Whitewater Rafting Adventure Let's go whitewater rafting with Whitewater Rafting Adventures (WRA), the premier rafting outfitters in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania! WRA is a 40-year-old, family-owned business with consistent great reviews.
When: Sunday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.
Be there at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $78.95 plus $6 for bus transport.
What: WRA's 7-hour Class II and III whitewater trip is the most popular with its wet and wild, 13-mile trek on the Lehigh River that runs through the breathtaking scenery of Lehigh Gorge State Park. This is a swift ride with many boulders to negotiate. If you've never been whitewater rafting, it is recommended that you do the E-Z whitewater rafting trip with a less intense water flow on other dates/times.
Transportation: This is a drive-yourself trip. Arrange carpooling with participants who sign up. Traveling on I-81 South is recommended. Meet at WRA in Nesquehoning at 10:30 a.m. for the 11:30 a.m. paddle.
You'll paddle on your own with five or fewer other paddlers, depending on how many are signed up, in a six-person raft. You'll be briefed ahead of time about what to expect and led by a guide in the front raft. Bringing up the rear, left and right sides are guides to help those who may need assistance.
Read the trip specifications and considerations to see if you're able to participate.
Who: Participants must be members of the Triple Cities Ski Club. Guests are welcome but must become members prior to the paddle. Join TCSC: Dues are $25 per year.
Registration and cost: Sign up here first so we know who is going and so you know who is going to make carpool arrangements. Then go to the WRA rafting reservations site to sign up for the 11:30 a.m. session and pay for the trip on your own. This trip is open to the public and will fill quickly, so if you are interested sign up soon! Note: The rafting adventure takes place rain or shine.
Contact: Jill Darling, organizer, (email) or 607-239-1029 for more information.
Additional Information and Details
What to bring:
Examples of waterproof bags and water-buoyant eyeglass retainers.
Plan on spending 6 hours at Whitewater Rafting Adventures with about 5 hours on the water.
Once we arrive and check in, get suited up with the provided life vests, and have our briefing session, we'll be transported to the starting point.
Experienced paddlers who know how to steer (J-turn--very important) need to sit in the two rear seats of the six-person raft. The next best paddlers sit in the front while the least experienced ones are in the middle.
If people get stranded on a rock or have some other issue, the group waits up ahead along the bank until the others catch up. That's when you can get out and cool off in the water, eat a snack, take pictures, go find a tree to stand or squat behind. We'll also have a lunch break.
ATTENTION: Water Rafting Adventure Rule - no alcohol or drug use prior to or during the trip. I'm also going to add: no smoking or vaping during the paddle unless you're stopped for a break and out of the raft, which is just common courtesy toward others.
WRA photographers will be poised and ready to take pictures partway through the trip for purchase afterward. Only one photo per raft can be bought and taken and the rest are mailed out. Additional copies can be purchased and mailed to anyone else in the group who'd like photos.
Wednesday, July 30th @ 5 pm
Dorchester Park Whitney Point, NY
Enjoy a summer evening on Whitney Point Lake in Dorchester Park.
Park entrance is free.
We'll meet in the large waterfront parking lot, which can be seen as you drive down the entrance road. We'll enjoy the lake for a couple of hours. Afterwards, we'll meet at The Scoop Ice Cream shop on Rt 11 in Whitney Point for some ice cream treats!
Bring your kayak, canoe, small sailboat or paddle board. Or you can rent a kayak (single or double), canoe, paddle board, paddle boat, row boat or small sailboat for just $8 or $10 an hour after a $20 deposit, that's returned once the watercraft is brought back. The last rental takes place at 6 p.m. and must be returned by 7 p.m.
It's a good idea to come earlier to be on the water to give yourself enough time if you're renting. Rentals are first come, first served. Renters need to paddle to the waterfront where cars are parked to meet up with those who have their own watercraft.
For more info on Dorchester Park - CLICK HERE.
Arrive when you can... We'll start out with whoever is ready to go and others can catch up. Notify host, Jill Darling, if you arrive later so we know you're part of the group and out on the water. We go down the lake a ways and then turn around to come back.
Looking forward to seeing folks..!!Your Club Activities Comm... Eileen and Jill
Host: Jill Darling, 607-239-1029
VISIT our club calendar for more up-coming events,https://triplecitiesskiclub.com/Calendar
"Swing Batta Batta Swing! People will come, Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball."
Let's Go out to the park to watch the Rumble Ponies play ball! The Triple Cities Hiking Club has invited TCSC members and their guests to join them on July 31 for "Throwback Thursday" at the stadium including discounted items at the concession stands, group rates for our seats along the 3rd base line, and perhaps a shout out to TCHC and TCSC! Buy me some peanuts and crackerjack and we'll root root root for the home team ! We're gonna have a blast cuz everybody knows "There's no crying in baseball!" See ya there!
Rumble Ponies vs Harrisburg Senators
Game Date and Time: July 31, 2025 6:00 PM
Tickets are $10 each. The deadline to purchase them is July 22.
Instructions to purchase tickets: order and pay for tickets through the PayPal software already set up for this purpose on the TCHC website online store special events page then pick your tickets up at will call at the stadium the night of the game.
Click here to order tickets:https://sites.google.com/site/tchcny/home/tchc-online-store-become-a-member/tchc-special-events?authuser=0
Come out for a night on the town in the ”Coolest Small Town in America.”
Named in 2009, by readers of Budget Travel magazine.
Pre-concert Dinner: We will eat dinner at Sugar Maple Café, 200 Front St, Owego. They have incredible food and will reserve 26 spots on their back deck at 5 pm just for TCSC for an hour. Dinner registration is limited to 26. The deck overlooks the Susquehanna River with a view of the Owego bridge. We'll have four dinner choices and two dessert choices, both entrée and dessert for $20, which you'll choose from at the time of registration and pay for after the meal. Non-alcoholic beverages are extra. In case of rain, there's an indoor dining room. Following dinner, we will head over to the second fun event of the evening: Music in the Park!
Hickories Park Concert: FREE CONCERT 7 pm—9 pm (bring chairs): Triple Cities Soul Machine featuring Chloé Solan. This band was on the main stage at the Owego Strawberry Festival and brought the house down. Chloé is an elementary school music teacher, absolutely loves her job, and was a contestant on The Voice! Jill Darling has been Chloe's groupie and says she has amazing pipes! See ya there!
Register yourself and your guest along with with your dinner and dessert choices.
Registration deadline, if you're going to have dinner, is August 3rd at 5 pm.
In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street in Owego. This decision will be made on the day of the event and posted on TAC’s email, website, and social media. www.tiogaartscouncil.org
If you need to cancel your dinner registration, please contact your host, Jill, promptly. Jill Darling 607-239-1029 jilldarling@cableracer.com
Join fellow TCSC members at the...
Friday Night Event of the
Chenango Blues Festival
Friday night, August 15th
4:30 pm - gates open 5 pm - festival gates open
The Chenango Blues Festival is a family-friendly event held each August in Beautiful central New York, which offers award-winning blues acts.
The 2025 event will take place on Friday, August 15th (free). If interested... Saturday, August 16th ($40 advance ticket) at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main St, Norwich, NY.
NOTE: event runs rain or shine. Plan accordingly. Cash donations ($5- / car) are requested in the parking lot as you enter.
Friday night show is always FREE to the public!
Friday night... coolers are allowed on the fairgrounds (no glass please).
2025 schedule info... CLICK HERE
Ground rules... CLICK HERE
We plan on having a canopy / easy-up set up. Please look for those yellow-bandanas hanging off the canopy. Bring a camp chair and some goodies to share. BYOB.
Looking forward to seeing folks..!! Your Ski Club Activities committee, Eileen and Susanna.
VISIT our club calendar for more up-coming events, https://triplecitiesskiclub.com/Calendar
August 21, 2025
6 PM - social hour 7 PM - board meeting
Location -Cheri & Steve Warne's 6 Pineview Dr Johnson City, NY
Bring a dish-to-pass for the social hour.
Board Meeting -
The board will review and vote on...
An agenda will be sent out the day before. Please let Susanna Stumpe know what you'd like included on the agenda.
All TCSC members are welcome to attend.
NOTE: We need at least nine Board Members and one member of the Judicial Committee to be present to conduct business and vote on motions.
Thanks much!
President
info@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com
What: A fall weekend at an historic lodge on Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. Activities include lots of great hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing (bring your own equipment). Check out The Wild Center in Tupper Lake; The Adirondack Scenic Railroad in Thendara; Revolution Rail Co. in North Creek; McCauley Mountain for chair lift rides and mountain biking. The Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake is definitely worth a visit as is the nearby Great Camp Sagamore. Please check the Old Forge area website for activities if you are looking for things to do. Or, just kick back, unplug and unwind. Additional plans for outings can be made once everyone is registered.
Where: The Main Lodge at Antlers, part of SUNY Cortland's William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Link to Directions: Driving Directions GPS address to the Main Lodge is 540 Antlers Road, Raquette Lake, NY.
When: Oct. 10-13, 2025, Friday to Monday (3 nights)
Cost: $162 per person for three nights, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Sign up: Register online and pay the $50 deposit via credit card to reserve your spot on a first-come, first-served basis. Each club member must register individually. The balance of $112 is due preferably at or before the September general membership meeting, by check made out to TCSC and given to Ingrid Jordak or mailed to her at 244 Greenwood Road, Lisle, NY 13797. Deadline for balance payments is 2 weeks prior to begining of trip.
Accommodations: All rooms have new toilets, sinks and showers. Rooms are assigned based on time of registration.
There are also two half bathrooms in the downstairs with a toilet and sink. All rooms have single spring beds and bunk beds with a woolen blanket and pillow. You'll need to bring towels, a sleeping bag or sheets and pillow case. Bring your own blankets and pillow if you wish.
All of the rooms, including bedrooms, in the Main Lodge are heated. WiFi is available on the property, but cell service is spotty. AT&T seems to work well. This is an opportunity to unplug and reconnect with nature and friends.
The lodge's common areas are spacious and comfortable. All kitchen and cleaning supplies are provided. We have to clean up and leave the lodge as we found it. We always leave it better! There are complete kitchen facilities to prepare meals, including refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffeemaker, crockpots, pots and pans, and utensils, dishes and silverware. Bring your own breakfasts and plan your own lunches.
In the past, we have planned potluck dinners. Bring your choice of beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic and a cooler to keep them cold. Raquette Lake Navigation may offer delicious dinner and brunch cruises on the weekends along with other cruises.
Read and agree to the ADK Trip Policy when you register.
NOTE! Registration is set at 15 for more comfortable sleeping arrangements. If reservations are full, please add your name to the waitlist.
Want to know more? View our photos from past weekends in our Photo Albums or send Ingrid Jordak an email or text message 607-221-4606.
2026 Killington Mid-Week
Self Drive Ski Trip
Sunday, January 11 to Wed January 14, 2026
Join us for our ninth consecutive year of three days of skiing at Killington Mountain! Killington is the largest ski resort in Eastern North America and the 2nd tallest mountain in Vermont. All 5 mountains at Killington have trails for all levels, from peak to lodge. The area is so large it can be affected by more than one weather system. So it's not unlikely to be able to ski on the Bear Mountain side in sunshine while gusty, cloudy conditions are occurring on the Snowdon side. Killington provides terrain for all levels of skiers. It's a wonderful place to ski - you will not be disappointed!
Lodging:
Grey Bonnet Inn, 831 Vermont Highway 100, Killington, VT 05751
Lodging Amenities:
Lift Tickets:
*Lift tickets are purchased individually at Killington Mountain. To order, please go to their website: https://killington.com. PLEASE NOTE: If this is your first time purchasing a lift ticket using this website, you must register and create an account before proceeding further to make a purchase. You will be emailed a discount voucher purchase code sometime before December 27, 2025. Use this code when making your online lift ticket purchase. Lift ticket is also good at Pico Mountain on Monday, January 12, 2026. Pico is not open during week on Tues and Weds.
Transportation:
This is a self-drive trip. Most folks car pool. You will have access to the trip registrants contact information which can be used to make car pool arrangements. Killington is approximately a 4 hour drive from Binghamton.
Registration:
Registration begins Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Deposit amount of $100 by check made payable to Triple Cities Ski Club. You must be an active member of the club at registration as well as at the time of the trip. To register, go to our website at https://www.triplecitiesskiclub.com. Participants are not officially registered until their deposit is received either by mail or in person to one of the trip leaders. Deposit is due within 10 days of registration.
Deposits may be sent to:
Kevin Walters
9 Boland Road
Apalachin, NY 13732
Final payments are due by November 30, 2025.
Trip Policy and Agreement: By signing up for this trip, you agree to our Trip Policy and Code of Conduct.
Trip Cancellation: Room payment non-refundable if cancellation made after December 11, 2025. If cancelling after that date, you are responsible to find a replacement to avoid losing your payment. Trip insurance is highly recommended but is a personal decision.
Trip Leaders:
Kevin Walters, (C) 607-768-7518, kevmwalters@gmail.com
Will Roden, (C) 607-245-9118, wroden@stny.rr.com
Please contact one of the trip leaders if you have questions or trouble registering on the website.
Friday, January 30 to Monday, February 9, 2026
*** Trip is Sold Out!!!! ***Be sure to sign up on the wait list!
Trip Price $2,900 per person
5 days of skiing in Andorra and 3 nights in Barcelona
Andorra: Where is Andorra? All but lost between France and Spain, this pocket sized principality comprises a few hundred kilometers of mountainous landscape with the best skiing in the Pyrenees. The Grandvalira region has slopes ranging from 5,600 to 8,700 feet and has the record for the most ski lifts per number of inhabitants. Andorra is also known for duty-free shopping.
Barcelona, Spain: After a week of skiing we will spend 3 nights in one of the most famous European cities in the world. Our hotel, Hotel Avenida Palace is located just off La Rambla, the famous pedestrian street in the city center. Our walking tour will give you an overview of the surrounding area and you will have plenty of time to visit sites such as Sagrada Familia, the Picasso Museum, and numerous buildings designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi.
PRICING INCLUDES:
Use Ikon Pass here** – for those needing lift tickets, prices are approximately $65-70 per day for ages 17-64, ages 65-74 starting at $45 and ages 75+ free. Note, the prices are dynamic depending on the day.
Non-Skiers: Pedestrian lift tickets are also available for non-skiers for 2 ascents and 2 descents on any gondola lift. Or spend a day in Andorra la Vella (Andorra's capital). Check out must-see sights and activities such as Casa de la Vall, La Noblesse du Temps, City Tours and Walking Tours. Plus tax-free shopping!
*SIGN UPS:
PRIORITY MEMBERS: (participants with active club membership BEFORE January 1, 2025) begin on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
GENERAL MEMBERS: (participants with active club membership AFTER January 1, 2025) begin on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Priority members who do not register in the first week may continue to sign-up but will be accepted on a first come/first served basis.
Couples/roommates will be able to sign up together on one reservation. Both must be active members of the club by January 1, 2025. Individuals can still sign up, indicating a roommate at a later date.
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION ONCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DATE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE EMAIL.
How to Register:
Log into TCSC website, Trips and click on Soldeu, Andorra, then click on Register.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Cheri Warne (607) 727-9419
Brenda Nichols (607) 760-2160
TCSC Presents Winter Park, Colorado!
Sunday, March 1 – Friday, March 6, 2026
Trip is Sold Out!!
Join our wait list!
Price : $1,270
Price is Per Person, Double Occupancy Using Your Ikon Base Pass
Join us as we head back to Winter Park! Winter Park receives over 344.6 inches of snow annually and has the most consistent snow season after season. The base sits at 9,000 ft with 3,060 ft of vertical rise, putting its beautiful summit at 12,060 ft. There’s something for everyone: 8% beginner; 18% intermediate; 19% advanced; 52% most difficult; 3% expert only. Winter Park has 3,081 total skiable acreage, which includes 166 designated trails and 1,212 acres of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing. And...no weekend lift lines!
Base Package Price Includes:
Base Package Options:
4 Day Lift Ticket – Add $380 ($95/day - minimum 3 days skiing)
OR Use Your Ikon Pass at this resort – no reservation needed!
*Ikon pass holders will get First Tracks at Winter Park on March 2 with lifts opening at 8:00 a.m. and remaining lifts opening at 8:30 to non-pass holders.
Lodging: The Vintage Hotel is located at the entrance to Winter Park. Our studio rooms feature kitchenettes (small stove, refrigerator, and microwave so you can make your own meals). The Five Mountain Tavern at the hotel serves lunch and dinner. Grab and go breakfast and lunch items can be purchased at the front desk. The Village Cabriolet (open-air lift) provides free transportation from the hotel parking lot to the base Village, where you’ll find shops, restaurants and of course, the gondola. You’ll also have access to the outdoor heated pool and hot tub.
Other Activities: So many choices! The Coca-Cola Tubing Hill is located right next to our hotel! Try the Snowcat Tour, Sunset Snowshoe Tour, Sunset Guiding Skiing and Riding Tour, Ice Skating, Snowmobiling and XC skiing at the Snow Mountain Ranch or Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Some tours offer 15% off using your Ikon card.
PRIORITY MEMBERS: (participants with active club membership BEFORE January 1, 2025) begin on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
GENERAL MEMBERS: (participants with active club membership AFTER January 1, 2025) begin on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Priority members who do not register in the first 24 hours may continue to sign-up but will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis.
* Couples/roommates will be able to sign up together on one reservation. Both must be active members of the club by January 1, 2025. Don't have a roommate? You can still sign up and indicate a roommate at a later date or we will assign a roommate for you. *
All checks payable to TRIPLE CITIES SKI CLUB and sent to:
Triple Cities Ski Club
c/o Brenda Nichols
1352 Reynolds Road
Johnson City, NY 13790
Trip Leader: Brenda Nichols – brendalnichols@yahoo.com (607) 760-2160
March 15 - 20, 2026
$1,285.- per person, double occupancy
** 8 spaces still available **
Meet the mountain...
Link to alpine skiing trailmap ... MAPLink to cross-country skiing map ... MAP
Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel
Meet the hotel...
Link to Sugarloaf Village map ... MAP
* the DETAILS *
Trip Price of $1,285.- / person, double-occupancy includes:
NOT included:
Lift Ticket vs. IKON Pass...
Please let us know if you wish to buy lift tickets directly with TCSC for Sugarloaf at the cost of $48.- per day ($192.- / 4-days), $40.- / day for 65+ ($160.- / 4-days).
OR... you have the option to buy an IKON base pass or full pass.
SIGN-UP (registration) & Deposit Information
How to sign-up
Mail check to...
Checks payable to, " TCSC " Mail to: Dave Weiner 117 Burleigh Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
Payment schedule Checks payable to " TCSC "
Cancellation / Refund policy
Trip Policy / Code of Conduct
Click on this LINK to review TCSC trip policy for this trip.
Questions..?? ...feel free to contact your trip leaders:
Susanna Stumpe, wildrose411@gmail.com Dave Weiner, dith607@gmail.com
* ITINERARY *
Sunday, 15 March
6:00 am - arrive at Shafer Bus, 500 North St, Endicott, NY ** bring your own food and beverage on the bus 6:30 am - bus departs for Maine 7:30 am - Bainbridge pick-up... NOON => lunch stop in... W. Lebanon, NH ...McDonalds's, Burger King, Wendy's, or Jersey Mike's Subs ...N. Plainfield Rd (Rt 12A), West Lebanon, NH ...take Rt 91 north to Rt 89 east, Rt 12A south (12A is Plainfield Rd) 5:00 pm - arrive at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel NOTE... we will have additional rest stops during this drive
Monday, 16 March
7 - 10 am - breakfast
Tuesday, 17 March
7 - 10 am - breakfast 5 pm - group dinner: 5 pm - cash bar; 6 pm - buffet dinner 6:30 - 8:30 pm - live entertainment at 45 North restaurant
Wednesday, 18 March
Thursday, 19 March
Friday, 20 March
7 am - breakfast 8 am - depart hotel for home NOON => lunch stop 5 pm - Bainbridge drop-off 6 pm - Shafer Bus, Endicott
* the MINUTIA *