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Slopes & Trails September 2015 www.buckridgeskiclub.org U P C O M I N G P R O G R A M S C L U B N E W S & N O T E S Mark your calendar for our regular program meeting dates.

Hope you can make it as we reconnect with old friends, meet some new ones and talk about our upcoming ski season. October 14: Ed Sobolewski will talk about his trip to Nepal.

1 Slopes & Trails September U P C O M I N G P R O G R A M S C L U B N E W S & N O T E S Mark your calendar for our regular program meeting dates. It's always the second Wednesday of the month at 8 pm. September 9th: Our first meeting of the year. Hope you can make it as we reconnect with old friends, meet some new ones and talk about our upcoming ski season. October 14: Ed Sobolewski will talk about his trip to Nepal. We are all happy to have him back since he was hiking Mt. Everest at the time of the earthquake. This should be quite a show! November 11: Wine-tasting as we raise a glass to our Vets on this Veterans Day. Dave Singer will describe the wines we are tasting. Bring a bottle of your favorite! December 9: Our annual Holiday Social and Wick's Fashion Show. BYOB and a little dessert to share. Payment due by Dec 2; more info on p Send any ideas for programs to MaryAnn Thomas (mathomas476@gmail.com) Renew Your Membership! It that time of year again - time to renew your membership! A renewal mailing has been sent out, and you can find renewal forms both on the website and on page 9 of the newsletter if you misplaced yours! Get it in early to take advantage of the early bird discount! Keep in Touch! Staying informed of club activities seems harder than ever these days. Time was when the newsletter was all there was, and it always came by good ol US Mail. With all the choices today it seems harder than ever! Here s some options for keeping up: Facebook: You must have an account with Facebook. A good place to post last minute trip requests or get condition reports. Many ski areas also make special deals available here. Buck Ridge web site: No account required! The information may not be the most current, but it is good for finding the current newsletter and trip application forms for downloading as well as general club info. Yahoo news group (list serv): //groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/buckridge/info Again, you must sign up for this service (using an address) and it is only available to members. With the rise of Facebook it may not be the most current, but members who sign up will be the first to be notified when a newsletter is available and will have access to an archive of past newsletters. Instructions for signing up may be found here: Good ol We do attempt to maintain a current list for group mailings, but with changing addresses and server limita- (Continued on page 5)

2 Slopes & Trails Page 2 NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Deadline for articles for the Slopes and Trails is the 15 th of the month. Send submissions to: Mike Fernandez 1118 Kings Highway Swedesboro, NJ Phone: amf.snj@gmail.com For a paper copy of the newsletter, please call or to be placed on the mailing list, or download from the web site. OFFICERS OF THE BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB President Dan Aronson d.l.aronson@att.net Vice-Pres John Theodore johntheo9@yahoo.com Secretary Pat Beccia beccia2@verizon.net Treasurer Linda Bailey lbailey1@verizon.net COMMITTEE CHAIRS Activity Treas. Dave Singer dsinger26@gmail.com Biking Dan Aronson d.l.aronson@att.net Paddling Mike Fernandez amf.snj@gmail.com Hiking Mel Stiles melstiles435@comcast.net Lodge Mike Fernandez amf.snj@gmail.com Programs MaryAnn Thomas mathomas476@gmail.com Skiing Dan Aronson d.l.aronson@att.net EPSC Rep. Dan Aronson d.l.aronson@att.net WOODBRIDGE LODGE Lodge Reservation Chair Lydia Hill, 1701 School House Lane, Ambler, PA Ph: / brsc_lodge_lmh@comcast.net Lodge Telephone Number Only if you have been repeatedly unsuccessful contacting the reservation chair, or have a problem opening the lodge door, should you contact the following people: Mike Fernandez / Darcy Canu ( ) M E M B E R S H I P BRSC is an outdoor club for people of all ages who enjoy companionship in outdoor activities. For a membership application and procedures for joining, visit our website ( or contact: Linda Bailey, Membership Chair Ph: / lbailey1@verizon.net C H A N G E OF ADDRESS If you are moving or changing your address and want to keep Slopes & Trails in your mailbox or inbox, please notify Mike Fernandez or Linda Bailey using contact information on this page. REGULAR MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 8 pm AT SPRING VALLEY HALL (former Springfield Masonic Hall) on RT 420, SPRINGFIELD (DELAWARE CO.) PA. NO MEETING IN JUNE, JULY, OR AUGUST.

3 Slopes & Trails Page 3 A C T I V I T I E S & T R I P S SKIING Welcome to a new ski season! Our ski schedule may be found on page 8. We have one general trip to the Woodbridge Lodge in Vermont scheduled each month, in addition to special interest (family and paddler s weekend) trips. The lodge is available to all members and guests at other times. If you have never been to the lodge, sign up for one of the planned trips so you will feel comfortable going up with your own group! Our week-long trip this year will be a return to Jay Peak from March 6 thru March 12. Join us as we take AMTRAK s Vermonter from 30th Street Station to St Albans, VT where the folks from Jay will pick us up and shuttle us to the mountain. If you ve never done it, you will find the ski train a very relaxing way to travel! Details and sign up on page 7. For folks looking to travel west, the EPSC Winter Carnival will be held Jan 16 thru 23 at Big Sky, Montana. Big Sky is one of the premier resorts in North America. If you are interested in experiencing one of the best big mountain resorts, you can join the EPSC Melting Pot trip - see the flyer at: Carnival_2016_at_Big_Sky_-_EPSC_Melting_Pot_Trip_Package.pdf or check our trips that may be available through participating EPSC ski clubs. EPSC NEWS Sunday, November 8 - save the date for the annual Philadelphia Ski + Snowboard Expo and Auction from 2 to 5 pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. This annual event kicks off the winter season with representatives from many of North America s top winter destination resorts and day areas represented at the show! The event is free and open to the public to provide an up close and personal look at resort properties, apparel and accessories, equipment, retailers and services, as well as a chance to meet other regional ski/snowboard club. A special highlight of the show is the annual auction and fundraiser for the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council (EPSC). Join us and get your bid in on tons of cool items - from unique vacation packages to lift tickets available during Live and Silent auctions held throughout the day. Plus many door prizes! Ample free parking at the hotel. Council Appreciation Days: Stay tuned for future announcements of special Council Appreciation Days for deep discounts on lift tickets at northeast area ski resorts. All appreciation days require you to present your club HIKING 2015 FALL SHORT HIKE SCHEDULE The meeting place is at Granite Run Mall, Route 1 entrance traffic light, next to the McDonalds Restaurant. Drive in the entrance street and park on the back side of the curb in the mall lot. Meeting time is 9:15 to arrange car pools and parking, leaving promptly at 9:30am. Please bring lunch, dress in layers w/small back pack and $ for driver(s). Please call or text leader prior to hike, either the night before or day of hike, before 8:45am. This is a big help to arrange carpools, communicate weather cancellations, and if it is more convenient to meet at a trailhead. Hikes are approximately 5-7 miles and easy to moderate in difficulty. Consider wearing comfortable hiking shoes and bringing extra shoes since some hikes can be muddy (many trails are also used for horseback riding and dog walking!). Note: hikes in RED and underlined will need sub leader. Questions? Mel Stiles phone: melstiles435@comcast.net. September 10 Wenonah Woods & Tea House (NJ) September 17 French Creek SP (Hopewell Furnace option) PA September 24 Wissahickon w/valley green Lunch (PA) October 1 No hike today October 8 Historic Smithville Park (NJ) October 15 Wolf s Hollow Co. Park (Chester Co, PA) October 22 Bonner Park (PA) October 29 Stroud Preserve (Natural Lands Trust on Brandywine) November 5 Brandywine Creek SP November 12 Ridley Creek SP November 19 Maurice River Bluffs (NJ) November 25 (Wed) Woodlawn Trust (PA & DE) PADDLING Saturday, October 3 Join King of Prussia Ski Club for a day of Paddling in the Pines, beginning at 10 AM. For more details and where to meet contact Cort Wizorek at Cortwizorek30@gmail.com. Rental canoes are available through Micks Canoe Rentals. (mickscanoerental.com). (Continued on page 5)

place: Spring Valley Banquet and Meeting Facilities Woodland Ave (Rt 420) & Spring Valley Road, Springfield, PA 19064 GPS address: 400 West Woodland Ave, Springfield 19064 COST: $10 per person Hors d

4 Slopes & Trails Page 4 SAVE THE DATE! BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB HOLIDAY SOCIAL and WICK S FASHION SHOW Join us for our annual Holiday Social and Fashion Show Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 pm The festivities will be held in the usual meeting place: Spring Valley Banquet and Meeting Facilities Woodland Ave (Rt 420) & Spring Valley Road, Springfield, PA GPS address: 400 West Woodland Ave, Springfield COST: $10 per person Hors d oeuvres will be served. BYOB and some dessert to share (if you wish). Please REPLY NLT Monday, December 2nd. Yes I will be attending the Holiday Social. I ve included $10 per person with check made out to Buck Ridge Ski Club. PLEASE REPLY NLT 12/2/2015 Name # attending Send to Mary Ann Thomas, 1805 Westfield Court, Newtown Square, PA Questions? Contact MaryAnn Thomas at matskistuff@gmail.com or Mary Ann Popma at mapopma@verizon.net In Memoriam... Mark Fawcett passed away peacefully on August 16, Mark was a key figure in Buck Ridge as both a member and a past president of the club. He helped design gate configurations at the Brandywine slalom race courses and went on to compete in international canoe competitions with his wife Gay, a fellow buck ridge member, and Dick Shipley, also a Buck Ridge member. Mark, Gay, and Dick were members of the US National Whitewater Team and competed in three world championships. Mark and Gay earned a bronze medal in the Shown left to right:?, Dick Schuhart, Bob Depaol, Mark Fawcett, Winnie Rumble, Fletcher MacNeil,? 1960 World Championships. In addition to canoeing, Mark volunteered as a US swimming official for twenty years, officiating at national competitions. Mark was an active skier, joining other Buck Ridge members skiing at Elk Mountain, Vermont, and out west. Mark was generous with his time and expertise in so many activities whether it be manufacturing kayaks, helping Buck Ridge juniors refurbish a sailboat, or designing slalom courses. Both Gay and Mark remained active in Buck Ridge until they moved to Bremerton, Washington in He is survived by his wife Gay of 46 years and his daughters Kim and Susan. - Nancy W Beard

Page 5 Club News & Notes (Continued from page 1) tions on bulk emails it is not always reliable. Make sure to keep us informed of any email address changes, and that you have buckridgeskiclub@gmail.

Do NOT send emails of a general nature to this address as it is not routinely monitored use the appropriate officer or committee chair from the page 2 masthead to contact the club.

Club members will be eligible for discounts on outdoor gear and apparel.

5 Page 5 Club News & Notes (Continued from page 1) tions on bulk s it is not always reliable. Make sure to keep us informed of any address changes, and that you have buckridgeskiclub@gmail.com flagged as a safe sender to avoid having any group s sent to your spam bin. Do NOT send s of a general nature to this address as it is not routinely monitored use the appropriate officer or committee chair from the page 2 masthead to contact the club. EMS and Buck Ridge a new member benefit! Buck Ridge is also partnering with Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) to promote an active outdoor community in the area. Club members will be eligible for discounts on outdoor gear and apparel. EMS, which is headquartered in New England, carries a wide selection of the apparel, outerwear, footwear and gear we all use for our daily adventures! EMS will be kicking off this partnership at their Exton store with a First Tracks Private Sale EXCLUSIVELY for members of Buck Ridge Ski Club and selected other groups in the area, on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 6 9 pm. The EMS Exton Eastern Mountain Sports Exton Store is located at: 289 Main Street, Exton (off Route 100 just north of the Route 30 Exton Bypass). During the Private Sale, we will all be treated to a special offer of 20% off anything in the store. EMS may also have a couple gear vendors on site doing clinics, and store guides will help with personalized pack and boot-fitting. This will be an incredible way to gear up for the fall season, while checking out the cool new arrivals! Plus, it will be fun for us all to get together for some social-shopping! Please RSVP to buckridgeskiclub@gmail.com so we know how many to expect and can help EMS plan logistics. L O D G E U P D A T E Slopes & Trails EPSC News (Continued from page 3) membership card with EPSC sticker along with photo ID. As of now we have Council Appreciation Days posted for the following areas, with more to come: Whiteface Mountain: December 6 & 7, 2015; January 8, 2016; February 1, 2016; March 6 & 7, 2016; and March 31 & April 1, Lift tickets are $42. Stow Resort: December 4-6, 2015; January 6-8, 2016; February 5-7, 2016; March 18-20, 2016; & April 8-10, Stowe requires participants to purchase ($5 fee) or present an Evolution Stowe Card. The card is specific to the holder and uses RFID technology for hands-free access to lifts. It replaces the traditional lift ticket and can be reloaded for future visits to Stowe. Lift tickets are $45 per day. Look for more announcements, as well as the EPSC discount voucher purchase program, here or on the EPSC web site. Fall in the air means its time to schedule our work party at the Woodbridge Lodge to get it in shape for the coming ski season. We have tentatively scheduled the first weekend in November (the 7th and 8th) for the work party. The usual maintenance chores will need to be done (cleaning, laundering bedding, checking lights, grounds maintenance, etc). In addition we will be working to re-fit some doors and caulk some cracks that may be letting in cold air. If you are interested in attending please contact lodge chair Mike Fernandez (see masthead on page 2 for phone and contact info). Also remember if you are a regular lodge user to check off the lodge privilege add-on to your membership renewal. You will pay for it with your first week-end stay, and help support the lodge as well. As we did last year, we will also be extending the lodge privilege to EPSC member clubs that maintain reciprocity with other EPSC clubs. If you have a friend in another club who you think would enjoy the rustic accommodations at the Lodge, encourage them to get in contact with us! Think snow!!

6 Slopes & Trails Page 6 B u c k R i d g e S k i C l u b Membership Renewal Form For renewing members only, not for new applicants. The bylaws of BRSC provide for a fiscal year renewal of dues by October 3l st. If you renew by September 30 th, you qualify for an Early Bird Special. Renewal is at the regular rate between October 1 st and October 31 st. After November 30, dues are delinquent and membership is terminated. Delinquent members have one year from November 30 for reinstatement by adding a $4.00 reinstatement fee along with the regular renewal rate. NOTE:The deadline for renewal in order for your name to be printed in the membership directory is October 31 st.you will not be listed in the directory if dues are not paid by that date. NAME: SPOUSE NAME (if family membership) ADDRESS: CHILDREN (if family membership - include year of birth): PHONE (H) (W) (C) INTERESTS (Check boxes): Ski XC Ski Paddle Hike Sail Bike Other Membership Category: P l e a s e c h e c k a s a p p r o p r i a t e Individual membership Electronic newsletter access Family membership Electronic newsletter access Optional: Early bird Rate B e f o r e 1 0 / 1 Regular Rate 1 0 / / 3 0 Note: To receive preferred nightly rates($25 vs $35 individual) at the Woodbridge Lodge, you MUST check the appropriate Lodge Privilege box. For electronic newsletter access, please subscribe to the Yahoo list serve for notification or visit the website ( where the newsletter is typically posted by the first week of the month. Instructions on how to sign up for the list serve for notification may also be found on the web site IMPORTANT All adult members (including spouse for family membership) are required to sign the following liability release. In consideration of the benefits derived by me from membership in the Buck Ridge Ski Club and the use of its facilities, I release said club and its members from all responsibility on account of personal injury to me or my minor children or of damage to my personal property which may occur by reason of my/our participating in the activities of the club. Date Signature Reinstatement Rate A f t e r 1 1 / 3 0 $20.00 $25.00 $29.00 $25.00 $30.00 $34.00 Lodge Privileges -Individual $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Lodge Privileges - Family $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Newsletter via US Mail $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Total of checked boxes: Spouse Mail completed form with your check (your cancelled check is your receipt)payable to: Buck Ridge Ski Club, c/o Linda Bailey, 1100 Cobbs St., Drexel Hill, PA NOTE: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for (please check): New membership card BRSC decal (or you may pick them up at a meeting)

Page 7 Get on the Ski Train with Buck Ridge Ski Club to Jay Peak, Vermont Slopes & Trails Join Buck Ridge Ski Club as we revive our tradition and ride the rails to Jay Peak Ski Resort Sunday March 6

Peak. Six nights lodging at the Stateside Hotel Five day lift ticket Five meal vouchers good for dinner at any of Jay Peak s four restaurants Welcome party Extras: Add 5-day lesson package for $75

7 Page 7 Get on the Ski Train with Buck Ridge Ski Club to Jay Peak, Vermont Slopes & Trails Join Buck Ridge Ski Club as we revive our tradition and ride the rails to Jay Peak Ski Resort Sunday March 6 - Saturday March 12, 2016 Price: $950 pp Trip Includes: Round trip transportation via AMTRAK between 30 th Street Station in Philadelphia and St Albans, Vermont with shuttle bus transportation to Jay Peak. Six nights lodging at the Stateside Hotel Five day lift ticket Five meal vouchers good for dinner at any of Jay Peak s four restaurants Welcome party Extras: Add 5-day lesson package for $75 Add Splash Park for $62 (or purchase at daily rate on site) Why Jay Peak? With over 2000 of vertical, the most snow in New England, and legendary glades, it s hard to go wrong at Jay Peak! The re-developed base area sets new standards in lodging and dining options, and the massive Pump House splash park is justifiably popular! Riding the rails is the way to get there no baggage surcharges, no traffic, you can stroll about the train at your leisure, and play cards in the club car... Deadline and Refunds: Reservations and / or refund requests must be made by December 15, Refunds after 1/1/2016 will be done only if a replacement can be found, and may incur cancellation charges. Payment Schedule: $325 by 9/15/15; $325 by 11/1/15; final payment of $300 or balance due by 12/15/2015. Reservations & Questions: Send reservation form to Michael Fernandez, 1118 Kings Highway, Swedesboro NJ 08085; phone or amf.snj@gmail.com with any questions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RESERVATION FORM JAY PEAK, VERMONT Sunday March 6 Saturday March Complete this form (one per person) and return with your payment and a completed release form (found on bottom of ski schedule). Please make checks payable to Buck Ridge Ski Club and send to Michael Fernandez, 1118 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro NJ Full Name (as appears on government issued ID): Home Address: Date of Birth: Telephone: Roommate Request: Base Price: $ Adjustments: $ Total Cost: $ First Deposit: $325 Options (check as appropriate and adjust total amount due): 5-day Lesson Package: +$75 Splash Park package (5 day): +$62 No Rail: -$125

8 Slopes & Trails Page 8 Dec Fri-Sun Jan Fri-Sun Jan Sat-Sat Jan 31-Feb 5 Sun-Fri Feb Fri-Sun Feb24-28 Wed-Sun Mar 6-12 Sun-Sat Mar Fri-Sun BUCK RIDGE SKI CLUB SCHEDULE Ski Chair: Dan Aronson * DEPOSITS DATE TRIP NAME LOCATION LEADER MEMBERS GUESTS Hunt for Snow I Cross Country Weekend EPSC Winter Carnival (EPSC Melting Pot) Vermont Mid Week Ramble Paddlers Weekend Family Weekend Jay Peak Ski Resort Vermont Lodge Vermont Lodge Big Sky, MT Mike Fernandez Mike Fernandez Dave Schoneker DSchoneker@aol.com $50 $70 $50 $70 $1949 Vermont Lodge TBA $125 $175 Vermont Lodge Vermont Lodge Jay Peak, VT Peggy Bradley tiptop2@comcast.net Cheryl Amey Mike Fernandez $50 $70 $100 $140 See Flyer - $950 p/p Hunt for Snow II Vermont Lodge TBA $50 $70 Woodbridge Lodge Season * Member s Rate $ Per Night * Guest s Rate $ Per Night To sign up for ski trips, please send a (signed) release form to the trip leader along with your registration form and deposit for each Buck Ridge ski trip. * NOTE: Above deposits are based on the lodge fee times the maximum number of days in the trip. Please adjust deposit to account for the number nights that you will be staying. There is no deposit required for children six years of age and under, but the trip leader needs to know his/her name. REGISTRATION FORM TRIP NAME: DATE OF TRIP: NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE #: OPTIONAL: Please indicate your roommate preference(s): RELEASE FORM In consideration of the benefits derived by me from membership in the Buck Ridge Ski Club and the use of its facilities, I release said club and its members from all responsibility on account of personal injury to me or my minor children, or damage to my personal property which may occur by reason of my/our participation in the activities of the club. SIGNATURE(S): DATE: SPOUSE (or Guardian) SIGNATURE:

9 Page 9 Slopes & Trails WOODBRIDGE LODGE RESERVATION FORM Note: Ski season reservations may only be made after October 1. USAGE RATES (effective 11/1/2014) Season Nov 1 Apr 30 May 1 Oct 31 Members with Lodge Privilege $25.00 $15.00 Regular Members & Guests $35.00 $25.00 Rates are the same on weekends and weekdays. Children 6 and under are free. A family of three or more with Lodge Privileges pays a maximum of $75 per night, but all family members must be listed.. Member s Name Date: (nights) COST TOTAL: GUESTS are welcome when accompanied by a member. Maximum three (3) guests per member. Guest s Name Accompanying Member Dates: (nights) COST Name, phone number, or where you can be reached: TOTAL: Make checks payable to BRSC LODGE. Mail reservation form and payment to: Lydia Hill, 1701 School House Lane, Ambler, PA Upon receipt of payment Lydia will issue you the access code and instruction sheet for opening the Lodge. Only if you have trouble unlocking the door should you call Mike Fernandez ( ) Any questions, Lydia at: brsc_lodge_lmh@comcast.net RESERVATIONS will be CONFIRMED after payment In full is received. PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR ALL RESERVATION REQUESTS

10 Slopes & Trails Page 10 In this issue: Club New & Notes - p. 1 Upcoming Meetings - Keeping in Touch - Eastern Mountain Sports Activities & Trips - p. 3 Skiing, Hiking, n Paddling EPSC Ski & Snowboard Expo Holiday Social - p. 4 Mark Fawcett Memoriam - p. 4 Lodge Update / Fall Work Party - p. 5 Jay Peak - p. 7 Ski Schedule - p. 8 Falling towards Fall! Buck Ridge Ski Club c/o M Fernandez 1118 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ This space for postage

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