We’ve begun using a reputable networking application called Google Groups. I’ve created a group called sasccarpool. The discussions in this group will be limited to club members. When I (or you) want to find a ski buddy to drive to Lake Louise with, I sign in to the sasccarpool group and post a message. We give whatever details we wish. Of course the post has to include the destination and the date. Maybe you’d give your preferred meeting place and departure time. Perhaps also your phone number and whether you want to drive or be a passenger.
Anyone else who signs in can see your message and respond if they want to. They could leave a message that everybody else can read or they could phone or email you. The group will notify you by email of new postings. Members can set themselves up so every posting is forwarded to them or they can opt to receive a daily summary of postings. Another available option is to temporarily or permanently turn off notifications completely. A member with this setting would have to start up his or her browser and sign in to see what was happening.
It’s quite straightforward to use the group, but getting started requires jumping through a couple of hoops. The first one is to get a Google account. Some groups don’t require this but ours does so that we can control access.
Step one is to follow this link: https://www.google.com/accounts/Login. Find “Create an account now” on the right side of the screen under the sign-in box and click on it. Follow the directions. Before long you’ll receive an email from Google. There’s a link in the email that you click on to confirm your account creation. Then you’re ready to join the group.
Go to http://groups.google.ca/group/sasccarpool. The first time you arrive here, you get a rude warning that you aren’t welcome because you’re not a member. Click on “Sign in and apply for membership”. Here you’ll get to notify me that you’d like to join. Within a day or so, I’ll see your request and add you to sasccarpool. You’ll be notified by email that you’re in. Now you have the power to make yourself heard in our group.
Go back to http://groups.google.ca/group/sasccarpool. Unhappily, you’ll see the same rude message every time you come here, but from now on you can click on “Sign in to Google Groups” and get in. Add this page to your Favorites.
You are welcome to try out our group. Since the whole process can take a couple of days, why not start the ball rolling right away? We’ll try to help anybody who runs into a snag. Email me at sascmembership@telus.net or leave a message at 403-266-0003. Once you can sign in, you can create a discussion in the group about anything you’re having trouble with. We should have everything ironed out by the time the snow flies.
| Location |
Dates |
Cost |
Host |
Deadline |
Details |
| Banff/Lake Louise |
Dec 12-13/07 |
Sgl: $100
Dbl: $62
Tpl: $53 |
Judy Creed
Report |
Nov 6/07 |
Below |
| Schweitzer Basin |
Jan 7-11/08 |
Sgl: $904-1024
Dbl: $604-664
|
Richard Koslowski
Report |
Dec 1/07 |
Below |
| Silver Star |
Jan 21-25/08 |
Sgl: $924-1079
Dbl: $609-689
|
Bill Hogg
Report |
Dec 14/07 |
Below |
| Park City |
Feb 3-9/08 |
Dbl: $1600 |
Gary Davidge |
Closed |
Below |
| Sun Peaks |
Feb 11-15/08 |
Sgl: $849-906
Dbl: $572-697
Tpl: $562 |
Neil Hutton
Jack Whitlie |
Jan 4/08 |
Below |
| Panorama |
Feb 25-28/08 |
Sgl: $706-773
Dbl: $471-623
Tpl: $472-494
Quad: $413-430 |
Aileen Bording |
Jan 18/08 |
Below |
| Marmot Basin |
March 10-13/08 |
Sgl: $559
Dbl: $423
|
Lois Henderson |
Feb 1/08 |
Below |
| Sunshine Village |
April 9-11/08 |
Sgl: $262-511
Dbl: $199-352 |
Rick Madsen |
March 1/08 |
Below |
- Banff/Lake Louise: 1 nights accommodation (includes breakfast) at the Banff Aspen Lodge with a wine and cheese reception. No lift tickets provided.
- Schweitzer Basin (Idaho): 4 nights accommodation at the Selkirk Lodge, a wine and cheese reception, 3 days lift tickets and bus transportation.
- Silver Star: 4 nights accommodation at the Silver Creek Hotel, a wine and cheese reception, 3 days lift tickets and bus transportation.
- Park City (Utah): 6 nights accommodation at Park City Peaks Hotel, 4 days lift tickets for Deer Valley, The Canyons and Park City, flights to Salt Lake City and bus transportation to Park City.
- Sun Peaks: 4 nights accommodation at Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, a wine and cheese reception, 3 days lift tickets and bus (2) transportation.
- Panorama: 3 nights accommodation Taynton and Tamarack Lodges, a wine and cheese reception, 3 days lift tickets and bus transportation.
- Marmot Basin: 3 nights accommodation (includes breakfast) at the Sawridge Hotel, a wine and cheese reception, 3 days lift tickets and bus transportation.
- Sunshine Village: 2 days skiing and 1 night accommodation or 3 days skiing and 2 nights accommodation.
Procedures for Calgary-based tours:
Detailed information on all the Calgary tours is listed below.
Reservations for all Calgary tours, except the Utah tour, will be accepted by tour hosts by mail starting October 19, 2007.
Tour Reservation Forms can be downloaded or will be available at the tour desk at the Registration Sessions. Reservations will be secured on the date the Tour Host receives a completed Tour Reservation Form, a post-dated cheque to deadline for the full payment and a self-addressed stamped business-sized envelope. All tours will have one bus except for Sun Peaks which will have two. Remember some tours fill up very quickly.
| Location |
Dates |
Cost |
Host |
Start Reserv. Date |
Deadline |
Details |
| Sun Peaks #1 |
Jan 6-11/08 |
Sgl: $1011-1104
Dbl: $663-837
Tpl: $615-953
Quad: $540-794 |
Klaus & Gail Kyritz
Report |
Nov 5/07 |
Dec 5/07 |
Below |
| Sun Peaks #2 |
Jan 13-17/08 |
Sgl: $825-902
Dbl: $550-689
Tpl: $511-782
Quad: $451-654 |
Bill & Joan Webber
Report |
Nov 5/07 |
Dec 10/07 |
Below |
| Marmot Ski Improv. |
Jan 20-24/08 |
Sgl: $485-577
Dbl: $392-438
Tpl: $409-414 |
Inge Hess
Report |
Nov 5/07 |
Dec 15/07 |
Below |
| Silver Star |
Feb 3-8/08 |
Sgl: $811-999
Dbl: $572-674 |
Arnie & Gladys Wilson |
Dec 3/07 |
Jan 2/08 |
Below |
| Kimberley |
Feb 24-28/08 |
Sgl: $1054-1133
Dbl: $679-895
Tpl: $554-698
Quad: $599 |
Shirley Powell
Joyce Hendrickson |
Dec 3/07 |
Jan 21/08 |
Below |
| Marmot Basin |
March 9-13/08 |
Sgl: $413-501
Dbl: $270-347
Tpl: $313-318
|
Cathy Floyd
Angele Joly |
Jan 2/08 |
Feb 7/08 |
Below |
- Sun Peaks # 1: 5 nights accommodation at Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, 4-day lift ticket, bus transportation, welcoming party, all taxes.
- Sun Peaks #2: 4 nights accommodation at Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, 3-day lift ticket, bus transportation, welcoming party, all taxes.
- Marmot Ski Improvement: 4 nights accommodation at Jasper Inn, welcoming party, 4 day lift ticket, 3 two hour ski lessons, all taxes.
- Silver Star: 5 nights accommodation at Silver Lode Inn, 4-day lift ticket, bus transportation, welcoming party, all taxes.
- Kimberley: 4 nights accommodation, 4-day lift ticket, welcoming party in Marriott Hearth Room, bus transportation, all taxes.
- Marmot (March): 4 nights accommodation at the Jasper Inn, welcoming party, 4 day lift ticket, all taxes.
16th Annual Fall Golf Tournament – September 13
The Club's Annual Fall Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at the Wetaskiwin Golf Club. It's an 18 hole Texas Scramble with a shotgun start scheduled for 11:00 am. The $70 entry fee will give you 18 holes of golf, power cart, prizes, breakfast and dinner. Dinner only tickets are available for $25. Dinner will start at approximately 4:30 pm.
Participants will be assigned to teams on the basis of the average score provided on the entry form. For more information, call Jack De Lorme at 403-275-5276.
Entry deadline is August 29, 2005. Make cheques payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club. Mail the completed entry form (click here for form), cheque, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Jack De Lorme
65 Huntstrom Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2K 5V5
Charter bus transportation to the tournament will be available from both Calgary and Edmonton. Golfers in Calgary can indicate on the entry form if they would like bus transportation to the tournament. The cost will be $25/person. In Edmonton, contact Peter Boucher at 780-435-8580 for details about bus transportation from Edmonton to the tournament.
Remember to wear your name badge to the tournament.
Norquay $99 Weekday Pass
Norquay’s $99 weekday passes will be available again to Club members as follows:
- The passes can be used Monday through Friday except for the period Dec 26/08 — Jan 4/09.
- Passes cannot be used for night skiing.
- Application forms can be downloaded by clicking here for the application form.
- Members may apply individually (we aren’t required to assemble groups of four applicants).
- Mail completed forms with payment before December 5 to:
Ski Norquay
P.O. Box 1520
Banff, AB
T1L 1B4
- Your pass can be picked up at Norquay on your first visit. Present your Club membership card when picking up your pass.
Join us for a Pool Party! – August 6
On Saturday, August 6 (from 4–8 pm) Tom & Betty Bailey will host a Summer Pool Party & BBQ at their home in Calgary (8383 – 34 Ave. SW). Space requires that attendance be limited to 40 people. Call 403-249-6408 to confirm your attendance. Bring along: swim wear & towel; lawn chair(s); (per couple) snack food, salad or dessert for 8; BBQ meat and alchoholics beverages for your own consumption. The Bailey's will provide cold beverages, coffee, tea and condiments.
An Evening Cruise with the SASC – April 24
This event will take place at the ATCO Centre, Canada Olympic Park, on April 24. Cocktails are at 6 pm with dinner starting at 7 pm. Dance music will be provided by the Alberta Wild Rose All Stars. Cost is $35/person. Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a cheque and a list of those in your party (payable to the Seniors Alpine Ski Club) to:
|Brook Sellens
1135 Lansdowne Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2S 1A4
Need information… call Brook at 403-243-8503. Remember to bring cash or your cheque book to bid on great bargains at the silent auction.
If you have special dietary needs contact Shirley Aldous at 403-243-1072.
Golf Tournament
Since 1990 the Club has organized a Team Scramble Golf tournament typically held in late summer or early fall. These are open to members and guests. The 15th Annual 2004 Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 14 in Wetaskiwin. Click here for details or here for an entry form.
Calgary AGM & Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – May 13
This 15th annual event event takes place at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Complex on May 13 (5600 Centre St. N). The meeting will begin at 10:30 am and be followed by a free lunch to express appreciation to all the Club's volunteers. Items of interest include reports on finances and other activities, the opportunity to offer input for the forthcoming year, and the election of Board members.
Calgary Area Fall Registration Sessions
It's that time again! The sessions will take place at the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association (5600 Centre Street N). It's an easy way to have your photo taken and pick up your Club photo ID card. The dates are: Friday, October 15 (3 to 7 pm); Saturday, October 16 (11 am to 3 pm); Tuesday, November 16 (4 to 7 pm); and, Thursday, December 9 (4 to 7 pm). Information will be available on tours, volunteer opportunities, carpooling, pot luck dinners and fall dinner/dance tickets.
And remember you can... "Recycle Your Skis and Sports Equipment"
Larry Grey, on behalf of the Chinook Kiwanis Club's 'Bike and Sporting Goods" program will be collecting downhill and cross country skis, bikes and other sports equipment during the Calgary photo registration sessions. Questions… contact Larry at 403-282-2986.
Dining and Dancing
Each year the Club plans both a spring and fall dinner and dance in Calgary and spring and fall dinners in Edmonton. Click here for details about the Jingle Bell Hop in Calgary on November 22, 2003 or click here for details about the Fall Dinner in Edmonton on November 19, 2003.
- Sun Peaks – 4 nights lodging at Cahilty Lodge, 3 days skiing, transportation
- Marmot Ski Improvement - 4 nights lodging at Marmot Lodge, 4 days skiing with 2-hour ski lessons each day, transportation not included ($89 extra)
- Silver Star – 4 nights lodging at Putnam Station, 3 days skiing, transportation
- Kimberley – 3 nights lodging at the Marriott, 3 days skiing, transportation, includes breakfast
- Marmot – 4 nights lodging at Marmot Lodge, 4 days skiing, transportation not included ($89 extra)
Lake Louise — Dec 13–15, 2006
Tour Host:
Susan Gill
Box 67, Site 2, RR #8
Calgary, AB T2J 2T9
(403) 931-3150
Accommodation: The Juniper Inn — Standard rooms, deluxe rooms and luxury suites.
Price per person:
|
Single |
Double |
| Standard room |
$292 |
$170 |
| Deluxe room |
$337 |
$192 |
| Luxury suite |
$393 |
$220 |
The Juniper Hotel (formerly known as The Timberline) was completely renovated in 2003/2004 and rooms have a variety of arrangements. Some with one queen or king bed, which are only suitable for couples and others with two queen beds or two double beds
Deductions: None on this tour
Included in tour: Two nights accommodation, a group dinner and all taxes and gratuities. Lift tickets are not included on this tour because participants will have the option of skiing at Norquay, Sunshine or Lake Louise.
The Group dinner has been arranged for the first evening at the hotel and is included in the cost. There will not be a formal wine and cheese reception.
Tour participants must make their own travel arrangements to whichever hill they intend to ski.
Deadline: Mail completed Tour Reservation Forms to the Tour Host prior to November 9, 2006 along with a cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club post dated to November 9, 2006, and a self addressed stamped envelope.
Whitefish, Montana— January 8-11, 2007
(There will be 2 buses for this tour)
Tour Hosts:
Margaret & Bruce Fraser
5032 Batchelor Crescent N.W.
Calgary, AB T2L 1S9
Telephone: (403) 289 3317
Accommodation: Alpinglow (on the hill with ski in/ski out)
Price per person:
| Single |
$664 |
| Double |
$437 |
| Triple |
$380 |
| Quad |
$350 |
Rooms have 1 king bed or 2 queen beds.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $113
Self Driver — $92
Included in tour: 3 nights accommodation, 3 days skiing, bus transportation (2 Brewster buses), all taxes and currency exchange, wine and cheese receptions by the Alpinglow Inn and the Ski Club, and transportation to Whitefish for group dinner.
Optional Dinner: The tour host will endeavour to arrange a group dinner at the Golf Club in Whitefish. Transportation will be provided by Brewster.
Special arrangements: All participants must have a valid passport to enter the USA. In advance of our trip the tour hosts will advise US Customs and Immigration at the Roosville, Montana border crossing of the names, addresses and Passport numbers of all participants on the buses. All participants should ensure that they have appropriate travel/medical insurance coverage for this tour.
Note: All participants 80 years old and over will ski free at Big Mountain!
We will depart from COP Calgary on Monday, January 8, 2007 and leave the ski hill when the ski lifts close on Thursday, January 11 with a late evening arrival at COP.
Deadline: Prior to December 1, 2006 mail completed Tour Reservation Forms to the Tour Hosts, along with a cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club post dated to December 1, 2006 and a self addressed stamped envelope.
Silver Star, Vernon — January 21-25, 2007
(There will be 1 bus for this tour)
Tour Hosts:
Peter & Peggy Gillingham
77 Valley Meadow Garden NW
Calgary, AB T3B 5L9
Telephone: (403) 247 8447
Accommodation: Silver Creek Inn
Price per person:
Studio rooms with a full kitchen, a queen and a sofa bed.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $120
Self Driver — $90
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 3 days skiing, bus transportation, all taxes, and a wine and cheese reception sponsored by the Ski Club.
Optional Dinner: The tour host will endeavour to arrange a group dinner at the Silver Lode Inn.
We will depart from COP Calgary on Sunday, January 21, 2007 and leave the ski hill on the morning of Thursday, January 25, 2007 arriving at COP at approximately 5 pm.
Deadline: Prior to December 1, 2006 mail completed Tour Reservation Forms to the Tour Host, along with a cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club post dated to December 1, 2006 and a self addressed stamped envelope.
Whistler/Blackcomb, BC — Jan 30 – Feb 2, 2007*
This tour is limited to 10 people. If 20 applications are received before the end of September we will endeavour to make arrangements for a second group to go. The cost for the second group may vary a little because the air fare can only be finalized when a firm booking is made and a deposit is paid.
Tour Host:
Jackie Morgan
403 – 318 – 26 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 2T9
Tel: (403) 245-1270
Accommodation: Marriott Residence Inn (located on hill, ski in/ski out)
Price per person:
| Double |
$995 |
Studio rooms with full kitchen and fireplace, one queen bed and one queen-sized sofa bed.
Deductions: There are NO deductions on this tour.
Included in tour: 3 nights accommodation with complimentary breakfast, 3 days of skiing, return airfare via WestJet from Calgary to Vancouver, private 10 passenger van return transfer to and from Vancouver Airport, one group ski lesson.
* Please note that this in a new venture for the club and the following special conditions apply:
- The club cancellation policy will not apply to this tour. If you have to cancel for any reason you will forfeit the full cost unless you or the tour host are able to find a replacement.
- This tour has been limited to 10 people because of transportation to and from Vancouver airport.
- All units are studio doubles. Priority will be given to those reservations which have made prior arrangements to share the accommodation.
- Reservations will be accepted on or after September 18, 2006. If more than 10 applications are received on September 18, a draw will be held to select participants.
- There will be NO wine and cheese reception or group dinner on this tour.
- Outbound: Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Flight WS 101— Depart at 15:00 arrive Vancouver 15:28. Met at Vancouver airport and transported to Whistler. ETA—18:30.
- Return: Friday, February 02, 2007. Depart Whistler at 18:00 for Vancouver airport. Flight WS 804. Depart at 21:35 arrive Calgary 23:55.
Deadline: Prior to September 30, 2006 mail or hand deliver completed Tour Reservation Forms to the Tour Host, along with a cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club post dated to September 30, 2006 with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Tour Hosts:
Jeff & Connie Thompson (780) 434-2538
Greg & Frances Wichman (780) 435-4094
Accommodation: Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Five |
Six |
| Lodge Room |
$793 |
$517 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| Studio Efficiency |
$867 |
$554 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| Studio Kitchenette |
$867 |
$554 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| Loft Kitchenette |
— |
$598 |
$479 |
$420 |
— |
— |
| Deluxe Loft |
— |
$656 |
$518 |
$449 |
— |
— |
| Family Suite |
— |
— |
$595 |
$507 |
— |
— |
| 2 Bedroom Condo |
— |
— |
$750 |
$623 |
$546 |
$495 |
Lodge rooms — Two queen beds and a coffee maker
Units following contain convenience fridge, microwave, small electrical appliances.
Studio Efficiency: 1 queen Murphy bed and 1 double sofa bed, frying pan, crock pot.
Units following also contain stove/oven, dishwasher:
Studio Kitchenette: 1 queen bed or sofa bed or Murphy bed; Loft Kitchenette: 1 double sofa bed plus 1 king bed or 2 twin beds or a tri-bunk in loft; Deluxe Loft: 1 double sofa bed plus 1 king or queen bed or 2 twin beds in loft; Family Suite: Lodge Room connecting to Studio Kitchenette; 2-Bedroom Condo: 1 queen sofa bed plus 1 queen or king bed or 2 twin beds in each bedroom, 2 bathrooms, full size fridge, fireplace.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $124
Self Driver — $104
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 3-day lift ticket, bus transportation, welcoming party, all taxes.
Note: Security personnel check the parking area provided at Westmount Shopping Centre during bus tours. If you plan to leave your vehicle at the bus pick-up site please include the following in the Additional Information section of the Reservation Form: vehicle description, license number.
To Reserve: Starting October 30, 2006, you can mail to the Tour Hosts:
- your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment (payable to the Seniors Alpine Ski Club), dated no later than December 4, 2006, and
- a stamped self-addressed business-size envelope.
Deadline: December 4, 2006
Mail to:
Jeff & Connie Thompson
11512-44 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6J 0Z5
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Marmot Ski Improvement Tour — January 21-25, 2007
Tour Hosts:
Dorothy & Butch Downie (780) 992-3105
Ed Greaves (Ski Lesson Organization) (780) 487-8653
Accommodation: Marmot Lodge
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Standard |
$467 |
$375 |
— |
| Deluxe |
$489 |
$386 |
$366 |
| Kitchen |
$542 |
$412 |
$384 |
| Kitchen with fireplace |
$560 |
$421 |
$389 |
Standard: 1 king bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe: 2 queen beds and a hide-a-bed
Kitchen: 1 queen bed or 2 single beds and a hide-a-bed.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $278
No Lessons — $116
Marmot season passholder or Sunshine/Marmot card holder: $162
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 4-day lift ticket, three 2-hour ski lessons and all taxes.
Note: If you plan to take ski lessons, please include the following in the Additional Information section of the Reservation Form:
- your group placement: Beginner (ski green runs); Green ( ski all green runs); Green/Blue (ski all green and some blue runs); Blue (ski blue runs); Blue/Black (ski all blue and some black runs); Black (ski black runs); GS Lessons,
- preference for morning or afternoon lessons, or either time.
Travel Arrangements: From Edmonton by carpool arranged by the Tour Hosts. Please indicate on your reservation form if you need a ride or if you are willing to drive and how many other passengers you can take.
To Reserve: Starting October 30, 2006, you can mail to the Tour Hosts:
- your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment (payable to the Seniors Alpine Ski Club), dated no later than December 18, 2006, and
- a stamped self-addressed business-size envelope.
Deadline: December 18, 2006
Mail to:
Dorothy & Butch Downie
Box 36, Site 4, RR #3
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2N9
Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna— Jan 23–27, 2006
Tour Host: Rick Madsen (403) 851-5558
Accommodation: Inn at Big White (in the Ski Village at Big White)
Price per person:
| Single |
$771 |
| Double |
$518 |
Rooms have two queen beds, mini-fridge, toaster, coffee maker and microwave.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $116
Self Driver — $93
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 3 days skiing, bus transportation (1 bus), wine and cheese social, and all taxes.
Optional Group Dinner: Thursday, January 26
Deadline: Mail to the Tour Host by December 13:
- Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment, post-dated December 13, and
- a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope.
Make cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club.
Mail to:
Rick Madsen
191 Sunterra Ridge Place
Cochrane, AB
T4C 1W8
Marmot Ski Improvement — January 15-19, 2006
Tour Hosts: Esther and Gordon Oaks (780) 437-7499, Ed Greaves (780) 487-8653, Merilyn Arneson (780) 481-2234 and Hilda Kohls (780) 430-7241
Information about Ski Lessons: Mary and Georges Binette (780) 459-5010 or Kathy Robinson (780) 435-8742
(Please note that lessons are not learn-to-ski.)
Accommodation: Marmot Lodge
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Standard |
$473 |
$380 |
— |
| Deluxe |
$495 |
$391 |
$371 |
| Kitchen |
$548 |
$417 |
$388 |
| Kitchen with fireplace |
$566 |
$426 |
$394 |
Standard has 1 king bed or two singles, Deluxe has 2 queens and a hide-a-bed, Kitchen unit has 1 queen or 2 singles and a hide-a-bed.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $273
Marmot pass-holder or Sunshine/Marmot cardholder — $155
No lessons — $118
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 4 days skiing, 4 two-hour lessons, welcoming party, and all taxes.
Travel Arrangements: From Edmonton, by carpool arranged by the Tour Hosts. Please indicate on your reservation form if you need a ride or if you are willing to drive and how many other passengers you can take.
Note: Members skiing on their own at Marmot at this time who wish to join us for the welcoming party are asked to complete and mail to the Tour Hosts a Tour Reservation Form and a cheque for $10/person before the deadline date. Make cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club.
Deadline: December 12, 2005
To reserve: Starting October 28, 2005, you can mail to the Tour Hosts:
- Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment, dated no later than December 12, 2005, and
- a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope.
Make cheques payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club.
Mail to:
Esther and Gordon Oaks
11208 – 32 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6J 3X8
Northern Branch sponsored tour
This fall Marmot Basin will finish the 3 year Eagle Ridge Project with the glading of hundreds of trees in Eagle East. Ski lessons will help you brush up on your technique from basic parallel to carving with your 'new' skis, riding bumps, or the steeps!
Tour Hosts: Erik & Birgith Hedegaard (780) 470-0107
Accommodation: Marmot Lodge
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Standard |
$460 |
$350 |
— |
| Deluxe |
$490 |
$360 |
$315 |
| Kitchen |
$560 |
$390 |
$335 |
(Standard has 1 double or 2 single beds and no kitchen. Deluxe has 2 queens and sofa bed but no kitchen. Kitchen unit has 1 queen or 2 singles plus sofa bed and kitchen. Add $20 for a kitchen unit with a gas fireplace. For Quad pricing, contact the Tour Hosts.)
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $209
Passholder or Sunshine/Marmot Card Holder — $136
Included in tour: 5 nights accommodation, lift passes, 4 days skiing with 2 hour ski lesson each day, Club wine and cheese socials.
Travel Arrangements: From Edmonton by car pool (arranged by Tour Hosts). Please indicate on your reservation form if you need a ride or if you are willing to drive and how many extra passengers you can take.
Deadline: Mail your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form, stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Tour Host by December 1, 2003 with a deposit cheque of $100 and with balance by cheque post dated December 31, 2003. Make cheques payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club.
Mail to:
Birgith Hedegaard
76 51404 Range Road 264
Spruce Grove, AB
T7Y 1E5
Sun Peaks (Kamloops) — February 12-16, 2007
(There will be 2 buses for this tour)
Tour Hosts:
Please mail all Tour Reservation Forms to Dick Wilson.
| Dick Wilson |
Jim Kinnaird |
| #1401 – 145 Point Drive NW |
#2306, 1200 – 6 Street SW |
| Calgary, AB T3B 4W1 |
Calgary, AB T2R 1H3 |
| Tel: (403) 295-7439 |
Tel: (403) 266-0003 |
Accommodation: Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Six |
| Lodge Room |
$819 |
$542 |
— |
— |
— |
| Studio Efficiency |
$893 |
$566 |
— |
— |
— |
| Studio Kitchenette |
$893 |
$566 |
— |
$499 |
— |
| Loft |
— |
$667 |
$535 |
$468 |
— |
| 3 Bedroom Unit |
— |
— |
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$679 |
$541 |
Lodge rooms (24 units) - Two Queen beds and a coffee maker
Studio efficiency (9 units) - Queen murphy bed and double sofa bed, small fridge, convection microwave oven, small electrical appliances, cookware, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, kitchen table and chairs.
Studio Kitchenette (17 units) - Queen or Murphy bed, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave plus small appliances cookware etc.
Loft Kitchenette (3 units) - One unit with a King bed and pull out sofa and two units with 2 Tri-bunks.
Three Bedroom Unit (1 unit) - Queen bed in one bedroom, two twins in second bedroom, and loft, queen sofa bed in living room. One en-suite bathroom and one three piece bathroom. Full kitchen and fireplace.
Note: It is very difficult for the tour host to arrange triple, quad and six person accommodation groups. If you wish to avail yourself of these accommodations participants should make arrangements with each other prior to submitting reservation forms and indicate who is sharing such accommodation on the reservation forms.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $108
Self Driver — $112
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 3 days skiing, bus transportation, all taxes, and a wine and cheese reception hosted by the Club.
Optional Dinner: The tour host will endeavour to arrange a group dinner at a suitable location at the Sun Peaks Resort.
Itinerary: We will depart from COP Calgary on Monday, February 12, 2007 and leave the ski hill on the morning of Friday, February 16, 2007 arriving at COP at approximately 5 pm.
Deadline: Prior to January 3, 2007 mail completed Tour Reservation Forms to Dick Wilson, along with a cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club post dated to January 3, 2007 and a self addressed legal size stamped envelope.
Kimberley — February 27-March 2, 2006
Tour Host: Faith Young (403) 225-1342
Accommodation: Trickle Creek Marriott (on hill)
Price per person:
| Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
| Studio |
$619 |
$396 |
$368 |
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| One Bedroom |
$669 |
$424 |
$398 |
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| Two Bedroom |
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$429 |
$339 (2 couples only) |
All accommodations have full kitchens, fireplaces and a balcony.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $102
Self-driver — $49
Included in tour: 3 nights accommodation, 3 days skiing, breakfast, bus transportation (1 bus), wine and cheese reception , and all taxes.
Deadline: Mail to the Tour Host by January 30, 2006:
- Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment, post-dated January 30, 2006, and
- a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope.
Make cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club.
Mail to:
Faith Young
10816 Maplecrest Road SE
Calgary, AB
T2J 1X9
Marmot Basin, Jasper — March 12-16, 2006
Tour Host: Peter Morgan (403) 245-1270 or (403) 637-2064
Accommodation: Sawridge Hotel
Price per person:
| Single |
$719 |
| Double |
$509 |
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $135
Self-Driver — $95
Included in tour: 4 nights accommodation, 4 days of skiing, bus transportation (1 bus), breakfast, wine and cheese reception, and all taxes.
Note: The regular daily lift ticket price for a Senior (65+) is $48 (incl. GST). There is a $13 discount with a Sunshine/Marmot Card and a $12 discount with a Sunshine Season Pass. The 4 day ticket as part of the tour package is $135. This is the lowest cost available and eliminates the line up at the ticket office each day. If you have any questions regarding lift tickets, please contact Peter Morgan at 403-245-1270.
Optional Group Dinner: Wednesday, March 15.
Deadline: Mail to the Tour Host by February 5, 2006:
- Your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment, post-dated February 5, 2006, and
- a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope.
Make cheque payable to Seniors Alpine Ski Club. Indicate on the form your interest in the group dinner.
Mail to:
Peter Morgan
Box 424
Water Valley, AB
T0M 2E0
Silver Star, Vernon — February 4 – 9, 2007
Tour Hosts:
Fran Cuyler & Dolf Van Tienen (780) 430-6081
Accommodation: Bull Dog Hotel & Silver Lode Inn
Price per person:
| Hotel |
Room Type |
Single |
Double |
| Bull Dog Hotel |
Standard
1 Bedroom Kitchenette |
$811
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$572
$669 |
| Silver Lode Inn |
Standard
Basement Kitchenette
Regular Kitchenette |
$811
$908
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$572
$620
$683 |
Bull Dog Hotel – Standard: 2 queen beds, coffee maker, mini-fridge; 1-Bedroom Kitchenette: 1 queen bed and a hide-a-bed, kitchen facilities.
Silver Lode Inn – Standard: 2 queen beds, coffee maker; Basement Kitchenette: queen bed and hide a bed, stovetop, fridge, coffeemaker; Regular Kitchenette: 2 queen beds or 1 queen bed and a hide-a-bed, stovetop, fridge, coffee maker.
Deductions:
Non-Skier — $185
Self Driver — $125
Included in tour: 5 nights accommodation, 4-day lift ticket, bus transportation, two glasses of wine and appetizers at Bugaboos, and all taxes.
Notes: Security personnel check the parking area provided at Westmount Shopping Centre during bus tours. If you plan to leave your vehicle at the bus pick-up site please include the following in the Additional Information section of the Reservation Form: vehicle description, license number.
The Putnam Station Hotel has changed hands and that building is now called the Bull Dog Hotel. Renovations are being made in the dining area and breakfasts will not be available there. Personnel are using some of the rooms, so rooms have also been reserved at the Silver Lode Inn. The NATC room cannot be used for the welcoming party this year due to difficult licensing procedures and a requirement to buy liquor in British Columbia.
To Reserve: Starting November 27, 2006, you can mail to the Tour Hosts:
- your completed and signed Tour Reservation Form,
- a cheque for full payment (payable to the Seniors Alpine Ski Club), dated no later than January 1, 2007, and
- a stamped self-addressed business-size envelope.
Deadline: January 1, 2007
Mail to:
Fran Cuyler and Dolf Van Tienen
908 Rice Road
Edmonton, AB T6R 1A1
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