September 18, 2025
Meeting
6 PM - board meeting. **NEW** time
Location - 'small room'American Legion Post 1645 177 Robinson St Binghamton, NY
Board Meeting -
An agenda will be sent out the day before. Please let Susanna know what you'd like included on the agenda. (You can reply to this e-mail.)
All TCSC members are welcome to attend.
NOTE: We need at least nine (9) Board Members and one (1) member of the Judicial Committee to be present in order to conduct club business and vote on motions.
Thanks much!
Presidentinfo@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com
I looked back in our records and noticed that we haven't had a TCSC bike ride at Onondaga Lake Park (OLP) in two years. The photos are from that ride. It's time to do my favorite destination bike ride with its gorgeous lake view from different vantage points, stately trees and a marina. I, Jill Darling, am hosting our OLP bike ride.
We'll meet in the parking lot of Griffin Visitor Center at 10:30 am and start the ride at 11 am. The center has spacious restrooms for changing clothes afterward and a fountain to fill water bottles.
The ride is an easy, flat ride on smooth pavement with a few slight grades and is only 16.2 miles roundtrip, unless you want to go longer around Long Branch Park and the Good Dog Park area, which is an extra 3.75 miles, making it 20-miles. Hard core riders are welcome to go for the gusto and leave the recreational, hop-off-for-a-photo riders in the dust. You can go as long or as short as you want. No pressure to perform--it's your ride. Some people have ridden four times a week over the summer and some have hardly ridden. We're here to go at our own paces and enjoy the day. Check out the trail around the lake on the Onondaga Lake Park downloadable map.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, first aid supplies for yourself and your bike. We'll stop at St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater for a restroom break and snack break.
We'll have an after party at Heid's hot dog venue, which is across from OLP. Next door to Heid's is an ice cream place that's a must-do.
For more information about the bike ride, email Jill Darling or text 607-239-1029.
Enjoy a Day of Hiking and Waterfall Viewing
Spend a fall Saturday visiting three waterfalls in Central New York with short hikes of about 1 mile at each location included. Hikes are optional. Since they are short, non-hikers can stay to enjoy the waterfalls and parks while others hike. All three areas have handicap accessibility to view the falls. Guests are welcome. Include your guest numbers when you sign up.
First, We’ll visit Tinker Falls at the Labrador Hollow Unique Area and the boardwalk by the pond. The 1,483-acre Labrador Hollow Unique Area is well known for its hiking trails and fishing in addition to the waterfall.
Then, we’ll drive to Delphi Falls near Fabius where we’ll eat a picnic lunch. Bring your own and something to share, if you wish.
Delphi Falls was purchased by Madison County in 2018. In 2022, accessible parking spaces and restrooms, new trails, overlooks of the falls, and a multipurpose building for events were added.
Finally, we’ll head over to Pratt’s Falls near Manlius. The park's most popular attraction is the scenic trail leading to the beautiful 137 ft. waterfall. Formed by retreating glaciers, it was the site of Onondaga County's first mill operation in 1796. A $2 parking fee is listed online, which I believe is seasonal. We did not have to pay on Labor Day weekend.
Last stop before heading home will be Onco Fermentations in Tully for beer and food, unless you prefer to head home.
Where to Meet: In the McDonald's parking lot in Whitney Point at 9:30 a.m. From there we can carpool and caravan. It's about 45 minutes to the first stop, Labrador Hollow Unique Area and Tinker Falls.
Maps and directions will be emailed a day before the trip to those who are signed up. Some copies will be available that morning.
Links for more information on the locations we'll visit.
Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Pratt’s Falls Parkand map
Onco Fermentations
Note: Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 4.
Activity organizer is Ingrid Jordak and co-leader is Eileen Hanrahan.
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.
Killington Race Camp Info
*** Instructions for signing up ... *** Register for the trip click here: Killington Race Camp - 2025 - Dec 7 - 12
Make deposit check payable to "TCSC" (deposit amount is $100 minimum per person) Mail check to: (Or bring it to one of our meetings) Triple Cities Ski Club c/o Tim Hanna 5219 State Highway 41 Smithville Flats, NY 13841 Make check payable to "TCSC" Download, read and agree to the Trip Policy.
If you change your mind, this system will allow you to cancel your registration up to 30 days before the camp starts. After our November meeting, contact Tim Hanna if you need to cancel or change your registration.
Questions? ... Please contact Tim Hanna tim_hanna@)juno.com or cell number 768-0429 (Area code 607)
Additional Info The Killington Race Camp is a great way to improve your skiing. The camp uses a GS race format to teach the students how to make well-controlled, effective, efficient ski turns and link those turns smoothly.
There were 39 TCSC members in attendance last year. The other 50 or so students at the camp are in a similar age range and skiing ability as members of our club. There are usually 10 - 15 groups created at the start of the week based on skiing ability. There are about 6 or 7 skiers in each group. You'll have the same instructor all week. The lower level groups spend less time on race-specific topics and more time on "turn mechanics" and improving their free-skiing. The higher level groups spend more time on the race course running gates. Everyone spends some time running gates.
Why would you consider a race-based camp if you don't plan on racing? It's all about effectiveness and cost. The reason most people are not skiing with the confidence, control and enjoyment that they seek is because their ski turns are not up to par. There is no better place to learn to make good ski turns than at a GS race camp. Anyone can go straight down the hill, but how effective are your turns? Have you ever noticed the Olympic stars like Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Ted Ligety struggling with their turns? Hardly ever, right? At the Killington Camp, you'll be taught the same elements of coordination and timing that the Olympians and World Cup skiers employ. (Although it's unlikely you will end up in the Olympics. Sorry about that.) While you are working on developing the proper movements and coordination associated with good turns, the instructors (especially in the lower groups) do NOT encourage speed. When your "turning issues" are corrected and you begin to employ a better technique, then additional speed becomes an option that YOU can choose based on your comfort level. Whether you want to ski fast or slow, the ingredients for good turns are the same. You choose the speed you want to ski, but if you don't know how to make good turns, you're stuck at a skill level called the "intermediate rut" and your options are limited. Attending the Killington Race Camp is a great way to get out of the "intermediate rut" and the price is a fraction of what it would be at "all-mountain" ski camps. There are camps in Colorado and California that do "all-mountain" training, but the cost is usually more than twice as much and that's before you buy a plane ticket, rental car and hotel room!
So Killington will teach you a lot of important concepts that you need to improve your "all-mountain" skiing. Overall, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to make great ski turns for a very reasonable price and have a lot of fun in the process. Racers and non-racers come back to this camp year-after-year to "tune-up" their skiing at the beginning of each season. Who knows, you might find that you really like the racing part, too! (Just to be clear, the "non-racers" who attend the RACE camp WILL spend some time running gates on a race course even if they are in the lowest group. But you are free to "bail-out" of any portion of the race camp that you want, and rejoin the class later. Killington recommends that anyone attending the race camp should be able to ski a blue trail. If you have questions about this, speak with Tim.
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.
Ski The White Mountains & Sunday River Range
Loon, Cannon, Wildcat Mountain and more!
This Is a Great Add-on to the Killington Midweek Ski Trip!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to Saturday, January 17, 2026
Accommodations: 3 Nights’ accommodations at The Village of Loon Resort, located adjacent to the Loon Mountain ski area. The condos can sleep 4 to 6 people, have equipped kitchens, common areas, master bedroom (king bed) and full bath on entry level. Second level has full bath, bedroom (two twin beds) and loft sleeping area (two twin beds). Guests have access to 2 indoor pools, fitness center, indoor & outdoor hot tub and sauna. Visit the website for further details on accommodations and amenities https://villageofloon.com/
Meals: On your own. Lincoln is 2.5 miles away where you will find groceries, pubs and restaurants. On prior trips we’ve used the condo kitchen for breakfast and some evening meals including group potluck. We will organize a group “dine-in” one of the nights.
Ski Areas and lift tickets: Ski 2½ days at your choice of resorts. Use your Ikon pass at Loon and Sunday River. Lift tickets for Waterville Valley, Bretton Woods, Attitash, Wildcat, and Cannon are your responsibility. Significant lift ticket discounts are offered through ADVANCE purchase on Liftopia. Some resorts allow cancellation/refund on advance purchases. Check the specific resort for refund policy.
Transportation: This is a self-drive trip. Participants may arrange to carpool to the resort at 72 Loon Village Road, Lincoln, New Hampshire, 03251
Lodging Occupancy: Condos can accommodate 4-6 persons. Base plan is to assign 4 people to each condo (i.e.- 1 couple in the master bedroom and 2 singles for the 2nd bedroom and the loft each. If you have a group of 5 or 6 that want to share a condo, indicate the number in your group when you register. Additionally, if you'd like to share a condo with more than 3 others, indicate that when you register and I will attempt to accommodate.
Pricing: Based on 4 people in each condo for a 3-night stay, the price is $225 per person. The rates would be proportionately reduced for 5- or 6-person occupancy.
Registration: You must be an active member of TCSC. Trip registration will begin in September 1, 2025. Availability will be on first-come first-serve basis. Registration will close on December 1, 2025.
Payment: Payment is by check only - no credit cards. Please send your check in the amount of $225.00 made payable to TCSC to the trip leader:
Mike Reitnauer
1917 Allen Glen Road
Owego, NY 13827
Refund for Cancellation: Full refund may be requested by December 1, 2025, and must be made in writing. After December 1, 2025, no refund unless a replacement is found.
Questions: Call or text trip leader Mike Reitnauer at 607-725-3727
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
** 9 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 *
