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    • 27 Nov 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • Christman Preserve
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    96th ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

    In 1929 the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club (MVHC) began a Thanksgiving Day Breakfast tradition at Walker’s Falls, which continued in 1930 at the Helderhills Lean-to and waterfalls on the Bozen Kill, part of the Christman Preserve.

    This is a free event open to the PUBLIC. Pancakes served at 8:30 AM. Come earlier to enjoy an easy hike in the preserve.


    IN 1930 W.W. CHRISTMAN “THE POET OF THE HELDERBERGS” MET WITH LEADERS OF MVHC, FORGING A COMMITMENT TO PRESERVE CHRISTMAN’S HOLDINGS IN WILLIAMS HOLLOW AS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – A PLACE TO REMAIN “FOREVER WILD”,  DUBBED THE CHRISTMAN PRESERVE.  A DEDICATION PLAQUE TOWARDS THAT END REMAINS IN PLACE ON THE LAWN OF THE CHRISTMAN FARMHOUSE.  MORE RECENTLY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY HAS CARED FOR THE PRESERVE.  MVHC PLANTED 7,000 TREES ON THE PRESERVE IN 1931, NOW TOWERING 50-75 FEET PROVIDING AN ENJOYABLE NATURAL HABITAT.

    CLEAN AIR, CLEAR WATERS, NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE THRIVE HERE

    PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, COFFEE & HIKERS

    LET’S KEEP IT ALIVE

    For More information: Jim Schaefer

    • 5 Dec 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • American Legion Post 1450, Clifton Park NY
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    Price: $60 per person

    Serving: Appetizers, Buffet Dinner and Desserts, cash bar


    Entertainment:  DJ, karaoke, ugly sweater contest, raffle prizes


    Casual dress, bring your ugly sweater!  Please register by November 19,  so we can prepare for the number attending!

    • 12 Dec 2025
    • 14 Dec 2025
    • Stowe Ski Area, Stowe VT
    • 16
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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. 

    We are  narrowing the Clinic to Saturday and Sunday to make it more accessible to skiers with weekday work commitments. We will offer full-day lessons both days for a minimum of four groups of no more than nine skiers each.

    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  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 in full. 

    How Much:  Pricing for the lessons is $500. 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. Skiers will need an Epic pass or lift tickets to participate. For questions, please contact Bryant George or call 475-209-5592.

    • 27 Feb 2026
    • Chamonix France
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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


    • 6 Mar 2026
    • 17 Mar 2026
    • 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




Past events

14 Oct 2025 NYS Canals Bicentennial Flotilla - Schenectady to Waterford
11 Oct 2025 Yantaputchaberg Historical Marker Unveiling
6 Sep 2025 SWC Annual Picnic 2025
24 Aug 2025 Newcomb Regatta
22 Aug 2025 Rock and River High Summer Adventure
17 Jul 2025 SWC July 2025 Meeting
13 Jul 2025 Barge Chaser
12 Jul 2025 Electric City Regatta
21 Jun 2025 SWC Rail Trail Riders - Ashuwillticook Trail
19 Jun 2025 Towpath Regatta
29 May 2025 SWC Rail Trail Riders - HH Rail Trail
26 Apr 2025 SWC Rail Trail Riders - Zim Smith
23 Mar 2025 SWC History Book
8 Mar 2025 SWC @ Steamboat Springs
6 Mar 2025 Live Like Brent Foundation Fundraiser for cancer patients
19 Feb 2025 NH Break Week @ SWC
7 Feb 2025 SWC @ Austrian Alps
5 Dec 2024 Early Season Ski Clinic @ Stowe 2024
28 Nov 2024 MVHC Thanksgiving Day Breakfast
15 Nov 2024 SWC Holiday Party 2024
2 Nov 2024 ADK Expo Volunteers 2024
18 Jul 2024 Fun Bike Ride - Helderberg
14 Jul 2024 Barge Chaser Regatta
13 Jul 2024 SWC Annual Picnic 2024
13 Jul 2024 Electric City Regatta
20 Jun 2024 Towpath Regatta
12 Jun 2024 Strides 4 STRIDE 5k/ 2K Run Walk n Roll
20 May 2024 Monday Night Paddling
9 May 2024 Happy Hour at City Line
11 Apr 2024 Happy Hour at The Rusty Nail
20 Jan 2024 Nordic Ski @ Brookhaven
7 Dec 2023 Early Season Ski Clinic @ Stowe
23 Nov 2023 Thanksgiving Day Breakfast
1 Oct 2023 SWC New Annual Picnic
16 Sep 2023 SWC Bike Group - Zim Smith
19 Aug 2023 SWC Bike Group - Erie Canal Trail
15 Jul 2023 SWC Bike Group - Ashuwillticook Trail
9 Jul 2023 The Barge Chaser
8 Jul 2023 Electric City Regatta
15 Jun 2023 Towpath Regatta
5 Jun 2023 Monday Night Pedal
20 May 2023 SWC Bike Group - Zim Smith Trail
3 May 2023 Wednesday Night Time Trials - May thru Sept
1 May 2023 Monday Night Paddlesports - May thru Sept
1 May 2023 Monday Night Pedal - May
18 Mar 2023 ADK Sports Summer Expo
4 Mar 2023 NYCDSC Willard Mtn Ski Race
27 Jan 2023 SWC 90th Birthday Party and Chili Cookoff

"Schenectady Wintersports Club Inc." is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 2072, Wilton New York 12831

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