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Ullrs’ popular monthly luncheons at Pittsburgh Blue, featuring prominent speakers, came to a close at the end of April. The summer picnics at Brookview Park in Golden Valley begin June 11th and continue monthly through August. The weather on March 21st was ideal for a drive down along the Mississippi River to Wabasha to visit…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat June 2025

U.S. Ski Areas Report 61.5M Skier Visits for 2024-25, Second Best Season on Record. U.S. ski areas reported a total of 61.5 million skier visits for 2024-25, a 1.7 percent year-over-year increase,according to preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA).  It was the second highest total since NSAA began tallying skier visits in…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May 2025

Aspen Snowmass to Begin $80 Million Infrastructure Investments this Summer. Aspen Skiing Company has announced that it will be implementing several serious upgrades at Snowmass Mountain this summer. From dining area renovations to lift replacements and more, the total cost of these improvements is around $80 million. More. Freeskier Three Chairlifts to Be Installed This…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat April 2025

Ikon Pass Adds Ischgl and Others, Discontinues Base Plus Pass for 2025-26 Season. The 2025-26 Ikon Pass will introduce new resort access, expanded benefits, and a notable change to the pass lineup. More. SAM Arapahoe Basin Goes Full Ikon, As Season Pass Sales Begin. For the 2025-2026 season, the top headline is that Arapahoe Basin…

MSC Announces Summer Trip for August 2025

The Midwest Sport & Ski Council is returning “Summer Carnival” for 2025. This year the MSC is going to the “Heart” of the Brainerd Lakes area, Brezzy Point Resort on Pelican Lake. Summer Carnival 2025 has 3-days of activities planned, including pontoon excursions (additional cost), golf (additional cost), pickleball, hiking, and biking. Pontoon excursions are…

MSC Winter Carnival Trip Summary

It has been 3 years since MSC Winter Carnival took place. Winter Carnival returned for 2025,  January 9-12 at Snowriver Resort, Wakefield Michigan (ski areas include Jackson Creek and Black River Basin). The trip had over 50 participants that were from the affiliate MSC clubs of the MN Sitzmark, MN Ski Hawks Sports & Social…

MSC Winter Carnival & Meet’n Ski Trips 2025

The Midwest Sport & Ski Council (MSC) has launched the Winter 2024-25 ski trip calendar. The MSC is excited about bringing back both the day  “Meet’n Ski” trip to Spirit Mountain recreation Area in Duluth and Winter Carnival 2025 to Wakefield Michigan. January 9-10, 2025 are the dates set for Winter Carnival 2025. Snowriver Resort,…

ULLR SKI, BIKE & SOCIAL CLUB

Ullrs have been busy with hiking and biking opportunities this fall as well as several social events. Our Holiday Social is December 4th and members are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. On December 11th, we will ski with The Yodelers Ski Club at Trollhaugen.  A list of local skiing or…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat November 2024

Western Resorts Start Spinning Lifts. Several western ski areas have opened for the early season in recent days. More. SAM Paid Parking Implemented at Powder Mountain.  Powder Mountain’s guests will be required to pay a parking fee on all weekends and holidays this upcoming season. More. Powder Homewood Suspends Operations for this Winter. Homewood Mountain…

MSC Summer Carnival 2024

It was a year to the weekend that “Summer Carnival 2024” was first in it’s plaining stages. Seasoned trip leaders Paul Benkufsky & Bryan Stadtler put the thoughts to paper. Summer Carnival 2024 main goal was to bring the Midwest Sport & Ski Council’s 13 affiliated clubs together. It was over 2 years since the…

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Ski Federation Posts for 07/09/2024

Jackson Hole Announces New Sublette Lift For Next Season  The resort is retiring the classic quad chair after 37 years of operation with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. More. Powder Newsletter Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT. A Canadian company is looking to add more allure to the…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May-June 2024

Jackson Hole Announces New Sublette Lift For Next Season. The resort is retiring the classic quad chair after 37 years of operation with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. More. Powder Newsletter  Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT. A Canadian company is looking to add more allure to the…

ULLR SKI, BIKE AND SOCIAL CLUB

The ULLR Spring and Summer calendar is busy with many events, both indoors and outdoors. There are lots of hiking opportunities at locations around the Twin Cities, also some interesting and educational social events. A Dakota History Tour and Exhibit at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Center is scheduled for March 7th and a Minnesota…

Sitzmark February Events

Please Check Out these upcoming Events   February Night Out   Date: Friday Feb 16, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Hopkins VFW Friday, Feburary 16 is the next night out. Greg Thordson is hosting and will have two Tables. 651-697-4031 It will be at the American Legion Post 320 in Downtown Hopkins. 10 12th Ave S, Hopkins,…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat December 2023

Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana in Switzerland. Vail Resorts has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (CPIPG), the majority owner of Remontées Mécaniques (French for “ski lifts”) Crans Montana Aminona (CMA) SA, which controls and operates all the resort’s lifts and supporting mountain operations, including four…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat October 2023

Hello everyone. Below and attached is your October Newsbeat from the National Ski Council Federation. The NSCF Virtual Silent Auction is underway. Check out the many items available for bidding. Everyone can bid, so share with your ski buddies. Here’s the link. National Ski Council Federation Annual Fundraiser | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions…

RED EYE SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB

Announcing our exciting 2024 western trips   The Red Eyes are at it again. We are pleased to let you know that both of our 2024 ski trips are open for all with plenty of space still available. First up is our return after a break of 8 years to the largest ski area in…

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TRAVERSKI SKI, SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here. We had a wonderful cross -country ski weekend at the Cedar Valley Resort in Lanesboro, just south of Rochester. We enjoyed skiing, tubing, broom ball on the ice, many fabulous meals and lots of evening socializing. Our annual downhill ski trip was to South Lake Tahoe this…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat August 2023

Utah Dept. of Transportation  Approves Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released its final record of decision (ROD) to move forward with construction of a controversial eight-mile-long gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. When complete, the gondola will feature a central station at the base of the canyon along with a…