Check out our social, outdoor and fitness activities. You'll see why you don't need to be a skier to enjoy the benefits that a Triple Cities Ski Club (TCSC) membership brings!

Social Activities (See past events)

Adopt-A-Highway

Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2 p.m.
Clean up, dine, show and tell. You'll be donating your time--just a couple of hours--to help make our section of NYS Route 17, in the Greater Binghamton area, clean and free from debris. Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasty treat at Harry Tuft's Public House. Enjoy the laughs from "showing and telling" of the great finds along the highway! 
Meeting Place: At the end of the Old Vestal Road exit ramp off of Route 17 Map
Sign Up: At the Club General Membership Meeting or by contacting our Adopt-A-Highway coordinator, Cindy Tokos at: AdoptAHighway@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com

Our "Adopted" section of Rt. 17 is located just east of the Rt. 26 interchange,
near the Vestal Road exit and entrance ramps.  Learn more about the Adopt-A-Highway Program.

Club Meetings

First Thursday Night Of Every Month, Sept.-May,
7:30 p.m., Meeting Called To Order At 8 p.m.

Club meetings are where you'll:

· Find out the details about exciting social, outdoor and fitness activities
  offered through the Club.

Where: Johnson City American Legion, 429 Main Street, next to NYPENN
Trade Center  Map

    September 2007
    Through
    May 2008

"Ideafest"

Stay tuned for our fall Ideafest
It’s time to plan the TCSC activities for the coming months. That’s why we’re having a
Social Committee, “Ideafest.”  Your ideas and enthusiasm are needed to ensure that TCSC continues to offer the kinds of social activities that both retain and attract members.

And whether you’re a new or rejoining member, you might just have the perfect idea for a fun-filled social event. Get involved and make TCSC your Club. We look forward to seeing you at our “Ideafest.” If you’d like more information or have an idea, but can’t attend the meeting, e-mail to Social@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com.
 

The club needs a social committee to be created and then conduct an "Ideafest" as described above.  Once or twice a year is usually enough to arrive at a list of planned events.  Details can be worked out later by the event coordinators.  If you would like to help form a social committee, please contact our membership directors or the club president using the e-mail addresses found on the "Contact Us" page.

Meet-To-Eat

Please see calendar page for Meet-to-Eat events

Adopt a Meet-to-Eat - There are several Meet-to-Eat events on the TCSC calendar marked "Details TBD"  One of the details is the need for an event coordinator.  If you would like to "adopt" a Meet-to-Eat, please contact Tim Hanna at 656-7680 or
info (at) triplecitiesskiclub (dot) com

How to run a Meet-to-Eat (pdf)

Parties

Holiday Party

Dec 1, 2007

Annual Christmas Party $20/person Music by Rich Wilson at the JC American Legion, Theme: Bring a re-gift - wrap up that item you got last year that you know you will never use (or want). An easy way to free up some closet space and let some other poor soul have that special item. Time and menu to be announced. Contacts: Cindy T at 743-9142 or email: cinders59123 (at) yahoo (dot) com; Darlene S at 770-8131 or email: liltucker37 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Outdoor & Fitness Activities (See past events)

Biking

Bike and Dine 2007!  

Saturday, October 6th

We will partner with the Southern Tier Bicycle Club (STBC) for this year's event!

Bike and Dine 2007 will be an adventure to talk about the rest of the year.  This year we are bringing out the mountain bikes (and hybrids) to bike the Catskill Region near Roxbury and Stamford, NY.  There will be two (2) biking options.  One is on the Catskill Scenic Trail for breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains on a relatively flat trail converted from a rail bed ([pdf]CST-Trailmap.)  The Southern Tier Bicycle Club (STBC) will coordinate the CST ride starting at the Bloomeville trail access. (Click here for more info)

The other opportunity is to bike Plattekill Mountain.  (TCSC will coordinate this ride.)  Plattekill is less than 2 hours from Binghamton, but is known to the rest of the world as a mountainbiking Mecca.  There are 60 miles of trails and lift service for you and your bike!  You can choose from easy (not steep) trails to exciting downhills for the more adventurous (and bodyarmored) soles.  In either case, strenuous pedaling is not required.  When you reach the bottom, just jump on the chairlift again for another scenic ride to the top.  Then choose another scenic route back down.  Sounds a lot like skiing, doesn't it?  One difference, though, is that if you want to take a super easy route, there are 4 and 6 mile routes to get to the bottom which average less than half as steep as Plattekill's long, green ski trails used in the winter.  There is truly something for every level of rider here! ([pdf]PlattekillTrailmap.)

Plattekill Mountain will assign a guide to the TCSC group to show us the best routes and get us started.  If you would like to rent a mountain bike, Plattekill rents them.  There will be special, lower rates in effect for TCSC members for this trip for both lift tickets and bike rentals.

What about the dining part of Bike and Dine?  This will be a "Breakfast, Bike and Dine" because we will stop in Oneonta at the Neptune Diner for breakfast.  On the way home we will stop at nice restaurant to refuel.  Remember to bring money for the meals and the biking and some cash if you want to divide travel costs.

Meeting Place: For the Binghamton crowd, meet at the old Chi-Chi's parking lot at 8 a.m. to caravan or carpool if you choose.  People coming from the north or east can meet at the Neptune Diner at 9 a.m.
Terrain: Flat and smooth or steep and rough and anything in between based on your choice of trail.
Distance: Variable, based on your choice of trail.
Bring: Bike (or rent,) bike helmet (required,) water bottles, snack for mid-day and money for lift ticket, breakfast and dinner.
Sign-Up: September or October meeting or contact Tim Hanna at 656-7680 or send an e-mail to info (at) triplecitiesskiclub (dot) com

  Photos from Bike and Dine 2006

  Additional information and Itinerary for 2007

For other biking opportunities, check out these links to area bike clubs:

Binghamton Mountain Bike E-group:
(Mountain biking - Off road)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bing-mtbike


Southern Tier Bike Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

http://www.southerntierbicycleclub.org

Tioga Velo Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

www.tiogavelo.com

Egroup for TVC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tvc/

Links to bike clubs a little farther from Greater Binghamton:

CNY D.I.R.T.:
(Mountain biking - Off road)

http://bikeloft.com/page.cfm?pageID=38
 

Finger Lakes Cycling Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

http://www.flcycling.org/

Onondaga Cycling Club
(Road riding of various intensities)

http://onondagacyclingclub.org

Bowling

There are no bowling events currently scheduled.  If you would like to organize a bowling night for the club, please contact info (at) triplecitiesskiclub (dot) com.

Camping

4th of July Campout 2008
 

4th of July Campout 2008

Cross Country Skiing

For Cross Country Skiing associated with ski trips, see Skiing and Snowboarding activities offered.

Local Trail Information

Many local cross country events are organized via a 'Yahoo Groups' e-mail list
named groups.yahoo.com/group/TCSC-xcountry.To join this group, follow the
directions below:

1) Go to www.groups.yahoo.com.

2) Register with Yahoo! by clicking on 'register' and following the
directions. You will be creating a Yahoo! e-mail address during
this process, but you may have your TCSC-xcountry group e-mail
directed to any e-mail address.

3) Go to groups.yahoo.com/group/TCSC-xcountry

4) Click on 'Join This Group!'.

5) Select preferences and click on 'join'.

You may opt to be e-mailed when an event is organized or you may opt to
periodically check the board for messages.

Post message:	TCSC-xcountry@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe:	TCSC-xcountry-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe:	TCSC-xcountry-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Fitness Night at Otsiningo Park

Fitness Night at Otsiningo Park

Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of Each Month , Meet at 6:30* p.m. (*Check TCSC calendar for earlier meeting times in the fall.)

Meet at Otsiningo Park's North Entrance at 6:30* p.m. to Rollerblade, Rollerskate, Bike, Run and/or Walk! The North entrance to Otsiningo Park is located behind the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front St. Take exit 6 off of Route 81 north. Stay in the right lane on the exit ramp so that you can take a right turn onto Route 12 North and then another quick right turn into the Otsiningo Park's north entrance before getting to the Northgate Plaza. Follow the entry road down and around to the right to our meeting place in the parking lot. Food and beverage (and maybe even some Karaoke, right, Dave "Ramblin' Man" McKane?!!) options to follow based on group consensus!

Dorothy and Wayne Mathews.

AthleticDirectors@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com or 729-1874

Golf

Hiking and Snowshoeing

Tips And Other Information: (See other tips at the end of this section)

Triple Cities Ski Club Hiking and Snowshoeing Schedule
 

May 16 - 18, 2008 - Hiking/ Backpacking Trip to Mt Greylock in the Berkshires of Massachusetts - Contact Chris Mencel or Ron Brink ... Read more ...

June 21st Hudson Valley Mansions – Olana and Clermont. We will walk the grounds of these two beautiful Nineteenth Century mansions on trails and old carriage roads. Views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains are spectacular. Seven miles total mileage. It may be possible to tour the interiors of the mansions if the group wishes and space is available.

July 18th – July 20th Adirondack Backpacking weekend – McNaughton. Leave for the mountain Friday evening, stay at an inexpensive lodging place, hike in Saturday to Wallface Ponds, set up camp. The bushwhack climb can be done on Saturday or Sunday, depending upon weather and other factors. Hike out Sunday afternoon and drive home. This is a remote and beautiful area little visited by people. Total mileage for the weekend – about 15.

August 7th – August 10th Adirondack Backpacking long weekend – Johns Brook Lodge. Backpack 3.5 miles in to the JBL and camp out or stay inside, depending upon the availability of bunk space. Inside folks have three meals provided per day by the Lodge and running water. Many wonderful hikes at a variety of difficulty levels are possible from this location. Contact the trip leader ASAP for details if interested; the Lodge fills up quickly.

September 13th Ice Caves – Shawangunk Mountains. A ten-mile loop hike with nice views of the Hudson Valley, waterfalls, gorges, dwarf forests and the Caves themselves. A nature Conservancy site and a hikers paradise!

October 5th Ashokan High Point – Catskills. A 5.5 mile loop hike with wonderful fall foliage views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Some steep climbing involved.

October 12th Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania – West Rim Trail. This 7.5 mile hike has excellent views of the Pine Creek Gorge and surrounding mountains. Fall colors should be at their peak.

November 1st Western Catskill Hike – Touch-Me-Not and Cabot Mountains. A 5.5 mile partial loop hike over the mountain summits and around Little Pond. Nice views through the trees can be expected in this remote Wild Forest area.

November 29th – Chenango Valley State Park. A 5-mile walk on rolling trails. A good chance to work off some Thanksgiving turkey in this pretty part of the river valley.

December 13th – Moonlight Hike – Ely Park. Come check out the city lights from this great vantage point far above the North Side. A three-mile after-dark loop on rolling terrain. Bring a flashlight. Dinner afterwards at a local restaurant. Call the trip leader if the weather looks bad.


 

In all cases, participants should check with the trip leader for details on the departure point, time of departure, the level of difficulty for each hike and suggestions on what to bring. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape. If the weather looks questionable, contact the trip leader the day before a hike to see if it will be postponed or not. See the TCSC Web site or newsletter for basic hiking suggestions and other “rules of the road”.

Notes: Trips are by carpooling as much as possible.  Call the trip leader (Ron Brink in most cases, whose number is listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter) for the location of the gathering point and the time of departure.  Call Ron if the weather forecast looks questionable for the day of a hike.  Hikers should be in reasonable physical shape and be properly equipped.  Call Ron for equipment suggestions and for more details on the difficulty levels of individual hikes.   Hikers who are not dressed appropriately for safety, are not properly equipped or do not have adequate experience may be turned away from the day’s hike at the hike leader’s discretion.  Hiking involves certain inherent hazards, and persons participating do so at their own risk.

Meeting Place:
Call Ron Brink at the number is listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter.  Transportation is by carpooling.  Be sure to bring money for dinner after the hike.

Hiking Gear:
Hikers should have sturdy boots, since trails can sometimes have rocks, tree roots and mud.  Day hikers should bring a lunch to eat on the trail, snacks and lots of water.  Mountain summits can be cooler and windier than surrounding valleys, so a jacket is a good thing to bring along, especially during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is more changeable.  Other useful equipment includes a flashlight and/or headlight, whistle and emergency poncho or “space blanket”.  Contact the trip leader if weather conditions on the day of the hike look questionable or if you would like more information on the hike itself (expected trail conditions, degree of difficulty, what to bring, etc.). Weekend hikes require motel reservations; contact the trip leader for more details.

Local Trail Information

Sign Up: Sign up at the General Membership Meeting, call Ron Brink at the number listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter or send an e-mail message to  Hiking@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com.

National Trails Day

TCSC is responsible for maintaining the trails at Oakley Corners and
Jenksville through an Adopt-a-Natural Resource program with the
Department of Environmental Conservation.

For more information, contact Al Snover at Trails@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com

Local Trail Information

Ski & Sports Sale

Click Here to See if Your Items Were Sold
 (Final Tally 2007)

Sunday, November 18, 2007, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
It's our 27th annual Ski and Sports Sale. 

• Local ski shops will be attending – you’ll find great prices on a wide variety of items.

• Meet ski area representatives—find out what’s happening this winter at many ski areas in central NY and the Catskills.

• Get you Greek Peak Season Pass for last month's price!

• Ski Sale Poster (Acrobat Reader Required)

Where: Johnson City American Legion, 429 Main Street, next to
NYPENN Trade Center. Map

E-mail:  Sale (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

Drop off times: Saturday, 11/17, 4 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, 8 - 9:30 a.m.

Pick up unsold items times: Sunday 4:30 - 6 p.m. and Monday 4 - 6 p.m.
 

View the 2007 Ski-Sale Sold-Item Report (Final Tally 2007)
 

    Sale Feedback form      E-mail Reminder for this event

Skiing & Snowboarding Trips

    January 2008

 February 2008

Sign-up for a TCSC Ski trip. They're deluxe and they're a blast! All arrangements are made for you and no driving necessary on bus trips. Weekend trips are designed so you don't need to use any vacation days. Overnight accommodations always include a swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Ski downhill, cross country or just go shopping. (The trips are priced accordingly.) If you haven't been on a TCSC ski trip, you don't know what you're missing. What are you waiting for? Sign-up today!

Elk Mountain (Demo days!), Pennsylvania.  More Details

Day Trip - Caravan, Carpool or meet at the mountain

Friday, Jan. 4, 2008: Purchase tickets at Cliff House
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008: Purchase tickets at Cliff House
Friday, Feb. 29, 2008: Purchase tickets at Berger's

Meet 8 am at the old Chi-Chi's parking lot on Reynolds Road next to Raymour & Flannigan. We leave promptly at 8:15 to arrive at Elk by 9 am.

Off the mountain by 4, meet at the lounge area for a cocktail. Leave Elk at 5:30 for dinner at Bingham's Restaurant at 6 pm.

Skier is responsible for purchasing their tickets at Cliff House (Jan 4th and Feb 1st) or Berger's (Feb 29th). The tickets must be purchased in advance.  Sign-up for dinner reservations at the general meeting

Contact: Cindy Tokos at ElkTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling 743-9142

Meeting Place for Caravanning or Carpooling: Former Chi-Chi's Restaurant, Reynolds Rd., Johnson City

Time: Arrive at 8 a.m. for a 8:15 a.m. departure.
          Or meet at Elk Mountain at 9 a.m.
          Or if you arrive at a different time, use walkie-talkie channel 7.8 to locate the group.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008: Day Trip
Belleayre Mountain, New York.  More Details

Contact: Don Polesnak by calling 625-3780.

Meeting Place: Chi-Chi in Johnson City (TBD)

Time: Arrive at 6:45 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure.

Map

Aerial View

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008: Day Trip
Plattekill Mountain, New York.  Photos from 2007

Contact: Tim Hanna at PlattekillTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling 656-7680.

Meeting Place: Chi-Chi in Johnson City (TBD)

Time: Arrive at 6:45 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure.

Map

Aerial View

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008: Day Trip
Ski Windham, New York.  More Details

Contact: Craig Wakeley or Mary Ellen Wakeley at WindhamTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling the number listed in the SNOWPLOW.

Meeting Place: A parking lot somewhere in Johnson City (TBD)

Time: Arrive at 6:30 a.m. for a 7 a.m. departure. (Subject to change)

Friday, Feb. 8 - 10, 2008: Deluxe Weekend Trip
Bolton Valley, Vermont

Come join us on our FIRST Bolton Valley, Vermont Deluxe Ski Weekend. Save these dates: Friday, February 8 thru Sunday, February 10, 2008. We will leave the Oakdale Mall at 5:30 pm enroute to Bolton Valley, Vermont (www.boltonvalley.com/mountain_skiing.php) and the Black Bear Inn (www.blkbearinn.com) where you'll all enjoy 2 days and 2 nights in north-central Vermont's winter wonderland. The Black Bear Inn is located 1/4 of a mile below the Bolton Valley Mountain Resort. Because of its close proximity to the mountain, you'll be able to ski in/ski out directly from the inn (at your leisure) for both downhill and cross country skiers and snowshoers. Price includes: Fri dinner (on the bus), Sat and Sun breakfasts (inn), wine & cheese party (inn) Sat afternoon and gourmet dinner (inn) Sat night.
For those non-skiers: because we won't need the bus to ferry the skiers, we will use it, instead, to bring you into Burlington (Lake St.) for Saturday and Stowe for Sunday. We will depart approx. 4pm on Sunday and arrive back at the Oakdale Mall approx. 11pm. Sign up will begin at the October 4, 2007 General Membership meeting. Price TBD (comparable with other weekend trips). A deposit of $100 will be required to hold your spot. Terri & Rich Starnick.

Contact: Terri & Rich Starnick at "BoltonValleyTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [dot] com"

Meeting Place: Oakdale Mall, Reynolds Road in Johnson City

Time: Arrive Friday at 5 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. departure

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008: Day Trip
Bristol Mountain, New York

Come join us for a carpool trip to Bristol Mountain, New York. The trip will take place on Friday, 15 Mar 2008. Bristol’s high speed quads guarantee you many runs and especially good Diamond hunting. Hopefully we will catch some deep lake effect snow, 10 inches in 2006. Bristol Mountain leaves a few trails un-groomed, just like out west. I will be coordinating the trip and the dinner meeting place. The cost of the discount Lift Tickets is TBD. Dinner amount will vary upon your appetite. Suggestions for a restaurant are welcome. If you are interested, please stop by at the club meeting or contact me to sign up.

Contact: Walt Bogumil at BristolTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling the number listed in the SNOWPLOW.

Meeting Place: A parking lot somewhere in Johnson City (TBD) (Contact Walt)

Time: Arrive at 6:30 a.m. for a 7 a.m. departure. (Subject to change)

Sat - Sat, Jan 27 - Feb 3 - TCSC's Western Trip for 2008
Salt Lake City, Utah!

We’re heading to Salt Lake, Utah January 27th – Feb 3rd. We had a terrific time in Big Sky last year. Let's keep the momentum going and enjoy some fabulous Utah snow in 2008!

You too can become addicted to western skiing with the Thrilling Alpine Vistas and Adrenaline Rush of Western Downhill. We know this will be a great experience for both newcomers and veterans. To insure your spot, sign up early. For more details follow the link on the ski club Web site. Hope to see you in Utah!

Stop by and see us for details on the trip at the club meetings.

Contact: Dave McKane at WesternTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling 775-4489

Salt Lake Ski Area Web sites

Alta
Brighton
Snowbird
Solitude

Photos from last year's Western Trip to Big Sky, Montana (pdf)

    March 2008

Also check out trips offered through the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC)

Friday Evening, Sat & Sun, Mar. 7 - 9 - Weekend Trip
Stowe Trip 2008 Trip Details

Contact: Brenda Nichols or Mark Brugger at StoweTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling the numbers listed in the SNOWPLOW.

View pictures from a past Stowe trip

Sign-up for trips at our Club Meetings.

General Trip Information & Trip Policy  (Acrobat Reader Required)

Snowshoeing

See Hiking and Snowshoeing above.

Tennis

Volleyball

    September 2007
    Through
    May 2008

Wallyball & Fitness Night

Saturday, November 3, 2007, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 5-8 p.m. ** Postponed **

Join other TCSC members for an evening at the Court Jester. We will have use of the entire facility, plus "Wallyball."  Meet afterwards at a local restaurant to refuel. (On Nov 3rd, it will be the Blind Tiger, 4402 Watson Blvd Johnson City, starting at 8:15 PM.  Come and join us even if you didn't work out.)
 
Where: Court Jester, 216 Reynolds Road, Johnson City  Map
Cost: $5 per person (Free for Court Jester members)
Sign Up: At the Club monthly meeting or e-mail to  AthleticDirectors@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com.

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