Check out our social, outdoor and fitness activities. You'll see why you don't need to be a skier to enjoy the benefits that a Triple Cities Ski Club (TCSC) membership brings!

Social Activities (See past events)

Adopt-A-Highway

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 2 p.m.
Clean up, dine, show and tell. You'll be donating your time--just a couple of hours--to help make our section of NYS Route 17, in the Greater Binghamton area, clean and free from debris. Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasty treat at Harry Tuft's Public House. Enjoy the laughs from "showing and telling" of the great finds along the highway! 
Meeting Place: At the end of the Old Vestal Road exit ramp off of Route 17 Map
Sign Up: At the Club General Membership Meeting or by contacting our Adopt-A-Highway coordinator, Cindy T. at: AdoptAHighway@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com

Our "Adopted" section of Rt. 17 is located just east of the Rt. 26 interchange,
near the Vestal Road exit and entrance ramps.  Learn more about the Adopt-A-Highway Program.

Club Meetings

First Thursday Night Of Every Month, Sept.-May,
7:00 p.m., Meeting Called To Order At 7:30 p.m.

Club meetings are where you'll:

· Find out the details about exciting social, outdoor and fitness activities
  offered through the Club.

Where: Johnson City American Legion, 429 Main Street, next to NYPENN
Trade Center  Map

    September 2008
    Through
    May 2009

Meet-To-Eat

Meet-to-Eat -
Triple Cities Ski Club March Meet-to-Eat!

Wednesday June 10th  @ 6:30 pm

Delgado's Cafe

Come join us for some Mexican cuisine at Delgado's cafe on Harry L Dr in Johnson City.  Contact Tim Hanna at 656-7680 to make your reservation.

How to run a Meet-to-Eat (pdf)

Parties

Last Run Bash!

Saturday, May 9, 2009
JC American Legion Hall
7 p.m. - midnight

Celebrate a Great Ski Season!

THE LAST RUN BASH IS BACK and have we got a dance party planned for you! Join your Ski Club friends as we celebrate the end of a wonderful ski season.

Do you love listening to the music of the Doors, Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Carol King, Eric Clapton and other great recording artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's? Mark your calendar and head to the Johnson City American Legion (429 Main St., Johnson City) for the Triple Cities Ski Club Last Run Bash on Saturday, May 9th. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the live five-piece band, Remedy, will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight. Remedy regularly plays at the Number 5 and McGirk's as well as community events like the Owego Strawberry Festival. You'll enjoy dancing the night away to their great sound. If you don't dance, you'll still have a great time listening to Remedy sing your favorite songs. Admission is just $10 per person, Cash bar and light snacks will be provided. Reserve your tickets by calling Cheryl at 625-5324 or Ann at 797-7391.

We are opening this event up to the public. Bring your friends and come party the night away with your TCSC friends.
 

Outdoor & Fitness Activities (See past events)

Biking

"Mountain" Bike and Dine 2008!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Breakfast in Oneonta, Plattekill Mountain biking and dinner afterwards.  Contact Tim Hanna at tim_hanna (at) juno (dot) com for more details. 

 

For more information click here

  Photos from Bike and Dine 2006

For other biking opportunities, check out these links to area bike clubs:

Binghamton Mountain Bike E-group:
(Mountain biking - Off road)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bing-mtbike


Southern Tier Bike Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

http://www.southerntierbicycleclub.org

Tioga Velo Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

www.tiogavelo.com

Egroup for TVC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tvc/

Links to bike clubs a little farther from Greater Binghamton:

CNY D.I.R.T.:
(Mountain biking - Off road)

http://bikeloft.com/page.cfm?pageID=38
 

Finger Lakes Cycling Club:
(Wide variety of biking opportunities)

http://www.flcycling.org/

Onondaga Cycling Club
(Road riding of various intensities)

http://onondagacyclingclub.org

Bowling

Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8 p.m.

TCSC Bowling Night!
Location:  Midway Lanes, Vestal
Sign up:   At the April club meeting
Contact:   Cheryl K 
E-mail:     info (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

Camping

4th of July Campout 2008
 

4th of July Campout 2008

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Ski Trip, Feb 28
Highland Forest
Skyline Lodge
10 a.m.
Carpool or caravan from Cracker Barrel (near BCC) at 8:30 a.m.
Contact JoAnn Rohde
info (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com
Read more ...

Local Trail Information

Many local cross country events are organized via a 'Yahoo Groups' e-mail list
named groups.yahoo.com/group/TCSC-xcountry.To join this group, follow the
directions below:

1) Go to www.groups.yahoo.com.

2) Register with Yahoo! by clicking on 'register' and following the
directions. You will be creating a Yahoo! e-mail address during
this process, but you may have your TCSC-xcountry group e-mail
directed to any e-mail address.

3) Go to groups.yahoo.com/group/TCSC-xcountry

4) Click on 'Join This Group!'.

5) Select preferences and click on 'join'.

You may opt to be e-mailed when an event is organized or you may opt to
periodically check the board for messages.

Post message:	TCSC-xcountry@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe:	TCSC-xcountry-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe:	TCSC-xcountry-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Summer Fitness Activities

Fitness Night at Otsiningo Park

Paddle Trip on the Susquehanna  Wednesday, May 20th , Meet at 5:00* p.m.

From Kirkwood River Park to Sandy Beach
Meet at Kirkwood River Park at 5 PM. Take exit 1 off of Route 81, make a right onto Cedarhurst. Take your second left onto Main Street, make a left into the park after the underpass. Once you get into the park make a left turn at the T. Go around the baseball field. Meet in the parking lot by 5 pm.

We will run the shuttle and plan to be on the river by 5:30 PM. Be sure to bring a PFD.
Call Tony at 775-5654
 

Paddle Trip on the Susquehanna  Wednesday, June 3rd , Meet at 5:30* p.m.  

Bike Trip Wednesday, June 17th , Meet at 5:30* p.m.  

We will meet at Sandy Beach (off of Conklin Ave near the city line) by 5:30 PM.  We will proceed south on Conklin Road (Rt. 7) and bike to the PA line and then head back north for the return trip.  A stop is planned at Dino's for those that wish to eat and quench their thirst or you can option to continue north to your car.  In the event of rain, we will meet at Sandy Beach and then proceed directly to Dino's by car.

Wednesday, May 27th and July 1st , Meet at 6:00* p.m.  

Meet at Otsiningo Park's North Entrance at 6:00* p.m. to Rollerblade, Rollerskate, Bike, Run and/or Walk! The North entrance to Otsiningo Park is located behind the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front St. Take exit 6 off of Route 81 north. Stay in the right lane on the exit ramp so that you can take a right turn onto Route 12 North and then another quick right turn into the Otsiningo Park's north entrance before getting to the Northgate Plaza. Follow the entry road down and around to the right to our meeting place in the parking lot. 

Tony Alduino.

AthleticDirectors@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com or 729-1874

Golf

TCSC Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 7

Coordinated by Roxy Staley
12 noon shotgun start at Genegantslet golf course in Greene. Arrange your own 4-some or register individually and we will arrange pairings. Captain and Crew format so don’t be intimidated! We’ll have all-male, all-female and co-ed teams. Dinner at the course following the tournament will be included for all players. You will also be able to simply buy into the meal only if you prefer to join us post play (approximately 4:30 p.m.) for food, beverages and to hear all the tall tales!

More details with registration instructions will be distributed the week of August 18th.

Hiking and Snowshoeing

Tips And Other Information: (See other tips at the end of this section)

Triple Cities Ski Club Hiking and Snowshoeing Schedule
 

April 11, 2009. Thunder Swamp Trail, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. 9.5 miles with about 900 feet of climbing (one Greek Peak equivalent). A nice walk along a ridge with old forests, streams, waterfalls and views. Possible dinner afterwards. Meet for carpooling (there is a carpool fee of $17 for non-drivers to pay gasoline expenses), Wegman’s north lot (nearest Harry L. Drive), 8AM.
(This is a joint hike with the hiking club.)

June 19 - 21, 2009. Devil's Path - Catskills - Details to follow

September 26, 2009. Schunemunk, Hudson Highlands, Newburgh, NY. Beautiful views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains on this 7 mile loop hike. 

October 11, 2009. Baldwin Point, Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Slate Run, PA. Fall foliage colors and nice views on this 7.3 mile hike around the rim of the Pine Creek Gorge. 

In all cases, participants should check with the trip leader for details on the departure point, time of departure, the level of difficulty for each hike and suggestions on what to bring. Participants should be in reasonable physical shape. If the weather looks questionable, contact the trip leader the day before a hike to see if it will be postponed or not. See the TCSC Web site or newsletter for basic hiking suggestions and other “rules of the road”.

Notes: Trips are by carpooling as much as possible.  Call the trip leader (Ron Brink in most cases, whose number is listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter) for the location of the gathering point and the time of departure.  Call Ron if the weather forecast looks questionable for the day of a hike.  Hikers should be in reasonable physical shape and be properly equipped.  Call Ron for equipment suggestions and for more details on the difficulty levels of individual hikes.   Hikers who are not dressed appropriately for safety, are not properly equipped or do not have adequate experience may be turned away from the day’s hike at the hike leader’s discretion.  Hiking involves certain inherent hazards, and persons participating do so at their own risk.

Meeting Place:
Call Ron Brink at the number is listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter.  Transportation is by carpooling.  Be sure to bring money for dinner after the hike.

Hiking Gear:
Hikers should have sturdy boots, since trails can sometimes have rocks, tree roots and mud.  Day hikers should bring a lunch to eat on the trail, snacks and lots of water.  Mountain summits can be cooler and windier than surrounding valleys, so a jacket is a good thing to bring along, especially during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is more changeable.  Other useful equipment includes a flashlight and/or headlight, whistle and emergency poncho or “space blanket”.  Contact the trip leader if weather conditions on the day of the hike look questionable or if you would like more information on the hike itself (expected trail conditions, degree of difficulty, what to bring, etc.). Weekend hikes require motel reservations; contact the trip leader for more details.

Local Trail Information

Sign Up: Sign up at the General Membership Meeting, call Ron Brink at the number listed in the SNOWPLOW newsletter or send an e-mail message to  Hiking@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com.

National Trails Day

TCSC is responsible for maintaining the trails at Oakley Corners and
Jenksville through an Adopt-a-Natural Resource program with the
Department of Environmental Conservation.

For more information, contact Al Snover at Trails@TripleCitiesSkiClub.com

Local Trail Information

Ski & Sports Sale

Click Here to See if Your Items Were Sold
 (Sale Tally 2008)

Sunday, November 23, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
It's our 28th annual Ski and Sports Sale. 

• Local ski shops will be attending – you’ll find great prices on a wide variety of items.

• Meet ski area representatives—find out what’s happening this winter at many ski areas in central NY and the Catskills.

• Get you Greek Peak Season Pass for last month's price!

• Ski Sale Poster (Acrobat Reader Required)

Where: Johnson City American Legion, 429 Main Street, next to
NYPENN Trade Center. Map

E-mail:  Sale (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

Drop off times: Saturday, 11/22, 4 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, 8 - 9:30 a.m.

Pick up unsold items times: Sunday 4:30 - 6 p.m. and Monday 4 - 6 p.m.
 

View the 2008 Ski-Sale Sold-Item Report (2008)
 

Please provide feedback on the 2008 sale by e-mailing:
sale (at) TripleCitiesSkiClub (dot) com

Skiing & Snowboarding Trips

    January 2009

 February 2009

Sign-up for a TCSC Ski trip. They're deluxe and they're a blast! All arrangements are made for you and no driving necessary on bus trips. Weekend trips are designed so you don't need to use any vacation days. Overnight accommodations always include a swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Ski downhill, cross country or just go shopping. (The trips are priced accordingly.) If you haven't been on a TCSC ski trip, you don't know what you're missing. What are you waiting for? Sign-up today!

Elk Mountain (Demo days!), Pennsylvania

Day Trip - Caravan, Carpool or meet at the mountain

Friday, Jan. 9, 2009: Purchase tickets at Berger's Ski Shop

Friday, Jan. 23, 2009: Purchase tickets at The Cliff House


Meet 8 am at the Raymour & Flannigan parking lot on Reynolds Road next to Pizza Hut. We leave promptly at 8:15 to arrive at Elk by 9 am.

Off the mountain by 4, meet at the lounge area for a cocktail. Leave Elk at 5:30 for dinner at Armetta's Pizzeria and Pub in Gibson, PA at 6:15 pm.

Skier is responsible for purchasing their tickets at the indicated ski shop. The tickets must be purchased in advance.  Sign-up for dinner reservations at the general meeting

Contact: Cindy T. at ElkTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling 743-9142

Meeting Place for Caravanning or Carpooling: Raymour and Flanigan parking lot near Pizza Hut, Reynolds Rd., Johnson City

Time: Arrive at 8 a.m. for a 8:15 a.m. departure.
          Or meet at Elk Mountain at 9 a.m.
          Or if you arrive at a different time, use walkie-talkie channel 7.8 to locate the group.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2009: Day Trip
Ski Windham, New York.  More Details

Contact: Craig Wakeley or Mary Ellen Wakeley at WindhamTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling the number listed in the SNOWPLOW.

*** This trip is full but there is a waiting list.  You can also drive to Windham and then purchase a Windham Club Card at the group sales desk by showing your TCSC membership card.  That will give you a lift ticket for the day and discounts at Windham for the rest of the season!

 

Friday, Feb. 6 - 8, 2009: Deluxe Weekend Trip
Bolton Valley, Vermont [Trip is Full with Waiting List]

Friday, February 6, 2009 to February 8, 2009. Downhill, Snowboarding, X-Country or Snowshoeing weekend trip at family resort Bolton Valley, Vermont. The Black Bear Inn(www.blkbearinn.com) is ski in/ski out. Trip includes: round trip transportation, dinner & dessert & beverages on Friday night, deluxe accommodations (most rooms have fireplaces), sumptuous meals (yes, lunch on Saturday and Sunday will be provided), hors d’oeuvres Sunday afternoon and all trail passes.

Non-refundable Deposit is $100.00

Discounted Price (paid in full by 12/31/08):
$400.00 per person for 2 day downhill
$350.00 per person for 2 day cross country
$375.00 per person for combo (1 d/h, 1 x/c)
$320.00 per person for non-skier

Full Price (paid in full after 1/1/09): Add $25.00

Trip Leaders: Rich & Terri Starnick
Phone: (h) 723-7018, (r-cel) 237-7037, (t-cel) 760-2542
 

Contact: Terri & Rich Starnick at "BoltonValleyTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [dot] com"

Meeting Place: Upper Front Street Bus Parking Lot, Binghamton

Time: Arrive Friday at 5 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. departure

Feb 21 - Feb 28 - TCSC's 2009 Western Trip
Breckenridge, Colorado!

Cost =$1,596 (if locked-in before any price changes)
Includes airfare from BGM, charter bus from/to Denver airport, ski-in / ski-out accommodations and 5 day lift ticket good at five resorts!
(Subtract $255 for no lift tickets)

TCSC will take part, for the first time, in a Western Trip organized by our ski council, (NJSC.)  TCSC members will stay together in two slope-side, ski-in / ski-out condos currently reserved for TCSC in the Village at Breckenridge.  Downhill skiers will have a 5-day lift ticket for Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin.  Lodging, Flights out of the Binghamton Regional Airport (BGM) and ground transportation from Denver airport have already been arranged for us by our ski council's travel agent.  The end result is a trip very much like our traditional TCSC western trips but much easier for the TCSC trip coordinator.  In addition, we have the option to take part in parties, slope-side picnics and a banquet offered by the council.  For Nordic skiers, there are ample opportunities for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  Council trip coordinators Susan Donlan and Dennis Young are pleased that TCSC is taking part in this trip and they are working hard to accommodate our travel and lodging needs.  Trip insurance is available through NJSC.  Please contact Tim Hanna for more information.  tim_hanna (at) juno (dot) com or 656-7680.

Trip Information Flier

Photos from 2007 Western Trip to Big Sky, Montana (pdf)

    March 2009

TCSC Catskill 3 Day Ski Trip

Also check out trips offered through the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC)

Friday Evening, Sat & Sun, Mar. 6 - 8 - Weekend Trip
Stowe Trip 2009 2008 Trip Details  [Trip is Cancelled for 2009]

Contact: Brenda Nichols or Mark Brugger at StoweTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com or by calling the numbers listed in the SNOWPLOW.

View pictures from a past Stowe trip

Go for one day or go for all three.

Friday, Mar. 13, 2009: Day Trip
Belleayre Mountain, New York.  More Details

Contact: Tim Hanna by calling 656-7680.

Map

Aerial View

Saturday, Mar 14, 2009: Day Trip  More info
Windham Mountain, New York.  Photos from 2007

Contact: Tim Hanna at PlattekillTrip [at] TripleCitiesSkiClub [Dot] com

Map

Aerial View

Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009: Day Trip
Hunter Mountain, New York.  More Info

Sign-up for trips at our Club Meetings.

General Trip Information & Trip Policy  (Acrobat Reader Required)

Snowshoeing

See Hiking and Snowshoeing above.

Tailgate Parties

Sunday, February 22, 2009, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join TCSC on Sunday, February 22nd for a SUPER Tailgate Party at the base of Chair 5 at Greek Peak. The party is open to all TCSC members (and their families) and all prospective members.

There will be food, fun and fire. Set up will begin approximately 10 am and will end around 4:30. Season pass holders can just get on the slopes there. Non-season pass holders: find a season pass holder to help purchase you ticket for the day and get 20% off. Non-skiers: there will be plenty of company to socialize with.

The club will be providing the meat for grilling. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Members, if you can't bring a dish, you can contribute towards the cost of the meat. We will have a fire bowl with a campfire to warm you up so bring a camp chair and enjoy making S'mores.

Any questions, call Terri N. 760-2542.

Tennis

Volleyball

    September 2008
    Through
    May 2009

Summer Volleyball 

Outdoor Sand Volleyball at West Endicott Park, South Page St.  Starts at 6 pm till dark.  Call Bill Bobier at 727-4265 to confirm playing should weather conditoins be iffy for playing.  Beverages/Eats at Harry Tufts after playing.  No cost and open to all ski club members and friends.  MAP

Wallyball & Fitness Night

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 5-8 p.m.

Join other TCSC members for an evening at the Court Jester. We will have use of the entire facility, plus "Wallyball."  Meet afterwards at a local restaurant to refuel.
 
Where: Court Jester, 216 Reynolds Road, Johnson City  Map
Cost: $5 per person (Free for Court Jester members)
Sign Up: At the Club monthly meeting or e-mail to
info (at) triplecitiesskiclub (dot) com

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