (Dec 2-9, 2023) - Ikon Pass Resort
          Taos Ski Week (Jan 13-20, 2024) - Ikon Pass Resort



            Race With Us Next Season


            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!

            • April 01, 2023 10:05 AM | Anonymous

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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. 

              Aspen Snowmass (Feb 3-10, 2024) - Ikon Full Pass or Base Plus (restrictions)
              Beaver Creek/Vail (Feb 24-Mar 2, 2024) - Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass (restrictions)

              Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe (Mar 16-23, 2024) - Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass (restrictions)


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

                Steamboat Ski Improvement Camp (Dec 2-9, 2023) - Ikon Full Pass or Base Plus (restrictions)
                Taos Ski Week (Jan 13-20, 2024) - Ikon Full Pass or Base Plus (restrictions)



                  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.

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