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Sitzmark Ski Club
The weekend tubing/camping trip is one
of the calendar’s annual highlights. Last
year at Wolf River Campground in
Wisconsin, campers arrived Friday after-
noon and “Camp Sitzmark” became a
hub of laughter, cocktailing, baggo-ing!
The sun rose quickly Saturday morning
and soon the aromas of breakfast and
sunscreen were wafting through camp.
We gathered for tubing around 10:45
a.m. We were warned that the river was
really low …WRONGO. The river was
great! The sun was out, water balloons
were flying and the Super Soakers…the Sitzmark Ski Club
kids had perfect aim! We floated back to
camp, had lunch and a huge number of
campers hit the river for another two-hour tour. “Better enjoy a play at the American Players Theatre in Spring
than the first run!” was the cry upon return. There was a Green. On Sunday we do a day paddle down the
bit of debauchery down river and some tube flipping, Wisconsin River using an outfitter for those needing a
which made the trip that much more interesting. We flotation device. This past summer the 10-mile paddle
laughed, drank and had a sing-along while the fire grew included Thad the Turtle and an outstanding view of an
taller and taller. Sunday was another beautiful day, but eagle’s nest with three eaglets. Monday we close up
with it came the sad part of packing up and going home. camp, explore the park on our own and then head home.
All look forward to this summer’s trip, which is set for (sitzmark.org)
July 23-25. (sitzmarkskiclub.com)

Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee Sno-Gophers Ski Club
We have a long tradition of summer camping trips, with The Sno-Gophers Ski Club is proud to announce we
Governor Dodge State Park in Southwestern Wisconsin will be celebrating our 45th anniversary this upcoming
being a fairly new addition. In June 2009 we initiated ski season (October 2010). The club’s calendar of
this event, with three nights of camping at a group site events includes summer activities such as picnics, roller
in the park. In the evenings we enjoy campfire chatter, skating, outdoor concerts and other fun-filled endeavors.
star gazing and the tree frog serenade. Saturday is a Although we have many summer activities scheduled,
hiking, mountain biking and fishing day within the park. our Annual Camp Outing at Indiana Beach Campgrounds
Saturday night is our potluck, with usually way more has proven to be one of our most enjoyable summer
food than the group can eat. A few then usually go and activities. Under the direction of our chairperson,
Christine Winford, the Sno-Gophers
Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee book over 70 campsites, housing
over 200 members and guests
during the second weekend of
August each year.

Camping provides a relaxed
atmosphere. During the day, we
choose from such activities as
biking, visiting other campers and
area attractions, or just doing
absolutely nothing. At night we
come together and build a com-
munity campfire, the focal point
of the whole outing. This is where
we enjoy “star-studded evenings”
while celebrating birthdays/other
occasions, dancing and playing
cards until “quiet time.”
(sno-gophers.org)

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