Socializing on and off the slopes since 1954!
Meet at 5:00 PM at Red Robin for their Happy Hour drinks and a bite to eat.
During dinner, we will discuss which film is the best one to see.
If you don't feel like watching a movie, stop in for dinner, a drink and conversation.
Then we will head across the street for a $5 movie at Cinemark Ann Arbor 20 IMAX.
JUNE 30 CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!
Be ready to ride at 2 PM
NO RIDE SEPTEMBER 1 DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
We will start at 2:00 PM at the parking lot of Forest Lawn Cemetery, at the corner of Grand and Broad. Typically we will ride north to the Hudson Mills Metropark (5 miles), ride a loop around the park (3 miles) and return to the parking lot for a total of 13 miles. Ride is flat and paved with some boardwalk.
Drinks and pizza at Aubree's after the ride on your own dime. We plan to ride every Monday, weather permitting. Feel free to email Laura with questions.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Tip! Park at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, end of Grand Street.
Trip Leaders: Margaret Shooshanian and Daniel Flynn.
Total trip Duration is 9 days, Embark on a 5-day rafting adventure through Cataract Canyon Sept (6-14) on the Colorado River in Moab, UT.
Signup starts February 13 at our General Meeting at the UA Hall.
Total trip cost without Air is $2919
Trip Details:
Each day will involve 5 - 7 hours of paddling, with nights spent camping under the stars along the riverbank.
To Pre-RSVP and with any questions please email: A2skiSummer@gmail.com
River Trip Information:
Cataract Canyon through Canyonlands National Park is a journey into a spectacular, remote wilderness. This quality multi-faceted adventure is the ideal balance of serenity, fascination, and exhilaration – it will elevate your life. Between mid-May and mid-June, Cataract Canyon has some of the biggest and most challenging whitewater in the United States. This is a thrill seeker's dream, with stunningly powerful rapids. For those seeking “moderate” excitement, trips in late summer feature rapids that are big fun rolling waves. Spend your days rafting through the pristine Colorado River canyons; as early evening draws near, pull up to a private beach that we will transform into our river hotel. While guests finish setting up their tents, the guides will set up the kitchen and prepare a delicious dinner.
At night we will enjoy stories under the starlight as we commiserate with the guides and fellow guests.
Sample Itinerary:
Pre-Trip Orientation: 5:00 pm the day BEFORE departure: We will meet at the Sheri Griffith Expeditions Office, located at 2231 South Highway 191 in Moab. Here you will learn what to expect and prepare for, receive your dry bags, confirm that you have signed Assumption of Risk forms, and get a chance to ask additional questions.
Day 1 7:30 AM -- Meet at Sheri Griffith Expeditions Office 2231 South Highway 191 in Moab. Your bags will be loaded onto the boats, your cars will be parked safely in our fenced and gated yard, and your valuable will be safely stored before you load into the van or bus for the ride to the put-in.
8:00 am -- Depart for Cataract Canyon. There is a 45 minute drive from Moab to the Potash Boat Ramp, where we will start our river journey.
8:30 am -- We will arrive at the Potash Boat Ramp, where we will put on and size the PFDs (Personal Floatation Devices). We will have a brief safety discussion and then board the boats and start our journey.
Mid-day -- We will stop for a "Build Your Own" Sandwich Buffet lunch at one of the beaches along the river.
4:00 pm -- We’ll pull over for the evening and set up camp. Guests will set up their own tents and sleeping gear while the guides work on setting up the kitchen and “living room” and then start dinner. After camp is set up, guests are welcome to play games, explore a bit or relax.
Day 2-5 7:00 am -- First Coffee Call. Everyone starts working on waking up and then packing up your personal items. Guests will start to break camp while the guides prepare a delicious breakfast.
8:00 am -- Breakfast is served. After breakfast we will finish breaking camp and load the boats.
Mid-Day -- We’ll stop for a delicious lunch and possibly a hike or two.
4:00 PM** -- Arrive at camp. Guests will set up camp while the guides start dinner. When your tent is set up, you are welcome to relax or explore as you like.
Day 4 -- Today will be a full day of whitewater excitement! We will run rapids with names like Big Drops, Satan’s Gut and Little Niagara. This evening we’ll celebrate with an anything goes “Dress Up” Party.
Day 5 -- Today we will pass through the final rapids and enter the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell. We may have some time for hiking, and we will use a motor to push the final few miles to the take out on Lake Powell.
4:00 PM** -- Land at North Wash boat ramp. Guests and their bags will be transported to the airstrip for the return flight.
5:00 PM** -- Board the planes and head back to Moab. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
6:00 PM** -- Arrive at the Sheri Griffith Expeditions office in Moab.
**The take-out and return times are approximate. Water Conditions, weather and other factors may lead to a later or earlier return time
Payments:
Electronic Payment Fees:
For Credit Cards:
3.00% + $0.20 per transaction for VISA, MasterCard, & Discover
3.50% + $0.20 per transaction for AMEX
For ACH/echeck Processing you pay: 1% per ACH/echeck with a $10 cap meaning you never pay more than $10 for an ACH/echeck. And if an ACH/echeck fails/rejects then that is a $10 fee.
All payments, including deposit are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot with another member.
Contract and Flyer:
Contract to Participate - Coming Soon Click here for more trip information, what to bring, and what to wear Cataract Canyon Rafting Adventure Trip Flyer Travel relevant club policies (Taken from our governing documents.)
Please volunteer to help us make this meeting a success. Click Here to sign up to help.
Sign up for The Instructional or Terrace Inn at this meeting.
First business meeting of the season:
- Learn what the club has planned for the upcoming season
- Meet friends you have not seen all summer long
One excellent way to get to know the club and meet members, or to learn what's new in the club is to come to a General Meeting.
The fun typically includes ice-breaking conversation over snacks and beverages followed by dancing to a DJ's tunes, with the business conducted in-between. Some nights more business happens, but on a typical evening it's concluded in about 30 minutes leaving plenty of time for entertainment. What kind of business? Filling up trips! Announcing trips, answering questions. Also, announcing and answering questions regarding upcoming events. And asking and answering questions!
The fun typically includes ice-breaking conversation over snacks and beverages followed by dancing to a DJ's tunes, with the business conducted in-between.
Some nights more business happens, but on a typical evening it's concluded in about 30 minutes leaving plenty of time for entertainment.
What kind of business? Filling up trips! Announcing trips, answering questions. Also, announcing and answering questions regarding upcoming events. And asking and answering questions!
Please consider signing up for a shift at the membership table, as a greeter, or to help with set-up or clean-up.
Members: FREE!
Non Members: $10
$10 cash guest fee required to help cover expenses.
You must be age 21 or over or accompanied by parent or guardian.
BYOB is NOT approved.
The club has hired a bartender for General Meetings and the beverages are no-charge so leave your bottle at home!
CORNER
BREWERY
NIGHT!
Come to Ypsilanti Corner Brewery located at 720 Norris Street in Ypsilanti, and meet friends and make new ones in the beer garden on September 18, 2025 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Many kinds of beer and food available to purchase. Unfortunately Happy Hour is 3 to 5 PM.
Host: Linda Hahn
The Details
We play a casual and friendly 5-round game with a different partner for each round.
Euchre season begins again in just 3.5 weeks! Due to a number of factors, attendance is now largely comprised of non-club members. This was never the intent of our Euchre event; it was always intended to be a fun evening of camaraderie and socializing around a friendly and casual game of cards where one could meet fellow members who also enjoy the game.
Starting Sept 20, Euchre Night will be a Members Only event held in my home, with a new buy-in price of $5. I will provide some very light snacks, but please eat dinner before arriving and BYOB. Please plan to pay your $5 at the door and bring quarters for euchres.
Due to space, we are limited to 19 players (4 tables w/3 sitting out per game) with sign-ups on the website beginning 2 weeks before the event. There will also be a waitlist if it is full when you try to sign up.
Please be courteous to others by cancelling your sign-up ASAP if you cannot make it; by doing so, the next person on the waitlist will automatically be moved onto the player list.
Let’s play cards!
Dana Arning
Ann Arbor Ski Club Happy Hour!
Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill 39 E Cross St Ypsilanti, MI 48198
HH runs from 3-6 pm daily. Be sure to arrive before 6 PM if you want to take advantage of the HH specials. Specials include: $1 off domestic beers; $4.25 house wines; $6.00 premium wines; $7 (32 oz) bird bath cocktails (which include 3 oz of liquor each); $7 appetizers (ultimate feta bread, 2-topping calzone, double smash burger, nachos); $8 munchies (pretzel sticks, pizza rolls); and $3 pub tacos. Please come, join us, relax, and have some fun!
Hosts: Carol Pytko & Pat Lyons
The October happy hour will be at P.F. Chang's!
P.F. Chang's 720 Briarwood Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Our October Happy Hour will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM at P.F. Chang’s in the Briarwood Mall, located at 720 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor. P. F. Chang’s is located on the east side of the mall with its own entrance. Happy hour specials are from 3:00-6:00 PM so come early to take advantage of them. They include $5.99 for select beers, $6.99 for select wines, $8.99 for select cocktails and well drinks, and half off on half-appetizers including lettuce wraps, ribs, crab wontons and dumplings. We’ll sit in the four-season patio area. Come join us for some big fun!
The November happy hour will be at TBD!
LIVE BAND: The Invasion
Members: $5
Non Members: $20
We require at the door from guests a $20 donation to help cover expenses.
You must be age 21 or over or accompanied by parent or guardian. Cover charge of $5 for PAID Ann Arbor Ski Club members.
We need your help. Sign up to help at this meeting. Click Here
The fun typically includes ice-breaking conversation over snacks and beverages followed by dancing to a DJ's tunes, with the business conducted in-between. Some nights more business happens, but on a typical evening it's concluded in about 30 minutes leaving plenty of time for entertainment. What kind of business? Filling up trips! Announcing trips, answering questions. Also, announcing and answering questions regarding upcoming events. And, asking and answering questions!
What kind of business? Filling up trips! Announcing trips, answering questions. Also, announcing and answering questions regarding upcoming events. And, asking and answering questions!
LIVE BAND: FERRARIO!
$20 cash guest fee required to help cover expenses.
The club has hired a bartender for General Meetings and the beverages are no-charge so leave your bottle at home! Happy Solstice Too!
Happy Solstice Too!
Trip Leaders: Greg Robertson and Anne Gilbert.
Sign up:
Sign ups begin at the Corn Roast, Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Standard Package Includes...
The Cedar Village 2 bedroom Suites are VERY nice (full kitchen, living room, balcony, fireplace)
Transportation is...
Lodging alternatives are...
Costs
Payment Options Include...
Contract and Flyer
Contract to Participate Schuss / Shanty Creek Trip Flyer Travel relevant club policies (Taken from our governing documents.)
Ski one of the true heavyweights of alpine skiing in the western Austrian Alps
Trip Leaders: Dan Flynn & Ed Brambs
Register Now to Reserve your Spot
While the steep and deep remains St Anton's big draw, it also has a lot to offer more leisurely skiers, particularly with its recent links to the ski area of neighboring Lech-Zürs.
With its formidable expert terrain, impressive snow record and legendary après-ski, St Anton-am-Arlberg is one of the true heavyweights of alpine skiing. St Anton-am-Arlberg is located in the Tirol province of the western Austrian Alps. St Anton is often described as being in the “Arlberg” region - not an official region per se, but rather an umbrella term used for the collective marketing of the resorts of St Anton, Lech-Zürs and Warth-Schröcken. Skiing in St Anton takes place on both sides of the valley. To the south, Rendl is a small and uncrowded area of skiing ideal for all levels of skier, which sits both above and below the treeline on mostly north-facing slopes. The bulk of St Anton’s slopes are on its north side, however, which is split into three areas (Gampen, Valluga and Galzig). These mostly south-facing slopes are accessed by several different lifts both close to the village centre and further down the valley. This side is also home to most of the resort’s legendary off-piste. From Galzig, you can also ski over to Stuben, which then provides an onwards link to Lech-Zürs.
Trip Includes:
Cost:
Payment for the $500 deposit payable via credit card, all additional payments will be made electronically via ACH. or Credit Card. All electronic payments will incur a surcharge, with ACH offering the lowest cost.
After deposit (Checks are OK), payments will be made electronically via ACH/eCheck or Credit Card. The ACH/eCheck transfer is recommended (est. $30 additional), if using a credit card the full 3% fees are added to your invoice’s for the entire payment process. (est. $150 additional)
Final payment will be adjusted for payment surcharges, exchange rates, single supplement, airfare and lift pass
For ACH/eCheck processing you pay: 1% per ACH/eCheck with a $10 cap meaning you never pay more than $10 for an ACH/eCheck. And if an ACH/eCheck fails/rejects then that is a $10 fee.
Valid Traveler Information Required
MEMBERS MUST VERIFY THAT THEIR DATA IS CORRECT IN THE AASC MEMBERSHIP DATABASE. Full name, including middle, and birthday must match Enhanced Driver's License (US) or Passport (International trips). Passport information must be up-to-date for this trip. Trip rosters will be populated using the AASC database and failure to verify your information may lead to problems at trip departure. If you are missing any information, please update it ASAP in your member profile and with the trip leader.
Click Here to update your profile information.
Trip Documents:
Near the shores of Lake Superior, Stokely consistently has great snow conditions and perfect terrain for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Stokely Creek is an all-inclusive winter ski & snowshoe resort. At Stokely, along with the comfortable accommodations, you will have access to three fine homemade meals each day plus appetizers in the late afternoon.
Stokely is located in the Algoma Highlands, just 35 minutes north of Ste. Saint Marie in Goulais River, Canada.
One hundred kilometers of XC trails (66 miles) traverse to the highest peaks of King Mountain and across the valley and creeks below. The trails are expertly groomed and marked green, blue, and black according to difficulty.
Make your lodging reservation at...
The Stokely Creek Lodge fills up quickly, so to stay there you must reserve space soon. The 2025-26 rates are on their website.
TRIP LEADERS: Heidi Newman and Todd Newman
TBD are coordinating Cross-country Skiing for this trip.
TBD is coordinating Downhill Skiing for this trip.
Sign ups began at the Corn Roast. You may register online or by printing, and completing the trip contract then mail it in or bring it to a General Meeting or Party
The trip includes:
Preparty –date to be announced. Come to the party to make new friends & plan carpools! Food and drinks provided. Friday & Saturday night accommodations, Friday night Reception Party including a light dinner Saturday & Sunday Buffet Breakfast, Saturday Buffet Dinner All tips and gratuities (except those on individual drinks from the bar)
TRIP DETAILS - Cost to Participate.
*Note, the “Family Suite” has a triple occupancy option available for $236 pp
Please look on the Terrace Inn website to see the types of rooms. Click the links below to view each room. Links will open in a new window.
Room Assignments: Trip leaders will advise you of the rooms available. You cannot contact the Inn to request a specific room (they will not take your request).
Additional Nights: May be available. Details late 2025
Alpine skiers usually ski Nubs Nob Friday, Boyne Highlands Saturday and Boyne Mountain Sunday. Nordic skiers can ski at Wildwood, which has several loops for different abilities, trails at Boyne Mountain, and at many surrounding State and local parks. Lift tickets and trail passes are not included in the package.
Rooms & Roommates: Due to the uniqueness of the Inn, the number of twin bed rooms are limited, therefore, first come, first served. All other standard rooms have a single queen or king bed. There is a total of 29 rooms at the standard rate. Queen and king suites (include a variety of different amenities) are available for an additional cost. If you are requesting a double occupancy room, we encourage you to try and find your own roommate. We will make every effort to match you with a roommate, but this is not guaranteed. If there is not another single to share a room you will be offered Single Occ pricing or you can cancel.
Trip Itinerary
Friday: Check in after 3:00 pm. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a Reception Party in the dining room, followed by socializing by the fire in the great room. Terrace Inn bar will be open.
Saturday: Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Appetizers at 5:30. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm followed by socializing, cards, games Terrace Inn bar will be open.
Sunday: Breakfast 8-10 a.m., followed by check‐out by 11 a.m. and skiing
Location:
Terrace Inn is located at:
1549 Glendale, Petoskey, MI 49770
1-800-470-1527
https://theterraceinn.com
Wonderful cross-country skiing is at nearby Wildwood Hills Pathway and at both Nubs Knob and Boyne Highlands ski resorts.
Expert Tip: Some A2SC XC skiers stop and ski on the way to Terrace Inn at Hanson Hills, Forbush Corner, or Wildwood.
Trip Information
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon Ski Trip - Downhill & XC
Ski a dormant stratovolcano atop a shield volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the Cascade Range of central Oregon
Trip Leaders: Jim Kelly & Lisa Salisbury
Contact Jim Kelly before registering to ensure bedding/roommate configuration will work out for you.
The Mount Bachelor ski area has operated on the mountain since 1958, and the volcano's summit hosts the Mount Bachelor Observatory. A center of winter recreation, the area offers alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding, among other activities. The summit can be reached by a climbing trail that travels over lava from the volcano.
After deposit, all payments will be made electronically via ACH at the Encompasse.com website. Final payment will be adjusted for airfare and lift pass credits.
MEMBERS MUST VERIFY THAT THEIR DATA IS CORRECT IN THE AASC MEMBERSHIP DATABASE. Full name, including middle, and birthday must match Enhanced Driver's License (US) or Passport (International trips). Trip rosters will be populated using the AASC database and failure to verify your information may lead to problems at trip departure. If you are missing any information, please update it ASAP in your member profile and with the trip leader.
The Taste and Glide ski event features a small lodge with food, music, drink, and merriment for only $30. The whole event is a blast.
You can go up any time, but a lot of us go up Thursday, (March 5 this year) and ski Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some stay overnight Sunday.
There will be a room block reserved at the AmericInn. Discount price will be announced in the new year.
Write or call me if you have any questions.
Lane Hotchkiss, AASC Cross Country Ski Coordinator
Cell: 734-730-7209
About Valley Spur
Valley Spur is a favorite Alger County destination for dedicated cross-country skiers and snowshoers. It is located on M-94 approximately 5 miles west of Munising, Michigan in the Hiawatha National Forest.
The 27-mile cross-country trail system is groomed daily or as the need arises from December through March so that the trails are always ready.
All trails are groomed for both skate and classic ski.
Valley Spur usually enjoys a deep snow base thanks to heavy accumulations from the lake effect off Lake Superior.
Ski the San Juan Mountains, often called Colorado's Alps
Trip Leaders: Greg Robertson & Cheryl Anderson
New Lower Price!
See Cost Section and Revised Contract
This trip is full and has a waitlist
No payment required to join the waitlist
Telluride, tucked into a box canyon of the San Juan Mountains, is one of the most scenic ski resorts found anywhere. The San Juans are often called Colorado's Alps.
Telluride has something for everyone. The Plunge, Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill offer plenty of steep drops for experts. See Forever and Prospect Bowl have ideal terrain for intermediate skiers, and the wide open, gentle slopes of Ute Park and The Meadows are great starting places for beginners, all while enjoying the endless scenery of the San Juan Mountains.
Total Cost (for ACH, check or cash. Credit Cards +3%) Ground (condo, shuttle, other) $1,324 Air $853 5-day EPIC Pass $527 Lift pass rebate ( see notes ) ($105) TOTAL $2,599 Single bedroom upgrade $1,116
Lift Tickets:
EPIC PASS is NOT included. YOU MUST PURCHASE PASS SEPARATELY, then go on the Telluride trip to receive the rebate. Epic LOCAL pass is NOT valid at Telluride. Epic price of $527 based on 5-day DAY PASS. IF purchased direct from Encompasse, $105 rebate will be applied to final trip payment for NET cost of $422. Other options available. First Epic price increase occurs on May 26 Additional Lift Ticket Information: Epic prices increase as time goes on: first increase 5-26-25; second near Labor Day; last sales after Thanksgiving ? Epic DAY PASS MUST be “ALL RESORTS”, 4, 5, 6 or 7 day. “32 or 22 resorts” versions do NOT include Telluride. BONUS: EPIC DAY PASS with ALL RESORTS access includes matching Bonus Days to use at Mt. Brighton. So a 5- Day EPIC DAY PASS, ALL RESORTs, you get 5 days for use at Telluride, and ANOTHER 5-days for Mt Brighton.
Additional Lift Ticket Information:
The deposit needs to be paid at the time of trip sign up. For most people, this will be at the Aloha/Trip Sign Up Party on Thursday 05-15-25. Payment at the party can be in the form of cash, check or credit card (+3% fee).
For payments other than the deposit, we encourage people to pay via ACH directly to Encompasse Tours using their website. There is NO FEE for this service.
First EPIC price increase. 2nd near labor day
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