Formal Trips

Ski Buddies-OutVentures - JAZZY HOLIDAY DINNER CRUISE – Wednesday, Dec 5th, 7 pm

12/05/2012 7:00 pm
12/05/2012 10:00 pm

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!

STEVENS PASS – DAY TRIP – Sat, Dec 8, 2012

12/08/2012 10:00 am

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

HURRICANE RIDGE – Sat, Jan 5th, 2013

01/05/2013 11:00 am

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.

SILVER STAR ALPINE-NORDIC – Jan 9-13, 2013

01/09/2013 4:00 pm

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."

STEVENS PASS – DAY TRIP – Sat, Jan 12, 2013

01/12/2013 8:00 am

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

ARLBERG, AUSTRIA - Jan 19-26, 2013

01/19/2013 4:00 pm

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.

APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT – Jan 23-27, 2013

01/23/2013 6:00 pm

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.)

HUNTLEY LODGE - (Teanaway Valley) - Feb 1-4, 2013

02/01/2013

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.

WHISTLER WINTER PRIDE 2013 – Feb 3rd-10th (full week) or 6th-10th (half week)

02/03/2013 4:00 pm

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.

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN – DAY TRIP – Sat, Feb 9, 2013 (new meeting place)

02/09/2013 10:00 am

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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