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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 1, 2011, 7:45 a.m.
Clean up, dine, show and tell. You'll be donating your time--just an hour--to help make our section of NYS Route 17, in the Greater Binghamton area, clean and free from debris. Afterwards, we'll treat ourselves to breakfast at Take-A-Break Restaurant, Old Vestal Rd. 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, Nina N. at 725-4194 (area code 607)

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,
7:00 p.m., Meeting Called To Order At 7:30 p.m.

Club meetings are where you'll:

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

· Win door prizes or cash from our 50/50 raffle.

· Enjoy refreshments and a snack courtesy of our Welcoming committee.

· Meet new and rejoining members.

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

 

    September 2010
    Through
    May 2011

   Date Meeting Topic
· Thursday, September 9 2010-2011 TCSC Deluxe Ski Trips
· Thursday, October 7 Getting in Shape for Skiing
· Thursday, November 4 Choosing the right equipment -
  Ski Clothing, Boot Heaters, How to stay warm
· Thursday, December 2 Ski Tuning - How to Keep your Skis in Tip-Top Shape
· Thursday, January 6 "The Secrets Behind Good Turns"
· Thursday, February 3
Postponed one week
New meeting date Feb 10
"Ski Travel Tips"
· Thursday, March 3 "Mastering Moguls"
· Thursday, April 7 Photo and Video Ski Trip Recap
(Also, Meetup.com demo)
· Thursday, May 5 "Farewell to Winter" social mixer meeting

 

Meet-To-Eat

Meet-to-Eat -
Triple Cities Ski Club Meet-to-Eat!

Check our Club Calendar and Meetup.com group page to find our latest Meet-to-Eat events


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

   

Parties

Holiday Party!!!!

Saturday, Dec 11, 2010
JC American Legion
Starting at 6:30 p.m.

December 11th (Saturday) – Holiday Reunion Party –  6:30 – 11:30 p.m. – Buffet Dinner and dancing to live music at the J.C. American Legion, 429 Main St., Johnson City.

Event Coordinator – Ann Smith "social (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com" or 797-7391 (Area code 607)

 

 

Outdoor & Fitness Activities (See past events)

Biking

 


Bike Ride, Cooperstown - Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.
Scenic bike ride around Otsego and Canadarago Lakes with stops at Glimmerglass State Park and the Lake House Restaurant.  51 miles (with two shorter options - 12 and 26 miles.)  Road bikes recommended for the 51 mile option.  Contact Tim Hanna at 768-0429 (Area code 607)

Note - A helmet is required for this ride.

More ride details available on the TCSC calendar and on the TCSC Meetup.com site.  Please RSVP for this event on Meetup.com.


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


 

Cross Country Skiing


 

Cross Country Ski Trip, Jan 15, 2011
Highland Forest

Skyline Lodge
10 a.m.
Carpool or caravan from Cracker Barrel (near BCC) at 8:30 a.m. They have X-C skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and horse drawn sleigh rides available, as well as a warm and spacious lodge that has a spectacular view.  Participants bring their own lunch and beverages, although they do sell food in the lodge.  We can meet to eat for those who want to do dinner on the way home.
Contact JoAnn Rohde
info (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

 

 

Cross Country Skiing Feb 5, 2011

Oakley Corners State Forest

Details to follow

 

 

Local Trail Information

 


"TCSC-xcountry" Yahoo Group
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

 

 

Fitness Night, Red's Real Fitness
Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:30 p.m. (Sessions start at 6 p.m.)

Spring Fitness Night at Red’s Real Fitness (3000 Wayne St., Endwell) on Saturday, May 21st. Hosted by Eileen Hanrahan and Ann Smith from 6 - 9 p.m. (Please arrive at 5:45 p.m. to be ready for the first session.) This is a TCSC exclusive event. Unlike any other fitness program in the area, Red's Real Fitness provides a holistic personal fitness approach.

Choose up to 5 small group 20 minute sessions in personal training, yoga, spinning, Groove (dance moves) and Pilates for an invigorating and Gatorade grabbing, nearly 2 hour workout, if you do all 5. In addition, you can sign up for one-on-one 10 minute consultations in personal training, therapeutic or relaxation massage, yoga, reiki, and nutrition and holistic health coaching.

Finally, we'll power down and relax (Ann and Eileen will probably start a dance party in the dance studio) during an hour long wine and hors d'oeuvres social hour. If you don't like wine, you are free to b.y.o.b. Also, you will have an opportunity to meet and work out with our host Ken Howell, a certified personal trainer, and Carol Potts, a certified yoga instructor and massage therapist.

We need to get 17 -20 people to keep the price at $10.00/person. More than 20 people brings the price down more. An evening like this is a $35 - $65 value, depending on the number of sessions you partake in. Contact Eileen Hanrahan at 785-6822 or Ann Smith at 797-7391.  You can also sign-up on TCSC's Meetup.com site. Just click on "I'm going."

Here's the list of sessions being offered at the TCSC Fitness night. Pick up to 5 workout sessions from the list below:
  1. Small group training
  2. Yoga
  3. Groove
  4. Pilates
  5. Spinning

Pick the one-on-one 10 min personal consultations you'd like to have from the list below:
  1. Therapeutic or relaxation massage
  2. Personal training
  3. Reiki
  4.Yoga
  5. Nutrition/holistic health coaching
 

Hiking and Snowshoeing


A Special Note About Sign Ups For Hikes and Snowshoeing Outings
While not required, advance notice to the Hiking and Snowshoeing coordinator(s) is recommended—you’ll get the details about departure time, the availability of carpooling for those who choose to carpool, and directions to the trailhead.

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

  • Bring plenty of water for the trail—about 10 oz. for each hour of hiking
  • Bring a lunch—we usually eat lunch at the summit
  • Refuel after the hike by having dinner with other TCSC hikers and snowshoers at a restaurant on the way home.  (Remember to bring money for dinner.)
  • If the weather looks questionable, contact the Hiking and/or Snowshoeing coordinator(s).
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    Triple Cities Ski Club Hiking and Snowshoeing Schedule
     

    2010/2011

    See TCSC Calendar for scheduled hikes

    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

    Paddling Trips

     

    Paddling Trip - Tioughnioga River
    Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    The TCSC Lighthouse Landing paddle trip will take place on Saturday, May 28th (Memorial day weekend). We will meet at Lighthouse Landing (which will be the take out location) at 11:00 AM. Marty will then shuttle the group north to Messengerville (Rt. 392) where we will put in on the Tioughnioga River. It should be a 3 1/2 to 4 hour trip.

    Lighthouse Landing:
    3781 Rt. 11, Just 7 miles off I-81 S between Marathon and Whitney Point
    Canoes & Kayaks
    4 Hr. rental
    $30.00 Single person unit
    $40.00 Double person unit
    Rentals include gear and shuttle.
    Lighthouse Landing will shuttle your private boats for $5.00 each.

    Sign-up for this event on our TCSC Meetup.com site.
    http://www.meetup.com/triplecitiesskiclub

    Contact: Tony Alduino - 775-5654 or aalduino (at) yahoo (dot) com

    If you are renting, contact Lighthouse Landing to reserve your boat.
    www.lighthouselandings.org

     

    Ski & Sports Sale

        November 2010




     

     

    Sunday, November 21, 2010, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    It's our 30th 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, 11/20, 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.
     

    Please provide feedback on the 2010 sale by e-mailing:
    sale (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

    Skiing & Snowboarding Trips




     


    Elk Mountain Trip

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Windham Mountain Trip

     

     


     

     

    Bolton Valley Trip

     

     


     

     

    Bristol Mountain Trip

     


     

     


     

    Stratton Mountain Trip

     

     

     

     



     

     

     

    TCSC Western Trip

     

     

     


    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

    Day Trip - Caravan, Carpool or meet at the mountain

    Friday, Jan   7, 2011: Purchase tickets at Berger's Ski Shop
    Friday, Jan 21, 2011: Purchase tickets at The Cliff House

    Meet 8 am at the Raymour & Flannigan parking lot on Reynolds Road next to Pizza Hut. 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 Armetta's Pizzeria and Pub in Gibson, PA at 6:15 pm.

    Skier is responsible for purchasing their tickets at the indicated ski shop. The tickets must be purchased in advance.  Sign-up for dinner reservations at the general meeting

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

    Meeting Place for Caravanning or Carpooling: Raymour and Flanigan parking lot near Pizza Hut, 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. 21, 2011: Day Trip
    Ski Windham, New York.  More Info: Trip Info Sheet

    Downhill skiing and snowboarding day trip that includes:  round trip transportation aboard a Shafer motor coach, continental breakfast, lift ticket, wine & cheese party and a full prime rib, broiled haddock, or chicken Marsala dinner at the Neptune Diner in Oneonta.  'World Class Snow’ (97% snowmaking) on 42 trails, terrain parks, and halfpipe, with 1600 foot vertical and 6 chairlifts (2 high-speed quad, 3 triples, and 1 double).  Approximately two hours from Endicott!  The trip departs from the Shafer bus facility in Endicott at 6:30am, with bus loading beginning at 6am.


    Friday, Jan 28 - 30, 2011: Deluxe Weekend Trip
    Bolton Valley, Vermont   More Info: Trip Info Sheet

    Downhill, Snowboarding, X-Country or Snowshoeing weekend trip at family resort Bolton Valley, Vermont. The Black Bear Inn (www.blkbearinn.com) is ski in/ski out. Trip includes: round trip transportation, dinner & dessert & beverages on Friday night, deluxe accommodations (most rooms have fireplaces), sumptuous meals (yes, lunch on Saturday and Sunday will be provided), hors d’oeuvres Sunday afternoon and all trail passes.

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


    Friday, Feb. 11, 2011: Day Trip
    Bristol Trip, New York.

    Downhill skiing and snowboarding day trip that includes:  Round trip transportation aboard a Shafer motor coach, continental breakfast, lift ticket, après ski wine tasting and dinner.

    Cost: $89 per person

    Contact Dorothy Matthews 729-1874 and Marie Monaco 785-0117 (Area code 607)

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

     


    Friday, Feb 25 - Sunday Feb 27, 2011: Weekend Trip 

    Stratton Mountain Ski Trip 

    More info: Trip Fact Information Sheet

    Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing weekend trip to Stratton Mountain, located in the Green Mountains of Vermont.  We will be staying at the Inn at Stratton Mountain and the trip includes: round trip transportation aboard a Shafer motor coach, dinner & dessert & beverages on the bus Friday night, superior rooms with 2 queen beds and a private bath, continental breakfast at the Inn Saturday & Sunday mornings, Saturday night reception at the Inn with snacks and a cash bar, deluxe dinner buffet at the Inn Saturday night, 2-day downhill lift ticket, and snacks & beverages on the bus Sunday night.  Approximately 4 hours from Endicott.  The trip departs from the Shafer bus facility in Endicott at 5:30pm, with bus loading beginning at 4:45pm.

     


    Banff - Lake Louise - Canadian Rockies

    March 5 - 12, 2011, Saturday to Saturday
    6 days of skiing and sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies!

    Click Here for Trip Info

    Photos from our 2010 Steamboat Trip



     

     


    Sign-up for trips at our Club Meetings.
    General Trip Information & Trip Policy 
    (Acrobat Reader Required)

     

     

    Snowshoeing

     

    See Hiking and Snowshoeing above.

    Tailgate Parties

    Sundays, Dec 19, Jan 9, Feb 6 and March 13, 2011
    10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    *** March 13 Event Canceled ***

    Join TCSC for SUPER Tailgate Parties at the base of Chair 5 at Greek Peak. The party is open to all TCSC members (and their families) and all prospective members.

    There will be food, fun and fire. Set up will begin approximately 10 am and will end around 4:30. Season pass holders can just get on the slopes there. Non-season pass holders: find a season pass holder to help purchase your ticket for the day and get 20% off. Also check Liftopia.com for deals on Greek Peak tickets.

    Non-skiers: there will be plenty of company to socialize with.

    The club will be providing the meat for grilling. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Members, if you can't bring a dish, you can contribute towards the cost of the meat. We will have a fire bowl with a campfire to warm you up so bring a camp chair and enjoy making S'mores.

    Any questions, call Terri N. 760-2542
     

    Volleyball

     

    Tuesday Nights, From 7:30-9:30 p.m.

    Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced intermediate player, the TCSC Wednesday Night Volleyball games are a great place to have fun and meet people. After our games, members head over to Harry Tuff's, a local pub, for refreshments and something to eat.. 
    Where: Endicott Boy's & Girl's Club-Family Center, 1412 Riverview Drive, Endicott 
    Map
    Cost: $4 per person per night ,
    Sign Up: E-mail to Volleyball@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com or just come to one of our games.

     

    Summer Volleyball  (Starting 5/10/11)

    Outdoor Sand Volleyball at West Endicott Park, South Page St.  Starts at 6 pm till dark.  Call Bill Bobier at 727-4265 to confirm playing should weather conditions be iffy for playing.  Beverages/Eats at Harry Tufts after playing.  No cost and open to all ski club members and friends.  Map

     

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