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Membership is required for all ski trip participants. Click here to download pdf of membership forms. Also required is a Trip Sign-Up Form at the beginning of each season.

 

Date

Time

Trip Type

Destination

Trip
Leader

Phone

Fri-Sun Jan 20-22

 

Weekend

Granite Peak

Mike

765-586-5601

Sun Jan 29

9:00

Day or Night

Alpine

Phil

847- 767-0471

Sun  Jan 29

9:00

GUIDE CLINIC

Alpine

Jim

847-967-1738

Sat Feb 4

9:00

Day or Night

Alpine Valley

Jonathan

630-303-2844

Sun Feb 12

9:00

Day or Night

Wilmot

Phil

847-767-0471

Sat Feb 18

9:00

Day or Night

Alpine Valley

Bob

414-961-1627

Fri-Sun Feb 24-26

 

Weekend Ski-a-thon

Devil’s Head

Ron

773-383-8189

Sat Mar 3

9:00

Day or Night

Wilmot

Odile

630-344-2053

Sun Mar 11

9:00

Day or Night

Alpine

Michelle

847-508-7793

Fri-Sun Mar 16-18

 

CMSC Weekend

Ski Brule

Donaldo

312-203-6344

Sun-Fri Mar 25-30

 

Western Trip

Winter Park, Colorado

Nate

847-347-3688

Registration and Payment is appreciated prior to each trip.
Please make check payable to ABSF and mail the Trip Sign up form to ABSF Treasurer, Jim Hynan, 8100 Foster Lane, #310, Niles, IL 60714-1159

Day or night Trip Cost for Visually Impaired Skiers -$20/ trip
Guides - N/C for day or night trips
Cost for weekend trips.$65/Blind Skiers, $45/Guides

  • Guide Clinic Clinic-All Guides are required to attend every two years.
  • Skiers – It is your responsibility to arrange transportation for each trip. If you need a ride, contact the trip leader, a board member, or a guide in your area.
  • Night skiing must be arranged in advance through the trip leader to accommodate skiers who have better vision at night. If you prefer night skiing, note that on the trip sign-up form.
  • If your plans change, please call the trip leader.

‡CMSC Winter Carnival

Ski Brule, March 16–18, 2012. $170.00 includes 2 nights lodging, 2 day lift tickets, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, round trip motor coach and a wine & cheese reception. Plus, Costume Contest, Slush Cup-Penguin race, NASTAR race, and more fun and games will be announced. Location and times of bus departure will depend on which clubs are participating. Full payment is due now.
Price without transportation is $130 per person.  Visit www. SkiBrule.com

‡Feb. 12 - 17, 2012 New England Blind/Visually Impaired Ski Festival

Sponsored by: Maine Handicapped Skiing Sunday-Friday Feb. 12 - 17, 2012 Sugarloaf Mountain Carrabassett Valley, Maine Come and enjoy an extraordinary big mountain experience at the largest ski area east of the Rockies...Ski & Stay Package Starts at $325.00 Per Person. Package includes: Instructions for Guides and Visually Impaired Skiers of all levels, Lodging, Lift Tickets, Welcome Pizza Party, Banquet, Continental Breakfast, Welcome Kit with Vest, and a Personal Ski Video. For More Information, Go To: www.nevifest.com

‡Winter Park, Colorado – $100 will hold your spot. Full Payment due Dec 1

Dates: Sunday, March 25 – Friday, March 30, 2012
Flights:  United Airlines flight information:
    UA 245W 25 MAR ORD to DEN  depart 9:00A arrive 10:35A Sunday
    UA 254V 30 MAR  DEN to ORD depart 5:30P arrive 8:55P Friday
Ground Transportation: Chartered bus
Lodging: We will stay in 2 and 3-bedroom condos (4-6) people each, at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge, located 67 miles west of Denver. Website: http://www.zephyrmountainlodge.com
Cost: Guide/Blind Skier: $600. Friends and Family $860+Lift ticket cost.
This price includes Airfare, ground transportation in Colorado, 5 nights lodging and 4 day lift ticket. Airline Baggage fees and gratuities are not included
Price without airfare: Guides and Blind Skiers $150.
Friends and Family: $400+Lift Ticket cost.
Trip Leader:
Nate Magit Home Phone: (815) 444-9267 Cell Phone: (847) 347-3688
Email: thor0214@live.com

Louise is willing to drive to Winter Park, if anyone is interested in sharing the ride call (847) 345-0116

 

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