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The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) primary goal is to promote and support our member clubs in their effort to further the interest in skiing, snow boarding and year round activities - social activities.

CMSC is a not for profit organization with 61 member clubs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and neighboring states, representing over 7,500 skiers and snowboarders.
Moraine Valley College Ski/Board Club Snowseekers Ski & Snowboard Club Nordic Fox Ski Club Four Winds Ski and Social Club Rock Valley Ski Association Wild Bunch Ski Club CMSC Racing Gelandesprung Ski Club Springfield Ski Club Champaign Ski Club Thunderbird Ski Club Ibex Ski & Snowboard Club Tatry Ski Club Pine Point Ski Club Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports Sanctuary Ski Club Piccadilly Ski Club American Blind Skiing Foundation Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club Bloomington-Normal Ski Club Hustlers Ski Club Alpine Ski Club Fleetwind Ski Club Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club

Fun on the slopes

Snowseekers Ski & Snowboard Club

Telluride, CO

Methow Valley - skiing in Washington State

Four Winds Ski and Social Club

Copper Mountain

Rock Valley Ski Association

Marquette, MI

Wild Bunch Ski Club (Joliet, IL)

Lake Tahoe 2008

CMSC Race Series

Competition geared to all levels!

Gelandesprung Ski Club

Spring Banquet 2017

Springfield Ski Club

Champaign Ski Club

Winter Park 2009

Thunderbird Ski Club

Ibex Ski and Adventure Club - Italy 2017

Tatry Ski Club

A day of Alpine racing

Pine Point Ski Club

Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports

Lake Tahoe

Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club - the next generation!

Piccadilly Ski Club - 2016 Whistler - BC, Canada

American Blind Skiing Foundation

Chicago Friars Ski Club

Mt. Bachelor, OR

Bloomington-Normal Ski Club

At the Matterhorn

Hustlers Ski Club

Alpine Ski Club

Fleetwind Ski Club

A Basin - Who says you can't ski on Memorial day

Skunk Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club

Hiking Trip - We offer year-round activities.


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Granite Peak Trip Openings for January 19-21, 2024
Steve Patzer - 11/11/23
Sanctuary Ski Club
Sanctuary Ski Club Weekend Ski Trip

Jan. 5-7, 2024 openings for Snowriver Michigan
Deb Bramschreiber - 11/08/23
Sly Fox Ski Club
Great weekend of skiing. Experience using Voyageur Express highspeed 6pak

Lake Shore Ski & Sports Club - 4 New Trips Added
Terry Crisitello - 10/22/23
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club
Minocqua, Michigan UP, Innsbruck Austria & Aspen are now Open

Val di Fassa European trip openings
Dawn Petermann - 10/17/23
Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee
Sign ups still being taken for the trip

TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW JANUARY 13-14 2024
Michael Thomas - (posted on 11/14/23)
Travel and Adventure Show January 13-14 2024

SAD SAD NEWS. RUTH SULDA PASSED LAST FRIDAY.
Ray Piwowarczyk - (posted on 10/02/23)
Sad Sad news. Ruth Sulda passed last Friday.

CMSC SPRING FLING 2024
Kevin Conlon - (posted on 07/05/23)
Mammoth Mountain - April 7 - 12, 2024

CMSC CLUB WINNERS 2022-2023
Ray Piwowarczyk - (posted on 05/21/23)
MOST IMPROVED: SKUNK HOLLOW SKI & BOARD CLUB

EUROPE 2024 - ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND
Steve Patzer - (posted on 05/08/23)
EXTENSION TO MILAN, ITALY

SKI & RIDE ON SITE NOW
Ray Piwowarczyk - (posted on 10/09/20)
Ski & Ride on Site Now

The CMSC calendar contains meeting CMSC event dates, such as Chicago Week, the Europe trip and more.

Click here to view our calendar!

CMSC Trips In Review

Read all about them here!
Followup and review from our talented trip leaders about the fantastic CMSC trips they lead!

Find a Trip

Find a great trip or event now!
Our member clubs have trips and events all year, locally, across the country and all over the globe!

Our Magazine

Read our online copies here!
Our annual publication offers readers trip reports, reviews of ski resorts, detailed information on upcoming CMSC events and trips, and a handy directory of all member clubs. Most clubs are active year-round, and our magazine boasts a comprehensive schedule of all the winter trips the member clubs have planned. Hard copies are available at ski and sport shops throughout the Chicago area. You can also view the current and past issues online.

Businesses: Become an Associate

See full details here!
Becoming an associate member of CMSC has several benefits, including inclusion in Ski and Ride Magazine, a 10% advertising discount, website exposure and more!

Clubs: Join CMSC

See full details here!
For only $40 a year, your club receives a cornucopia of benefits! All your trips and events, meeting information and more are listed in our website and magazine. Special club only events, like our annual picnic, baseball game, golf outing and trips. Discounts for participation in trade shows, free marketing materials - and much more.

Contact Us

Use our online form

By Mail:
CMSC
P.O.Box 189
Wood Dale, IL 60191-0189








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