This page contains ski trip offers, news, special offerings, and other items of interest from
the Metro NY Ski Council (MNYSC), the New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council (NJSSC), member clubs, and other sources.

The following ski trips are offered by the MNYSC and NJSSC, and their affiliated ski clubs. All 50+ Ski Club members are eligible to participate in these trips. Details are below.

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO - ITALY Jan. 30 - Feb. 7, 2027 **FILLED** Contact Jerry Kinalis: president@doublediamondskiclub.org to be placed on a waiting list. The Double Diamond Ski Club is running the trip for the MNYSC, The package price is $2499 (pp dbl occ) and includes air fare, transfers, 7- night lodging daily brealfast and dinner. It does not include lift tickets. An Epic 6-day pass is $450. A $500 deposit due at booking. See the attached brochure for more information. Madonna Di Campiglio Flyer , or watch this short video Madonna MP4 .

TREMBLANT - Quebec - February 7th-12th, 2027 NJSSC - **FILLED** Contact Ed Dalton: fastedy77 @aol.com to be placed on a waiting list. Prices range from $890 - $1440 pp, (less $430 if you have an IKON pass). Price includes 5 Nights lodging at the Holiday Inn & Suites (slopeside to cabriolet). See the attached documents for further information: Tremblant Flyer and Registration Form .

HAKUBA VALLEY JAPAN - March 13 – 24, 2027 NJSSC - Prices range from about $5100 to $7750, depending on options and occupancy. Includes even nights in Hakuba Valley with 10 EPIC ski resorts and three nights in Tokyo. Two options for an extension to either Niseko for 3 more days of skiing or Kyoto for sightseeing returning on March 27. See the attached Flyer for more information. Japan Flyer .

LAKE TAHOE - Feb. 21-27, 2027 NJSSC - Prices range from about $4450 to $5200 and includes 7 nights in South Lake Tahoe. You can choose between various hotel and air options. Lift tickets are not included. The Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar are EPIC resorts. See the attached document for further information: Lake Tahoe Flyer .

RIVERWALK AT LOON MOUNTAIN - February 28 - Mar. 5, 2027. **FILLED** Contact Ed Dalton: fastedy77 @aol.com to be placed on a waiting list. Prices range from $670 to $1220, depending on occupancy. Prices do not include lift tickets which will be offered later. Loon Mountain is an IKON resort. See the attached documents for further information: Flyer and Registration Form. Also visit the website: Riverwalk for more information about the hotel.

CHAMONIX FRANCE - Mar. 5-12, 2027 is offered by the Newington Ski Club. See the attached flyer: Chamonix

GARDEN STATE SKI CLUB is running two drive-up trips this coming ski season. One is going to Club Med at Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec, Canada, from March 7 - 12, 2027. Le-Masif Flyer The other trip is to Sugarloaf, Maine, from March 14 - 19, 2027. Sugarloaf Trip Both will be at ski in/ski out locations.

GARDEN CITY SKI CLUB is looking to fill some rooms for its 2027 ski trip to Mammoth Mountain Resort, California on February 27 - March 6, 2027. They fly out of JFK on Jet Blue to Reno, Nevada. The trip leader is Peter Donohue. All the information is on the trip flyer. Mammoth Mountain Trip

JAY PEAK Jan. 10-15, 2027 . This trip is offered by the New Hampshire Ski Club. Visit their website: Jay Peak for more information.

TELLURIDE Jan 16-23, 2027 This trip is offered by the Schenectady Wintersports Club. Go to: Telluride for more information.

ST. MORITZ Jan. 30-Feb.7 This trips is offered by Hoboken Ski Club. This the attached brochure: St. Moritz for more information.



OTHER OFFERS AND NEWS

EARLY SEASON SKI CLINIC @ SUGARBUSH - Dec 10-13, 2026 The clinic include: 12 hours of instruction spread over 3 days by PSIA-certified instructors; groups of 4 to 8 per instructor; and, dinners and happy hours. Rooms available at the SWC clubhouse in Waterbury Center, VT, 23 miles/39 minutes from Sugarbush Mountain Resort. $50 per person, per night See the attached brochure for more information: Ski Clinic

ADULT WOMEN SKI PROGRAMS @ HUNTER MOUNTAIN Two mini-camps and weekend programs. Build skills, make connectins, ski with a supportive community. See the following brochure for more information. Ski Progams for Women

HARRY WALTER VOEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM This is our tenth year of the of the Metropolitan New York Ski Council's Harry Walter Voege Scholarship Program to honor and thank Harry for six decades of commitment and generosity as a valued member of the MNYSC. Harry lived by the creed of promoting the friendly sport of skiing, bringing together persons interested in skiing, and making it easier for members of the clubs to participate in skiing. We hope to extend Harry's passion through this Memorial.

The Council is offering a $1000 scholarship. The Metropolitan New York Ski Council Scholarship application is available below. The prerequisites for applying call for the applications to be members of the MNYSC for two seasons (either as a single member or part of a family membership), the years 2026-2027. For all award years the applicant must have a parent or grandparent who has been a member of the current and past season with no requirement that the applicant be a member. Applications must be post-marked by April 15th,2027. You may mail your application to:

Harry Walter Voege Memorial Scholarship, c/o Metropolitan New York Ski Council
1019 Fort Solonga Road, Suite 10 # 235, Northport, NY 11768

Scholarship Application

COUNCIL APPRECIATION DAYS The following ski resorts offer discounts to NJSSC and MNYSC member clubs.

Stratton Mountain - Stratton Discounts
Catamount - Catamount Discounts
Killington/Pico - $147/$77 rates are offered. This is significantly below the window rate. (Killington subject to some blackout dates.) Active 50+ Ski Club members can contact our mailbox: fiftyplusski@outlook.com to purchase a voucher or more information.
Whiteface - Whiteface Council Days

SNOWBOUND EXPO November 14-15, 2026 Snowbound Expo is coming to Mohegan Sun and it’s set to be the most exciting edition of the winter sports expo yet! Snowbound Expo is the best place on the east coast to snag your gear before the season starts. Shop from over 200 brands and resorts and get up to 70% off gear, apparel, skis, boards, packages and bundles. Don’t miss live entertainment including the Indoor Slope, Rail Jam, Ice Bar, Alpine Runway, Trampoline Show and After-Hours Apres Party with DJ set and giveaways. You can see legends from the mountains including Travis Rice, Jessie Diggins, Tom Wallisch and Kimmy Fasani on the Inspiration Stage too. There is something for everyone – limited $8 early bird tickets are available now – use code MNYSC at the ticket check out SNOWBOUNDEXPO .

NSCF AUCTION The National Ski Council Federation auction closed; however, there are still some items that have not been sold which you can purchase. Go on the auction site and email Michael Calderone skimikec@aol.com if you are interested in any of the items. NSCF Auction

2026-2027 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIFT TICKETS ON SALE NOW - Go to the following link to obtain discounted lift tickets for select New Hamphire ski resorts. NH Lift Tickets

IKON PASSES - New IKON Seson Pass buyers receive a discount through the Metro NY Ski Council. The Council also gets credit for people who are renewing their pass. Email skimikec@aol.com with the name, birthdate, last years' pass number and which pass you will purchase this year.

INDY PASSES - Indy Pass added 16 new alpine and cross-country ski area partners and opened 2026-27 pass sales Feb. 25 to existing pass holders. Indy also reduced the price of its Indy+ Pass, which includes zero blackout dates, to $399 from $419. The Indy Add-On Pass, which is for people who have an unlimited season pass at an Indy Pass partner ski area, remains $269 for adults and $169 for children. To preserve the experience at Indy partner resorts, a limited amount of passes will be sold for the 26/27 season. Passes are sold out but to sign up for the waitlist, go to: INDY PASS

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NSAA JOURNAL -National Ski Areas Association has done studies on barriers to participation in snow sports, and decades of progress in snow sports safety. See the following articles: NSAA Journal 1 and NSAA Journal 2.

NATIONAL SKI COUCIL FEDERATION NEWSBEAT - October 2026. The latest news on what is happening in the ski industry. October Newsbeat.

SKI VERMONT Flurries have been dropping on Vermont summits, snow guns are humming, and lifts are being tested. Between tentative opening dates and the Stifel Killington Cup bringing women’s World Cup racing back to Vermont November 27-29, there’s plenty to look forward to. See the following newsletter for more Ski Vermont information: Ski Vermont

HOW DID SKI LIFTS TAKE OFF? Not so long ago, skiers had to ascend slopes under their own power before feeling the rush of zooming down them. That all changed with the invention of the first ski lifts in the early 20th century. Read the following article for the history of ski lifts. Ski Lifts Article

SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRY AMERICA (SIA) The primary goal of SIA's annual participation report is to track changes in participation of wintersports. Our team reports results by snowsport including breakdowns of who those participants represent. In this special deep dive, we take a closer look in two key areas. First, we look at the differen trends in participation versus visitation. Second, we look at broader trends in participation. See SIA Participation Report . For other news about the skiing industry, go to Snow Industry News

9 SKI AREAS SENIORS SKI FOR FREE. If there is one perk to aging, it has to be free skiing. Growing older certainly is proving to have its benefits, with some resorts across North America offering free ski passes to those who meet their definitions of Senior or Super Senior. Sadly, none are located in the Northeast. Read more: SnowBrains

50-YEAR STUDY REVEALS SURPRISING INSIGHTS on SKI HELMETS and INJURY PREVENTION - Jasper Shealy's groundbreaking research in ski safety has reshaped our understanding of head injuries on the slopes. More Ski Magazine

THE 7 MOST ICONIC SKI RUNS IN THE EAST COAST The East Coast, or, the Ice Coast, as some may say it, is widely regarded as having some of the most icy and variable conditions in North America. Due to this, challenging runs on the East Coast are often overlooked. This article should change that, however, as it is a list of all of the most challenging and iconic ski runs on the East Coast. More: SnowBrains

CHILL FOUNDATION is a non-profit dedicated to introducing young people to boardsports who would not otherwise have had the opportunity. Since then, Chill has served more than 30,000 young people across 22 locations in 9 countries. Your support is crucial in carrying Chill Foundation programs into the future and ensuring that more young people can experience the transformative power of boardsports. Visit our website and help us reach our goals today! Chill Support

VAIL RESORTS - Investor report explains why investors will not invest in Vail today: 1. Current Management 2. Bad Capital Allocation 3. Compromised Guest Experience 4. Misaligned Incentives. See Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN)