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Champaign Ski Club |
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"If the mountain won't come to Champaign, we'll take Champaign to the
mountain." Proximity to a mountain (or lack thereof) never stopped a skier from skiing. The Champaign Ski Club was formed around 1970 to bring together skiers of all types and offer them a chance to go skiing despite the terrain of East-Central Illinois. In its three decades of existence, the organization has grown dramatically and offers a variety of ski trips in the winter, camping trips in the summer, and many other events throughout the year. Our Club's primary goal is to enjoy skiing and socializing with each other. Membership is currently at nearly 400 people including individuals and families, with an open invitation for anyone sharing an interest in skiing, from the first-timer to the seasoned pro. We're part of the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) and the Ski Kouncil of Illinois (SKI). With such a large membership and these affiliations, there are many opportunities to meet others who share your interest in skiing. Whether you're into greens, blues, blacks, or aprés ski, you'll find someone in the Champaign Ski Club with whom you'll have a good time! Be sure to check out our great selection of winter trips. We offer a variety ranging from two-day trips close to home to several trips to fantastic western areas. Our club is very active in ski racing circles, participating in the CMSC Alpine Race Series, and regularly finishing near the top nationwide in NASTAR participation among clubs of similar size. During the off-season, we offer white-water rafting, camping, and canoeing trips, and have even done riverboat gambling and played golf and paintball. During the ski season there are general meetings once a month where you can sign up for trips or check out new equipment. We also have one or two Happy Hours every month, an annual holiday party, a summer pig roast, and a big tailgate party, too. Check the current calendar or our newsletter for news about upcoming events. Interested in the club? Anyone is eligible to join our club. To do so, simply fill out a membership application and submit it to any board member. We have special reduced rates for families, children, and SKI members. As a member, you'll be eligible to go on our winter trips, as well as to participate in our many other activities. In addition, you'll receive our monthly (paper) newsletter, The Lift Line, to keep you posted on all trips and upcoming events. You may also consider signing up for the Lift Line email list. It's a great way to stay right on top of the latest news about upcoming events. You don't need to be a club member to sign up for this mailing list (nor will you be automatically signed up for the email list if you become a member). Interested in winter trips? To be eligible for our winter trips, you must first become a member (see above). Next you should be familiar with the club's Trip Policies. Once you've read the details, you can sign up for a trip by contacting the trip leader for that trip (listed on the winter trips page). Any more questions? Send us email at ski@champaignskiclub.org, or contact anyone on the Board of Directors. You can also reach us by snail mail at the following address:
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