| | President’s Message As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Orlando Ski and Travel Club, we hope that each of you who have joined in a winter ski/board trip or an adventure trip, or have joined in the fun at Lake Louisa and Wekiva, or made it to one of our Club Socials or other local events have witnessed what gathering with like minded enthusiasts can do to build friendships and explore our world and ourselves. As a year-round Social Club, it is exactly our mission to provide an inviting environment to foster just that. Built around the seven winter trips planned for the 2026-2027, we strive to give you some of the best places and gather some of the best people for you to travel and play with. Don’t miss your opportunity to join in by grabbing the very limited spots still open. And we look forward to seeing you soon at the November Social Mixer and at our Annual Holiday Party! Bluebird Jackie Warren, OSTC President
Find the OSTC Man!
Find the OSTC Man like the example image below in this newsletter for your chance to win a set of OSTC glassware at our November Social! When you check in to the social, mention where the OSTC Man is hidden in this newsletter, and get your ticket to enter! Drawing will be at the social! Must be present to win and good luck searching!
| | | Choose your trip while there is still availability! Click on the image above, then click on the trip of your choice on our homepage!
Here's our current availability: Snowmass: 4 Spots
Big Sky: 3 Spots - Including 1 Male
Palisades: 2 Spots
Steamboat: 1 Spot for Female
In Trappeur's Condo
Copper Mountain: 1 Spot for Female | | | | | | | | | | | | | Celebrate the Season, Share the Joy & Dance the Night Away!
It's time to trade our ski boots for dancing shoes! Join the Orlando Ski & Travel Club for our annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 2, as we celebrate another incredible year of adventures, friendships, and unforgettable memories! ✨ Here's what's in store: • Delicious holiday cuisine by John Michael Catering • Music and dancing with DJ Dennis Michael • Drinks, prizes, and a special chance drawing • A festive evening reconnecting with friends and celebrating
the adventures ahead! 🎁 Spread Some Holiday Cheer with Marine Toys for Tots! We're proud to once again welcome a uniformed U.S. Marine to collect donations for children in need. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation to help make the holidays brighter for local children up to age 15. Gifts for older kids are especially appreciated! 🍷 BONUS: The first 100 attendees who make a donation will receive one complimentary drink ticket per person! Plus, our chance drawing will help raise additional funds for Toys for Tots. Wednesday, December 2 | 7:15–10:30 PM
Maitland Civic Center / Venue on Lake Lily Don't miss the festivities! Register by November 29th on our website: https://orlandoskiclub.com/event-6883257 Let's wrap up 2026 with great friends, holiday spirit, and a little giving back! 🎄🥂 | | Lake Louisa 2026: Good Times, Great Friends & One Unforgettable Cabin Crawl!What a weekend! Once again, our annual Lake Louisa getaway was a huge hit as 42 Orlando Ski & Travel Club members took over Lake Louisa State Park for a weekend filled with great food, drinks, hiking, biking, bonfires, laughter, and plenty of memory-making! Of course, one of the biggest highlights was our legendary Party Cabin Crawl! This year's participants pulled out all the stops, transforming their cabins into creative destinations filled with surprises, entertainment, and a whole lot of personality! A Round of Applause for Our Party Cabin Hosts and Volunteers!Cabin 7 – The Sprinkle Sisters!
Jackie B., Lauren W., Diane S., Mary Beth C., and Stephanie D. served up a sweet treat with their delightful ice cream social. What a delicious way to bring everyone together! Cabin 5 – NASCAR!
Start your engines! This high-octane pit stop featured Matchbox car racing, delicious food, prizes, and plenty of competitive fun! Cabin 6 – Shrek's Swamp!
Things got wonderfully ridiculous as this crew brought the world of Shrek to life, complete with swamp-inspired humor, laughs, and plenty of shenanigans! Cabin 8 – The Hangover: Las Vegas!
Our club newbies came out swinging with a Vegas-inspired experience that proved you don't have to be a longtime member to know how to throw a great party! Cabin 10 – Yacht Rock Escape: Our Party Cabin Winners!
These smooth operators transported everyone back to the laid-back sounds of '70s and '80s soft rock. With a champagne welcome, an AI DJ, and plenty of Yacht Rock vibes, they sailed away with the win! More Than Just a Weekend GetawayA huge thank-you to every cabin host, participant, and volunteer! Your creativity, enthusiasm, and hospitality made this year's Cabin Crawl one for the books. You truly outdid yourselves! Beyond the cabin festivities, Lake Louisa continues to remind us why this getaway is such a club favorite. There's something special about escaping the everyday routine, enjoying Florida's natural beauty, and spending time with people who share your love of adventure. Whether reconnecting with longtime friends or making new ones around the bonfire, it's weekends like these that make the Orlando Ski & Travel Club so much more than a travel club. Here's to great adventures, lasting friendships, and another unforgettable Lake Louisa weekend. We're already looking forward to next year! | | | | This month, we’re getting to know Jackie Bowman! Jackie had the chance to meet with fellow member Debbie Ashworth, and here's what Debbie has to say about this spunky member:
"Jackie loves skiing out West and already has her sights set on traveling to Europe with the club next year. A lifelong skier, she took a long break from the sport, but now she’s back on the slopes and having a blast. Skiing and traveling with the club makes her feel like a kid again. She especially enjoys the trips, socials, and events, along with making new friends in such an active, welcoming, like-minded group. She also takes full advantage of the military discounts available to Active Service Members and Veterans.
“I’m back in my element with new friends who feel like I’ve known them forever.”
And for anyone thinking about traveling with the club, Jackie’s advice is simple: “Just do it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain — especially new friends and plenty of ski bums and bunnies to enjoy the adventure with.” | Q&A
What’s your favorite ski or snowboard destination — and why?
I like skiing out West because the cowboys are cute.
What trip or destination is still on your adventure bucket list?
I am hoping to ski Europe next year with the club. (Hint — please arrange this!)
How did you first get into skiing, snowboarding, or travel adventures?
I've been skiing since I learned to walk, but left the sport for the past 20+ years. I'm excited to be back to my childish games with like-minded friends to "ski-bum" around with.
What’s your favorite part of a club trip: the slopes, the sightseeing, the food, or the friendships?
I'm back in my element with new friends that I feel like I've known forever. I'm here for the slopes, but also enjoy crashing the parties at all the fun socials and events with my snow bunnies and bros.
What’s one travel item you never leave home without?
My Military Veteran ID card so I can get discounts at many patriotic stores and restaurants. Without it, I'd have to prove it, take them to a private area and see if they can find my tattoo, LOL. Just kidding, I think I'm the only U.S. Marine who doesn't have one.
Are you an early chairlift person or more of a relaxed après-ski type?
Send it! SKI, SKI, SKI, then dance all night. Get up early and do it all over again.
What advice would you give to someone joining their first club trip?
Just do it! You have nothing to lose and all to gain as you make new friends with ski bums and bunnies.
Outside of skiing or snowboarding, what other adventure
do you love most?
I love taking my elevation below sea level. I'm always looking for a scuba buddy. It's kinda an important role because we keep each other alive if an emergency arises when blowing bubbles with the sea creatures. | | | | | | The Orlando Ski and Travel Club is a year-round, volunteer-run social organization with over 450 adventurous members whose winter activities center on snow skiing and snowboarding, along with great adventure trips that take place throughout the year. Since 1976, the Club has been offering trips to top-rated ski destinations world-wide. We are a proud member of the Florida Ski Council. In addition to fabulous group ski trips, the Orlando Ski and Travel Club offers a variety of activities and social events to keep you busy during the "off" season. From wine tastings to cruises and weekend excursions, the Orlando Ski Club is your year-round social club. Join Today and start enjoying the camaraderie and fun!
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