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November-December 2014 NEWS FOR SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS Volume 54, No. 6

The latest info (and a LIBRARY of past Schussboomers and photos) is online at www.indyskiclub.org

Club meeting and Holiday Party

Date: Thursday, December 18th Time: 6:00 Arrival and social hour

7:00 dinner 8:15 program

Entertainment: Ski Club Fashion Show presented in conjunction with Sun Valley Sports

Location: Hillcrest CC, 6098 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, 46220 Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members/guests

We’ll feature a complete sit-down dinner ($5 members and $15 guests) along with a cash bar. The program will include special guests from Chicago Metro Ski Council and FastPark. It will also include the return of the popular ski club fashion show and possibly a visit by the bearded

guy in the red suit. We will have a silent auction at dinner with the proceeds going toward the Indiana Special Olympics Winter Games.

This will be our last meeting before the start of ski season - so come on out.

Indy Ski Club celebrates the Indy Ski Club celebrates the Indy Ski Club celebrates the Indy Ski Club celebrates the Holiday season !!!Holiday season !!!Holiday season !!!Holiday season !!!

Welcome to our NEWEST MEMBERS: Larry Collins, Eva Flahavan, Karen Morris

Latest info is always on the club website www.indyskiclub.org

Quebec City with OVSC $540 + air + lifts December 30—Jan 4 Lodging Hotel Frontenac…3 days skiing - see ad this issue Info mbaldone@earthlink.net

Banff AB $1305 52 spaces Jan. 24 thru Jan 31 (Sat-Sat) (United to Calgary) -7 nights at Banff Ptarmigan Inn (2/rm) in downtown Banff,

ground transfer, daily hot buffet breakfast, pizza party, 5 day interchangeable lift for Lake Louise, Sunshine &

Norquay -Passport required for this trip ONE SPACE LEFT -Final payment due: Oct. 17 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $791 Contact: Joan Naffziger – 317-345-3075-Cell jenaff@comcast.net

Steamboat CO $1290 36 spaces Feb. 7 thru Feb. 14 (Sat-Sat) (Southwest to Denver) -7 nights at Canyon Creek Condos by Wyndham (2BR/2BA/4

per condo and 3BR/3BA/6 per condo), ground transfer, pizza party

-5 day lift ticket WAIT LIST -Final payment due Nov. 15 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $1010 Contact: Jackie Sundboom – 317-413-3358 jackiesundboom@aol.com

Winter Park CO $1226 24 spaces Feb 14 thru 21 (Sat-Sat) (Southwest to Denver) -7 nights at Zephyr Mountain Lodge (2BR/2BA/4 per condo),

ski-in/ski-out, ground transfer, pizza party, wine & cheese party

-5 day lift ticket POSSIBLE SPACE OPEN -Final payment due: Oct. 10 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $945 Contact: Linda O’Brien – 317-997-4301-Cell lobrien1226@hotmail.com

Beaver Creek CO $1310 35+ spaces Feb 28 thru Mar 7 (Sat-Sat) (Southwest to Denver) -7 nights at Ridgepoint Condos (2BR/2BA/4 per condo and

3BR/3BA/6 per condo), WAIT LIST - ground transfer, welcome reception, pizza party - 5 of 8 day interchangeable lift for Beaver Creek, Vail,

Breckenridge, Keystone & Arapahoe Basin WAIT LIST - Final payment due: Oct. 25 Deposit = $150 -Ground pkg. $1070 Contact: Priscilla Johnson – 317-289-7776-Cell johnsonteam@comcast.net

Cortina, Italy $1193 15 spaces Pre Trip in conjunction with Madonna di Campiglio - Suggested for skiers only

Feb 28 thru Mar 8 (Sat-Sun) - Delta Airlines to Venice, - Bus transfer to hotel w/ breakfast & dinner daily - 7 nights at 4 star Concordia Parc Hotel (2/rm) - Bus transfer to Madonna di Campiglio -Final payment due: Oct. 27 Contact: Randy Ridgway – 765-659-2075-H rridgway@accs.net

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy $2597** 22 spaces

Mar 7 thru Mar. 15 (Sat-Sun) (Delta to Milan) - 6 nights at 4 star Hotel Relais des Alpes (2/rm) - Final (7th) night in Milan @ Hotel Galles w/ Breakfast - Welcome wine & cheese party - Daily breakfasts & 5 dinners @ hotel - 1 night’s dinner w/ wine at the Mountain Rifugio includ-

ing round trip transfer by snowcat - Ground transfers POSSIBLE SPACE OPEN **Includes fuel surcharge & departure taxes, subject to change until ticketed

-Final payment due: Oct. 27 Deposit = $300 Contact: Randy Ridgway – 765-659-2075-H rridgway@accs.net

Big Sky MT $1527/$1751 32 spaces Mar 28 thru Apr 4 (Sat-Sat) (Delta to Bozeman on 3/28, returning from Billings 4/4) - 7 nights lodging as follows: 18 spaces at Big Horn

Condos (3 BR/3BA/6 per condo) - $1527 14 spaces at Huntley Lodge (2/rm) with daily hot

breakfast, ski in/ski out - - $1751 - Ground transfer, welcome wine & cheese reception,

pizza party, 5 day lift ticket, 2 SPACES + CONDO OPEN - Final payment due: Dec. 20 Deposit = $150 - Ground pkg. $962-Big Horn; $1186-Huntley Contact: Jean Ballinger – 317-696-2120-Cell jeanballinger77@gmail.com

Indianapolis Ski Club

2014-2015 Trip Schedule

IN THIS ISSUE…. Meeting info Holiday Party—DON”T MISS IT!!!

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2015 Trips Update By: Jean Ballinger, Trips VP

Trip sign-ups have gone very well for the upcoming ski season. To date, we have sold 198 spaces. We have added spaces to most of our trips to accommodate our members. Banff is our first trip of the season, departing on January 24. We added 17 spaces to this trip, and there is one opening for a female. We added 6 spaces to Steamboat, and the trip is currently full. We had to cancel 2 condos at Winter Park in order to avoid penalties, but if you're interested in this trip, contact the trip leader NOW! We added 6 spaces to Beaver Creek, and the trip is currently full. We cancelled 2 rooms at Madonna di Campiglio to avoid those awful penalties. So again, if interested in this trip, contact the trip leader NOW! Our last trip of the season is to Big Sky, with 27 signed up at this time. Surprisingly, the Huntley was the preferred lodging choice this year. There are currently 2 openings, one for a female in the Huntley, and one for a female in the Big Horn condos. There is also a condo available for 6 people. If you haven't signed up for a trip yet, it's not too late. There are a few openings. And if the trip is currently full, don't despair. Get yourself on the wait list, as cancellations do occur.

TTTThe Prez Speaks….he Prez Speaks….he Prez Speaks….he Prez Speaks….

As I write, I hear the snow is flying in Minnesota, and the temps will drop in Indy. Let’s hope that is a good sign for this 2014-2015 winter trip season. I don’t want to take away from the magnificent fall colors this year (which has also resulted in a bummer crop of leaves to rake up!) but I think most of us are anxious for a winter wonderland in the mountains. This year again proved to be a pleasant day for all that volunteered with the ski club booth at the annual Penrod Art Fair, “Indiana’s Nicest Day”. A HUGE THANK YOU to Ray Battey for his help with the set up and many thanks to all that volunteered a few hours of their time during the day. It was good to see the booth did not blow away with the storm the night before. We received many looks (dressed in our ski gear), but we also spoke with many people interested in the ski club. Continue to check the website, or Meetup.com, for a listing of social events in the near future. The attendance at the recent club meetings has been great—we had a nice turnout at the September meeting at George’s Neighborhood Grill, and a fun night at the October open house at SunValley Sports But please mark your calendars for our final big party of the year, before we all set out for the trips—the annual Christmas/Holiday party on Thursday, December 18th. Check the details in the Boomer, and plan to come hungry and enjoy a wonderful evening with holiday festivities.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…. Lisa

SOCIALLY SPEAKING SOCIALLY SPEAKING SOCIALLY SPEAKING SOCIALLY SPEAKING

To volunteer to help or propose a social activity, please contact Lisa Sindelar at danasin2@yahoo.com

INDIANAPOLIS SKI CLUB ~~ SOCIAL/CLUB EVENTS & MEETINGS INFO - call Lisa 709-5231

November 20 Thursday Thirst - Moe & Johnny's, 5380 N. College Ave 6-9 pm December 11 Thursday Thirst - Champps, 8711 N River Crossing (Fashion Mall area) 6-9 pm December 18 Christmas party fashion show and club meeting at Hillcrest Country Club

More information is at http://indyskiclub.org/eventCal.asp.

Send Facebook and Meet-Up info to Jackie at jackiesundboom@aol.com

September Club

Meeting

September Thursday Thirst was a small group…. But they held their ground. For now we say farewell to Howard Cox, who is moving to Utah to ski the Wasatch.

Eldonna and

Eileen check

out the bar-

gain rack at

the October

club meeting

held at Sun

Valley Sports.

Many club

members took

advantage of

the free food

and discounted

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Thanks to Sun

Valley for a

great event !

SUN VALLEY SPORTS HAS THE LATEST IN SKIS & ACCESSORIES

And Summer Outdoors, too

Sun Valley Sports • 8418 Castle Corner Dr Indianapolis, IN 46250 • (317) 577-5500

Monday - Friday 11 am – 8 pm Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday noon – 5 pm

(ask for the ISC member discount on ski stuff)

Biking Monon Riders Bicycle Group - by Ray Battey

No more rides are scheduled until spring of 2015. Our group finished the season with a great ride on the Cardinal Greenway, going about 24 miles and seeing some great fall foliage along the way. Overall, we did about a dozen rides this year exploring most of the paved trails around Indianapo-lis and Carmel, plus the Cardinal Greenway. Our goal next season is to offer a greater variety of rides, some for begin-ners and infrequent

riders, and other longer rides for more experi-enced riders. Our goal is to remain a group for “social riders.” Hardcore 50-mile a day rid-ers are welcome to join us if they want to take a more relaxed ride. Over the winter we al-ways have a few days when it’s warm enough to ride, so I might see you on the Monon. Thanks Ray

November — December BIRTHDAYS Mel Crichton 11/3 John Miner 11/3 Eva Flahavan 11/4 Michael Robinson 11/5 David Zoelle 11/6 Shawn Ansari 11/8 Nancy Lovett 11/11 Elizabeth Applegate 11/13 Jennifer Rhamy 11/14 Eileen Haynes 11/14 Janusz Bykowski 11/16 Bruce Davison 11/16

Jim Berlien 11/17 Samatha Peters 11/19 Mark Flanders 11/20 Rich Ridpath 11/22 Vivian Rich 11/28 Rudolph Schwarz 11/28 Ken Gardner 11/29 Heather McPherson 11/29 Michael Tumey 11/29 Penny Schreiber 12/1 Anne Kelvin 12/1 Ralph Rogers 12/3

Jutta Hoellein 12/6 Terri Mann 12/6 Bob Gluys 12/7 Doug Day 12/11 Susan Sachs 12/11 Elizabeth Miller 12/12 Ann Daniel 12/14 Ann Gardner 12/16 Edward Kabat 12/19 Linda OBrien 12/26 Jackie Sundboom 12/29 Dana Zoelle 12/31

VVVView from the Sky…iew from the Sky…iew from the Sky…iew from the Sky… Mel Crichton, SchussBoomer editor

This might sound crazy, but it may be good that the

snow is coming late to the Rockies this year. Let me explain. In the past, when the west had great snow early in the season, there often was nothing more to speak of later on. For example, the Sierras last year had a great autumn snowfall and nothing happened the rest of the year…. and there was great early sea-son snow at Vail two seasons ago and brown in the Back Bowls in spring. So don’t pay much attention to the early snowfall reports (even though A-Basin and Loveland are already open). It’s what we ski on in January thru April that matters. Think SNOW !!!!!

What's included — Air and ground transportationlUnited via San Francisco to Calgary l7 nights at Banff Ptarmigan Inn, 2 per roomlDaily buffet breakfast & Group dinner l5 day lift at 3 mountains, sixth day for $64/$55(65+) lTransportation to the mountains (with lift)lClub Instructor for group trip ski-alongs l Standard package $1,305.00/$1,294(65+) Ground package $791.00lDeposit with signup $150.00

Final payment and cancellation date– October 17, 2014

The Fine Print! A passport or travel card is required to travel between the US & Canada. Some countries will not allow travel on a passport expiring within 6 months of travel date. Additionally some convictions, including DUI, may disallow travel to Canada. You are responsible to confirm

Banff Ptarmigan Inn Amenities

Ski Storage, 2 Hot Tubs, Sauna & Steam Room

Free WiFi, On site Restaurant & Bar

Ski 3 mountains at

Banff, Alberta Canada Sat. Jan 24th to Sat. Jan 31st

Trip Leader Info- Joan Naffziger jenaff@comcast.net 317-345-3075

www.banffptarmiganinn.com www.skibig3.com

ONE SPACE REMAINING

““““New Years in Quebec”New Years in Quebec”New Years in Quebec”New Years in Quebec” DECEMBER 30– JANUARY 4

The OVSC is going to party in Quebec City for New Years 2014. We will be staying at the castle on the hill in Old Quebec City, the Chateau FrontChateau FrontChateau FrontChateau Fronteeeenacnacnacnac

Three days of skiing available at Mt. St. Anne, Stoneham , LeMassif

For non skiers and skiers alike there are loads of activities and sightseeing to do. Tour old Quebec City or for an adventure head out to Village Vacances Valcartier the original snow tubing park, if open the Ice Hotel, and much, much more.

Contact Marty Baldwin mbaldone@earthlink.net for information and sign-up

Land package, lodging, ground transportation: $540 Three day lifts $225 (+65 -$23)

Optional breakfast package $155 Air from Dayton $410

Air from other cities available, group rate minimum of 10 required. Sign up today!

WINTER PARK SKI TRIP Ski in/Ski Out

Saturday, February 14 to Saturday, February 21, 2015

32 Spaces available; Standard Package; $1,226

(Ground Package: $945)

Deposit: $150.00

Final payment due: Oct 10, 2014

Lodging: Zephyr Mountain Lodge Condos

Go to http://www.zephyrmountainlodge.com/index.htm for amenities

Trip Leader: Linda O'Brien

11473 Burkwood Drive

Carmel, IN 46033

317-997-4301

Lobrien1226@hotmail.com

Big Sky Mar 28 to Apr 4, 2015

32 spaces as follows: 2 spaces and a condo remain

14 spaces at the HUNTLEY Lodge http://www.huntleylodge-bigsky.com/ (ski-in/ski-out) with ski valet, hot tub, pool, bar, fantastic buffet breakfast (incl) - $1751 (2 / room)

18 spaces at the BIG HORN Condos (less than ¼ mi. from the Plaza & near the Bear Back Poma) - $1527 (3BR/3BA/6 people per condo)

http://bigskyresort.com/plan-a-trip/lodging-in-big-sky-montana/big-horn-condominiums Trip includes: round trip air on Delta from Indy to Bozeman MT on 3/28, returning from Billings on 4/4, ground transfers, 7 nights lodging, welcome wine and cheese reception, 5 day lift, mountain tour with a local, pizza party. Extra day lift available for $34. Moonlight Basin is now part of Big Sky and is included in your lift ticket.

$150 deposit due at sign-up; balance due / cancellation date: December 20 Trip Leader: Jean Ballinger 7129 Chandler Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46217

(317) 696-2120 jeanballinger77@gmail.com

BIGGEST SKIING IN THE USA ! Over 5800 acres (bigger than Vail) and 4350 ft. vertical

Want to advertise in the Boomer ?? Contact Jim Robinson jimrobinson46077@earthlink.net

Office: 317.259.6000

Fax: 317.524.7595

Tom: 317.432.9322

Priscilla: 317.289.7776

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Postmaster: If Undeliverable Please Return to: Marilyn Rader 7834 Valley Stream Dr Indianapolis IN 46237-8537

Christmas Party - December 18th

President: Lisa Sindelar 709-5231 President-elect: Phil Buehler 313-7741 Secretary: Ray Battey 842-0831 Treasurer: Richard Rader 888-7168

VP Trips: Jean Ballinger 696-2120 VP-elect trips: Priscilla Johnson 289-7776 VP Member Services: Marilyn Rader 888-7168 Website www.indyskiclub.org

Articles for January 2015 issue to Mel Crichton kj9c@iquest.net by December 28, 2014

Indianapolis Ski Club Officers 2014-2015 see photos at http://indyskiclub.org/abouttheboard.asp

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