President's Message

By: Kathryn Hardage

FINALLY, some cooler weather for us Floridians! Many of Orlando Ski and Travel Club ski/board destinations have already received their initial dusting of powder! Trip space is very limited due to early lodging cut off dates, it’s now or never for 2018-19 trips! Aspen has space for ONE FEMALE to share room with another female - trip departs SOON; Big Sky has opening for ONE FEMALE; Crested Butte needs ONE FEMALE and ONE MALE, plus rooms for TWO persons; Park City has space for ONE FEMALE; Telluride has space for TWO PERSONS; and, Cortina, Italy has ONE ROOM for 2 persons. ACT NOW!

Ski Trips

Last year, OSTC changed our name & expanded our offerings to include ADVENTURE travel. These trips have been very popular, with two more currently planned. Las Vegas for April 2019 (SOLD OUT) and first time ever Montana Dude Ranch for September 2019, space available.

Adventure Travel

What’s on YOUR bucket list? Wanna take a train trip to Savanah, stay riverside, dine at The Lady & Sons or Pink House, take the Garden of Good & Evil walking tour? Or, visit the historic Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach built by Henry Flagler in 1896? Or, take a scenic Bike and Barge European river cruise? If so, Travel Committee has the contacts to help you put your dream trip together, with you as the Trip Leader! It’s FUN to lead a group and financial benefits for Trip Leadership MAY be included! PLEASE contact either myself (hardage.kathryn@gmail.com) or Steve Clark, VP of Trips (SClark2575@cfl.rr.com).

For local events, THIS Friday night, Nov 2^nd, Magic game with lower bowl seats and Saturday, Nov 3rd College Park Jazz Festival with VIP table near Center Stage. Reserve your seats NOW! Plus, November Social outside on the patio at WP Ale House on Weds, Nov 14^th!

Local Events

It’s YOUR club, take advance of all it has to offer!

I’ll leave you with this thought from US Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder, Shaun White:

“I think the way to become the best is to just have fun.”

Kathryn Hardage, President

Orlando Ski & Travel Club upcoming trips

PARK CITY

Want to spend your ski or board vacation in an incredible destination? Then join the Orlando Ski and Travel Club (OSTC) on our trip to Park City, Utah!

Here’s why:

largest single ski resort in the U.S. with access to over 7,300 skiable acres, including a gondola connection to Canyons ski area.
stay in SLOPESIDE condos in Park City, with a town shuttle stop at the lodging property.
non-stop round trip flights from Orlando to Salt Lake City (no hassle with connecting flights).
just a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake to the Park City Mountain resort.
same lift ticket for Park City and Canyons.
opportunity for skiers to include a day or two at the beautiful Deer Valley ski resort, as well as an optional ski day at Powder Mountain.
awesome ski town with tons of restaurants, bars and shopping
trip includes parties with food and dancing, as well as a fun race, sponsored by the Florida Ski Council (FSC).

So, come join the Orlando Ski and Travel Club and fellow skiers and boarders throughout Florida to share in the adventure…we do all the planning for you, and you’re guaranteed to find a ski buddy or two!

Park City 2019

2018 - 2019

ORLANDO SKI AND TRAVEL CLUB

TRIPS

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Same price Check vs.Credit Card

Credit Card payment must be

FULL PAYMENT.

Prices subject to change due to airline taxes, fuel surcharges & airport fees.

LODGING DROP DATES ARE EARLY THIS YEAR, REGISTER NOW TO ENSURE YOUR SPACE ON YOUR TRIP(S) OF CHOICE!

Ski- December 6-10, 2018…Aspen, Colorado…Pre-Holiday Luxury Trip at Great Pre-Season Price!

Price: $1,179 per person dbl occ. Includes RT air into Aspen, 4 nights in the heart of star studded Aspen at the quaint luxurious Limelight Boutique Hotel w/daily hot breakfast, pre-trip party & Welcome Reception. Lift tixs at low pre-season rate of $65 per day, for 4 wonderful ski mts! Come get in the spirit at Holiday decorated, fabulous Aspen!

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ONE FEMALE SIGN UP NOW!

Trip Leader: Steve Clark 407-803-2239

EMAIL: SClark2575@cfl.rr.com

2018 ASPEN SKI

Ski- January 26 – Feb 2, 2019 …Big Sky Montana, FSC Trip… Big Mountain, Big Fun!

Price: $1,773 per person dbl occ. Includes RT air into Bozeman, 7 nights lodging at Huntley Lodge (optional Shoshone or Village Center condos), ground transfers, magnificent breakfasts, two FSC dinners with entertainment, a group lunch and après ski socials. Join us as the Florida Ski Council circles the wagons in Montana’s premier ski destination!

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ONE FEMALE

HUNTLEY 1st CLASS ROOM

Trip Leader:Jackie Warren 407-314-0207

EMAIL: jwa407@aol.com

2019 BIG SKY SKI

Ski- February 9 –16, 2019...Crested Butte, CO... Historic Old West Skiing and Good Times!

Price: from $1,733 per person dbl occ. Includes RT air, ground transfers, 7 nights luxurious lodging at the Grand Lodge Hotel with breakfast, or the Lodge at Mountaineer Square condos, steps from lifts. Pre-trip, welcome party, & apres ski parties includes the Amazing Ski Race. CB is a National Historic Landmark mining town w/several dining, drinking and shopping venues.

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ONE FEMALE TO SHARE ROOM WITH ANOTHER FEMALE

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ONE MALE TO SHARE ROOM WITH ANOTHER MALE, PLUS ROOMS FOR TWO PERSONS

Trip Leader: Dale Ulmer 407-920-6582

EMAIL: dalerulmer@gmail.com

2019 CRESTED BUTTE SKI

Ski- February 23– Mar 2, 2019 …Park City Utah, Slopeside FSC Trip…

Price: $2,218 per person dbl occ. Roundtrip air Orlando/Salt Lake City; rt 35 min. airport transfer; 7 nights ski in/ski out lodging at the at Snow Flower Condominiums; pre-trip party & welcome party; 2 FSC dinners w/DJ & dancing; mountain picnic; opportunity to ski Park City, Canyons & Deer Valley. Optional 1 day Ski opportunity at Powder Mountain.

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ONE FEMALE TO SHARE ROOM WITH ANOTHER FEMALE.

Trip Leader: Shelley Daniel 321-262-3694

EMAIL: debaryskigirl@gmail.com

2019 PARK CITY SKI

Ski- March 2-9, 2019… Telluride, CO… The Most Beautiful Place You Will Ever Ski and Party!

Price: $1,840 per person dbl occ. Includes RT air to Montrose, ground transfers, spectacular slope side condo units at Mountain Lodge, Pre-trip & Welcome Parties. Telluride is an authentic town with 8 block historic district lined w/colorful Victorian homes, elegant restaurant/boutiques & plenty of Old West saloons! A gondola links Mt Village to town. Trip leader Dan Davis is looking for a single female roommate to help fill another space on the tip, for information contact him at the below phone or email.

ONLY ONE ROOM FOR TWO PERSONS

ACT NOW!!!

Trip Leader: Dan Davis 248-974-6258

EMAIL: dantes2@att.net

2019 TELLURIDE SKI

Ski/Tour–March 9–20, 2019…Cortina & Venice, Italy…FSC European Unique Ski & Tour Experience!

Price: $3,641 pp dbl occ.Includes RT Air; all ground transfers; 7 hotel nights 5* Cortina, 3 hotel nights 4*Venice; bkfast daily, 5 dinners, Mt Lunch & Gala Party. Optional 6 ski days, with one unique ALL day circular ski experience, plus 2 local ski areas close to hotel; day tours to Bolzano, Conegliano, Innsbruck & Udine. Guided walking tour of Venice, bring walking shoes!

ONLY ONE ROOM FOR TWO PERSONS.

ACT NOW!!!

Trip Leader: Kathryn Hardage 407-341-3796

EMAIL: hardage.kathryn@gmail.com

2019 CORTINA SKI & TRAVEL

Adventure - April 17-21, 2019…Las Vegas… Party and Hiking!

Price: $1,150 per person dbl occ. Air NOT included; INCLUDED - Van Transportation; 4 nights Awesome Double Occupancy 4 Star Accommodations; Top Tier Vegas Show; Comedy Show; Mt Charleston Hike and Lunch; Local Attraction Tour; Red Rocks Hike; Valley of Fire Hike; Group Breakfast at Iconic Diner. Pre-Trip Party. See the Lights and the Strip a whole new way!

Trip Leader: Steve Clark 407-803-2239

EMAIL: SClark2575@cfl.rr.com

2019 Vegas Baby! with Day Hiking

The Dude Ranch trip is filling up fast,

Reserve Now

for preferred lodging accommodations.

Trip Leader: Steve Clark

(407) 803-2239

E-mail: SClark2575@cfl.rr.com

2019 DUDE RANCH

Funday Humpday Social

Happy Hour

for

Active 20s, 30s, 40s

Wednesday, 11/21/18 @ 6:00pm

Funday Humpday Social Happy Hour for Active 20’s 30’s and 40’s to meet other people that love participating in activities such as Running, Hiking, Tennis, Snow Ski and Boarding Trips, Adventure and Party Trips! Just stop by, say hi and hang out for bit. We’re meeting in a Super New Downtown Orlando location at the ACE Café with Easy, Convenient and Free Parking. 4-7pm Happy Hour Specials include $3 Domestic Drafts, $4 Wine, $4 Drinks and $6 Happy Hour Eats menu! RSVP on Meetup.com and Save this date on your calendar now!

Hosted by Steve Clark - VP of Trips & HH Host

RSVP for the Active HH here:

MEETUP FUNDAY HUMPDAY

YOUR

ORLANDO SKI AND TRAVEL CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathryn Hardage, President

407-341-3796 EMAIL: hardage.kathryn@gmail.com

Steve Clark, Vice President of Trips

407-803-2239 EMAIL: SClark2575@cfl.rr.com

LeeAnne Trimble, Vice President of Year Round Activities

407-843-8014 EMAIL: breck356.prv@gmail.com

Rhonda Ulmer, Secretary

407-921-2656 EMAIL: rhondacpm@gmail.com

Jackie Warren, Treasurer

407-314-0207 EMAIL: jwa407@aol.com

Bob Mackey, Past President

407-647-2130 EMAIL: mackeybob@centurylink.net

Betsy Miller, Membership

407-221-3590 EMAIL nuey2@yahoo.com

Shelley Daniel, Parliamentarian

321-262-3694 EMAIL: debaryskigirl@gmail.com

Grier Silverbach, Programs

407-647-6009 EMAIL: silverbach@earthlink.net

Michael Beckman, Newsletter

386-747-6162 EMAIL:

FAMILYREALTYMIKEBECKMAN@HOTMAIL.COM

Sandy Racinski, Director at Large

407-497-6145 EMAIL: sracinsk@aol.com

David Pugh, Webmaster

407-619-2687 EMAIL: webmaster@orlandoskiandtravelclub.com

David Miller, FSC Delegate

407-619-6441 EMAIL: dwmski@yahoo.com

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Orlando Ski and Travel Club organizes snow skiing & snowboarding trips. We also do adventure travel to destinations like New Zealand. OSTC planned trips this year are Aspen, Big Sky, Snowshoe, Crested Butte, Park City & Cortina, Italy. Join Orlando Ski and Travel Club's monthly Social, 2nd Wednesday of every month.