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WINTER PARK RESORT-SPRING BREAK

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MARCH 29-APRIL 5, 2025 RECAP

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This year’s Winter Park trip was an intimate affair with 20 members attending and of these, 8 were first time BCSC members.  Everyone rallied at the Hi Country Haus Condominiums on Saturday, March 29th coming by planes, trains and automobiles.  People skied 4, 5 and even 6 days while we were there and the conditions were great for that time of year.  We even got a couple good powder days to enjoy mid-week.  For the most part, the temps were more like you’d see in the regular ski season instead of spring-like conditions that keep you guessing, which was a bonus too.

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Just as we all got to our condos in our own way, we all showed up to the mountain by either shuttle or by car but I will say, even though there were only 20 of us, I saw our BCSC red flags constantly – we all seemed to be in the same places at the same times.  Great ski-minds think alike, I guess.  In addition to people breaking off to do some shopping downtown, hit restaurants and of course, hit the hot tub and pool, we had a Pizza Party in the Hi Country Haus’ Clubhouse that was just about perfect.  Most everyone hung out a couple hours after the pizza was gone comparing notes, vertical feet, top speeds and even number of hours on the mountain.  I skied my first continuous 8:50 am until nearly 4:20 pm full day on Thursday and it was glorious.  My son, my brother and I had to have been the last three to get off the mountain that day and we toasted our victorious day while we watched the hill sweep happen, waiting for our ride.  Of course, it had to be the same day as we picked for the Pizza Party so we were all barely on time for it.  Luckily, Nadene and MaryEllen helped Melinda pick up the pizzas and refreshments and everything was perfect and ready to go, thanks to their help.

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Especially these last three years, it has been hard to make this trip happen (two years ago it didn’t) but I really hope the club can continue to get at least a small group out there annually moving forward.  The fact that it coincides with at least Battle Creek or Kalamazoo’s Spring Break (sometimes both) should make it a desirable trip for families with school-aged children.  Add to that the really affordable price-point (about $1,100 per person for 5-day lift pass & condo this year) and I think we have a good chance to keep this trip alive. 

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Your Trip Chairman 

Dan Kiplinger

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This trip is ideally placed during the week of spring break for Kalamazoo Public Schools.  Because flights were expensive, we decided to go with a land package only.  That means that no flights are included in this trip package.

 

This trip INCLUDES:

This year we will be staying at Hi Country Haus again for 7 nights.  The amenities include full kitchens, color TV, a swimming pool and 3 hot tubs, a fitness center, a pool table in the lounge area along with seating and a big screen TV. Hi Country Haus is within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Free shuttle travel to Winter Park Ski Resort, comes right to your door. Pricing is based on 2 bedroom, 1 bath condos.  For a $72/person upgrade you can get a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. They are on a first come first serve basis. Link to Hi Country Haus https://hicountryhaus.com/

The trip includes a 5-day Adult lift ticket.  See below for Lift ticket OPTIONS. You will select you options through the online portal.

We will also host a pizza party during the week for everyone on the trip which is included in the price per person.  WP offers a NASTAR race course for those who are interested.

The trip chairs are happy to coordinate your travel dates with others to see about ride-sharing the trip out there and back or shuttle-sharing for those who are flying.

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Trip Cost per Person: $1,195 per person for 2 bedroom / 1 bath condo, pizza party, and 5-day adult lift ticket.

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Options: Adult lift tickets: 4 day, subtract $107pp, 3-day subtract $225pp. Child (5-12yo) lift ticket: 5 day subtract $170pp, 4 day subtract $253pp, 3 day subtract $336;  Young Adult (13-22): 5 day subtract $42pp, 4 day subtract $150pp, 3 day subtract $258

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Payment Schedule is below.  To get access to the online payment portal, email Dan Kiplinger.  You must be a current BCSC Member.

• Initial Deposit per person - $300 due by Nov 15th

• Second Payment of $300 per person due by Dec 13th

• Final payment due by Jan. 24th 

Cancellation policy— Cancellation policy—will forfeit: 

• Initial deposit of $300 per person after Nov 15, 2024

• $600 per person after Dec 13, 2024 

• Full amount after Jan 14, 2025 

 You must be a paid member of the Battle Creek Ski Club to attend this trip!! 

 TRIP CONTACT:  Dan Kiplinger, dan@dkip.com, 269-998-9220

                                   Michele Mollard, mmollard13@gmail.com, 269-998-3331

  

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NOTE -The club is handling sign-up and payment scheduling through Ski.com.  Again, email Dan to get the direct link to register, make payments or pay in full online.

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