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• Summer Picnic

  • When
    July 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1160 Josephine Rd, Roseville, MN
  • Spaces left
    25
  • Registered
    24 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Join the SkiHawks for an

  Old-Fashioned Back Yard Picnic

  Registrations Closed 07/20/24

  Long time members Ron and Cari Zytkovicz have graciously offered to host a picnic for the SkiHawks at their home in Roseville. The event is open to all rostered SkiHawk members and a guest.

  Here are the details:

  When:  July 27th 1:00PM to 4:00PM

  What:  SkiHawks Picnic

  Where: 1160 Josephine Rd, Roseville, Mn

  What's to Eat?  All of the fixings, catered by Maverick's!

  Beef Brisket Sandwich
  BBQ Beans
  Mac & Cheese
  Potato Salad
  Cole Slaw
  Veggies
  Desert
  

  What Should You Bring?  Your appetite, beverages and a lawn chair.

  What does this cost?   Only $15.00

  When Should I Register?  ASAP. The food order has to be in by 07/20/24. Register and pay by clicking the registration button on the upper left.

  
  

  
  

  Questions?  Contact Hosts Cari and Ron by phone or e-mail

  Cari: 651-231-6907   Click to email

  Ron:  952-451-9521   Click to email

  If interested, you must register and prepay online by 07/20/24.  This is a prepaid event due to the food commitment. Payment will not be accepted on site.  Also, due to the food commitment, there can be no refunds.

  If you have an outstanding balance on one of next year's western trips, please follow the payment instructions carefully so that you don't inadvertently pay the entire amount due. Reversals will be less incurred fees.

  You must be a paid rostered member of the MN SkiHawks to attend. Not a member and want to go? Join the SkiHawks, Click on JOIN US.
  

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• Opera on the Lake!

  • When
    August 01, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Como Pavilion 1360 Lexington Pkwy N

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join the Ski Hawks for this special event! Allison will be your host.

  This is an opportunity to experience opera, yes opera, in a very informal and casual setting: the Como Lake Pavilion. The performers in Opera on the Lake try to entertain and make the audience laugh while singing in the most beautiful voices you will have heard in a long time. Your ears will not hurt and neither will your pocketbook. The tickets are $38, including transaction fees, and the dress is as casual you want to be. Trust me, it is quite enjoyable. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. The seating is bench seating. Oh, there is also alcohol (beer, wine and canned alcoholic drinks) to help the music go down :). The pavilion also serves food. You might want to come early if you want food, as there will likely be a line/wait.

  The performance is described as follows:
  Get ready for a night of Viennese enchantment!
  Opera on the Lake presents an evening of top-notch performances and irresistible bubbly fun. Join us at the beautiful Como Lakeside Pavilion for a musical journey featuring the enchanting sounds of Vienna, including classics like the Blue Danube and Wien, Wien, nur du allein.

  Tickets can be purchased here:
  https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/opera-on-the-lake/665fa342052c1b69b68904fa/tickets

  If you buy a ticket in advance, let me know and I will look for you. I will try to have a yellow balloon on a stick or floating so that you can find me.

  Visit:
  https://www.meetup.com/mn-ski-hawks/events/301740587/

  
  

  
  

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• Minnetonka Orchards - Pizza Night: Live Music from Jammer

  • When
    August 11, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Minnetonka Orchards

  
  

  Minnetonka Orchards is a forty acre apple orchard originated in 1972 located in Minnetrista, 25 mi west of Minneapolis. A first class tourist destination for families - apple donuts, weddings, special events and fall festivals. Steve Fager is your host.

  Indulge in a slice of fun at the orchard's Pizza Night, complete with live music from Jammer! Join us for a delicious evening of great food and good vibes.

  If you would like to find out more about the SkiHawks, check us out at MNSkihawks.org. Individual dues are only $30 / year which is good through October 31, 2025. Joining will get to full access to club events and discounts from select ski & board shops.
  PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.

  
  

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• MSC Summer Carnival 2024

  • Start
    August 15, 2024
  • End
    August 18, 2024
  • Location
    Alexandria, MN

   

  

  The MSC is going to throw a carnival at the

  
  

  in Alexandria Minnesota. 

  Registration is now closed.

  The Midwest Sport / Ski Council has announced their inaugural Summer Carnival will be held August 15 - 18. 2024 at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN.  Arrowwood, on the shores of Lake Darling, a 450 acre playground of all things Minnesota. Check it out, here and here. Arrowwood is conveniently located about 140 miles west of Minneapolis just off of I94. 

  

  Summer Carnival Includes

  • A three-night stay in a standard double occupancy room with amenities
  • Three onsite restaurants
  • Saturday night buffet dinner
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
    
  • Whirlpool and fitness center
  • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
  • Resort hiking paths and trails 
  • Sandy swimming beach
  • MSC sponsored activities all weekend
  • Transportation is not included.

  Optional activities include: 

  • Boating Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
  • Golf on 9 or 18 hole onsite courses Friday and Saturday
  • Watercraft rental: kayaks, paddle boats and jet skis
  • Three-day water park pass
  • Darling Reflection Spa

  
  

  
  

  Summer Carnival Includes

  • A three-night stay in a standard double occupancy room with amenities
  • Three onsite restaurants
  • Saturday night buffet dinner
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
    
  • Whirlpool and fitness center
  • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
  • Resort hiking paths and trails 
  • Sandy swimming beach
  • MSC sponsored activities all weekend
  • Transportation is not included.

  Optional activities include: 

  • Boating Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
  • Golf on 9 or 18 hole onsite courses Friday and Saturday
  • Watercraft rental: kayaks, paddle boats and jet skis
  • Three-day water park pass
  • Darling Reflection Spa

  
  

  

  
  

  Event Pricing
  

  Weekend packages start at $455. 

  Important dates:

  • Full Registration begins Mar. 4, 2024
  • Pre-Registration Balances due May 15, 2024
  • Registration closes Jun. 3, 2024, or sooner if sold out.

  
  

   Event Registration

  Trip details are summarized in a flyer that you can access by clicking MSC Summer Carnival Flyer or scan the QR code Below. Registration and payment will be handled by the MSC. 

  
  

  
  

  Questions?

  Contact MSC Trip Leader Paul Benkufsky at (651) 260-6439 or click on his name to start an e-mail. 

  
  

  Ready to go?  Click on I'm ready to get redirected to the MSC website.  Then click on "Summer Carnival 2024" to register and submit your deposit. 

  Stay Updated

  To stay updated with the latest Summer Carnival news, visit and like the Midwest Ski & Sports Council's Facebook page.
  

  Since this is not a SkiHawks' trip. All questions, registration and payments should be directed to the MSC trip leaders.

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• Save the Date for MN Ski Hawks Annual Kick-Off

  • When
    October 06, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Mallard's in Bloomington - 2300 W. 80th1/2 St.

  Save the date for our annual fall kick-off to the snow season. We will practice our snow dance since last year was a bust, at least here in MN. The Bloomington location of Mallard's will provide the entire restaurant and bar area for our group. It's centrally located and there is plenty of parking. They also have fantastic food and a great selection of beverages to please everyone. We will change up the program this year to allow more social time, but there will still be plenty of give aways.

  More details to follow. No registrations are being accepted at this time.  

  Hope to see you there!

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• Let's Bicycle in Italy

  • Start
    October 07, 2024
  •  
    (CEST)
  • End
    October 16, 2024
  •  
    (CEST)
  • Location
    Italy
  • Spaces left
    7

   

  
  

  Registrations are Closed!

  Join the SkiHawks on a
  guided Bicycle Tour in Italy!

  The SkiHawks will be partnering with Vermont Bicycle Tours for a bicycle tour of the Como Lake region of North Central Italy in October of 2024.  

  Lake Como is the 3rd largest lake in Italy it covers 56 square miles and has 99 miles of shoreline. With a depth of 1,300 ft, it is the deepest lake in Europe, outside of Norway.  The Como Lake region is a stunning destination famed for luxury villas, sparkling waters and pure tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The region is teaming with many ancient churches and historic monuments as well as beautiful gardens, restaurants and of course, wineries.

  
  

  Vermont Bicycle Tours

  The SkiHawks are proud to partner with Vermont Bicycle Tours (VBT).  VBT has been running bicycle adventure trips for over 50 years.  Since its beginning in 1971, VBT has evolved to become a premier provider 1st class worldwide bicycle excursions.  Check out the VBT website for more information.

  Over the decades VBT has won numerous awards and accolades.  Most recently VBT ranked number 6 in USA Today's, 2023 Readers' Choice best bicycle tour operator.  Travel + Leisure magazine rated VBT as its 14th best tour operator. for 2023.  For more accolades click  more. 

  
  

  Your Bicycle Tour

  Upon arrival in Verona Italy, participants will be met at the airport by a representative of VBT who will provide car service transportation to the first night's hotel in Sirmione. Picturesque Sirmione has been inhabited since the Ice Age. Viewing the 13th-century Scaligero Castle and the Roman ruins of the Grotte di Catullo are top of the list for most visitors.  

  

  Day two will start with a motorcoach shuttle to Sulzano for a short, stretch your legs ride and welcome reception. Each day after that, you will ride from your hotel, be shuttled by motorcoach, ferried by boat or travel by train to that day's ride.

  

  Rides will be accompanied by local guides. They range in distance from 7 miles (day 1) to 32 miles and take from one to five hours to complete. Ride difficulty is considered easy to moderate.  Rides will visit local villages and cultural sites.  A support vehicle will escort the ride.

  

  Depending on the itinerary, you may or may not return to the same hotel that was left in the morning.  If the itinerary calls for a change in hotel, your luggage will be transported to the new hotel.

  The tour ends in Bellagio where you will spend the next two nights before departing from the Milan airport.
  

  Please visit the tour's page on the VBT web site. It is very informative and contains details on the trip including a detailed itinerary, information on lodging, trip reviews and more.

  Here is a short video from VBT on what to expect on a VBT tour.

  What's Included?
  

  • Round trip air fare from MSP 
  • Ground transfers 
  • 8 nights of lodging 
  • 6-day bicycle tour
    
  • Bicycle rentals (e-bikes are available)
    
  • 12 meals (the daily number and type will vary depending on each day's itinerary)
  • Local tour guides 
  • Support vehicle 
  • Cultural side trips 
  • 2-night pre and posts trip extensions are available for a nominal charge. 
  • Space is limited to 20 participants. 
  • Registration is limited to SkiHawk club members until September. 15, 2023.

  
  

  Lodging

  The tour will be staying in four unique properties during this trip, as called for by the trip itinerary. Each property is unique and full of charm and character. 

  Three properties are situated on lakefront with private access to the water and have easy access to restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The fourth property is situated in a picturesque mountain village that dates back to the 14th century. It also has easy access to shopping restaurants and cultural treasures.

  Amenities will vary depending on the specific hotel. Amenities include onsite dining and lounges, private gardens, access to natural hot thermal baths, among others.  All properties have wifi.

  Rooms will be double occupancy. A single occupancy option is available for those that desire privacy. 

  Additional information and property photos can be found on the VBT website. Lodging.

  Extend your Trip

  VBT is offering two-night pre and post trip extensions. Details on the extensions can be found on the tour's page of the VBT website.

  Trip Pricing

  SkiHawk's club members have registration priority until September 15th, 2023.  After the 15th, the trip will be open to the public.

  • Full package: $5,445 per person, double occupancy includes the bicycle trip and round-trip airfare from MSP.  For single occupancy, add $395.
  • Land Only Package: $4,095 per person double occupancy. For single occupancy, add $295.  Land only dates are October 9 to 15, 2024 (tour only).
  • Pre-trip extension: 2-nignts in Sirmione, add $295.
  • Post-trip extension:  2-nights in Bellagio, add $245.
  • "Early Bird Special": save 5% by prepaying in full by Nov. 1st, 2023. 

  A minimum deposit of $350 will reserve your spot. Your deposit is refundable, subject to conditions as detailed later in the Cancelation and Refunds section.

  Payment Schedule

  Since this trip is administered VBT, all payments should be directed to them. Instructions will be provided by a VBT Trip Consultant upon registration. 

  • Initial Deposit:  $350 due upon registration. 
  • Final Payment: Remaining balance must be received by VBT prior to July 8, 2024 (90 days prior to departure).
  • VBT Good Buy Deal Option: Pay in full by November 2, 2023, and save 5%.  

  Cancelations and Refunds

  Because this trip is administered by VBT and not the SkiHawks, VBT's trip Terms and Conditions will replace the SkiHawks' cancelation policy. Please familiarize yourself with the terms and condition of a VBT trip.  VBT terms and conditions can be found here. 

  A cancelation received by VBT 91 days or more prior to departure would be subject a cancelation fee of $150 + nonrefundable fees agreed to ahead of time.  Cancelation fees do increase closer to departure.

  
  

  Flight Information
  

  Flights will be arraigned by Vermont Bicycle Tours.  In order to maintain flexibility, VBT does not utilize group air fare. Participants flying together will be limited to groups of nine or less.

  Flight details will be published when flights are booked.

  
  

  Travel Documents

  Since this is an international trip a current passport, valid to the duration of the trip is required. At present, the routine processing times for a new passport is 10 to 13 weeks once the US State Department has your application.  This does not include mailing time, so plan ahead.

  Beginning in 2024, the European Union will begin to require US citizens to register on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to enter an EU country without a visa.  Click ETIAS for more information. 

  Trip Leaders

  Your trip leaders will be long time SkiHawk members Pat and Susan Pfau. The Pfau's have previously led a very successful ski trip and hosted other events. They are also veterans of multiple VBT tours. Don't hesitate to contact them with questions or to hear of their experiences with VBT.
  

  You can contact the Pfau's using the following by phone, text or email.  Click on either name to begin an email. 
  

  • Susan Pfau: 612-770-9500 
  • Pat Pfau:  612-865-1234

  
  

  Travel Insurance

  Given the cost and complexity of this trip, trip insurance is recommended. Travel insurance can be purchased on your own or through VBT. Click here for more info. VBT Travel Protection.

  The SkiHawks does not endorse any specific insurance provider.  If you have questions, please contact your Trip Leaders.

  Trip Registration
  

  Trip registration will be handled by VBT. To reserve your spot, please call a VBT tour consultant at 800-245-3868, Option 1. Be sure to give them our group number of 338946. 

  We also ask that you register online with the SkiHawks so that we know who registered with VBT and to be sure we have your correct information for trip e-mails and other housekeeping concerns. You can get to the SkiHawks' registration page by clicking below.

  If you would like to download a flyer with a trip summary, click Italy VBT Flyer.

  Register Now.
  

  
  

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• Mount Bachelor 2025

  • Start
    January 25, 2025
  •  
    (MST)
  • End
    February 01, 2025
  •  
    (MST)
  • Location
    Bend Oregon
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Join the SkiHawks for our 2025 Destination Trip to Mount Bachelor in scenic Oregon.

  
  

  Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons - Cropped to fit
  

  
  

  Join the SkiHawks on our 2025 Destination Trip to Oregon's Mount Bachelor. The trip will run from January 25th to February 1st, 2025.  Mount Bachelor, a dormant stratovolcano, is located about 25 miles from Bend Oregon in the Deschutes National Forest. Mt. Bachelor with its 4,300 skiable acres, is the 6th largest ski area in North America.  This unique mountain offers skiing over its 360-degree cone shape when conditions allow. Mt. Bachelor has so much to offer that it's hard to summarize it all here.  Checking out Mt. Bachelor's winter website is a must.  

  The Trip

  • 8 days, 7 nights (Saturday - Saturday)
  • 6 days of skiing (Sunday - Friday)
    
  • Round trip flights from Minneapolis to Redmond and return.
  • Private motor coach transfers between the airport and our lodging. Travel time is about 30 minutes, plus time taken for a grocery and beverage stop.
  • 7 nights lodging at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes
  • Daily full hot breakfast buffet at the Riverhouse.
  • Daily complimentary shuttle service to and from the Riverhouse.
  • Pre-trip introduction party.
  • Welcome reception the night of arrival at the Riverhouse.
  • Complimentary 2 1/2 hour guided mountain tour.
  • Après ski events. 
  • Trip capacity of 36.
  • Maximum air capacity is 36.
  • You must be a rostered member of the MN SkiHawks or another club to participate.
    

  
  

  Mountain Stats

  Mt. Bachelor is North America's 6th largest ski resort.  The link below will take you directly to the specific mountains for maps and additional detail.

  • Summit:  9,065 ft. with 3,365 ft. of vertical drop.
    
  • Skiable terrain: 4,323 acres 
  • Average Snowfall: 462 inches with 52% received by January.
  • Lifts:  15 including 8 high speed lifts.
  • Runs:  122
  • Difficulty: 19% green, 55% blue, 22% black & 3% double black 
  • Trail Map

  Lodging

  Mount Bachelor Ski Resort sits within the Deschutes National Forest, so there is no lodging on the mountain.  Trip accommodations will be at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in nearby Bend OR.   

  

  Check out the Riverhouse website. Clicking the "more options" icon in the upper right of the website will all you to view room layouts and resort amenities.

  Our accommodations are double occupancy hotel rooms that have two queen beds and exterior views. A single occupancy option is available for those that desire more privacy.  The upcharge for the single option is $755.

  Rooms are equipped with a mini fridge and coffee maker. Some rooms have balconies. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.   

  Other hotel amenities include an indoor heated pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and an onsite restaurant. A complimentary hot breakfast will be served buffet style.

  A complimentary Riverhouse shuttle will provide scheduled transportation to and from Mt. Bachelor. Shuttle services are available on request from the Riverhouse to other local Bend venues.  Uber and Lyft also serve the Bend area. 

  What is there to do in Bend?

  There's plenty to do in Bend besides skiing and riding. Bend has a compact and historic town the is plump full of boutiques and big-name as well and restaurants and music venues. Don't forget about the beer!  Bend boasts 13 craft and microbreweries.  A plus for Bend is its elevation. At 3600 feet, altitude is not an issue. To find out more, Visit Bend.  Request a Visitor's Guide.

  Trip Pricing*
  

  Rostered SkiHawk members have registration priority until Sept. 10th, 2024. After the 10th, registration will be opened to all members of MSC clubs. A minimum deposit of $700 will reserve your spot. 

  • $1,730 "Early Bird Special" if your deposit is received by Oct. 10th

                    Pay in full at registration and Save $50. Choose the Prepaid registration 

                    option.

  • $1,805 if your deposit is received after Oct. 10th and by Nov. 15th.
  • $1,880 if your deposit is received after Nov. 15th.

        *Fine Print

  • The $700 deposit is for registrations received up to Oct. 10th, 2024. After that time the minimum deposit is the is the amount required in the payment schedule below. 
  • Lift tickets are not included in the above pricing.  See the lift ticket options below. 
  • The single occupancy option is available for an additional $781. 
  • The "Land Only" option is less $435. 
  • Pricing is based on a 30-person minimum and is subject to change if there are less than 30 participants, there are fuel or ground transportation surcharges, or unforeseen increases in taxes.
  • The $50 savings for prepayment is only available for Early Bird registrations. 
    

  • The SkiHawks' cancelation policy is in effect to this trip. Details can be found here.

  Payment Schedule

  • Initial Deposit: $700 due at registration, if before Oct. 10th, 2024.
  • Second Payment: $700 due by Oct 20th, 2025, for a total of $1,400 including the first $700 deposit.
  • Final Payment: Remaining balance due by Dec. 1st, 2024

  
  

  Lift Tickets
  

  You can ski or ride for up to six days on this trip. Discounted group rates are available.

     

       Adult (<65):          3 days   4 days   5 days   6 days   

                             $282        $364        $423        $495  

       Senior (65+):        3 days   4 days   5 days   6 days   

                               $219         $282       $330        $383 

       Super Sr. (70+):        3 days    4 days   5 days   6 days   

                              $188        $240       $278       $316 

     

  Mount Bachelor is on the IKON Pass: You can purchase your pass directly from IKON or you can save some cash by purchasing your pass through our trip vendor Group Travel Simplicity (GTS).  GTS offers rebates up to $80 depending on the pass purchased. Visit the GTS web site for details and to purchase. Rebates will be issued after the trip.

  Uncertain about your lift tickets? Contact your trip leaders with questions.  Scroll down for their contact info.

  
  

  Flight Information

  We will be flying Alaska Airlines from Minneapolis to Redmond OR with a connecting flight in Seattle.  Here are the flight details. 

    Saturday Jan. 25,2025:  Minneapolis to Redmond

       Depart MSP - SEA: Flight 387 at 7:00 AM. Arrive at 8:50 AM

       Depart SEA - RMD: Flight 924 at 11:25 AM. Arrive at 12:32 PM
  

    Saturday Feb. 1,2025:  Redmond to Minneapolis

       Depart RMD - SEA: Flight 924 at 1:30 PM. Arrive at 2:48 PM

       Depart SEA - MSP: Flight 386 at 6:35 PM. Arrive at 11:58 PM

  Important: If you choose to book your own flight but desire to utilize the SkiHawks' bus transportation, you must be sure that your flight arrives in RMD prior to 12:32 PM. Your return flight to MSP must depart after 1:30 PM. If you are not able to coordinate arrival and departure times, you would have to arrange your own shuttle services at your cost.   

  Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy.
  

  Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is recommended, which can be purchased on your own.  If you have to cancel, the SkiHawk cancelation policy would be in effect. You can find the cancelation policy in the SkiHawk's Trip and Event Policies.

  Most travel insurance must be purchased within days of your deposit, so it's best to decide prior to registration. If you have questions, please contact your Trip Leaders.    

  The SkiHawks do not endorse any specific insurance provider.  Our Tour operator, Winter suggests CSA Travel Pro with Agency Code 20181011.  Quotes for cancel for any reason coverage can be obtained by calling (800) 554-9839 using the same agency code.

  Other options for quotes are TravelInsurance.com and InsureMyTrip.

  
  

  Trip Leaders
  

  Your trip leaders will be Pat Cahoon and another SkiHawk to be announce.  Pat has current SkiHawk board member and was the co-lead on our highly successful trip to Whistle in 2020 as well as hosted other events.  Don't hesitate to contact her with questions.

  You can contact Pat using the following by phone, text or email.  Click on either name to begin an email. 

  Pat Cahoon   715-441-7205 

  Greg Grebinowski  651-230-2367

  
  

  Trip Registration

  We are excited about this Destination Trip to Mt. Bachelor and hope that you can join us. 

  Don’t miss out. Register ASAP. Remember our 2023 trips were full by Kickoff!

  
  

  Questions? 

  Contact your Trip Leaders above.

  
  

  Click for a PDF Trip Summary.

  
  

  Ready to go? 

  Click on the "Register" button below. Once registered, you can make your deposit online via credit or debit card.

  
  

  You must be a rostered member of the MN SkiHawks or another  club to participate.  Not a member and want to go? Join the SkiHawks, Click on JOIN US.
  

  
  

  
  

  Only online registration and payment are accepted.

  
  

  IMPORTANT! 

  When you register and pay, be sure to follow the payment instructions shown at checkout.  For deposits and interim payments use the INVOICE ME option. To pay in full uses the PAY ONLINE option. In both instances card and transaction fees will be incurred.  Reversals will be less incurred fees which run 3.5% of the payment.  

  
  

  
  

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• Whitefish 2025

  • Start
    March 15, 2025
  •  
    (MDT)
  • End
    March 20, 2025
  •  
    (MDT)
  • Location
    Whitefish MT
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Join the SkiHawks on our 2025 Value Trip to Whitefish Mountain in Whitefish Montana.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Do you want a mountain adventure at a great price? Plan on joining the SkiHawks on our 2025 Value Trip to Whitefish aka "Big Mountain." Check it Out! You will see that Montana has a road construction season also. 

  This trip will be a Six-day and Five-night excursion with the ability to ski up to four days. 

  Ski Magazine's 2023 Resort Guide rated Whitefish Mountain Resort No 6 overall in their "Top 30 Ski Resorts of the West" issue!  Check it out!  In a prior poll, Whitefish received a 2021 reader resort ranking of #3 in the West.  

  
  

  We will be staying in condos at "The Lodge at Whitefish Lake" located on Whitefish Lake just a short 6-mile shuttle ride to Whitefish Mountain and a quick 1-mile trip to downtown Whitefish. Complementary shuttle service is provided to the mountain and downtown.  Check out "The Lodge" at Whitefish Lake's website for more details on this awesome resort. 

  Whitefish Mountain aka "Big Mountain" is a skiing and snowboarding paradise with 111 named trails spanning roughly 3,000 acres of varied terrain across Big Mountain. With groomed runs, four terrain parks, a skier / snowboard course and vast expanses of bowls and glades that make for world renowned tree skiing.   Partially, located on the Flathead National Forest, the resort operates 11 chair lifts. The mountain is served by 3 high speed quad lifts, 2 quads and 6 triple chair lifts. They reach a summit elevation of 6,817 from the base of 4,464 for a total vertical descent of 2,353 feet. The longest run, an intermediate trail named Hell Fire stretches 2.52 miles. The six-seater express lift rises 2,224 vertical feet from the base area to the top of Inspiration Ridge.   Check it out!

  The Trip

  • 6 days, 5 nights (Saturday - Thursday)
  • 4 days of skiing (Sunday - Wednesday)
    
  • Round trip flight from MSP to Glacier Park International Airport FCA and return via Denver.
  • Private motor coach transfers between FCA and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. 
  • Lodging in 2 and 3 BR condos located at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. 
  • Pre-trip introduction party.
  • Welcome Reception. 
  • Après ski events.
  • Trip capacity of 32.
  • You must be a rostered member of the MN SkiHawks or another club to participate.

  
  

  Mountain Stats

  • 3,000 acres of skiable terrain served by 11 chair lifts.
  • The resort has a 2,353 ft. vertical drop from the summit elevation of 6,817 feet to its base at 4,464 feet.  
  • Terrain is 12% beginner, 38% intermediate, 44% advanced and 6% expert.  Winter trail map.
  • Average annual snowfall is 226 inches and on average has 61 annual snowfall days.

  Lodging

  Lodging accommodations will be condos at "The Lodge at Whitefish Lake" located on Whitefish Lake. 

  
  

  Accommodations are two-bedroom, two bath condos that sleep four (with king and two twins per unit) and three-bedroom, three bath condos that sleep six (with king, queen and two twins per unit). Condos have fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, gas fireplace, HDTV and highspeed WIFI.

  A private room option is available for those that desire privacy (within a shared condo). 

  Amenities include an outdoor hot tub and in-door hot tub & pool, nightly outdoor S'mores (7-9pm), nightly refresher of sparkling wine in the lobby (5-6pm), access to heated ski storage, ski valet, and baggage handling. Weekly live music in the Boat Club bar. Snow shoeing, ice skating and yoga classes on the property.  Scheduled complementary ski shuttles to both the mountain and to downtown.   Check the amenities out here!   

  
  

  Dining 

  At the Lodge dining options include the Boat Club Bar & Restaurant which offers breakfast 7am - 11am, lunch starting at 11am, and dinner is served in the dining room starting at 5pm. The Coffee Dock Cafe opens at 7am serving a variety of house-made grab & go breakfast items and pastries. Daily Apre' ski specials in the Boat Club Bar include the famous Burger & Beer and more!   Check it out here!

  Downtown Whitefish

  Check out Downtown Whitefish here!        Check out dining choices here!

  
  

  Trip Pricing*

  Rostered SkiHawk members have registration priority until Sept. 10th, 2024.

  A minimum deposit of $500 will reserve your spot.
  

  • $1,579  "Early Bird Special" if deposit is received by Oct. 10th     

       Pay in full at registration and Save $50. Choose the Prepaid registration option.
  

  • $1,654 if deposit is received after Oct. 10th and by Nov. 15th.
  • $1,729 if deposit is received after Nov. 16th.

  Fine Print:
  

  * Pricing is based on a 28-person minimum and is subject to change if there are less than 28 participants, there are fuel or ground transportation surcharges, or unforeseen increases in taxes.

  * Pricing does not include lift tickets. See below for lift ticket options.
  

  * A single occupancy option is available for a $627 upcharge.
  

  * Land Only" option is less $629. This would include using Amtrak on your own.

  * Final trip pricing may be subject to fuel and bus surcharges.

  • The $50 savings for prepayment is only available for Early Bird registrations. 

  *The SkiHawks' cancellation policy will be in effect for this trip.  Check out the cancellation policy here!

  Payment Schedule

  • Initial Deposit: $500 due upon registration
  • Second Payment: $500 due by Nov. 15th, 2024 ($1,000 total including the first deposit)
  • Final Payment: Remaining balance due by Jan. 3rd, 2025

  
  

  Lift Tickets
  

  You can ski or ride up to four days on this trip. There are multiple options for lifts: 

     

  Group Lift Tickets are for 2 of 3 days, 3 of 5 days and 4 of 6 days

      

  
  

  Adults  (<65):         2 days      3 days       4 days

  
  

                                         $172           $258             $343

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Senior  (65+):          2 days     3 days       4 days

  
  

                                        $147           $220            $293

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Super Sr (70+):        2 days     3 days       4 days

  
  

                                           $64             $96             $147

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

                                  

  Uncertain about your lift ticket?  Contact your trip leader with questions. Scroll down for their contact info.  

  
  

  Flight Information

  We will be flying United Airlines through Denver to Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell MT which is just twelve miles from the town of Whitefish. (A ski bag and a boot bag count as one bag.)  A maximum of 32 seats are available. 

  Here are the United flight details.

  
  

  Saturday Mar. 15, 2025:  MSP to DEN to FCA

  
  

      Depart MSP: Flight #2602 at 11:05AM.  Arrive DEN at 12:19PM

  
  

      Depart DEN: Flight #5913 at 1:41PM.  Arrive FCA at 4:03PM

  
  

  
  

  Thursday Mar. 20, 2025:  FCA to DEN to MSP

  
  

       Depart FCA: Flight #1707 at 2:28PM. Arrive DEN at 4:39PM

  
  

       Depart DEN: Flight #2076 at 6:00PM. Arrive MSP at 8:59PM

  
  

  
  

  If you choose to book your own flight but desire to utilize the SkiHawks' bus transportation to and from The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, you must be sure that your flight arrives in FCA prior to 4:03 PM. Your return flight to MSP must depart after 2:28 PM. If you are not able to coordinate arrival and departure times, you would have to arrange your own shuttle services at your cost.   

  Amtrak

  Amtrak has a route from Minnesota to Whitefish that could be an option for some for travel to &/or from Whitefish.  The train stops in downtown Whitefish and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers transportation.  One way coach appears to be about $98.00. This would be on-your-own, and you would select the Amtrak option during registration. Check it out at Amtrak .  Participants can direct their travel by rail questions to trip leader Dave Scheer who has traveled to Whitefish 5 times by rail. 

  Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is recommended, which can be purchased on your own.  The SkiHawks does not endorse any specific insurance provider.  If you have to cancel, the SkiHawks cancellation policy would be in effect.  If you have questions, please contact your Trip Leaders. Scroll down for Trip leader contact info.  Check out the cancellation policy here!

  Other options for quotes are TravelInsurance.com and InsureMyTrip.
  

   Trip Registration

  We are excited about this trip to ski Whitefish Mountain and stay at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. This is a new destination for the SkiHawks and it is expected that this trip will fill.  

  Remember, rostered SkiHawk members have registration priority until Sept. 10th, 2024. On Sept. 11th registration is open to all.  
  

  
  

  Questions? 

  You can contact the trip leaders Pat or Dave using the following by phone, text or email. 

  
  

  Trip Leaders

  Pat Cahoon   715-441-7205 

  Dave Scheer    651-332-3968

  Click on a name to start an e-mail. 

  
  

  The SkiHawks are absolutely thrilled to have these trip leaders for Whitefish. Pat Cahoon has led a Skihawks trip in the past and has been to Whitefish every year for the past ten-years. Her knowledge of the area is invaluable. Dave also has been skiing at Whitefish aka Big Mountain on five previous occasions, traveling by rail each time. Participants can direct their travel by rail questions to Dave. In addition, Dave has considerable knowledge concerning the planning this trip to Whitefish. We are confident that they will provide an exceptional experience to participants. 

   

  Don’t Wait too long to register. Remember our 2023 trips were filled by Kickoff!

  Note: The number of requests for single rooms will impact the lodging spots available and thus reduce the available trip capacity as a result. 

  You must be a paid and rostered member of the MN SkiHawks or another MSC affiliate club to go on this trip. 

  To join the SkiHawks, Click on JOIN US.       

        

  For a Printable PDF 2 page Flyer click here. 

  For a Printable Full detail summary click here.

  
  

  Ready to go? 

  Click on the "Register" button below. Once registered, make your deposit electronically online via credit or debit card.

  
  

  IMPORTANT! 

  When you register and pay, be sure to follow the payment instructions shown at checkout.  For deposits and interim payments use the INVOICE ME option. To pay in full use the PAY ONLINE option.  Reversals will be less incurred fees which run 3.5% of the payment.  

  
  

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