On Thursday\, October 11th (ahead of the Oct 13th season-opener potluck at REI)\, Ski Buddies will be hosting a Happy Hour social atThe Lobby (916 E. Pike St. on Capitol Hill in Seattle). Celebrate the new ski season with club members while helping to promote our club to new friends interested in joining. The event begins at 6 pm\; apetizers will be provided.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121014T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121014T033000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/836 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/836 SUMMARY:Season Opening Potluck - Saturday\, October 13th\, 6\:00 - 8\:30 pm DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 13th at 6\:00 pm\: Ski Buddies returns to the downtown REI store (222 Yale\, near Denny &\; Eastlake in Seattle) and opens the 2012-13 ski season with a potluck and gathering of members and new freinds. Find us in the upstairs meeting room. Trip sign-ups for the new season begin at the time of the Potluck and our most popular trips will fill quickly\, so come with deposits in hand to reserve your spots. Soft drinks will be provided. (Because of a policy change at REI\, this event will be NON-alcoholic. We plan to announce a meet at a local pub to follow the potluck.)
Parking is on the street or in the REI garage (first hour is free\, $2.00 for up to three hours.)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121109T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121109T023000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/862 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/862 SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR at The Pine Box – Thursday\, Nov 8th\, 5\:30-7\:30 pm DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 8th (ahead of the Sunday Nov 11th potluck at The Summit)\, Ski Buddies will be hosting a Happy Hour social at The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave. on Capitol Hill in Seattle – the former Chapel space). Celebrate the new ski season with club members while helping to promote our club to new friends interested in joining. The event begins at 5\:30 pm\; apetizers will be provided. (Please arrive before 6pm for discounted drink prices.)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T010000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/863 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/863 SUMMARY:Potluck Dinner – Nov 11th\, 6 pm at The Summit DESCRIPTION:Potluck Dinner – Nov 11th\, 6 pm at The Summit (420 E Pike)
Ski Buddies hosts the second potluck of the new season on Sunday\, November 11\, 6 pm at The Summit (on the corner of 420 E Pike at Summit Ave on Capitol Hill). Enjoy great food\, mingle with members and new friends and hear all about this season's trip offerings from our fabulous trip coordinators . Sign-ups for the new season continue and our most popular trips will fill quickly\, so please come with deposits in hand to reserve your spots. Alcohol is permitted at this event and is BYOB\; soft drinks will be provided.
Parking is free in the garage (enter on the Summit Ave side of the building)\; available street parking is free on Sundays.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T050000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/858 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/858 SUMMARY:Ski Buddies-OutVentures - JAZZY HOLIDAY DINNER CRUISE – Wednesday\, Dec 5th\, 7 pm DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an Argosy Dinner Cruise on the first-ever joint OutVentures and SkiBuddies Holiday Party! Trade in your hiking shorts and ski pants for something more festive. Enjoy the cruise\, share stories of the year and let someone else do the cooking.
You get the full cruise\, dinner AND live entertainment by Seattle's own Rainbow City Jazz Band for just $85 per person. We secured a discount rate...it's normally $99 per person...so don't let this opportunity pass by. We'll spend 3 hours crusing Puget Sound with great food\, friends and the amazing sounds of the Rainbow City Band!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121208T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121208T170000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/837 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/837 SUMMARY:STEVENS PASS – DAY TRIP – Sat\, Dec 8\, 2012 DESCRIPTION:This is the first of four day-trips planned for the season\, each to occur on the 2nd Saturday of the month\, through March.
Meet at 10\:00 a.m. at the clock tower at Stevens Pass. Share transportation expenses within each carpool.
Please register your interest with trip leader\: Thai
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121210T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121210T030000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/880 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/880 SUMMARY:HOLIDAY POTLUCK DINNER at OUTWEST - Sunday\, Dec 9th\, 6 - 8 pm DESCRIPTION:The Ski Buddies Holiday potluck will be held Sunday Dec 9th\, starting at 6 pm\, at the fabulous OutWest Bar in West Seattle (5401 California Ave SW\, at Brandon\, 4 blks south of SW Alaska St). Come all ye faithful Ski Buddies and friends\; feel free to arrive decked out to compliment (or camp up) the spirit of the season. Please bring the usual potluck food contributions (beverages ok if non-alcoholic).
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130105T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130105T180000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/842 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/842 SUMMARY:HURRICANE RIDGE – Sat\, Jan 5th\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:This will be a combined trip between Ski Buddies and OutVentures and will offer opportunities to cross-country ski\, snowshoe or downhill ski.
XC ski out along the Obstruction Point road\, a beautiful ski trail along a ridge line looking at times over the Strait of Juan de Fuca and other times into the interior of Olympic National Park. For those that wish to snowshoe\, you can wander towards Hurricane Hill\; it is a nice trail as well. There is a poma lift at Hurricane Ridge if you wish to do a little downhill skiing.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T230000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/839 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/839 SUMMARY:SILVER STAR ALPINE-NORDIC – Jan 9-13\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:Join Ski Buddies on the return to awesome Silver Star Mountain near Kelowna British Columbia for a 4 night Alpine and Nordic ski trip.
Silver Star averages more than 23 feet of snow annually (700 cm) on 3065 skiable acres. There are 6 lifts\, including a six-pack\, four quads and a double. You'll ski or ride on 115 marked trails\, 15% Easiest\, 40% More Difficult\, 35% Most Difficult\, 10% Extreme with Silver Star's longest run the Eldorado at 5 miles.
There's no better way to experience the beauty of Silver Star than exploring the Nordic trails. With over 60 kilometers of pristine track-set trails\, stunning views\, thoughtful grooming and their famous champagne powder into the Sovereign Lakes. And\, there are 4km of lit track for night skiing. Silver Star offers superb Nordic skiing for any level. \\"Voted the #1 Nordic destination by US National Ski Team.\\"
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T150000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/852 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/852 SUMMARY:STEVENS PASS – DAY TRIP – Sat\, Jan 12\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:This is the second of four day-trips planned for the season\, each to occur on the 2nd Saturday of the month through March.
Meet at 9\:00 a.m. at the clock tower at Stevens Pass. Share transportation expenses within each carpool.
Please register your interest with trip leader\: Thai
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130114T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130114T030000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/901 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/901 SUMMARY:Potluck Dinner - Sunday Jan 13th at 6 pm DESCRIPTION:Ski Buddies will hold the first potluck of the New Year on Sunday\, January 13th\, 6 pm\, at a member's home in West Seattle. (Soft drinks will be provided\; alcohol is BYOB.)
Current members of Ski Buddies plese click here for location. (You may be prompted to log-in.)
All others please click here to request the address be emailed to you.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T230000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/830 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/830 SUMMARY:ARLBERG\, AUSTRIA - Jan 19-26\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:The Austria trip is back by popular demand! This trip is exceptional in many ways\, one being that you can register before the Ski Buddies October potluck … a requirement due to the early commitment date!
So act quickly and join Seattle Ski Buddies trip captain Gil Price as he takes you on a memorable week skiing a first class European resort - the Austrian Alps Arlberg region. Ski over 260 km of prepared runs on several ski areas including Lech\, Zuers\, Oberlech\, St. Christoph.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130124T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130124T010000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/887 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/887 SUMMARY:APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT – Jan 23-27\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:The Apex alpine and Nordic trip is new and improved in lodging and price since the original posting (and with only four spots left)!
Improved Price\: $175 per person includes 4 nights lodging at the Apex Mountain Inn\, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners (one dinner out). This works out to only $43.75 per night! Apex Mountain Inn is a full service resort hotel with ski storage lockers and true Ski-in/Ski-out accommodations . Units have queen beds\, fireplaces\, kitchens and living areas. (Lift tickets and transportation are extra.)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T063200Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/564 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/564 SUMMARY:HUNTLEY LODGE - (Teanaway Valley) - Feb 1-4\, 2013 DESCRIPTION:Back again by popular demand\, Ski Buddies is offering a group trip to the Blewett Pass\, Teanaway Valley\, Suncadia\, and Salmon La Sac areas of Washington State. We will be staying at the incredible Huntley Lodge \, which is central to all these snow sports areas. Enjoy cross country skiing\, snowshoeing\, backcountry skiing or downhill skiing on this adventure for Ski Buddies.
The Huntley Lodge is a private estate nestled in the trees on 20 scenic acres in the beautiful Teanaway Valley just 6 miles from Cle Elum\, WA (90 minute drive from Seattle). When entering the Main Lodge you’ll be inspired by the soaring 40 ft wall of windows in the Great Room and open floor plan that's ideal for our group. The kitchen features slab granite counters\, stainless appliances\, 6 burner gas cook top and an oversized dining table and beverage bar -perfect for the group meals that we have planned for this trip! The centerpiece of the Lodge is the wood burning stone fireplace and comfortable couches for telling stories late into the evening. Upstairs we’ll be greeted by a TV lounge and game tables! Outside\, soak in the eight person hot tub or warm yourself by the outdoor fireplace and take in the views of the meadow and surrounding hills and mountains.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130203T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130203T230000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/854 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/854 SUMMARY:WHISTLER WINTER PRIDE 2013 – Feb 3rd-10th (full week) or 6th-10th (half week) DESCRIPTION:Winter PRIDE (Whistler Gay and Lesbian Snow Sports Week) offers a wide range of events for men and women\, including all your old favorites and a few new twists as well. Join THOUSANDS of men and women from around the world for a hot time on the slopes and fantastic fun in the valley at the parties and events (tickets available online through Gay Whistler).
Accommodations this year will be in either 2 or 3 bedroom condos centrally located in Whistler Village and near the Telus Center\, where many of the Winter Pride events take place.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130520T164744Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T170000Z UID:http://skibuddies.org/node/838 URL;VALUE=URI:http://skibuddies.org/node/838 SUMMARY:CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN – DAY TRIP – Sat\, Feb 9\, 2013 (new meeting place) DESCRIPTION:Our third monthly\, 2nd-Saturday day-trip of the season\:
Meet at 10\:00 a.m. at the stairs in front of the Ticket Booth. Contact Trip Leader Rico for Ride Shares.
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