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Message from the President

The Club Advantage

Michael G. Pogar

T for a car. You’re never sure if you really got that good a deal,
The Midwest ski season is rapidly approaching, and many
you probably had to cut back somewhere, and more often
lucky skiers and snowboarders are already carving fresh
than not, there’s something wrong. Ski club trip leaders take
tracks out west. We all dream of visiting different resorts,
the worry and hassle out of planning a complete and enjoy-
perhaps even other continents. With our member clubs and
able vacation or weekend getaway. Trips are carefully crafted
the CMSC, you can ski the exotic areas you have always
dreamed of, visit different local ski destinations or hit the
tion. Consider transfers, shuttles, food, accommodations, lift
mountains out west. New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria and by experienced skiers and boarders familiar with the destina-
Italy. Vail, Aspen, Snowmass, Winter Park – and more. tickets and location. Does “base of the hill” mean a short
walk to the lift or hill, or is it a 15-minute shuttle ride away?
Are you strictly a Midwest skier? You’ll find trips to ski areas
in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa. From Alpine Valley Often you’ll find that several clubs have planned a trip to the
to Wilmot Mountain, Brule to Shanty Creek – and many same destination, with each club adding its own unique
points in-between. These are just some of the destinations extras: welcome parties, lift tickets to multiple hills, local
you’ll find in the trips listing in this issue. Our member clubs night life, on-hill parties – even discounts on equipment
and CMSC still have openings for 2008 and 2009 trips! rental. Full details and updates are available for each trip at
There’s skiing for all levels of expertise, from novice to pro. our website – www.skicmsc.com. You’ll also find information
on all our member clubs.
Travel is just one of the many benefits you’ll receive as a ski
club member. Don’t let the generic title of ski club throw you Start the 2008/2009 ski and snowboarding season off right –
– ski clubs welcome skiers and boarders alike, from beginner join a ski club, and really enjoy the winter!
to expert. When you join a club, you’re broadening your
horizons and meeting a lot of local people that share your Michael Pogar, President — 2008–2009
passion for winter sports. Obviously, clubs have plenty of Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council
winter happenings – but don’t forget the year-round trips and
events, parties and gatherings. Thank You to Our Advertisers

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be it by location, trip destinations or “feel.” You’ll find a guide
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people I know and have become friends with…become a bet-
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