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• SWC Annual Picnic 2025

  • When
    6 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Thacher State Park, Horseshoe 2 Pavilion, 67 Hailes Cave Road
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  • Registered
    23 registrants

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  Announcing Annual SWC Picnic and Quarterly Meeting, 9/6/2025!

  
  

  SWC is pleased to announce our member picnic to be held at Thacher State Park on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at the Horseshoe 2 Pavilion.  The club will supply hamburgers, hot dogs and fixins' for the event.  Please bring a dish to share, and BYOD (bring your own drinks).  There will be lots of seating at the pavilion, but you might consider bringing lawn chairs.  We plan to eat between Noon and 1 PM.  This gathering will also be the SWC Quarterly Members meeting.

  Horseshoe 2 Pavilion features access to a playground, ball field, horseshoe pits,  a children's mini zip line,  and of course nature trails (see attached Map).  You are also welcome to bring any lawn games you might like to play.  We are planning a group hike on the Long Path from the Thacher Visitor Center (830 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville) at 9 AM.  We are also looking for volunteers to help with e.g. setup, cleanup, activities, etc.  Please email us here if you would like to help.

  Note:  There is a $6 entrance fee per car to the park.  

  Please check the DIRECTIONS attached to this event invitation, or check online here.  Horseshoe 2 Pavilion is located closer to the old entrance gate, so please use the GPS address given below.

  

  This event will be held at Thacher State Park, Horseshoe 2 Pavilion from 9 AM to 4 PM.

  GPS Address:

  Horseshoe 2 Pavilion

  67 Hailes Cave Road

  Voorheesville, NY 12186

  
  

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• ESCV Oktoberfest Picnic

  • When
    4 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton NY

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  Join ESCV for the annual Oktoberfest picnic and walk at Grafton Lakes State Park, Saturday October 4, chaired by Sue Grey.

  
  

  Hot dogs, Knockwurst and Bratwurst will again be served along with rolls, water and condiments.  The cost remain $6 per person. Please bring your favorite dish to share with everyone!

  Make your check payable to ESCV, and please mail by September 29 to:

  Sue Grey,  134 Acorn Drive,  Glenville, NY 12302

  
  

  In order to ensure a good selection of sides available for everyone, we ask that you let us know what type of dish you will be bringing.  As always, sauerkraut is a favorite.  If we are lacking in any group, we will contact people for needed contributions.

  Remember...mail your payment by September 29!

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• Fall 2025 Work Weekend

  • Start
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    19 Oct 2025
  • Location
    TBD

  SAVE THE DATE - Fall Work Weekend

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• SWC @ ADK Fall Expo

  • Start
    1 Nov 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    2 Nov 2025
  • Location
    Saratoga Springs City Center

  TENTATIVE DATE - Booth at Fall Expo

  
  

  
  

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• SWC Holiday Party

  • When
    5 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Clifton Park

  TENTATIVE DATE - Holiday Party

  
  

  
  

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• SWC Early Season Ski Clinic @ Stowe 2025

  • Start
    12 Dec 2025
  • End
    14 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Stowe Ski Area, Stowe VT
  • Spaces left
    19
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Go Stowe !

  
  

  SWC is pleased announce our plan to host the 2025 Early Season Ski Clinic (formerly known as Bomber's) at Stowe Mountain Resort.  This year we are asking you to make a commitment with a refundable deposit.  The reason for this early commitment is a recent change in lesson pricing and reservation policy by Vail Resorts, parent company of Stowe Mountain Resort.

  We are also narrowing the Clinic to Saturday and Sunday to make it more accessible to skiers with weekday work commitments. The plan is to offer full-day lessons both days for a minimum of four groups of no more than nine skiers each. Availability of snowboard lessons will depend upon sufficient demand.

  When and Where: Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14, 2025 Stowe, VT area

  Who?  The Clinic is sponsored by the Schenectady Wintersports Club (SWC)

  in conjunction with the Stowe Mountain Resort Ski School. Lessons will be available for skiers (and snowboarders depending upon sufficient demand), with a maximum student to instructor ratio of 9 to 1.  Our group planning may allow us to add a "Never-Ever/ Beginner" level instruction group if there is sufficient demand.

  What's the Plan? Kick off the weekend Friday Night with a Welcome Party mixer at the SWC Clubhouse in Waterbury Center.

  Where will we stay? Clinic lodging will be available at the SWC Clubhouse in Waterbury Center.  Non-members will receive a free one year membership in SWC which includes access to the SWC Clubhouse for the 2025-2026 ski season.  Lodging at the Clubhouse will be $40 per person per night. This includes the Friday party, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday as well as Saturday night dinner.  Children 17 and under stay for free in the same room with their parents.  More details on lodging and meals will be sent once we have confirmed all attendees.

  Registration:  Complete your form for the clinic through this announcement using the Register button. We are asking everyone who is interested to sign up and pay a refundable deposit.

  How Much:  Pricing for the lessons will be based on the number of participants in each lesson grouping.  Our best estimate for two full day lessons will cost approximately $445-495 per person. That is for the entire weekend, not per day!  If you have priced lessons recently,  you know what a bargain that is, especially given the quality of the instruction at Stowe Mountain Resort. Once the number of attendees is known, we will publish the exact cost of the lessons. 

  For questions, please contact Bryant George or call 475-209-5592.

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• SWC @ Sunday River 2026

  • Start
    4 Jan 2026
  • End
    9 Jan 2026
  • Location
    Sunday River, Maine

  
  

  
  

  SWC members, join for a fun drive-up trip to Sunday River, Maine with accommodation at The Grand Summit Hotel ! This location has all the amenities of a full-service hotel and is right by the slopes. It's just minutes from the resort center and all activities, with ski-in/ski-out access to beginner terrain, making it perfect for everyone! 

  Lodging includes 5 nights accommodation at the hotel for the low price of $575 per person, double occupancy.

  Sunday River is an Ikon mountain, but if you do not have a pass, there is an option for discounted tickets through Sports America, our tour operator.

  Space is limited so register HERE today! Questions?  Please contact Rick at 518-337-6188.  Not an SWC member? Join HERE.

  Current pricing for Discounted ski tickets as of 8/1/2025:

  2 Day Adult - $173

  2 Day Senior - $133

   

  3 Day Adult - $261

  3 Day Senior - $195

   

  4 Day Adult - $323

  4 Day Senior - $248

   

  5 Day Adult - $376

  5 Day Senior - $291

  
  

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• SWC @ Telluride 2026

  • Start
    31 Jan 2026
  • End
    7 Feb 2026
  • Location
    Telluride CO

  
  

     

  PACKAGE PRICE:  $2,261

  LODGING: 7 nights at Mountain Lodge, 2 bedroom suites, 4 guests - Ski in/ ski out

  AIRFARE: United Airlines, from Albany connecting through Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport

  SKI PASSES: Not included in the package.  Discounted EPIC tickets are available if you do not have a yearly pass.  Purchase these separately online NOW while they are available.

  Telluride Ski Resort offers over 2,000 skiable acres and 4,400 feet of vertical, with terrain for all levels — from gentle groomers to expert chutes. Despite its size and variety, it rarely feels crowded because of its remote location and limited lift lines. The setting is a dramatic box canyon surrounded by 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks. The views from the top of the mountain are some of the most stunning in North America.

  The town of Telluride is a National Historic Landmark, full of Old West charm, with no chain stores and a walkable layout. The free gondola connects it to Mountain Village, offering a unique and scenic commute. You’ll see all types of people It feels like a real community, not just a resort town.

  Thanks to its high elevation and dry Colorado air, Telluride gets over 300 inches of snow annually — and it’s often light, fluffy powder that skiers dream of. Storms stick to the San Juans and reward those who make the journey.

  Beginners can enjoy wide-open, scenic runs, while advanced skiers have access to challenging terrain like Revelation Bowl, Gold Hill, and hike-to terrain like Palmyra Peak. It’s a true playground for every level.

  ..Just people who love the mountains!

  For more information, please contact Rick or at 518-337-6188.

  (FYI - We are still seeking a new trip leader for this adventure)!!

  
  

  
  

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• SWC @ Chamonix

  • When
    27 Feb 2026
  • Location
    Chamonix France
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  • Registered
    32 registrants

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  Chamonix, French Alps!

  February 27 thru March 7, 2026

  
  

                                  

  Skiing, Snowboarding, Adventuring in the French Alps! Price $3,455

  In order to reserve rooms for the hotel, SWC needs a $200 commitment deposit by May 23, 2025.

  Please visit the Chamonix trip page for all details.

  We are advertising the trip well in advance and asking for sign up because there is a large penalty for the lodging if we do not meet our person count.

  
  

  This is the commitment form to sign up for the trip with a $200 deposit per person.  Sign up by May 23, 2025, space limited to 32 persons.  We are sending this to you now because If paying by check, please make Rick aware using the link below.

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Rick Cobello put "CHAMONIX" in the subject line.

  
  

  NOTE: Credit card payments will be charged a 3% convenience fee.  Check payments can be mailed to SWC, P.O. Box 2072, Wilton, NY 12831

  
  

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• Family Ski Meisters @ Andorra

  • Start
    6 Mar 2026
  • End
    17 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Andorra, Spain

  
  

  Exciting Opportunity! 

  Skiing and duty free shopping in Andorra, Spain with a side trip to Barcelona from our partner ski group, Family Ski Meisters!

  Overview:

  • Air included - Includes tips for all charter bus transportation
  • 7 nights stay at the Sports Hotel Village (4-star hotel): ski-in/ ski-out, restaurant/spa/ski rental/Gondola are located inside the hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner are included daily - this is a great benefit!
  • Barcelona extension for 3 nights:
  • Staying at the Hotel Continental located in Las Ramblas, the famous historic district
  • Grandvalira ski areas are under IKON or discounted ski passes are available

  Pricing - $3600 per person, double occupancy
  

  Contact - Kurt Steubing, or text/ call 914-204-0832 for full information

  
  

  
  

  
  

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