Trips

TELLURIDE SKI TRIP RECAP – Patty Ann McLaughlin

The DSSC 2024 Ski Trip to Telluride, Colorado may have been a small group of just 16, but we hit the mountains with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement. Telluride is the quintessential ski town, grown out of the old west charm of cowboys, mining, stage coaches, and a less complicated time in history. The town is cradled in the valley of the San Juan Mountains surrounded by slopes laden with Pine trees and Aspen and peaks of beautiful snow. The ski terrain of the resort is as varied as the paint colors of the clapboard cottages lining the streets of the town. 

We stayed at the Mountain Lodge, a mountainside retreat just a gondola ride from Telluride Ski Resort and down to the town. The main lodge offered a rustic restaurant around a massive two story stone fireplace, a heated outdoor pool, and hot tubs. We had a very personal and informative Welcome Reception with wine, beer, and ample charcuterie with local insights from the resort manager. The condos were very cozy with everything we needed including fireplaces and the luxury and convenience of main floor security lockers and ski-in/ski-out location.  

The weather was extremely cooperative with one day of colder temperatures, blowing cold, and snow accumulation. It was winter time! This was followed by a string of those incredible desirable Colorado bluebird days coupled with silky groomers – it was incredible. With the smaller group, we did meet up for some group skiing experiences, touring the epic mountain, soaks in the hot tubs, and of course, the annual last night smorgasbord. Kudos to Bob Scullion for hosting and for Chef Allen and his creations. What fun! 

The destination, the weather, and most importantly the enthusiastic group made this a very memorable trip. We had some grandchildren on the trip who took part in ski lessons and had a blast enjoying some of the best skiing of their lives – so far. There is something about skiing with a group of like-minded people that makes the time on the snow so very enjoyable. 

Thank you to those that came on the trip and accommodated the flights and travel to and from Montrose without me. I was happy to see all your smiling faces on arrival and sad to say “Goodbye” as we departed.  And thank you Telluride – what a place!  

2023 Ski Trip destination… Beaver Creek, Colorado

Der Sitzmark Ski Club 2023 Ski Trip

destination… Beaver Creek, Colorado

The Charter at Beaver Creek – ski-in/ski out!

Dates: February 25th – March 4th, 2023

Trail Winds Travel, LLC. P.A. McLaughlin  Cell: (814)289-1308

Email: pattyanntravel4u@gmail.com  34A Bethany Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15215

 

 

COST PER PERSON: Includes: lodging, airfare, ground transportation, grocery stop, baggage, taxes, welcome reception, light daily housekeeping, and a mid-week clean.

$1919.00 PP – (4) SHARING 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDOMINIUM

$2839.00 PP – SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIRFARE: Roundtrip air Pittsburgh to Denver via United incl. all current taxes/fees. Group Airfare is strongly encouraged if traveling to and from Pittsburgh. No Air: deduct $390.00.

 

CURRENT AIRLINE SCHEDULE via United Airlines

as of 4/30/2022 holding 36 seats

 

DATE CARRIER FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE
February 25 United Pittsburgh Denver 8:38am 10:18am
March 4 United Denver Pittsburgh 5:35pm 10:37pm

 

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Roundtrip private motor coach transportation from Denver/Beaver Creek.  Driver gratuities are not included and are paid to driver at each drop.  Coach rate is based upon 2023 rates. Includes 60 minute grocery/liquor stop on way from airport to resort.

LODGING: 7 nights lodging, including current taxes, resort fee at The Charter at Beaver Creek. Please visit resort website for details at: https://thecharter.com/

LIFT TICKETS

*Additional cost

Lift tickets are NOT included. Epic pass purchase recommended.  

Information and Pass Purchase please visit: https://www.epicpass.com/

 

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE:  Travel Insurance is available by visiting: www.skijptours.com

Select “Insurance” tab on main page to learn more about Travel Insurance options through C&F Travel Insured International or purchase your insurance through a trusted insurance provider.

 

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE:

Deposit of $200.00 per person at your earliest convenience.

2nd Deposit of $1000.00 is due September 1, 2022.

Final Deposit Balance Due is December 1, 2022.

Checks to made payable toTrail Winds Travel, LLC.

Please mail checks to:             Trail Winds Travel, LLC.

c/o P.A. McLaughlin

34A Bethany Drive

Pittsburgh, PA. 15215

Other payment options available. PNC Zelle or Pay Pal. Service fee charged if applicable.

Der Sitzmark Ski Club 2023 BEAVER CREEK SKI TRIP Sign-Up Form

PLEASE FILL OUT ENTIRE APPLICATION and return with your $200.00 deposit to confirm you spot on the trip.

NAME__________________________________________D.O.B. ____/____/______

NAME________________________________________D.O.B. ____/____/________

(Please print names as they appear on your travel ID)

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CELL#_________________________HOME# ___________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS__________________________________________________

ROOMMATE (if known)____________________________________________

UNIT MATES (if known)____________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

NAME ______________________________________Relationship__________

CELL#_________________________ EMAIL____________________________

Will you be purchasing travel insurance? Yes_____ No_____

If you are purchasing travel insurance purchase it at time of your initial deposit. Travel Insurance is available by visiting: www.skijptours.com

Deposit of $200 in order to reserve your spot on the trip.

Deposit Schedule: (10/1/22) 2nd Deposit $1000 – (1/1/23) Final Payment due

Make checks Payable to: Trail Winds Travel, LLC

Send to: Trail Winds Travel LLC, 34A Bethany Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.

For questions and information please contact: Patty Ann (P.A.) McLaughlin

Cell# (814)289-1308 or Email: pattyanntravel4u@gmail.com

2022 SUGARLOAF TRIP- 21st Year 2/6 – 2/11/22

DER SITZMARK 2022 SUGARLOAF TRIP- 21st Year  2/6 – 2/11/22

Package includes the following:

Roundtrip air via United Airlines to Portland through Newark

Outbound 8:05 A.M., arriving in Portland 11:50 A.M.

Return arriving in Pittsburgh 11:30 P.M.

Charter bus transportation equipped with DVD player, WiFi outlets,  lavatory from Portland to Sugarloaf with one hour stop for lunch and outlet shopping at Freeport, home of LL Bean and a 45 minute grocery/liquor stop at Farmington

Lodging – two (4 persons) and three (6 persons) bedroom condo’s with fully equipped kitchens – ski-in, ski-out

Five day lift ticket

5-day group lesson for all levels included

Optional group dinner at Hug’s Italian Cuisine one evening TBD. Please let me know on the bus on the way up if you wish to go as reservations are required.

Sugarloaf’s 2820’ vertical has 1240 developed skiable acres with 162 trails & glades. Also now available is cat skiing in the Burnt Mountain area. There are also 85 trails available, the largest in Maine with great tracking & grooming for anyone who wants to Cross Country ski. Your lift ticket is also good for that. Additionally, there is snowshoeing & ice skating at the Outdoor Center.

Bus will depart Sugarloaf at ~ 3:00 P.M. Friday 2/11 for the return trip to the Portland Airport.

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PRICE – $1095

OPTIONS/DEDUCTS

If travel insurance is desired, contact www.skijptours.com and hit on insurance tab

If only a four-day lift ticket is desired, deduct $45 or $225 if no lift ticket is desired.

A Sugarloaf Dining Card is available for $80, which has a $100 value and is good at all Sugarloaf owned restaurants.

Rental skis are available at a group discount price.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

A $100 deposit by August 15, 2021 is required to hold your spot

2nd payment $500 by 10/1/21

Final payment by12/31/21

If you are interested in our clubs best and longest running trip in the east, please send in the form on next page to me ASAP along with your deposit.

Deposit non-refundable unless replacement is found.

Deadline to sign up is 10/15/21

Please send your deposit made out to Der Sitzmark Ski Club and Trip Reservation Form to:

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Der Sitzmark Ski Club, c/o John Celender, 133 Shirehill Dr., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Please call or E-Mail me at lioneljohn@verizon.net – 412-486-8798 if you have any questions.

Name: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone: (Home) __________________ (Cell) ____________________________

Number of Reservations: _________

Number of days skiing: __________

E-Mail address __________________________

John Celender – lioneljohn@verizon.net

2022 SKI TRIP Breckenridge, Colorado: Beaver Run Resort

Hi Skiers!

Regarding Trip Insurance for DSSC 2022 Breckenridge Ski Trip…
Upon making your deposit there is a limited 21 day window of time to purchase coverage. See attached document for a comparison spec sheet on the Worldwide Trip Protector Plus vs Worldwide Trip Protector, two of the most popular and comprehensive plan options.  This document/these plans are applicable for customers residing in PA, NY, OR, MT, MO & WA State.
To obtain coverage quotes please go to:   www.skijptours.com
Then select the services tab at the top and scroll all the way down to the bottom and click on the Travel Insured logo for quotes and additional details.
Hope this helps! Ski ya Later!
Patty Ann (P.A.) McLaughlin 

Trail Winds Travel, LLC.
34A Bethany Drive – Pittsburgh, PA. 15215
(814)289-1308

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